Shanghai 2011: Citroën DS Line extended to DS5

The DS5 has a daring morphology. For him, the intelligent traction control, AFIL-track assistant with a video system or the automatic switch to high beam are a function of traffic volume used.

The DS5 will be the first vehicle of the brand, that's a diesel full-hybrid technology equipped Hybrid4, which also offers strong performance (200 hp, four-wheel drive) with a reduced CO2 emissions of 99 g / km.

The DS line, which consists of the DS3, DS4 and the now the DS5 is produced in France and marketed in Europe. As an international brand Citroën, this new line of 2012 and worldwide, especially in China and sell here

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2012 Citroen DS5 : Getting info on the new crossover

DS3 and DS4 are on the market now makes Citroën at the Shanghai Motor Show  the DS5. The crossover cell somewhere between coupe, hatchback, Gran Turismo and Van is inspired by the C-Sports Lounge, a study, which was shown in 2005 at the IAA. 4.52 meters is the five-seat newcomer almost exactly midway between C4 and C5. The height is 1.51 meters barely larger than the sedans. The boot capacity of 465 liters corresponds roughly to that of C5.

The DS5 is the first Citroën to be with Hybrid4 technology. The hybrid drive combines diesel and electric motors to a four-wheel drive. So that the car has 200 hp performance at only 99 grams of CO2 per kilometer.

The DS5 is to end 2011 on the market. As DS3 and DS4 DS5 also produced in France. From 2012 there will be the DS line in the world, especially in China.

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First teaser from Future Citroen DS5 2012 Shanghai 2011

Citroen publishes first teaser image of the new model of luxury series DS.
This will be DS5, as its premiere after 6 days of the Motor Show in Shanghai. The first presentation of the model (to dealers, people from industry and journalists) will be on April 18 and will be broadcast directly from the official website of Citroen on Facebook.


Official information for Citroen DS5 now just missing. Most likely what we will see in Shanghai will be the prototype and the production version will be presented this autumn in Frankfurt.

The concept will be based on the C5, there will be a hybrid drive system similar to that which is mounted on the Peugeot 3008 Hybrid4. It consists of a two-liter diesel engine with 163 hp and an electric motor with 37 hp power pack, batteries and robotized transmission with 6 degrees.

Serial Citroen DS5, according to unofficial data, there will be first with the gasoline engine, a 1.6-liter and two versions of power - 156 hp and 200 as well as three diesel engines, two-liter two versions of power - 140 and 163 hp and 2.2-liter Power 203 bhp It is a hybrid version to appear, and the serial DS5.

Preliminary information is that the price of DS5 will start from around € 28,000.

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New Citroen C4 - sedan four doors?

Last year, Citroen renewed its compact C-segment to launch a new assault on the Renault Megane, Peugeot 308 and Volkswagen Golf. A new C4 that we know for now only available in two volumes. And if the three volumes came into the range?

As you may know, the Citroën C4 was available earlier in some markets around the world, release three volumes and four doors. Remains whether the Citroën provides an alternative way for the new version of the C4.

In any case the proposal made ​​by Theophilius Chin, great work Graphics used on future models to come from automotive manufacturers. So here he gives us his vision of a Citroen C4 II in three volumes and separate trunk. The lights return to the drawing from those of the five doors and the proposal seems credible, it would have its place in Chinese market, for example.

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An interesting advertisement for the Citroen C3 2011 video

The French have created a new Citroen C3 ad interesting. They place great value on amenities enjoyed by their model.

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Spyshots: Citroen DS5 2013 surprise in Shanghai

Citroen, everything began with the DS3 in the construction of a parallel line to the other models. Things then continued with the DS4, arriving in turn at the marketing stage. Next step: DS5. The car has just been surprised in China.

Specialists SecretNewCars indeed bring photos of a vehicle caught in Shanghai. Few doubt, this seems like the next model of the DS range, larger than the recent DS4. The vehicle is partially camouflaged and hidden lines visibly unconventional: the profile evokes a sleek coupe and three-quarter rear view of a sports van.

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Future 2013 Citroen DS2 : a base of C1

The future DS will be inspired by the style of the concept Revolte. Auto Bild reveals that this is C1 as a basis to access the DS range. The DS2 will be about 3.70 meters long, it will be entitled to a range of engines developing between 65 hp and 110 hp. In terms of tariffs, the floor price should be around 12 000. Its marketing is expected by the end of next year. Without doubt we will discover in its standard version at the Geneva Motor Show 2012.

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Geneva Motor Show Live 2011: Citroen DS4 Matte Purple Photos

Well, concept or design study, the grade is tenuous for that Purple Citroen DS4 which is exposed in the corridors of Geneva Motor Show. Citroen Concept talk, but ... Before you unveil some pictures of this new member of the DS family, take turns rates of DS4. They finally start to finish 21 400 euros in Chic and 120 hp to 29 800 euros in Sport trim Chic (three trim levels are shared with the DS3) and block HDI 160 hp. Places to Purple.

Exposed in a matte plum color, this DS4 Purple adorned with champagne colored chrome, brushed or not, and different specific treatments, always in the same tones, the headlamps, wheels or monograms.

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Citroen Metropolis Live from Geneva 2011 Photos

The concept Citroen Metropolis imagined and designed for China, his first steps in Europe. If the request is felt, this luxury sedan could appear shortly in Europe under the brand DS, replacing the C6.
The Metropolis is clearly not in our European standards. With its three-box configuration, this sedan 5, 30 feet targeting a growing market: Asia, where she was also unveiled last year at the Universal Exhibition of Shanghai. Presents for the first time in Europe this Metropolis could, in time, serve as muse to the possible descendant of the C6. There is even talk in the corridors of Geneva for an appellation DS9. For now, this remains pure speculation. The concept is based on the Metropolis of the C6 platform and features a hybrid V6/electric here.

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Citroen C3 Red Block Geneva Motor Show is included in the final stage pictures

Preparations for the Geneva Motor Show is included in the final stage, the company decided to announce a version of Citroen C3 Red Block, running with a number of unique features.

Lowered suspension, 17-inch wheels, an interesting instrument panel, all of this is aimed at young buyers, weary listlessly production model.

And while this is all that is given the French, so find out all the features of Citroen C3 Red Block will turn solely on the auto show.

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Citroen C3 launches Sonora

In an attempt to boost sales of the C3 hatchback, the French Citroen has launched a special version of the model. This is the C3 Sonora, special series result of a partnership between the manufacturer and online retailer of music on the Internet Sonora.

The special model comes equipped with a Pioneer sound, auxiliary input, USB, Bluetooth and MP3 connection. In addition, the driver has the ability to download 250 songs a month on the site at no cost Sonora. Citroën has not disclosed the price for the special issue.

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Citroen DS4 voted "Most Beautiful Car of the Year"

Tonight's was awarded the trophy for best car of 2010. They were still 4 vying for the supreme title, is finally the Citroen DS4 prevails both for its exterior design than that of its interior. A plebiscite for the DS line launched last year by Citroen.

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Citroen DS24 project by Ugo Spagnolo

Citroen DS24 - a modern version of a masterpiece Flaminio Bertoni, the famous DS19, guests rocked the Paris Motor Show back in 1955th.

The main author of the project - Ugo Spagnolo , a student of French Institut Superior de Design and the winner of one of the contests Local Motors. Hugo started working on the project during his internship at the studio Citroen.

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Spy photos of Citroen DS5 2012 filmed during the winter tests

French company, however, hard work and the model DS5, which is almost ready for release. AutoExpress edition published spy photos of DS5, filmed during the winter tests.
The car will be done on the same platform on which to assemble and Citroen C5, Peugeot 508 as well. New Citroen DS5 will offer dynamic design and luxurious interior. Ambitions of Citroen have this car to compete with Audi A4 and BMW 3-Series. The design of the DS5 has taken something of the style of the concept C-Sportlounge shown as early as 2005, and the other concept - Hypnos SUV, shown in 2008.

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Citroen C10 Beetle - 1956

In the 50s, the Citroën range consisted of two models: the 2 CV and traction will be replaced soon by the DS.
André Lefebvre wanted to develop a vehicle more modern and more compact than the 2CV, thus the range of C has emerged as a prototype.

Citroën C10 was built using the techniques in naval aviation for low weight and have this kind of drop.

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First photos of the new 2012 Citroen C1 new generation

The new generation of C1 should appear in 2012, while the poor image of the model show how the most likely future looks C1.


According to a publication in the magazine Autocar, the pictures are taken with mobile phone and show that Citroën is planning quite a novelty for the new pokozhlenie C1. However, C1 retains some elements of today's car.

The new C1 has become slightly larger and will take part of the area previously belonged to the C2. The length of the new generation of C1 will be about 150 mm greater and reach to 3600 mm and will be aligned with the model Renault Twingo, considered by PSA Peugeot Citroën as chief competitor.


As before, the group will include a mini model of Peugeot, which will be designated as 108. Both models will be made together sToyota Aygo in the Czech town of Kolin, which is now produced the first generation of "triplets". The differences between the three models will be mainly in the front and rear, while the side panels of the bodywork will be common, which will help lower cost of development.

According to head of production of PSA, Besson Vincent (Vincent Besson), Citroën will be the brand that risk and going into more controversial areas in stylistic terms, while Peugeot will remain a more conservative brand.


Two small car group will be a new engine with 3 cylinders, which in its atmosphere version will have a capacity of 74 hp The engine will have a version with a volume of 1.0 liters and 1.2 liters, the bigger engine will have an option of turbine that will power is 133 hp It will be installed and the new C3, there will be emissions of 95 g / km.

The new engine will be made in the factory of PSA in the Pas-de Calais, where the group invested 175 million euros to start production of new three-cylinder engine. The plant will produce 320,000 units per year.

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The price of the Citroen Grand C4 Picasso e-HDi

E-HDi technology for 7 people is available from 31,200 euros Citroën

Besides a slight facelift, the Grand C4 Picasso was offered at the last Auto Show in Paris, a new micro-hybrid system e-HDi. Combined with the 110 HDi FAP and the manual gearbox driven BMP6, this technology is based on the Stop & Start of second generation generates CO2 emissions and fuel consumption down (5.0 l/100km and 130 g / km according to the manufacturer's data).

Please note that the e-version of the HDi 7 seater MPV is only offered in the catalog finish upscale 'Exclusive'. Result, it will cost at least 31,200 euros, excluding options ...
Rates Customer Grand C4 Picasso 7 seat '

Essence
THP-155 Exclusive BMP6: from € 30,150

Diesel
HDi 110 FAP-BVM6 Attraction: from € 25,600
HDi 138 FAP-BMP6 Comfort: from € 29,350
HDi FAP-150 Millennium BVM6: from € 30,200
-E-Airdream HDi 110 Exclusive BMP6: from € 31,200
Exclusive HDi FAP-160 BVA6: from € 33,250

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New 2011 Citroen C3 Picasso Blackcherry, only to the British

The Citroen C3 Picasso is still one of the most successful models of the brand in the UK, and to maintain the pull, the UK subsidiary launched a special series called Blackcherry, highlighting the overseas employment of red and black.


* Black metallic exterior paint
* Decorative details in red
* Alloy wheels 17-inch bicolor
* Dual-zone automatic climate control
* Control and speed limiter
* Connecting Box (USB port, auxiliary audio input)
* Bluetooth
* Roof rails
* Rear power windows

The engine used is the 90 hp 1.6 HDI FAP and equipment mentioned, we must add the VTR + level which is the base that has served to develop it. The suggested retail price of 15,195 pounds, about € 17,400 at current rates.

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2011 Citroen C5 showed modernized

Update Citroen C5, the exterior has become a bit more sporty, appeared to be new equipment and changes in the engines.
Sedan and wagon version of the C5 already have LED headlights and revised taillights.

All versions of the Citroen C5 Exclusive will have their equipment in the standard system eTouch, allowing the driver to call in case of urgent need help using the in-car SIM card.

The most important changes, however, are in the range of engines fitted to the C5. Now all units meet standards for environmental Euro5.

Added new HDi turbo diesel with 1.6 liter and 108 bhp power, which will replace the previously used engine meeting the Euro 4 standards. New settings have been made and petrol 1.6i THP 153 hp with power as well as V6, 3.0 HDi with 237 hp power This has helped the average fuel consumption for both engines to fall in petrol from the current 7.1 liters to 6.7 liters per 100 km and for diesel from 7.4 to 7.2 liters per 100 km. CO2 emissions are also reduced in gasoline engine 14g/km, where diesel with 6g/km.

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