The Brazilian division of Citroen decided to present its new model AirCross, which is based on the C3 Picasso, microblog through their social network Twitter. Citroen AirCross is to say “adventure version of the C3 Picasso, which will be available in Brazil in the second half of this year and will probably only be sold there. AirCross differs from C3 Picasso with a new grille, bumpers, side skirts and location of spare tire. Moreover, the Brazilian car is wider ground clearance and suspension is hard, although not available with 4×4 system. For the time did not reveal the technical characteristics of the Citroen AirCross, but suggests that the model will be available with a new engine which will be 1.6 or 2.0-liter and can work with both petrol and bioethanol with.

From Citroen clearly is not necessarily confined to our attention this month. Once in Geneva was presented impressive Survolt, the French spread pictures of a new concept, however, which made its debut in London, where the version of the popular men’s magazine GQ. Needless to say where it came from the name of the car, GQbyCitroen, which is a plug-in hybrid, designed to look not so aggressive as Survolt, but rather elegant. For the attractive appearance of the concept they’ve got designer Mark Lloyd, who is the author of the exterior work and Citroen, and his colleague by E. Tautz. Patrick Grant, whose case is the interior layout. GQbyCitroen is equipped with an electric motor and 1.6-liter gasoline engine, which is not mentioned much, but hinted that the second and can run on natural gas. It is clear that the car accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h for 4.5 sec and emits only 80 gr/km CO2 emissions.

In recent years, hardly goes great trade fair, which Citroen not to present their stunning concept. This week in Geneva, showed so-called from the French Survolt, which seems to come from another planet. The car aims to demonstrate to the public opportunities driven entirely by electric cars, although for the moment were not disclosed any evidence of engine or engines of the concept. Citroen Survolt has very compact dimensions, the length is only 3.85 m, width 1.87 m and a height of only 1.2 m. However the muscle type of car gives the impression of brute force and power. The car is really attractive and very good designed version of the popular Tesla electric car.

Web lapsed images of the most powerful Citroen DS3, which will debut at the upcoming exhibition in Geneva. Judging by the photos, the description of the car will probably DS3-R. Hot Citroen DS3 differs from the standard model of the new optical package including front splitter, rear diffuser, extra wheel arches and side skirts as well as unique wheels, which are a combination of black and the color of the roof. According to preliminary information, Citroen DS3-R is equipped with 1.6-liter turbo engine with a power around 200-210 h.p. Which is about the same as that of the Mini Cooper S JCW (211 h.p.). The car has also received a new suspension Bos, they took him to the road with 15 millimeters. And braking 4-stroke Alcon. It is clear also that the DS3-R it needs 6.8 sec to accelerate from 0-100 km/h, for which there is a great tribute low weight of only 1 165 kg. Expected from Citroen DS3-R can be produced only 1 000 units, the price of each of them will be around 26 000 euros. Modification will be available only in color combinations of black with orange roof and white with blue roof.

Citroen showed the showed pictures and information about the initial concept DS High Rider, which will debut at the exhibition in Geneva in March and its base will be created serial DS4, expected to be available in 2011. DS High Rider uses the platform model C4, as its dimensions are 4.26 m length, 1.82 m width and 1.48 m height. Lines of the design concept are similar to those of the first DS model, namely the DS3. The prototype, which will be seen in Geneva has a hybrid drive system consisting of Hdi diesel engine with particulate filter and an electric motor, located on the rear axle as the vehicle can not move fully and electricity. Currently not reported by Citroen What are the technical characteristics and dynamic parameters of the concept of DS High Rider, but they are expected to be revealed before the premiere of the car in Geneva.

On the 25th last month, three car Citroen received the maximum score of 5 Stars “Overall Rating 2009″ tests Euro NCAP. The newest model, Citroen DS3, was tested for the first time, while the Citroen C5 and C4 Picasso, the organization Euro NCAP make calculations based on the results they achieved in previous years and whether they are equipped with ESP and speed limiters, required by the new protocol. Euro NCAP tests reinforce the high level of performance of the cars with brand Citroen. Despite the significant upward revision of the criteria of the protocol in 2009., Cars tested again received the maximum score of 5 stars. This achievement testifies to the efforts of teams of Citroen in the interest of sound travel – greener and safer.

The French company Citroen officially presented his version of the Japanese electric vehicle Mitsubishi i-MiEV. It is called C-Zero and also with i-MiEV is identical with Peugeot iOn, which was shown at the exhibition in Frankfurt. Citroen C-Zero has an electric motor supplying power 64 h.p. and a maximum torque of 180 Nm. The car can develop a maximum speed of 130 kilometers per hour and acceleration from 0-100 km/h it becomes a 15 sec. Lithium-ion battery allows the car to traveling the 130 kilometers. without refueling, which in turn is carried out completely for 6 hours in household contact, 80% of capacity can be restored only 30 min specializes in the station. Sales of the Citroen C-Zero in Europe will start in the second half of 2010th, almost simultaneously with those of Peugeot iOn. However, the French company said it had already taken orders for the model and offer potential customers the opportunity to test it.

The company tested the rally version of the first model of the DS series revitalized. Only a month after the model was formally presented, Citroen sleeves rolled up above the rally version of DS3. In fact, the car looks quite ready, and the probability to see more next year on the slopes of the World Rally Championship, is not at all small. As is evident from the photos, the vehicle has all required “rally accessories – protective cell (rollcage), racing wheels and tires, air intakes in the cockpit, etc. Although the French do not give any information about the car, the photographs shows that DS3 is preparing in earnest for the WRC. When will I see your car along the race still is not clear. Let’s hope that next year will be more quakes of about Borovets, which became part of the calendar of WRC.

The ideas to develop a vehicle to offer the comforts of a luxury car, but it is completely environmentally friendly, have almost all motor vehicles, here is a proposal by a student. Citroen Eco-Luxury Sedan was designed by Ankit Prashar who is a graduate of Coventry University, majoring in Transportation Design, and previously taught one year at the European Institute of Design in Turin. The construction of green sedan Prashar provided the use of composites and electric drive system consisting of a hydrogen fuel cell, lithium-ion batteries and one motor in each gear. In Citroen Eco-Luxury Sedan has room for a driver and two passengers behind him. According Prashar, this placement of the seat provides greater space and comfort of sitting back, without increasing the overall length of the car.
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Probably every one of you has seen the model of the Citroen 2CV and if it was not on the street, then remember the movie “The policeman in Saint Tropez” with Louis de Funes, and you will remember with a smile on the face of any car in question. Now by Citroen have decided to create a modern interpretation of the 2CV, with a very aggressive design, which we hope to see you soon at the company’s dealers. So-called concept REVOLTe was presented by the French company on the exhibition in Frankfurt. Citroen REVOLTe uses a hybrid drive system consisting of an internal combustion engine, electric motor and a set of lithium-ion batteries. Currently there are no data on the technical performance of the car, but the company said that he can move only in electric mode. Dimensions of the concept is 3.68 m length, 1.73 m width and 1.35 m height. In its interior there is room for four people, but access to it is most facilitated by opening rear doors and backwards lack of middle column. For the moment by Citroen have not yet been confirmed for mass production of REVOLTe, but considering that most car companies are wave revival of its popular models from the past, most likely you soon will see, contemporary version of the 2CV.