Citroën Cars

The 2012 Citroen C1 will have a tag price of £7995 when the refreshed edition rolls out to showrooms this April. The new C1 was unwrapped this week during the motor show in Brussels. The ride receives a subtle update but gives additional character to the Citroen city car.

According to the Citroen C1 product manager , the C1 was received the latest facelift to give it a fun character but at the same time distinguish it from the Peugeot 107 and the Toyota Aygo. The next upgrade for the Citroen C1 will be in 2014. The C1 brings in the biggest chunk of sales for the Citroen brand in the United Kingdom with more than 80,000 units delivered to consumers since its launch in 2005.

The 2012 Citroen C1 gives consumers more option for its body color and also upgrades standards like the LED day time lights and cloth trim. The ride also boasts of lower carbon dioxide emissions now at 99 grams per kilometer. The new C1 also gets an electronic transmission controlled by the driver using the paddles mounted near the steering wheel.

The C1 is considered by the carmaker as a more user friendly ride that can take the driver without fuzz thru the busy city streets. It will be rolled out with a 5-door and 3-door version. The car can comfortably bring 4 passengers to their destinations with a lot of room to spare in front and in the rear.

It will also come in three trims: VTR+, VTR, and VT. Expect the pricing for the 3-door VTR to hit £9000 and the VTR+ to be pegged at around £9500. The 5-door variant for these trims will cost £300 more.

Expect the C1 to be easy to handle on the tightest of streets with its turning circle of just 9.63m. Fuel consumption is also excellent at 4.3L for every 100 kilometers. Aside from the sleek exterior and interior elements, the Citroen C1 also comes with a host of safety features like airbags, ABS, ESP, brake force distribution, isofix anchor points, and emergency brake assist.

French carmaker Citroen will be expanding its successful C4 lineup with the introduction of the C4 Aircross.

The new Citroen SUV C4 Aicross brings together modern design lines and use innovative vehicle technology. The body of the new C4 Aircross centers on giving the consumer a comfortable ride that is easy to handle yet has a grip comparable to off-roaders.

The Aircross will come in two versions as a two-wheel drive and a 4WD. The C4 Aircross will be rolling out to European showrooms by mid-2012. UK consumers can expect the new Citroen SUV by the second half of next year.

The designers of the C4 Aircross were able to combine the DNA of the vehicles of the brand to blend a hint of class at the same time put a tinge of ruggedness in this SUV offering. You will notice the distinct Citroen headlights, this time using LEDs and integrating it with the vertical vents. These vents plus the horizontal lines of the Aircross help in giving it a compact appearance.

The large wheel arches, accommodating 18-inch wheels, plus the rear lights of the Aircross are reworked versions of what we have seen with the concept car Hypnos. It is also evident that the Aircross designers have used the inverted shark’s fin that was also use for the Hypnos.

Citroen also made sure that they are still true to their commitment of producing low CO2 emitting vehicles by equipping the C4 Aircross with the HDi 110 powerplant coupled with six speed manual transmission. The Aircross will be among the best in terms of having low emission in the current Citroen range.

The Aircross measures 4.34×1.8×1.63 meters. Although it sounds to be so compact for an SUV, the Aircross is a very comfortable ride for five persons. The driver also gets a very clear vision as he sees the curved line of the hood while all occupants can enjoy a smooth ride experience that can be attributed to the chassis and suspension system of the Aircross.

Citroen will also be marketing petrol versions of the C4 Aircross coupled with a variable transmission or a five speed manual transmission outside of Europe to meet the demands of the international market.

The C_42 is Citroën’s year-round international showcase event that is held at the famous Champs-Elysées hotel in Paris, France. This year, in celebration of the French automaker’s C_42 summer season, the event, which is entitled “A World of Créative Technologie”, will feature brand new layout, décor, and exhibits about Citroën’s latest achievements and technology. This will run for about three full months greeting Citroën loyals at the Champs-Elysées.

Taking center stage at the event will be the two brand new models from the Citroën DS lineup. First is theDS4 model, which gained the titled of ‘The Most Beautiful Car of the Year’ during the 26th International Automobile Festival. Second is the DS3 Racing model that will surely captivate its audience because of its impressive combination of performance and style.

Moreover, the brand’s Hydractive Suspension that is shown in the C5 model demonstrates the brand’s efforts and achievements in the environmental aspect because of its all-electric C-Zero.

During the event, the most awaited Citroën Lacoste Concept car will finally be shown, featuring the fusion of futuristic design and the “back-to-basics” platform all combined in one revolutionary car with the French brand’s flair.

Apart from the car models on display, Citroën will also feature its revolutionary 4D cinematic experience at the Racing area. This features the ground-breaking 3D holographic features that allow the viewers to create and modify their own DS3 model. Moreover, the brand’s social network link called the Citroën Social Club will also be shown. Lastly, new merchandise products will be featured at the event.

Citroën cars are known in Europe for being very cheap to insurance. Low amounts of power help keep the car insurance payments down, and for city usage, isn't that a perfect thing?

The Citroen DS4 officially rolls out in Britain this July and the sticker price of the different trims of the high riding DS4 has been announced. The 5-door crossover will be marketed in three trims: Dsport, Dstyle, and Dsign. Consumers can also pick from 5 engines that are Euro 5 compliant. The Citroen DS4 will have a price range between £18,150 and just below £24,000.

The DS4 engine options will give buyers options to choose from two diesel HDi powerplants that can either produce 110 and 160 horsepower. Citroen will also be putting petrol engines developed with BMW. These 1.6L petrol engines can either produce 120 hp, 155 hp, and 200 hp.

The 110 horsepower diesel engine will also be offered as an e-HDi which makes use of the microhybrid technology of Citroen. The car makes use of a Stop-Start technology that adds around 15% to its fuel efficiency during city driving and also helps lower the emissions of carbon dioxide to just 114 grams per kilometer.

The 155 horsepower petrol engine and the e-HDI 110 horsepower are both paired with an Electronic Gearbox System that has six speed while the rest of the engines are coupled with manual transmissions.

The 200 horsepower turbocharged gasoline engine is the most powerful of the bunch and gives the DS4 the capability to reach 146 miles per hour. And speed off from 0 to 62 in a matter of 8.5 seonds. In terms of efficiency, this variant gets you 44.1 miles per gallon UK for a combined cycle.

The Citroen DS4 is being fitted against vehicles like the Nissan Qashqai, Scirocco, and the hatchback BMW 1 series.

Citroen updates its lineup of C3 Picasso for its new model rollout in the UK market by adding the special edition BLACKCHERRY and by introducing the HDi 110 Euro 5 compliant diesel engine coupled with a six speed gearbox.

The Blackcherry C3 Picasso was based on the VTR+ with its power coming from a 1.6L turbo diesel powerplant that gives out 90 horsepower. The limited edition is the star of the crew with its elegant cherry red – black combo finish for the exterior and detailing of the interior, diamond-tipped wheels, and roofbars. Consumers can get the car only in the black metallic premium paintjob.

The car comes standard with cruise control, air conditioning, connecting box, power windows for the front, and electronically adjustable side mirrors. The sticker price starts at £15,195.

The minivan of the car manufacturer also gets an updated diesel engine with 1.6L displacement that is compliant with Euro 5 standards. This turbo powerplant is capable of generating 110 horsepower transferring everything to the wheels via the 6-speed transmission. The French car manufacturer gives the initial fuel economy figure of 59 mpg UK for the MPV with its carbon dioxide emission hitting 125grams per kilometre which is 5 g/km beyond the Euro 4 standard unit.

Citroen also equips the Exclusive and VTR+ models the Connecting Box which gives drivers connectivity via Bluetooth and USB.

The new C3 Picasso has hit dealerships in the UK last November 1.

Citroen recently released the official photos and some details about their new hatchback, the 2011 Citroen C4, that will debut in the Paris Motor Show later this year.

The 2011 C4 revealed on the web will be going on sale by next year. The Citroen C4 was redesigned to have a more aggressive set of headlights, new grille design, and more chrome elements. On the tail portion, we can expect a redesigned bumper, new tail lights, and spoiler mounted on the roof.

The interiors of the car gives focus on the restyled steering wheel, center stack, and use of metallic accents. The cluster of instruments for the driver can also be set with different options with a high tech system that gives the driver an idea of fuel consumption and driving habits. The vehicle also gives you about 408 liters of space for your cargo. Other options include a monitoring system for the blind spots of the vehicle, front seat with massager, and a sunroof.

Under the bonnet, consumers can expect the turbocharged gas engines and the HDi diesel versions. Citroen will also introduce a C4 Hybrid that will use an eHDi 1.6L diesel engine. The details about this variant of the C4 are very limited but the main features of the car will include a stop-start system and regenerative braking. The hybrid Citroen C4 will hit 109 g/km but this may drop to 99 g/km with the greener variants.

We can expect more details about the car when it officially launches in Paris. For now, enjoy the video.

Just like in every industry known to mankind, moving up amidst the tough competitors and keeping your place on top is a Herculean task not to be taken lightly. That’s why carmakers continue to come up with concept cars that may or may not see the light of production. For French automaker, Citroen, it’s their legendary DS model in 2011. The concept cars give us a glimpse of future range vehicles.

The concept car DS Inside was first seen in March 2009 at the Geneva Motor Show. This time around, DS stands for “Different Spirit” and the concept car is the start of a brand models to be aptly called DS3, DS4, and DS5. Take note that this hints us that there are bigger models in the Citroen drawing boards. The first of the DS models is the DS3 whose prototype has been spotted, photographed, and tested. The DS3 will make its debut appearance at the Motor Show in Frankfurt this coming September.

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Leading car makers have been developing high performance diesel engines as the answer to the increasing number of European countries adapting the CO2-related car taxation. To stay on top of their game, Citroen has kicked its former diesel engine up a notch. The result: a brand new 240hp (179kW), 3.0HDi arrangement.

While the power rating seem to stray behind the leading four-cylinder turbo, V6 and V8 engines, the car company revealed that the new diesel engine is, by far, the leading Citroen-produced engine in terms of power output. Apart from getting an additional 32HP, it is also more fuel efficient by 15%. This ranking can go up to 17% depending on how the diesel engine is applied.

The new set up will come with the existing C5 and C6 models which both received an average of 31mpg in the US combined cycle—that’s a 13% and 17% improvement for C5 and C6 respectively—as compared to its predecessor the 2.7HDi V6 208hp unit. The new engine comes with the Diesel Particulate Filter System (DPFS) that effectively traps particulate matter. Emissions for both models are down to 195g/km.

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French automobile company, Citroen, is set to restore the legendary vintage DS badge for the brand new range of nearly premium models.

A concept car showing the pioneer DS-baged model named DS3, will make its debut appearance at the Geneva motor show this coming March. DS3 will enter the market sometime in 2010. The lower-medium DS4 is the second car in the new range. This model will make its first appearance sometime in 2011. The upper-medium DS5 is the third one in the range and will grace automobile showrooms towards the end of 2011.

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People who are the proud owners of the Citroen Saxo love it a lot and there is a reason why they do so. This sporty looking car had been released in 1996 and immediately became a hit with the crowd. Just being flashy does not help a car to be successful. People do not purchase cars just for it to adorn their rooms. A car has to provide build and driving qualities along with flashiness in order to make it a hit with the public and this is exactly what the Citroen Saxo did.

There have been some minor concerns about its interior styling but that did not stop the reviewers from praising the Citroen Saxo. Those who have purchased this car love the deal they are getting for such a low price. Then there is the sporty looks of this car combined with mobility, comfort, reliability, space and speed which went on to make the Citroen Saxo an instant hit.

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