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Citroen Metropolis Concept presented in Geneva

AutoLemming — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 20:22:13 +0000

After Citroen presented at the last motor shows at least two or three interesting concepts, the prototype Metropolis – brought to Geneva after being launched earlier in Beijing – came to the show to present the new French car manufacturer spectacular design. And its spectacular lines have succeeded, indeed, to attract journalists to the Citroen stand.

The Citroen Metropolis Concept is based on the same platform as the C6. The Metropolis Concept has a length of 5.3 meters, but the reduced height of this concept provides an extremely aggressive held. The Citroen Metropolis has a hybrid propulsion that is provided by a V6 engine of 272 HP and 375 Nm, assisted by an electric motor that can provide up to 95 HP. According to the international media, the Metropolis concept could be the basis for the future DS9, a sports model of Citroen.

First images of the Citroen DS4

AutoLemming — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 18:04:43 +0000

Citroen has published today the first official photos and information, about the DS4, the second representative of the DS range. The DS4 is a compact coupe-hatchback that promises to revolutionize the market. The big surprise is coming for those who claim that the new Citroen DS4 will be exclusively Coupe: the French model has five doors, only that the door handles are hidden, like Alfa Romeo or Seat style.

Another interesting surprise comes from the analysis of the exterior dimensions of the model. Thus, although the length clearly recommends it as a compact (4.27 meters), the height is much higher than a compact hatchback class. Citroen wanted the DS4 to be a compact model with sporting lines and adapted it into a compact crossover. The name apparently strange of the concept from which the DS4 was developed, High Rider, is reflected in the final form of the French model.

Citroen is not coming with great surprises when it comes to the engines. Thus, the fans of the Citroen will have three petrol units (1.6 VTi with120 HP, 1.6 THP with 155 HP and 1.6 THP with 200 HP) and two HDi diesel engines, one with 110 HP and the other with 160 HP

The 35 finalist of the European Car of the Year 2011 Award

AutoLemming — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 18:02:26 +0000

The most important European car competition, the European Car of the Year, has announced the list of the 35 models that will enter the battle for the big prize in this autumn.

To be eligible for the Car of the Year award, a car must be launched in Europe during 2010 and appear on at least two continents until June 2011.

In this year finalists list, the best represented car manufacturers are Citroen and Nissan with three models each (C3, C4 and DS3, respectively Juke, Leaf and Micra). Renault with the Wind is also on the list along with the first Romanian SUV manufactured by Dacia, The Duster.

The 35 finalist of the European Car of the Year Award are:

Alfa Romeo Giulietta,Audi A1, Audi A8
BMW Seria 5, BMW X3
Chevrolet Spark, Citroën C3, Citroën C4, Citroën DS3
Dacia Duster
Fiat Doblo, Ford C-Max/Grand C-Max
Honda CR-Z, Hyundai ix35
Jaguar XJ
Kia Sportage, Kia Venga
Lexus CT200h
Mazda 5, Mini Countryman, Mitsubishi ASX
Nissan Juke, Nissan Leaf, Nissan Micra
Opel Meriva, Opel Agila
Renault Wind
Saab 9-5, Seat Alhambra, Suzuki Kizashi, Suzuki Swift
Volkswagen Sharan, Volkswagen Touareg, Volvo S60, Volvo V60

Citroen DS3 Cabrio – a possible rival for Mini Cabrio

AutoLemming — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 17:31:51 +0000

Citroen will try to take advantage from the investments made in the new DS range and will try to satisfy the customers in the premium segment. For this, the French, will need a wide range of offers, not just the current DS3 and a convertible version of the hatchback is already considered.

Intended to be a rival for the current Mini convertible, a future Citroen DS3 convertible would adopt a retractable fabric roof, a much cheaper and more convenient solution. The range of engines will be three petrol units and two diesels units. The top version will offer 150 HP, but its performance will be somewhat weaker than the version with fixed roof, because of the higher total mass.

A future Citroen DS3 convertible would be launched no sooner than 2012 and will be more expensive than the coupe version, the starting price will be around 3.000 euro higher.

GQbyCITROËN concept

AutoLemming — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:29:47 +0000

GQ, the UK’s leading monthly men’s magazine, presents the new GQbyCITROËN concept. Besides the great color, the cabin of the car, accessed by rear-hinged coach doors, features a futuristic yet style, with detailing and upholstery selected by Patrick Grant, the creative director for E. Tautz, a men’s tailor found in the prestigious Savile Row in London. GQbyCITROËN is purely a concept car and the mechanical details are slim. Citroën says that the car has both a plug-in hybrid system as well as a 1.6-liter inline-four with direct injection, which achieves a 0-60 time of just 4.5 seconds and has a top speed of 155 mph (electronically limited, of course). Seems a bit far-fetched, but no matter, because we doubt a production version will ever see the light of day. The car will be presented in the April number of the magazine.

Seven-seat Citroen Berlingo Multispace

AutoLemming — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 13:10:00 +0000

The Berlingo Multispace family just welcomed a new seven-seat member.

This “Family Pack” option will set you back no less than £800 and will accompany all VTR models that run on 90 hp 1.6HDi and 110hp 1.6i engines.

The seven seat package will comprise two additional back row seats and 3 foldable and removable middle row seats perfect for you family trip. In addition to all that it will also a luggage cover, lateral airbags and a very useful 12V socket.

Citroen’s Berlingo Multispace is not a glamorous and luxurious vehicle, I’ll give you that but it’s more than perfect for a family get together.

Facelifted Citroen C1

AutoLemming — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 12:30:07 +0000

C1, the kid member of the Citroen family will get a facelift surgery. The company released only a few details about this procedure and the price remains unknown for the time being.

Until then we have to settle for a few photos. It’s easy to see that the front end was redesigned. According to Citroen the C1 will also be equipped with new materials for the interior, new wheels, new upholstery and new trims. Under the hood, the engines will be upgraded for low CO2 emissions and better fuel economy.

This 68 hp 1.0i petrol engine version boasts with only 62.8 mpg fuel consumption and 106 g/km CO2 emissions.

This pretty Citroen C1 will be available in stores in 2009.

Citroen C3 Picasso

AutoLemming — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 10:43:59 +0000

At the Paris Motor Show in October Citroen will present their new C3 Picasso. The vehicle has a very cubical design 4.08 meters long, 1.62 m tall and 1.73 m wide. Inside the car the driver will benefit from rear seats that slide back and forth independently.

The follower of XSara and C4 will come with four engine, two petrol and two diesels.

Citroen and BMW joined forces and developed the VTipetrol units with 95 and 120 hp while the diesel units (90 hp HDi and 110 HDi DPFS) achieve CO2 emissions of 125g/km and 130g/km.

After the Paris Motor Show the C3 will hit the market no later than 2009.

2009 Citroën C3 Picasso

AutoLemming — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 08:09:48 +0000

Well well, what do we have here? It seems Citroen will kick some serious hiney, especially in the States with their new car, the C3 Picasso. We will be treated with seeing it in wheels and steel in October at the Paris Motor Show.
Citroen pulled some serious clever stunts with the Picasso, for example with a three-part windscreen which help kill the blind spots. Also we will get a tall glasshouse and a glass roof, all resulting in a very interesting and comfortable and spacy cabin. Nothing useless will be on the C3 Picasso.
Not even the engines, which will come in 2 versions, one with 95 hp and the other 120 hp. It won’t be fast but who needs to go fast when the world is so big and pretty and there are so many things to do and see?