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Citroen DS3 Dark Rose Limited Edition To Be Launched By Alfred Hitchcock

Citroen DS3 Dark Rose Limited Edition is a very special vehicle. The reason for this hides not only in its outstanding design characteristics, but also in the fact that it will be launched by the master of suspense Alfred Hitchcock.

The Dark Rose will be produced in only 350 units and will be available in both on the DS3 and DS3 Cabrio. The customized model will sport two-tone Perla Nera black and Shark grey body paint finish, while having a contrasting fuchsia pink roof and wing mirror housings. The cabrio version will get a black canvas roof.

A lot of individual touches are also featured: gradated pink effect on the front and rear wings, side mouldings with DS graphics featuring a Dark Rose logo, and a fuchsia “3” in the DS3 emblem on the tailgate.

Inside, one can see the same uniqueness of the design. For example, the steering wheel and door sills are graced with a Dark Rose logo, the central console includes a pink-surrounded DS logo, and the Nappa leather headrests feature fuchsia overstitching.

And on the top of this, Alfred Hitchcock will make the DS3 Dark Rose limited edition advertising film, which we are already impatient to see. In fact, this is the second time Citroen called on the director to be a “face” of the brand. Back in 2011 he launched the DS3 Série Noire campaign.

The new film will represent the opening sequence of the famous Alfred Hitchcock Presents TV show that ran from 1955 to 1965 in the USA. In it, the legend will talk and sing about the “vie en rose” inspired by the DS3 Dark Rose limited edition.

Citroen DS3 Dark Rose Limited Edition has a starting price of €20,250.

Source: Citroen

March 20, 2014

Citroen DS3 Cabrio Racing Ultra-Limited Edition Goes On Sale

Citroen DS3 Cabrio Racing Ultra Limited Edition is ready to go on sale. The model has a limited production run of just 100 examples worldwide. The car has been created with the help of the knowledge gained via Citroen’s work on DS3 WRC and DS3 Racing.

The new DS3 combines sporting performance, dynamic styling and the exclusiveness of cabrio-experience. Under its hood, the convertible hides 207 hp (152 kW) four-cylinder 1.6-litre THP engine. To go further into details, the 0 – 100 km/h sprint is achieved in only 6.5 seconds and, while the top speed is 145 mph.

The car was inspired by racing technologies and this is visible through the use of the following technologies and enhancements: re-mapped engine control unit (ECU), modified sports exhaust system and sports silencer, modified turbo system with integrated carbon-trimmed components and specialist motor sports equipment, high-performance suspension with adapted front and rear shock absorbers, widened front and rear tracks by 30mm, lowered height by 15mm, revised steering mapping and modified steering control system, up-rated braking system, including 4-piston racing calipers at the front and Switchable Electronic Stability Control programme (S.ESC).

Furthermore, car’s visual credentials are also striking not only because of the exclusive paint scheme but also because the carbon fiber used for the details. The exterior is decided in Moondark Matte Grey colour, while the roof is in Black fabric. DS3 Cabrio Racing runs on 18-inch Brilliant Black ‘Nemesis’ sports alloy wheel, which are complemented by Brilliant Red DS logo centre caps and red painted brake callipers. A Brilliant Red vertical stripe down each of the doors rounds out the exterior design treatment.

The same exclusive colour scheme continues inside the cabin, where one can see Alcantara trimmed and embossed Citroen Racing seats with Brilliant Red stitching and headrest inserts, Moondark Grey dashboard with Brilliant Red vertical stripe and a numbered plaque in front of the gear lever.

DS3 Cabrio Racing model is built on the basis of DSport trim, which boasts LED daytime running lights, automatic digital air conditioning and rear parking sensors, eMyWay Signature pack with RDS stereo radio/MP3 compatible CD player, Bluetooth system with USB socket and eight speaker HiFi system.

Source: Citroen

March 18, 2014

2014 Citroen DS3 DSign & DStyle Special Editions

Citroen has announced two new DS3 special editions designed in collaboration with Benefit Cosmetics. The first one is Dsign by Benefit and the second DStyle by Benefit priced at £14,795 and £16,795 respectively. A 3^rd Benefit special edition DS3 will be unveiled later in the summer.

2014 Citroen DS3 DStyle comes with a sportyVTi 120 manual. The exterior boasts a distinctive metallic grey, with Benefit Orange on the roof, door mirrors and wheel centre caps. 17” black alloy wheels and dark tinted rear windows complete the dynamic styling.

The interior include a gloss black dashboard, air vent surrounds and gear stick cap; bespoke black velour carpet mats with orange piping and orange Benefit logo, and aluminium pedals. These features are greatly enhanced by the luxurious Alcantara trim on the sports seats, which further adds to the car’s undeniable aesthetic appeal. There are also automatic digital air conditioning, automatically illuminating headlamps, automatic rain sensitive wipers, rear parking sensors, electrically heated and folding door mirrors, an electrochrome rear view mirror, interior mood lighting and a front central armrest. The Connecting Box system (Bluetooth^® and USB) is also fitted.

2014 Citroen DS3 DSign by Benefit boasts an efficient VTi 82 engine with a manual gearbox and is based on the DSign specification, but with added features like a Ruby Red metallic paint with a white roof and door mirrors, along with dark tinted rear windows, chrome detailing and 17” white alloy wheels.

The interior features a white dashboard, air vent surrounds and gear stick cap; bespoke black velour carpet mats with red piping and red Benefit logo, and aluminium pedals. A generous specification includes day-time running LED lights, air conditioning and a Connecting Box with Bluetooth and USB connectivity. The luxury feel is further reinforced with attractive, stylish and sophisticated Alcantara trim on the sports seats.

Source: Citroen

March 12, 2014

2014 Citroen C4 Cactus – EU Price €13,950

Citroen has announced the pricing of the all-new 2014 C4 Cactus. The first deliveries are expected in June and the attractive vehicle will have a price tag of €13,950, which is €4,900 less than the C4 Hatchback.

2014 Citroen C4 Cactus will be between 10 to 15 % more affordable than segment rivals. Customers will have the opportunity to take the C4 Cactus in France for just €199 per month for the base Start trim level on a 36-month contract with a limit of 45,000 km. Furthermore, the vehicle can be purchased outright, taking it back to the lessor or signing a new lease for a different car.

The French manufacturer will offer similar flat rate contracts in most European countries.

Source: Citroen

March 12, 2014

2014 Citroen C1 – Price £8,245

2014 Citroen C1 will hit the UK market in July, this year with pricing starting from just £8,245 for the C1 Touch VTi 68 manual 3-door and will go up to £11,935 for the C1 Airscape Flair VTi 68 ETG 5-door.

There are three trim levels – Touch, Feel and Flair with the new Airscape versions specified in Feel and Flair trim. There are also 8 body colours to choose from, including four metallic options, along with three wheel designs and four interior upholstery finishes. The fabric roof will be available in three colours for the Airscape models (Black, Grey & Sunrise Red).

The engine range includes two latest-generation petrol units: a VTi 68, available with either a 5-speed manual or a 5-speed clutchless Efficient Tronic Gearbox (ETG), or as an e-VTi 68 Airdream 5-speed manual with Stop & Start technology. There is also the addition of Citroen’s latest 3-cylinder ‘PureTech’ VTi 82 engine with a 5-speed manual transmission.

Standard specification includes ABS, EBA, ESP, power steering, high frequency remote central locking, electric front windows, six airbags, an MP3 compatible audio system, a USB socket and LED daytime running lights.

Feel adds air conditioning, DAB digital radio, 7” Touch Drive interface with Mirror Screen technology and steering mounted controls, along with body coloured door mirrors and door handles.

Flair adds 15” ‘Planet’ alloy wheels and additional features including a speed limiter, rev counter, reversing camera, electrically heated and adjustable door mirrors, a leather steering wheel and dark tinted rear windows.

Optional extras include automatic air conditioning, automatic headlights, keyless entry & start and styling details such as black leather upholstery and various interior colour packs.

NEW CITROËN C1	MRRP OTR
C1 Touch VTi 68 manual 3-door	£8,245
C1 Feel VTi 68 manual 3-door / 5-door	£9,495 / £9,895
C1 Flair VTi 68 manual 3-door / 5-door	£10,185 / £10,585
C1 Flair e-VTi 68 Airdream manual 3-door / 5-door	£10,435 / £10,835
C1 Flair VTi 68 ETG 5-door	£11,085
C1 Flair VTi 82 manual 3-door / 5-door	£10,535 / £10,935

C1 Airscape Feel VTi 68 manual 3-door / 5-door	£10,345 / £10,745
C1 Airscape Feel VTi 82 manual 5-door	£11,095
C1 Airscape Flair e-VTi 68 Airdream manual 3-door / 5-door	£11,285 / £11,685
C1 Airscape Flair VTi 68 ETG 5-door	£11,935
C1 Airscape Flair VTi 82 manual 3-door / 5-door	£11,385 / £11,785

NEW CITROËN C1 OPTIONS	Touch	Feel	Flair	Basic R.R.P	V.A.T	Total R.R.P
Rear head restraints	o	●	●	£41.67	£8.33	£50.00
Space saver spare wheel	o¹	o¹	o¹	£58.33	£11.67	£70.00
15″ ‘Planet’ alloy wheels		o	●	£375.00	£75.00	£450.00
Rev counter		o	●	£33.33	£6.67	£40.00
Automatic Pack Plus- Automatic air conditioning, automatic headlights, keyless entry & start			o¹	£475.00	£95.00	£570.00
Automatic air conditioning, automatic headlights			o²	£225.00	£45.00	£270.00
Sunrise Red Colour Pack – Sunrise Red centre console, Sunrise Red vents and gear knob surrounds, black lower dashboard		o	o	£83.33	£16.67	£100.00
White Colour Pack – White centre console, white vents and gear knob surrounds, black lower dashboard, leather steering wheel and gear knob		o		£83.33	£16.67	£100.00
Black leather upholstery			o¹	£541.67	£108.33	£650.00
Sunrise Red fabric roof		o²	o²	£83.33	£16.67	£100.00
Flat paint (exc. Scarlet Red)	o	o	o	£208.33	£41.67	£250.00
Metallic paint	o	o	o	£412.50	£82.50	£495.00

¹ Not available as an option on Airscape versions.

Source: Citroen

March 11, 2014

Citroen C1 Swiss & Me Concept Car To Debut In Geneva

In the beginning of the week Citroen introduced the new 2014 C1 which was described as the “A Perfect Car for City Driving”. It was also announced that the model will be unveiled in Geneva. Now, the brand is also disclosing that it will reveal also at the show a C1 based Swiss & Me concept.

The concept vehicle illustrates personalization possibilities for the car and also comes to pay homage to the city of Geneva, being “dressed” in the colors of the national flag of Switzerland. In fact, the Citroen C1 Swiss & Me Concept includes a Swiss flag on its roof.

The new model adopts a playful approach to the constraints of city driving. A bi-tone effect blends a red roof (featuring the Swiss flag), and a pearl white body. Splashes of red can be seen on the red wing mirrors, and they additionally complement the exterior styling of the C1 Swiss & Me concept.

Furthermore, the car also highlights the on-road performance of the 2014 Citroen C1, thanks to its wing extensions, large wheels and a central tailpipe. More information is set to be disclosed around the official debut.

Source: Citroen

February 28, 2014

2014 Citroen C1 – A Perfect Car for City Driving

Citroen has unveiled the all-new 2014 C1, which will make its official public debut at the Geneva Motor Show, next week. It is described as “A Perfect Car for City Driving” thanks to its agility and compact dimensions.

2014 Citroen C1 is just 3.46 meters long, 1.62 meters wide and has a 4.8 meters turning circle. This makes it extremely useful and easy to drive in city. The new C1 looks a lot different than its predecessor with a striking front fascia, interesting headlight configuration and overall more premium appearance. The new model will be offered in 3-, 5-door and open-top variants.

The interior of the New Citroen C1 is bright and airy with a colourful ambience. Designed with clean, structured lines, the dashboard features bright colours on the multimedia panel, air vent trim and gear lever base. The door panels also include body-coloured inserts. There is a 7” touchscreen display with Mirror Screen technology, a reversing camera, hill-start assist and hands-free entry & drive.

The engine range includes the e-VTi 68 Airdream engine, which is mated to a 5-speed gearbox and featuring Stop&Start technology with a special aerodynamics pack. There is also new 1.2 liter three-cylinder VTi 82 petrol from the PureTech engine family. It uses innovative technologies for fuel consumption of 65 mpg UK and just 99g/km CO₂ emissions, combined with driveability and nimble performance – torque of 118 Nm and 0-100 km/h acceleration in 11 seconds.

2014 C1 combines an affordable price tag with optimised running costs. The curb weight is just 840 kg and fitted with very-low rolling resistance tyres, it ranks well for efficiency, as well as delivering low servicing costs.

Source: Citroen

February 25, 2014

Citroen Roll Out The C4 Cactus

Citroen-C4-Cactus-shadow Citroen-C4-Cactus-medium This is the completely real (as in “production”) Citroen C4 Cactus here to rock your world. Now, we know you might be thinking, “Production you say? Then what are those designy thingies on it?”

Ah, you see, that’s the Cactus’ thermoplastic polyurethane shell (TPU). Well, here’s a more rustic name for it: Airbump® – it’s supposed to do away with dents and scratches in real life. Found on the front and rear bumpers and the sides, the Airbump® provides a type of buffer zone which protects the actual body. We guess “bubble wrap” was already taken, huh?

So we have cushions on the outside, a mind-bending array of driving aids – park assist, a reversing camera, hill-start assist, to name a few – have they lost all confidence in the human proneness to accidents…oh.

Yes, “clever” is the word of the day. The C4 is sleek and slippery, it’s spacious, comfortable and very high-tech….for a cactus. Who needs dials and needles nowadays when there’s an app for that? A 7-inch touchscreen conjures up any cluster you might fancy – from the air conditioning controls to the yellow pages index. Face it, we’ve all felt the need to order Chinese whilst behind the wheel. Feel free to order as much as you want too. See, despite being arguably small (4.16 m long; 1.73 m wide) the Cactus is till a C-class vehicle. Ergo, you still get a 358 liter boot. A UV-protective panoramic roof amplifies the sense of space even more.

If you go for the optional Efficient Tronic Gearbox (ETG) you also lose the stick. Instead, there’s this selection system that Citroen is trying to push on us called the Easy Push. Yeah, we made the lamest pun ever.

And no, the Cactus doesn’t have an iPhone for an engine, but there is no fusion reactor to be found either? More like a 110bhp turbo three-cylinder petrol at best. But that’s ok because the whole thing weighs no more than a 1000 kg thanks to a heavy aluminum diet. It shouldn’t be too sluggish is what we mean. And with the Stop/Start system as standard, the Cacti (plural) fuel economy and emission values are rated at around 91.1 mpg and less than 100 g/km of CO2 – cleanliness truly is next to godliness.

Source: Citroen

February 6, 2014

2014 Citroen Grand C4 Picasso – Test [video]

2014 Citroen Grand C4 Picasso has been tested by by Premier League aces Olivier Giroud, Per Mertesacker, Santi Cazorla and Wojciech Szczęsny. The Arsenal players put the car on its paces and made a short video about it.

The new compact 7-seater comes with a lot of innovative technologies such as dual display screens – a 7” touchscreen and a customisable 12” panoramic HD screen – which are a stylish and smart way of keeping users connected and in control.

There is also a Park Assist providing automatic assistance when manoeuvring into a tight parking space. As an option, Grand C4 Picasso offers a motorised front passenger footrest and massaging front-seats for maximum comfort.

2014 Citroen Grand C4 Picasso is now available on the UK market with pricing starting from just £19,200.

Enjoy!

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ab7_6KlXCJQ

Source: Citroen

January 20, 2014

2014 Citroen DS3 Pink Special Editions

Citroen has announced a new range of DS3 Special Editions for the start of 2014. DS3 Pink is a fun, fresh and fuchsia take on Citroen’s award-winning supermini. Exclusive to the UK, the eye-catching models are on sale from January 2014, with prices starting from just £15,675.

The exterior boasts a fuchsia pink roof, door mirrors and wheel centre caps. The striking pink theme continues inside the cabin, with a fuchsia dashboard and a colour coded gear lever knob adding a splash of colour to the interior.

DS3 Pink versions are available with Polar White or Perla Nera Black body colours and feature additional specification above and beyond the existing DStyle and DSport equipment levels. There are four engines to choose from across the two trim levels.

The DS3 DStyle Pink packs 16” Ashera Black or White alloy wheels – to match the chosen body colour – as well as a HiFi System upgrade with additional speakers on top of the usual DStyle specification. Meanwhile, the range-topping DSport Pink boasts 17” Bellone Black or White alloys, plus the addition of a ‘City Signature’ pack, which includes automatic headlights and wipers, rear parking sensors, heated and electric folding door mirrors and a front central armrest.

The engine range includes a VTi 120 petrol or an e-HDi 90 Airdream diesel that produces just 95g/km of CO₂. DS3 DSport Pink is powered either by a THP 155 petrol or an impressively efficient e-HDi 115 Airdream diesel engine – both coupled with a 6-speed manual gearbox.

DS3 PINK VERSION	ECONOMY (COMBINED)	CO₂ EMISSIONS	MRR OTR PRICE
VTi 120 manual DStyle Pink	49.6mpg	132g/km	£15,675
e-HDi 90 Airdream manual DStyle Pink	78.5mpg	95g/km	£15,870

THP 155 6-speed manual DSport Pink	48.7mpg	135g/km	£17,800
e-HDi 115 Airdream 6-speed manual DSport Pink	74.4mpg	99g/km	£18,075

The only cost option available for DS3 Pink models is Perla Nera Black paint at £495.

Source: Citroen

January 6, 2014

Citroen’s DS Family Gets The 5LS in China

Citroen-DS-5LS-shadow Citroen-DS-5LS-medium Citroen‘s DS line grows. Today, the 5LS joins the family – it’s a luxurious executive saloon that’s going to go on sale in March 2014 exclusively in China.

Although it has been now officially, “unveiled” we don’t really know much about it. It’s big, that’s for sure. Boasting a length of 4.70 m, the 5LS is supposed to have the longest wheelbase in its class (2.71 m). It’s wide too. At 1.84 m distance between the fenders, there’s plenty of space for a 1955 throwback front grille. It’s not all about the history though. Stylish boomerang-shaped Daytime Running Lights and 3D rear LED lights reassuringly state that the 5LS is firmly planted in the present and looking straight ahead.

Most of the remaining information concerns the insides – metal, wood and leather all fuse together to create an environment of utmost luxury and class. Apparently, “watch strap” seat design is the signature move of the DS line. For the ideal comfort of the rear passengers, the backrest is at an angle of exactly 29 degrees. Things get even more bourgeoisie when we consider the air ioniser inside the cabin.

Chauffeurs (why would anyone buy the 5LS and drive it himself?) should rejoice as well. The DS features a clever stereo system, massaging front seats, keyless entry and start, blind spot monitoring, front and back parking sensors and a reversing camera.

The oily bits are the ones that has suffered the most glossing over. All we know is that, for the time being, there will be two engines available; the THP 160 and the THP 200. Both engines feature sequential direct injection, a high-pressure pump, and Twin Scroll turbo compressors. A 6-speed automatic gearbox will channel their power to the wheels. Citroen-DS-5LS-medium-2

Source: Citroen

December 20, 2013

Citroen Introduces DS3 Cabrio Racing Limited Edition

Citroen DS3 Cabrio Racing debuted first as a concept vehicle this July at the Goodwood Festival Of Speed and at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Now the cabrio is ready for production in the form of limited edition model. Numbered models will be available to order in January 2014.

DS3 Cabrio Racing is based on the concept vehicle and offers all of the characteristics of Citroen DS3 Racing with the pleasure of open-top driving provided by. The car also boasts responsive, agile handling as well as stunning visual credentials, ultra-customisation and athleticism.

Furthermore, the model can also show-off with some Racing attributes such as the chrome-finish, twin exhaust pipes and the genuine carbon finish found on the air diffuser, a semi-rigid splitter in the front bumper, wraparound body stills, wing flares and more.

Another exclusive highlight here is that the Cabrio Racing has an inspiring new body colour – matte Moondark grey. It is combined with a black roof and gloss black 18-inch Nemesis wheel rims. On the other hand, for the wheel centres along with the DS logo, on the doors in a wide side strip is utilized the Carmin red paint which is pecific to the DS line.

Inside, the car has also received specific treatment. Matt-finish Moondust Grey bodywork colour is used on the upper dash and on several interior trim items such as the central console of the instrument panel.

A carbon fiber effect was given to the steering wheel inserts and the fascia panel cap. At last, the dashboard also features the Crimson Red colour which can be seen on the vertical strip on the door interiors.

Citroen DS3 Cabrio Racing’s signature has been applied on the headrest of the front seats and on a numbered identification plaque located on the base of the gearshift lever. At the core of the heart “sleeps” a 1.6-litre engine which is responsible for the 207 horsepower (152 kW).

Source: Citroen

December 19, 2013

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