Posts Tagged ‘Citroen’

  • Paris 2010: The Citroen C5 Facelift
    Citroen has revealed their C5 sedan and estate at the Paris Motor Show where it will boast new looks and new technologies. First up is the front end which includes LED lights, where the rear end boasts new tail lamps. Engine-wise the C5 offers e-HDi diesel units with 82kW of power, start-stop systems and regenerative braking. There will be an electric gearbox and a fuel...
    by Dean at October 6th, 2010 at 12:10 am
  • Paris 2010: Citroen DS3 WRC
    Citroen has used the Paris Motor Show to unveil a DS3 WRC car for the 2011 season. The DS3 WRC will boast a 1.6-litre direct-injection turbocharged engine with 224kW of power and 350Nm of torque — the maximum allowed in the event. The DS3 WRC is based on the normal DS3, however it boasts loads of changes and new technologies for a safer and more performance orientated...
    by Dean at October 5th, 2010 at 10:10 pm
  • Paris 2010 Preview: Citroen Lacoste Concept
    Lacoste is the name of Citroen’s new concept which they are planning to reveal at the Paris Motor Show in October. The ‘pure, simple’ concept will offer a ‘laid-back,’ open-air design which resembles something similar to a golf cart. The theme has been based around a golf-cart as the French company has added golf-ball styled wheels and a fold-down...
    by Dean at September 21st, 2010 at 10:09 pm
  • Paris 2010 Preview: Citroen Picasso And Grand Picasso MPV
    Citroen has released the first few images of their Picasso 5-seater and Grand Picasso 7-seven seater MPV. These two models will show their face at the Paris Motor Show in October where they will offer a few exterior changes such as LED daytime running lights and new tail lamps. Inside changes include new upholstery and colour options, where technology upgrades include...
    by Dean at September 2nd, 2010 at 09:09 pm
  • Citroen’s DS4 Has Been Revealed
    Citroen has revealed the first bit of details and images on the new DS4 — a 2+2 model with hidden door handles integrated into the window frame. Inside houses a panoramic windshield, ambient lighting, chrome and leather trim, a driver-orientated cockpit and three full-sized rear seats. The exterior includes LED lights, fog lamps, 19-inch wheels and curvy taillights. Engine-wise...
    by Dean at August 31st, 2010 at 05:08 pm
  • Citroen DS3 Racing — Details, Images & Pricing
    Citroen has revealed the latest details on their DS3 Racing hatchback. There will only be 1,000 DS3 Racing models created where 200 of them will be right-hand drive models destined for the United Kingdom. There will be a 1.6-litre THP engine with 154kW of power and 275Nm of torque, a 0-100km/h time of 6.5 seconds and a top-speed of 235km/h. Citroen’s DS3 Racing...
    by Dean at August 24th, 2010 at 08:08 pm
  • Citroen Survolt And Metropolis Concept — The Green Light Is On
    Inside sources at Citroen say that the Survolt concept will make its way to production, thanks to a successful test run at the Le Mans classic over the weekend. “It’s still our intention to put the Survolt into low-volume production, and we’re pursuing the idea of a one-make race series,” said a Citroën source. The Survolt prototype uses a two-motor twin battery...
    by Dean at July 20th, 2010 at 09:07 pm
  • Citroen DS3 R3 — The Rally Hatch
    Citroen has revealed their DS3 R3, a brand new racer built to compete in Group R3T races. The new DS3 racer will boast a roll cage, tubular wishbone front suspension, reinforced rear crossmember and a new braking system. The power will come from a 1.6-litre turbocharged motor with 157kW and 350Nm of torque. These figures are available through racing parts which include...
    by Dean at July 5th, 2010 at 11:07 pm
  • 2011 Citroen C4 Has Been Revealed — Details & Images
    Citroen’s C4 for 2011 has been revealed on the internet. The model will go on sale next year where it will feature redesigned headlights, a bold grille and chrome accents. The rear will have a roof-mounted spoiler, a classier rear bumper and modern taillights. Inside the cabin, Citroen has added a new steering wheel, more chrome, and an improved center stack. There...
    by Dean at June 1st, 2010 at 10:06 pm
  • Peugeot And Citroen Will Rebadge The Mitsubishi ASX For The European Market
    Peugeot-Citroen and Mitsubishi have announced that they have teamed up for more European sales. The agreement will see Mitsubishi supply the ASX crossover to the PSA group where they will change a few visual parts and rebadge the model for 2012. The Frenchified ASX will be available in two- and four-wheel-drive versions, where the engine used will be the 1.6-litre HDI...
    by Dean at April 28th, 2010 at 04:04 pm
  • Citroen Metropolis Concept: New Images
    The first real-life images of the Citroen Metropolis luxury sports-saloon has arrived. The Metropolis is a 5.3meter long Concept which boasts a Pearl Silk bodycolour, a plug-in hybrid powertrain and a 2.0-litre V6 engine. There is 7-speed transmission with dual-clutch capabilities. Power is set at 272bhp with 375Nm of torque on the petrol engine. When combined with the...
    by Dean at April 26th, 2010 at 08:04 pm
  • Citroen’s DS High Rider: The First Interior Images
    Citroen has finally snapped the first images of the DS High Rider’s interior, after the reveal in Geneva. The DS High Rider will include a dark-brown and gold-leather setup with white cross-stitching for the seats and dashboard. There are no images of the rear seats, so perhaps the French automaker is not yet finished with this. Citroen’s DS logo has been added...
    by Dean at April 23rd, 2010 at 06:04 pm
  • Citroen’s DS3 Has Been Launched In South Africa
    Citroen’s DS3 has been revealed in South Africa. The new DS3 comes to South Africa only a few weeks after the Paris reveal. The DS3 for SA will boast 11 different colour combinations, new trim options and a lot of add-ons. It will be tough to match models together as the possibility behind a unique DS3 is massive. Everyone has their own taste, and this means everyone...
    by Dean at April 23rd, 2010 at 06:04 pm
  • First Details And Images — Citroen’s Metropolis Concept
    The Metropolis Concept, a brand new model from Citroen is scheduled to show its face at the Shanghai World Fair next month. Citroen has created the Metropolis in an attempt to “pay homage to China’s extraordinary development,” With this being said, there will be new headlights, and a sleek windows as well as a plug-in hybrid engine which uses a 200kW...
    by Dean at April 19th, 2010 at 08:04 pm
  • Fiat Boss Would Love To Merge With Peugeot-Citroen
    Fiat, and Chrysler’s top-dog, Sergio Marchionne has suggested or hinted that the next big merger might be with the PSA Peugeot-Citroen group from France. “The next merger will probably be French,” Marchionne told reporters in Rome today. “They [PSA] tried with Mitsubishi and they will try with someone else.” Marchionne has agreed that if...
    by Dean at April 13th, 2010 at 05:04 pm