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.

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.

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.

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.

Citroen confirmed that the DS4 and DS5 models will be available in 2011 with a hybrid diesel-electric model is an option to be noted. According to a report in Autocar, the DS4 and DS5 models are related to the C4 and C5 models in terms of mechanical components. However, the DS4 and DS5 models would be easily distinguished compared to the DS3 with the C3.

The DS4 will bear a few elements from the 2002 version of the C-Sportloung, while DS5 with the 2008 Hypnos. The DS4 will go after the Peugeot 3008 and Nissan Qashqai, while its bigger brother, DS5 will aim for the BMW’s X6.

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.

This new engine technology is combined with Citroen’s third generation common rail direct injection system. The new system ensures that the drivers will only get a pleasurable driving experience with the high-powered engine’s smooth performance.

Citroen’s new diesel engine will be available in the market later in the summer—a debut that will ready the consumers for the strict application of the 2011 Euro V emissions.