Citroën Cars

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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Most people are looking out for alternative fuels in order to reduce the impact of poisonous CO2 emission. Keeping this in mind all major car manufacturers are slowly shifting over to this new and essential trend. They are manufacturing cars that will run on alternative fuels that will help to reduce the pollution that is threatening the world. When all manufacturers are bringing out versions of their cars that will be environment friendly, one can be rest assured that even Citroen shall be doing so.

In fact Citroen has got a head start over some of the other car manufacturing companies. The Citroen Berlingo addresses the demands of Citroen users who have been on the lookout for a Citroen car that runs on alternative fuel. If you have not checked out this car it is high time you did. By purchasing this car you will be helping to save the planet, you shall be saving a good sum of money that you had been spending on fuel.

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Lovers of the Citroen range of cars will be pleased with the release of the C5 model since it gives an opportunity for Citroen to prove that it still has a special position in the market. Though this organization has released many cars none of them can match the C5 for its innovativeness and pleasantness. This French saloon has surprised everyone with it’s new features that includes a superior interior that offers more space, a new air suspension system. This along with the directional headlights and hydraulic transmission makes this car stand out from the rest.

The build quality is awesome and contains quite a number of eye-catching features. People buy cars not just for their looks but also for its features and the Citroen combines them both in its C5 model. This particular model promises to put back the style that has been missing in the Citroen range for some time. One will be amazed with its fixed-hub steering wheel and the parking space management system which is also known popularly as the backseat driver makes this car a treat to own.

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