In recent years Citroën has created an exceptional range of new models that have been both praised and rewarded for their visual appeal, accomplished design, environmental credentials, innovative technology and reassuring safety features.
Citroën has announced that its highly anticipated new C5 saloon will be available in showrooms from 2nd April.
Benefiting from a completely new approach by the company’s designers, the C5 is the successful combination of French flair and Teutonic-like levels of quality, coupled with the highest standards of comfort, safety and in-car technology for which the Company is renowned.
Citroën has added the C1 and C3 Pluriel ‘Code’ special editions to its range to complement the successful C2 Code.
With distinctive looks, these special editions are based on the model’s top trim level with a tantalising range of additional equipment including luxurious leather upholstery, sporty alloy wheels, chrome interior trim and smart black livery.
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Citroën is taking the Compact MPV to new levels of luxury with the introduction of the Lounge, a very special edition of the Company’s multi-award winning C4 Picasso, created uniquely for the UK market. The marque’s popular family car has been given a prestigious upgrade to create a stylish and distinctive vehicle that combines a sleek and dynamic exterior with a spacious and luxurious interior.
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Say hello to the rather striking Citroën Nemo Concetto; a concept for a people carrier version of the Company’s soon to be released new compact van. The visually arresting model will take its first public bow at the Bologna Motor Show in Italy (7-16 December 2007).
Not only does the Nemo Concetto share its name with the rather cheeky, yet resourceful clown fish from the Disney film, “Finding Nemo”, but also the animated star’s equally conspicuous orange, black and white colour scheme. Inside, the theme continues and includes images of Nemo and some of the film’s other characters, on the seats.
Little brother to Citroën’s best selling Berlingo, the Nemo van joins the Company’s successful commercial vehicle line-up - which is set for a record sales year - during the second quarter of 2008.
Like its screen star counterpart, the Nemo is nimble, compact and clever. Designed for the urban environment, Citroën’s latest van takes to town like a fish to water, nipping in and out of traffic with ease, whilst potentially avoiding congestion charges. It may be a mere 3.86m long, but its intelligent design, both inside and out, cleverly maximises the space available. The stylish front-end boasts high mounted headlamps, to avoid minor knocks, as well as large bumpers to offer excellent protection.
PSA Peugeot Citroën will utilise the Peugeot 307 Hybride HDi – a vehicle that emits 74g of CO2 per kilometre thanks to the use of B30 fuel (30% biodiesel/diesel) – at this month’s Challenge Bibendum* held in Shanghai from November 14-17.
This exceptional achievement demonstrates that by combining several workable, real-world technologies, it is possible to reduce CO2 emissions to remarkably low levels for a mid-sized passenger car.
Hybride HDi technology combines a 1.6-litre HDi engine with a diesel particulate filter system (DPFS) and an electric motor, inverter, high-voltage battery pack and dedicated control electronics. The car is also equipped with an electronically managed manual gearbox and a Stop & Start system. Together, these technologies deliver all the advantages of a diesel engine in both city and highway driving, as well as the benefits of an electric powertrain, particularly in urban areas and stop and start traffic.
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Citroën is making business and family motoring even more alluring as it lifts the wraps off the brand new C5 in Paris. Unveiled to the world in both saloon and estate versions, the new C5 benefits from a completely new approach by Citroën’s designers who have combined Teutonic-like levels of quality, styling and handling with the highest standards of comfort, safety and in-car technology for which the Company is already renowned.
The all-new C5 conveys a real sense of prestige, with the state-of-the-art design in a classic thoroughbred saloon. Following the success of the innovative C4 Picasso, Citroën’s new C5 also introduces a range of new features such as a second-generation fixed-centred controls steering wheel, a seat back massage function and a choice of suspension set-ups.
The first major order for Citroën Relay vans has just been delivered to Sixt Rent a Car. The Company has just taken delivery of its first batch of 20 Relay 35 L4H2 120 panel vans – one of the largest models available in the new Relay range.
Strong residual values, standard fit sat nav, a very long, 4,070mm load deck, a large 15cu.m load compartment and high payload were key reasons for Sixt Rent a Car’s decision to order Relay vans.
Citroën Sport’s triple FIA World Rally Champion, Sébastien Loeb, closed the gap on championship leader, Marcus Gronholm, with an emphatic victory in his C4 WRC at the Spanish round.Making it a Citroën 1-2, Loeb and co-driver, Daniel Elena, were followed home by team-mates Dani Sordo and Marc Marti, topping off a triumphant weekend for France, following the national rugby team’s win over the New Zealand All Blacks on Saturday.
Loeb and Elena set five fastest stage times on their way to securing their 34th world championship victory, maintaining a convincing lead over chief title rival, Gronholm, throughout the final day.
Citroën Sport’s triple FIA World Rally Champion, Sébastien Loeb, set the fastest time on all but one stage on his way to a dominant victory in this weekend’s Cork International Rally.
Loeb and his C4 WRC co-driver, Daniel Elena, were followed home by team-mates Dani Sordo and co-driver Marc Marti, driving a Xsara WRC, for an emphatic one-two finish.
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