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Citroen C-Zero - click above for high res image gallery

British and French motorists will be able to try the Citroën C-Zero before it goes on sale. Citroën has launched a website for interested drivers to ask for a test drive of the badge-engineered Mitsubishi-based car and to get all kinds of information about the model. As announced yesterday, the C-Zero is based on the Mitsubishi iMiEV and uses a standard European 220V plug to fill the batteries in about 6 hours. The website also offers up a nice video which you can watch right after the jump. It's in French, but the message is pretty obvious.

[Source: Citroën via Le Blog Auto]

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Citroën C-Zero ready to be tested [w/VIDEO] originally appeared on Autoblog Green on Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Citroen C-Zero - click above for high res image gallery

Last summer, French automaker PSA and Mitsubishi announced that the two companies would partner on electric vehicle development for the European market. Prior to the Frankfurt Motor Show, Peugeot announced that it would market a version of the Mitsubishi iMiEV as the iOn and now sister brand Citroën has announced its own version of the car. Following its usual naming convention and the emissions free nature of the car, the Citroën is badged as the C-Zero.

The C-Zero will become the second battery-powered vehicle in the Citroën lineup in the fourth quarter of 2010 along with the Berlingo van. The C-Zero will be eligible for a €5,000 tax break in France. Like the iMiEV, the C-Zero takes 6 hours to charge its battery from a 220V European outlet. A special 400V / 125A charger can provide 80 percent replenishment in 30 minutes. Citroën is quoting a range of 80 miles on a full charge.

Gallery: Citroen C-Zero


[Source: Citroën]

Continue reading Mitsubishi iMiEV earns its chevrons - bring on the Citroën C-Zero

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Citroën's entry in the medium-large car segment is the C5. This sedan, which competes against offerings such as the VW Passat, gets updated with a couple of Euro V-compliant powertrains that reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. First, the C5 gets the 1.6-liter THP turbo gasoline engine, which was co-developed with BMW and can be found in other PSA offerings as well as the Mini. This 163 hp unit replaces the 2-liter 143 hp unit and burns 7.1 l/100 km (33 mpg U.S.). The new diesel features a particulate filter and is a 2-liter 163 hp unit that manages to burn just 5.6 l/100 km (42 mpg U.S.) when mated to a manual gearbox and 6.9 l/100 km (34 mpg U.S.) when mated to an automatic.

[Source: Motor Pasión]

Citroën updates C5 with a small turbo and an all-new diesel originally appeared on Autoblog Green on Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Citroen has just introduced a revised version of the C3 Picasso compact MPV in the UK with a re-calibrated engine to reduce the CO2 emissions. The VTR+ and exclusive models equipped with the 90 hp diesel engine are now rated at 119 g/km CO2 compared to the 125 g/km of the previous edition. Getting below that 120 g/km threshold is important in the UK because road taxes are in part based on fuel/consumption CO2 emissions. Getting into the lower tax band means a reduction from £120 to just £35. Mileage goes from 50 mpg (U.S.) on the EU combined cycle to 52.3 mpg (U.S.). The new, high-mileage models also get standard Bluetooth connections for cell phones and USB connections for MP3 players.

[Source: Citroen]



Continue reading Citroen's C3 Picasso gets more efficient and more connected

Citroen's C3 Picasso gets more efficient and more connected originally appeared on Autoblog Green on Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Peugeot 3008 - Click above for high-res image gallery

Earlier this year, Peugeot announced that it would introduce its first production vehicle based on the new 3008 crossover in 2011. Peugeot will likely be the first automaker to introduce a light duty diesel hybrid using PSA's Hybrid4 through-the-road architecture. For this first application, Peugeot will stick with nickel metal hydride batteries and, if a report out of Japan is accurate, PSA will be sourcing its batteries from Sanyo, the same company that supplies batteries to Ford and Honda for their hybrid models. In addition to the 3008, PSA will also incorporate the Hybrid4 system into the upcoming Citroen DS5. The DS5 will likely make its debut next spring at the Geneva Motor Show and the hybrid will use the same diesel through-the-road setup.

Gallery: 2010 Peugeot 3008


Gallery: Peugeot Prologue HYmotion4


[Source: Nikkei via GreenCarCongress]

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Judging by a few grainy leaked images from Auto Express of what appears to be a production-ready version of the Citroen C-Cactus concept from the Frankfurt Motor Show in the fall of 2007, the French automaker has taken out some of the quirkiness that made the original vehicle so memorable... and added a whole new bunch of new and strange styling cues to pick up the slack.

This new model is rumored to be planned for sale in 2012 and will be the first model under Citroen's new Essentiele eco-friendly moniker. It's thought that the production C-Cactus will carry on with the concept's bare necessities approach, eschewing unnecessary bits - simplifying construction and lowering costs in the process.

Rumors contend that the upcoming Citroen will feature a three-cylinder diesel powerplant mated up with some unknown low-cost hybrid system. We'll see soon enough.

[Source: Auto Express]

Spy Shots: Production Citroen C-Cactus images leaked online? originally appeared on Autoblog Green on Tue, 29 Sep 2009 19:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Citroën C-Cactus prototype - Click above for high-res image gallery

Citroën is apparently going in both directions with its new range of upscale models, the DS series, and a new rumored line called "essentiele" (essential). The essential line could take the concepts in the C-Cactus model and turn it into a complete low-cost range of cars. The idea is a return to how the automaker marketed vehicles in the 1950s, when the humble 2CV and the DS were on the market at the same time. Let's not forget, too, that rival Renault's most successful product in the recent years is the entire Dacia lineup. The C-Cactus, designed to be lighter and have fewer pieces, could be lower-end in the low-carbon sense as well. The French newspaper La Tribune also mentions the possibility of hybrid versions of the cheaper Citroën line, surely borrowed from sibling marque Peugeot. The range is expected to be launched worldwide in 2012-13.

Gallery: Citroen C-Cactus Concept


[Source: La Tribune]

REPORT: Citroën preparing low-cost brand originally appeared on Autoblog Green on Tue, 22 Sep 2009 17:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Citroen REVOLTe - Click above for high-res image gallery

Between storming the Bastille and a national rejection of the Venus razor, the French certainly know the meaning of the word "revolt". Interesting, then, that Citroen knowingly used the word - albeit Francofied with a superfluous E for its hybrid electric drivetrain - for its latest concept car.

The REVOLTe concept is a throwback to the 2CV of yore, which celebrated its 60th anniversary last year. But while the Tata Nano might carry the flame of the bare-bones four-wheeled transport today, the REVOLTe simply borrows the basic shape of its forbearer and gives it a modern twist. That bit comes courtesy of an unspecified "small-capacity conventional combustion engine combined with an electric motor and a battery re-charging function." Measuring just twelve feet long, the REVOLTe seats three - one offset up front and two in the back - accessed by suicide doors. We could go on, but Citroen has waxed poetic enough in its press release after the jump, so we'll let them pontificate and have you skip straight to the photos below.




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Frankfurt 2009: Citroen REVOLTe is... exactly that originally appeared on Autoblog Green on Wed, 16 Sep 2009 11:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The Peugeot lion won't be the only badge burnishing the snouts of re-branded Mitsubishi i MiEVs buzzing around the streets of European cities a little more than a year from now. It's been decided that the twin chrome chevrons of Citroën are as worthy as its sister emblem to adorn a Francified variant of the Japanese automaker's global version of the i MiEV. In Paris, over what we imagine was green tea and croissants, Osamu Masuko of MiMoCo and his CEO equivalent at PSA Peugeot Citroën, Philippe Varin, signed further agreements and worked out some of the details of their sharing arrangement.

Production is said to begin in October of 2010 with examples appearing in showrooms sometime before Christmas. The move gives Citroën a low emissions model ahead of its planned 2011 DS5 HYbrid4 and will give consumers yet another electric choice in the Euro marketspace. Brief press release after the break.

[Source: Mitsubishi Motor Company]

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Citroën gets Mitsubishi i MiEV variant, Euro sales begin 2010 originally appeared on Autoblog Green on Fri, 04 Sep 2009 14:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Citroën DS3 - click above for high-res image gallery

We got our first sort of look at Citroën's new DS3 mini in a poorly lit alcove at the Geneva Motor Show in March and, based on what we could see then, it looked really cool. Well the DS3 is back and, this time, it's in production form and will be appearing at the Frankfurt Motor Show in a few weeks. The DS3 is the first of a line of more premium models from Citroën that will revive the DS badge. This example is small with an overall length of just 155.5 inches, but that is still 10 inches longer than a MINI.

Power for the DS3 will come from a range of diesel and gas engines. The diesels put out 90 and 110 hp and have CO2 ratings of 99 and 115 g/km, respectively. The three gas four-cylinder engines range from 95 to 150 hp and have CO2 ratings of 136 to 160 g/km. The full press release is after the jump.

Gallery: Citroen DS3


[Source: Citroën]

Continue reading Officially Official: Citroën releases details and pics of the new DS3

Officially Official: Citroën releases details and pics of the new DS3 originally appeared on Autoblog Green on Mon, 24 Aug 2009 11:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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BMW and PSA share a couple powertrains: The diesel Minis have the 1.6 HDi developed by PSA, while the 1.4- and 1.6-liter gasoline engines were co-developed with BMW. However, BMW chief exec Norbert Reithofer has confirmed in the Financial Times that the two European automakers could begin sharing not just powertrains, but platforms as well - specifically with Mini. From here, we can speculate that the DS3 could form the underpinnings of a forthcoming Mini SUV? Perhaps a new Peugeot 207 John Cooper Works? Whatever happens, it won't be a new German-French auto alliance.

[Source Pistonheads via Le Blog Auto]

Rumor: BMW and PSA partnership will go beyond engine sharing originally appeared on Autoblog Green on Wed, 12 Aug 2009 09:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Citroen C6 sedan - Click above for high-res image gallery

For rather obvious reasons, most eco-friendly cars fall into the compact or subcompact category. The lighter the platform, the easier it is for automakers to eke out additional miles from each gallon of gas and therefore lower carbon emissions. According to a report from Autocar in the UK, though, Citroen is taking a different approach for a new high-efficiency version of its C6 executive saloon.

We're familiar with Peugeot-Citroen's new HYbrid4 powertrain system, which is currently slated for the Peugeot 3008 crossover for 2011, and it's this same drivetrain that's being touted for the C6 sedan. The French automaker's hybrid technology would reportedly bolt into the midsize car and replace the entire rear suspension assembly. Up front, a turbocharged diesel engine with 163 horsepower would be fitted with stop/start and mated up to a six-speed automated manual gearbox.

In addition to the high-tech drivetrain, the eco C6 would also get a series of aero tweaks that could include a full underbody tray and semi-enclosed rear wheels along with low-rolling-resistance tires. If there's any truth to these rumors, the new Citroen could be badged the CX in recognition of the automaker's flagship model first introduced in 1974.


Gallery: Citroen C6


[Source: Autocar]

REPORT: Citroen planning super-miserly C6 originally appeared on Autoblog Green on Thu, 16 Jul 2009 16:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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2010 Citroen C3 - click above for high res image gallery

In Europe, the so-called C-Segment is the single largest volume vehicle class, so when a manufacturer brings out a new model in that class, it's an important move. C cars are compacts like the Ford Focus, VW Golf and Opel Astra. Citroen's C car is called the C3 and it's all new for 2010. Visually, the most remarkable element of the C3 is the "Zenith windshield" which stretches back almost to the B-pillar. Seeing something like this is common on concept cars (see: Kia No 3) but rare on production cars, especially mainstream models.

The 12.9 foot long C3 has managed to not add any weight in spite of the enormous piece of glass up front. Citroen has improved the efficiency and it will get even better next year with further powertrain upgrades. For 2010, the HDi 90 DPFS version will get a CO2 emissions rating of just 99 g/km. Next year, a second-generation start/stop system will yield variants that get 90 and 95 g/km.

Gallery: 2010 Citroen C3


[Source: Citroen]

Continue reading Citroen announces new C3 including a version that gets 99 g/km CO2

Citroen announces new C3 including a version that gets 99 g/km CO2 originally appeared on Autoblog Green on Mon, 29 Jun 2009 18:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Citroen C-Cactus Concept - Click above for high-res image gallery

Ever since the Citroen C-Cactus concept made its debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show in the fall of 2007, we've been hearing that the eco-friendly vehicle may make it into production. The latest such rumor comes by way of Channel 4 in the UK, which is reporting that the quirky French automaker is "seriously considering" a production version of the C-Cactus.

Though the concept C-Cactus featured a diesel hybrid powertrain, a conventional gas- or diesel-powered drivetrain is likely if the car ever does hit the market. In addition to the fuel-efficient powertrain, the C-Cactus pioneered a number of innovations to reduce the amount of raw materials required to assemble an automobile as well as the use of recycled materials. According to Channel 4, a three-cylinder engine featuring stop/start technology would emit less than 100 grams of CO2 per mile.

Gallery: Citroen C-Cactus Concept


[Source: Channel 4]

REPORT: Citroen seriously considering C-production C-Cactus originally appeared on Autoblog Green on Mon, 22 Jun 2009 19:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Citroen C5 3.0HDi 240 - click above for high-res image gallery

Citroen is replacing its existing 2.7-liter diesel V6 with a new 3.0-liter model that, thanks to the latest technology, allows it to make more power from less fuel. That also means it emits less CO2 along the way. Output in the new engine goes from 208 hp to 240 hp. The 3.0-liter with a 6-speed automatic transmission is available in both the C5 and C6 models and earns a combined rating of 31.6 mpg (U.S.) on the EU drive cycle, an impressive feat for these large cars. That's an improvement of 13-17% based on the model. The new engine uses the third generation of Citroen's common rail fuel system along with a diesel particulate filter. The CO2 emissions with the 3.0-liter are reduced 12-15% to 195 g/km.

Gallery: Citroen C5&C6 240 HDi


[Source: Citroen]

Continue reading Citroen unveils new new 3.0L V6 diesel, more power, less fuel

Citroen unveils new new 3.0L V6 diesel, more power, less fuel originally appeared on Autoblog Green on Wed, 17 Jun 2009 09:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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About a month ago we first heard about the Electric Car Company in the UK starting sales of its Ev'ie. The Ev'ie is a Citroen C1 converted to full battery electric drive. ECC actually has a deal with Citroen UK to buy cars direct from the factory for conversion and does all the work at its London shop

Following in the path of other converters, ECC is apparently learning that building and debugging such a vehicle is far more complicated than it might first appear. British EV enthusiast and blogger Nikki decided to make the trip from her Bristol home to London to try out the Ev'ie.

Nikki chronicled her unfortunately unhappy experience attemping to drive the electric mini-car. While the C1-based Ev'ie is a larger, roomier and much better trimmed out machine than quadricycles like G-Wiz, the electric powertrain did not live up to its billing. Excruciatingly slow acceleration was followed by premature halt to the festivities when the car would simply not go any further after a mere 7 miles. It's still not known exactly what the issue was since the car gave no indication of what the problem might be. The ECC representative suspects overheating, but claimed that this had never occurred before. Hopefully they will get it sorted out before actually delivering cars to customers.

Gallery: Electric Car Corporation Ev'ie


[Source: A Minor Journey]

Electric Car Company Citroen Ev'ie tested, slow and dubious reliability originally appeared on Autoblog Green on Fri, 29 May 2009 12:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Earlier this year, Citroen announced plans to revive the DS badge for a line of premium models. The first car we saw with the new nomenclature was the DS3 concept that was shown at the Geneva Motor Show in March. That MINI-challenger will be joined by a larger DS5, which is likely to get a diesel hybrid version in 2011. The diesel hybrid will be the same HYbrid4 powertrain system that is coming to the Peugeot 3008 crossover next year.

The HYbrid4 system was first shown in several concepts at last year's Paris Motor Show. Unlike other hybrids on the market already, this is a through-the-road hybrid with no mechanical connection between the internal combustion and electric drive systems. Underhood lies a diesel engine that drives the front wheels while an electric motor and lithium ion battery are mounted at the rear to provide on-demand all-wheel-drive as well as electric-only operation at lower speeds.



[Source: Auto Express]

Rendered speculation: Citroen DS5 diesel hybrid possibly coming in 2011 originally appeared on Autoblog Green on Mon, 11 May 2009 10:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Click on image for a complete gallery of the Citroën Hypnos

Imagine combining the highway mileage and torque that diesel engines get with the benefits of a hybrid in city traffic. This is a dream combination, and PSA is one automaker that is closes to blending these two technologies (see the HyBrid4 at Peugeot, for instance). Recently, The Times had the chance to test the prototype Citroën Hypnos. Their take, it's an interesting blend in a true prototype vehicle.

First, the technical sheet: the Hypnos uses a 2-liter diesel to generate 200hp and gets an additional 50hp from an electric motor powering the rear wheels. The concept gets 62.7 mpg (Imperial, 52 mpg U.S. or 4.5l/100km) and produces CO2 emissions under 120g/km. Those are compact car numbers but the Hypnos is no small ride. The drivers enjoyed the Prius- or RX400h-like noise and pollution free segments of city driving as well as the torquey response from the diesel engine once the ICE was ignited. On the other hand, since diesels are noisier than petrol engines, the contrast between the electric and the ICE modes was more pronounced.

This powertrain will likelyfind its way to the market: it will be first installed in the Peugeot 3008 crossover and the recently launched upscale Citroën DS series in 2011. Smaller versions of this powertrain are also in the works and will surely make it in the brand's workhorses, the Citroën C3 and C4 and the Peugeot 308 and 407.

Gallery: Paris 2008: Citroen Hypnos


[Source: Times online]

Citroën Hypnos test drive: diesel hybrid concept car's got a lot to love originally appeared on Autoblog Green on Fri, 08 May 2009 09:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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A new, four-seat all-electric car is about to go on sale in the UK. Based on the Citroën C1, the Citroën C1 ev'ie is converted to electric power by the Electric Car Corporation Plc. ECC is accepting orders for the £16,850 vehicle starting tomorrow. What do you get for your hard earned pounds? A driving range of between 60 and 70 miles and a top speed of 60 mph. A full charge takes about 6-7 hours from a standard domestic 13 amp socket and costs 90p. Those numbers should appeal to at least 500 people in the next year - that's the amount that ECC expects to build in the coming 12 months, with a production conversion schedule of between 2,000 and 4,000 vehicles in 2010.

The ECC is made up of British auto industry veterans, including people who have worked at Ricardo, Jaguar and Ford. Details after the jump.

Gallery: ECC's Citroen C1 ev'i1


[Source: ECC]

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All-electric Citroën C1 ev'ie goes on sale in UK tomorrow originally appeared on Autoblog Green on Wed, 29 Apr 2009 19:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The powers-that-be in the United Kingdom have announced a vehicle scrapping plan that would pay motorists 2,000 pounds to turn in a vehicle that's at least 10 years old in exchange for a new car or truck. In reality, the government is only chipping in half that amount, and the automakers themselves are expected to throw in the other thousand pounds.

There were a number of dissenting opinions coming from the car companies that weren't sure about the merits of matching the government's £1,000 figure, but Autocar is reporting that Ford, BMW, Citroen, Hyundai, Nissan, Renault, Toyota and Volvo have all announced their plans to take part in the program. We'd be surprised if the majority of the remaining car manufacturers didn't join in too.

Despite the fact that these automakers are officially offering their half of the scrapping incentive, individual dealerships will still be able to set their own final price for any specific car.

[Source: Autocar | Image: Matt Cardy/Getty]

Automakers line up for UK scrapping scheme originally appeared on Autoblog Green on Fri, 24 Apr 2009 07:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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