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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Official: Citroen Concept Lacoste its concept C-Cactus minimalist

That's the Mehari modern times and we will disclose it before the exclusivity granted in principle to 20 hours of TF1! Citroen has teamed up with another big French name, world famous Lacoste, to create this kind of buggy, which borrows its concept C-Cactus minimalist. Some of the ideas presented on this Lacoste will meet elsewhere on the C-Cactus Series in 2012 at the earliest. Note that this is the second time that Citroen combines a famous surname to one of its models and after Picasso, it would hardly be surprising to see a production model exhibit the famous crocodile!

Recalling the electric golf carts, as it is without doors and they compact with 3.45 meters in length and larger wheels, it must be able to sneak around! Obviously, to sit in the rear, flexible mandatory since it will step over the body, but fortunately, removable side steps have been provided. Inspiration always golf rims which take the look of the bullets and Lacoste button in the cockpit with the upholstery recalling the famous Polo at the Crocodile.

Citroen GT Concept Racing Gran Turismo 5 first pictures

The Citroen GT is no longer a Arles. And yes, she will never see the road and will remain the official concept car, as I say, the French dream car that turns heads. Leaving only the game Gran Turismo 5 to discover, again under a new aspect "Racing".

Here is a new gallery, virtual course, the supercar to the rafters. Delivered a more exuberant, aerodynamic, spoilers, spoilers, everything is done to make the Citroen GT aggressive, even nasty. In short, a sort of Citroen Boosts hormones.

And better yet, you can see a video of GT5 including the following, as it will be well in the final game at its release on November 3rd.

Citroen Coupe DS4: love you like that?

The new Citroen DS4 is quite successful, it must be said. If AC gaping grille and appearance high up will scare some, Berlino-compacto-crossover to the rafters is somewhat imposing.

But now, if Citroën is committed to a nano-niche, the manufacturer forgot to give the Citroën C4 Coupe down.

But our friend Malaysian Theophilus Chin did not wait very long to show his frustration by indulging his performance 3-door coupe. So we are ready to dream version ... oh DS4 Racing speculation speculation.

First images of the updated 2011 Citroen C4 Picasso

Company Citroen has published the first images facelifted C4 Picasso, which will premiere at the Paris Motor Show. Changes that will receive the car, touch only the exterior of the car, reports autoevolution.

It is now known that the updated C4 Picasso will lights with LED sections. As the options will be available 17-inch rims "Scandola" and "Malawi". More information about the facelifted C4 Picasso will become available later.

The current generation of Citroen C4 Picasso was presented in 2006 at the Paris Motor Show.

First photos of Citroen DS3 WRC Behind the wheel is Sebastien Loeb

The vehicle was intercepted during the test. Behind the wheel is Sebastien Loeb.

WRC version of the DS3 will soon replace the current, championship C4 WRC. Under the rules for next year rally cars will use smaller 1.6-liter engine instead of the current volume of 2.0 liters.

Citroen DS3 WRC is ready and tested by six-time rally champion Sebastien Loeb of France on the roads. Loeb next year will compete in particular with this car in the World Rally Championship.

Some time ago we showed you pictures of the rally version of the DS3, which have more binding "Rally Accessories - cage (rollcage), racing wheels and tires, air hole in the passenger compartment, etc. This time the vehicle looks completely finished, although as familiar in the flap was placed 2.0-liter turbo engine of this, championship C4 WRC.

DS3 group R3T further elaborated using 1.6-liter THP turbo engine with 210 hp and 350 Nm. Six-speed gearbox is sequential and is borrowed from Citroen C4 WRC.

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2008 Citroen C8

Building on the commercial success of its compact MPV range, recently bolstered by the C4 Picasso and Grand C4 Picasso, Citroën is continuing to develop models with spacious interiors by combining elegance and driving pleasure in its top-end C8 MPV.

Depending on the country, from the start of 2008 the C8 will be restyled inside and out, making its decidedly modern lines even more dynamic and enhancing the luxury of the cabin.


At the same time the C8 range will be extended, in some countries, with a new HDi diesel engine developing 173 bhp DIN (125 kW or 170 bhp EC), complete with a particulate filter (DPFS) and mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox. In the course of 2008, the engine will also be available in some countries with a 6-speed automatic gearbox.

The new engine completes a range comprising a 2-litre 143 bhp 16V petrol injection engine available with a 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic gearbox, and two diesel engines, the HDi 120 and the HDI 138 DPFS, both with a 6-speed manual gearbox.

Already available on the C5 and C6, the HDi 173 DPFS is the flagship of Citroën’s range of 4-cylinder HDi engines. A number of innovative features (double parallel sequential turbo and new combustion and injection systems) provide outstanding driving pleasure by offering maximum torque of 273 lb/ft at a low 1,500 rpm. To complete the upgrade, Citroën has made changes to the running gear and brakes.

Finally, in addition to the new engine launch, new comfort equipment and driving aids have been added to the already richly equipped C8 range.

Updated, prestige styling
With its powerful and dynamic styling, the C8 stands out at first glance. The MPV features style changes that strengthen its top-range positioning and consolidate Citroën’s position in the large MPV segment.

The C8 front end features new, enlarged chevron motifs in the centre of tauter radiator grill lines, featuring small chrome bars stressing the vehicle’s statue-like elegance. The grille rim, with its more pronounced lines, provides the perfect junction with the bonnet and the headlights, taking perceived quality to new heights. The top-range appearance of the MPV is also reflected in new chrome door handles and painted body protectors with a chrome strip at front and rear.

As though echoing the front end, the rear chevrons are more imposing than before, clearly denoting that the MPV forms an integral part of the Citroën range. Finally, the reversing lights are translucent.


A new interior that says "top of the range"
The restyling of the C8 cockpit is in keeping with the exterior style changes. They stress the MPV’s top-of-the-range position and ensure a refined onboard atmosphere.



All the door wood trims, the steering wheel, the carpet, the mats and the upper dashboard arch are now black. The main contact parts (stowage compartments in front doors, glove box handle, air vent thumbwheels…) have been treated in soft paint for a more pleasant feel. Lastly, the top-range positioning of the C8 cabin is underlined by the use of a brilliant chrome finish on the door handles, gear lever and air vent cursors.


Roomy and versatile interior
All the changes made inside the C8 stress the space and comfort on board. With a 2.82 m wheelbase, the C8 meets the requirements of top-range MPV clients who want a truly spacious interior.





The design of the seats is a perfect illustration of the model’s versatility and stresses that all passengers are treated equally in terms of individualised comfort. The C8 can seat up to eight people on three rows of identical seats. Furthermore, the highly modular approach to seating means the luggage compartment can vary in size from 225 litres to 2,948 litres depending on the needs of the moment. This large volume, the width of at least 1,153 mm between the wheel arches, and the interior height are extremely practical.


Lastly, the cabin is particularly welcoming thanks to the electric sliding side doors which ensure easy boarding in all circumstances, even if the MPV is parked close to a wall or between two other vehicles.


An engine with many advantages
Supple and discreet

The HDi 173 DPFS engine brings excellent driving pleasure thanks to the double parallel sequential turbo, a genuine innovation on a 4-cylinder diesel engine. The double parallel sequential turbo ensures both ample torque at low engine speeds and instant response when the turbo is activated. The maximum torque of 273 lb/ft is reached at a low 1,500 rpm, and remains constant right up to 2,700 rpm, at the top of the most frequently used engine speed range.

The double parallel sequential turbo involves the use of two fixed-geometry turbo compressors identical in size. At low engine speeds, i.e. below 2,700 rpm, only one of the turbos operates. Its low inertia ensures that the engine is perfectly responsive. Above 2,700 rpm, it is bolstered by the second turbo to deliver the air intake needed over the full range of higher engine speeds.
A transitory phase, as the second turbo starts to rotate but is not yet connected to the admission, makes for smoother activation. The whole system is entirely controlled by the engine computer.

The use of two balancer shafts helps enhance the sense of driving pleasure by limiting engine vibration.





The HDi 173 DPFS engine is used in conjunction with a 6-speed manual gearbox that provides outstanding driving pleasure, ensuring extremely precise and rapid gear changes. The 6-speed gearbox is also compact, no bigger than a 5-speed unit, and results in no increase in turning circle.

In the course of 2008, this engine will also be made available in some countries with a 6-speed automatic gearbox.


Strict control of consumption and emissions
This engine also features a new ECCS combustion chamber (Extreme Conventional Combustion System) which optimises the air/fuel mix, and a third generation common rail whose pressure has been pushed up to 1,800 bars to ensure a finer fuel spray. This combination cuts emissions by around 30% compared with the previous generation 2.2-litre HDi while at the same time enhancing performance levels.

The new engine, which is systematically fitted with a particulate filter (DPFS), thus delivers combined-cycle consumption of 7.2 litres per 100 km and CO2 emissions of 191 g/km.


Upgraded running gear
The C8’s running gear has been adapted to match the more dynamic powertrain performance.




Fitted in all versions with pseudo-MacPherson strut suspension at the front and a torsion beam axle at the rear, the C8 has excellent directional stability and steering precision.
In its HDi 173 DPFS version, the C8 is also equipped with special rear shock absorbers and a special anti-roll bar, while the stiffness of the front struts has been stepped up. The overall result of these enhancements is the best possible trade-off between roadholding and comfort for active safety and top-level driving pleasure.


Optimised braking
To adapt the braking components to the C8’s enhanced performance levels, they have been resized: the ventilated 310 x 32 mm discs at the front have been enlarged, and are linked to dual-piston calipers. This configuration provides the C8 with precise, fade-free and easy-to-gauge braking.

Concentrated technology for exemplary well-being and safety


Intelligent driving assistance
The inclusion of the HDi 173 DPFS engine in the C8 range is accompanied by the arrival of complementary equipment to ensure the highest possible level of well-being.



The largest Citroën MPV is now equipped, in its Exclusive version, with front and rear parking aid systems.
Sensors in the front and rear bumpers detect obstacles near the vehicle. Audio signals played through the various loudspeakers, and a representation of the parking manoeuvre on the multi-function dashboard screen, show the precise location of any obstacles in the detection zone.

The C8 is equipped as standard on the Exclusive version with the new NaviDrive telematics system. Complete with a large colour screen, this system combines, together with the features of an integrated GSM phone, audio functions (radio, MP3-compatible CD player, hard disk storage up to 30 gigabytes, 10 of which are available in the Jukebox) and GPS navigation. The NaviDrive system has also been designed to offer complementary features: Citroën Emergency, Citroën Assistance, and Citroën On Line. Combined with the GPS and telephone functions, Citroën Emergency enables, depending on the country concerned, the determination of the vehicle’s location in the event of accident or driver incapacity, and access to call centre services.


The C8 can also be fitted with a Bluetooth hands-free kit, depending on the trim level, enabling the driver to easily use a cell phone while focusing complete attention on the driving situation.


Comprehensive safety equipment
To provide the driver with all the information and assistance needed for peace of mind, the C8 is equipped with a speed limiter, combined with the standard equipment cruise control depending on the country, and a low-tyre pressure detection system (available in some equipment packs) which identifies the wheel concerned.

Furthermore, to ensure maximum safety for occupants, all C8 models are equipped with a series of active safety systems, such as ABS, ASR, ESP, EBA and automatic warning light activation. And to ensure exemplary protection for all passengers, 6 airbags are available as standard equipment.

The effectiveness of all this equipment, combined with the car’s outstanding structural resistance, is reflected in the 5-star rating awarded to the C8 in the EuroNCAP test.



By seamlessly matching the C8’s features with the most powerful four-cylinder HDi engine in the Citroën range, the C8 HDi 173 DPFS offers outstanding motoring comfort, unique styling, remarkable spaciousness and equipment that make it one of the best in its class.