New Citroën DS5

Prepare for impending teasing over the next few days as Citroën has released the first in a likely series of preview images of the third member in its distinctive line of DS models, the DS5, which will receive its world premiere on 18 April at the Shanghai International Motor Show.

Aside from the image pictured above, the French carmaker is keeping mum on all the details simply stating that the “DS5 is set to bring distinctive new elegance and panache to the executive class”.

It is believed that the new DS5 will be based on the architecture of Citroën’s C5 mid-size model with engine options including the PSA Citroën-Peugeot group’s Hybrid4 diesel-electric hybrid powertrain.

The DS lineup was inaugurated in 2009 with the launch of the DS3 supermini, while Citroën expanded the range with the introduction of the DS4, a high-stance five-door hatchback, at the 2010 Paris Motor Show.

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Vive la DS! Ugo Spagnolo Imagines the Duchesses’ 2019

Ask any French car fan what the most beautiful and technically advanced executive sedan of the 1950s was and most will reply, “The Citroen DS.” You only need to look at the styling of some of the DS’s competition – take the Alfa Romeo 1900 Ti, Austin A95 Westminster or BMW 501/6 for example – to see just how far ahead of its time it was.

Here was a car with a fully independent and auto-leveling suspension set up, front power disc brakes, power steering, a fiberglass roof and a hydraulically operated clutch and transmission. And the styling...
So if there’s any car worthy of a modern day revival, it’s the venerable DS. While studying at France’s Institut Superieur de Design, design student Ugo Spagnolo took on this challenge as part of his internship with Citroen.
With Spagnolo’s drawings at hand and the help of his friends at the institute, the 3D renders and animation were produced. It is said to have garnered favorable reviews from Citroen Styling Director Jean-Pierre Ploue.

Infusing the DS’s 64-year-old styling with the new Citroen design language introduced through concepts like the Revolt and Survolt, the DS24 is a real looker. With aggressive haunches, sliding rear doors, an almost Corvette-like nose and shapely rump, the Nouveau DS was imagined for Citroen’s Centenary in 2019.
And the interior does not fail to disappoint either, with its pulsing blue transmission tunnel suggesting the raw energy of the car’s hydrogen power source. Is it just me, or does that seem to be designer’s engine-of-choice these days?
 
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Citroën E-3POD Antistatic Concept for a Future Electric Vehicle

This here is the E-3POD Antistatic design study and it was revealed at the Royal College of Art’s Interim Degree Show in London as part of the Double Challenge project sponsored by Citroën and aerodynamic simulation software company EXA. The task of the second year students was to envision an ultra-compact vehicle that could influence the design language of the automaker’s future electric cars.
Created by Heikki Juvonen, the E-3POD Antistatic was favored by the judges due to its “bold and engaging take on an urban three wheel electric vehicle”. Winning the competition gives the talented student the opportunity to work at the PSA Design Center in Paris for six months.
“I’m thrilled Citroën selected my design as their favorite and I can’t wait to work with their talented team in France. As a designer I strive for new and better solutions. Good and sustainable design not only improves manufacturer brand image and sales, but can also help to preserve our environment”, Heikki said.

According to the designer, the single-seater electric trike is meant for urban commuting, but it doesn’t replace cars. Instead, it could be an addition to future households, positioned between bikes and cars.
The E-3POD has a simple, lightweight construction and excellent aerodynamics meaning that it can be powered by a small battery, which in turn reduces manufacturing costs and final price, making the theoretical production version affordable.
The advantages of the E-3POD reside in its small footprint, allowing for easy parking, and closed cockpit, which, unlike bicycles and public transport, creates a “comfortable and isolated personal space”. Furthermore, the short overall length transforms the design study into an agile vehicle, excellent for tackling heavy urban traffic.
“We’re delighted to be involved in this important RCA project. The students have produced some truly exceptional ideas for the future design of electric Citroën vehicles. This type of powertrain is increasingly recognized as an important solution for economically and environmentally viable urban transport; so it’s fantastic to see the electric visions of these potential car designers of tomorrow”, said Philippe Holland, Responsable Style Graphique at Citroën.

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Concept Car : Citroen Survolt 2010

Increased further studies LEMON CITROËN’S of the original and distinctive electric cars, which began at a concept car Revolt Show in Frankfurt last year. Increases the ideas were implemented in his head is a radically new vision, a synthesis of glam-haute couture and fantasy with a stamp in motorsport.

The desire to get rid of the restrictions one’s to build the courage, and is written in the DNA LEMON CITROËN’S Break with convention, shaking changes to the rules and limits of observation, is a passionate brand of the issue during his 90-year history has never ceased to develop innovative components ahead of time. Increases in one of them. Contact Revolt of genetic material, and more sporting dimension mix extroverted.

Luxurious accessories that go on the computer CITROËN’S more cedar response of the universe, the car feels far too often in a bad mood. Minutes longer in existence, violates existing codes to launch a new kind of B-segment in style, sporty and stylish. In contrast to current trends and future scenarios show combines elegance and grace, charm and passion on the species, sublimation of nature, the transmission of electricity.

Innovative and sensual

The small size 3.85 m long, 1.87 wide and 1.20 m high% u2013 back for more sports car styling elements to a new and revolutionary.

Stylish front panel controls and a distinctive oval grille, a big house in the middle of a strike Double Chevron. car’s “look” fascinating and profound at the same time, attract and retain viewer’s the image viewer with the promise of the crime as quickly as possible. His thin, horizontal headlamps, which are inspired by high quality sports images, magnetic force, when to deliver the signature of the LED to a modern, innovative technology.

Increases miles to eat and move around on the street. Low and stylish, sensual contrasts and generous hood, carved items, rose arches, the promise of efficiency and excitement to stress.

Increases Survolt’s the flow of draft air is heavy and feelings of sexuality. It is a recognition of the speed, precision and vitality, which includes muscles, a strong and well defined elegant and luxurious. Light brand with a stylish spoiler Revolt references to motor sports.

Increases are innovative and effective but also capable of charm, her best assets on the stage and reveals the motor sports arena. It is a two-tone paint, shades of gray, pink and charcoal, and play materials and sizes. Step satin smooth curves and glossy, and finally break the traditional male sports codes. Additions to the work begun Revolt is on again a mix of both worlds, which appeared in opposition. Modesty prevented in order to improve the style, their own language.

The inclusion of materials such as aluminum and chromium, inevitably recall the luxury and sports cars. This adds the perfect combination of high fashion and fast cars that are same philosophy Union, and the revolt of the keys to productivity, quality and advanced technology.

Stylish Sports

Cab Survolt’s increase was designed for mobile and stationary arc between chromium and a beautiful glass ornaments. Motto further violation of luxury and combine with the world of sport.

The cockpit is resistant to two worlds, of course, developed. This connection produces organic universe, as well as technical and power, starts the season driver. Interior is designed with comfort and elegance of two people, making a great pleasure and a unique experience.

Car’s generous glass brings light and offer a sense of space, light sports cars today’s.

Transcendent and feelings

Time, fascinated by the mania of its innovative technology, the environment. How to revolt, mania run on electricity, the sports scores for environment and sustainable development links. But the world is a very rare breed, this technique, the federal government is incomprehensible. But the courage of the cedar and creates a breach of contract is more high. Impeccable green values in a movement, the joy of driving, emotion, performance and durability, all combines extreme comfort, and the machine is quiet in operation.

CEDAR offers a new vision of the car mania, exercise, in full conformity with its history of 90 years, a brand based on creativity and technological innovations .

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Concept Car : Renault Peugeot Citroen C Zero 2010

A concept already seen! look as Mitsubishi i-MiEV. Citroen has just adapted the car to house style, as Peugeot with the ion.





PSA (Peugeot-Citroen), the politics of electric vehicles is to partner with specialists. Thus, after the Berlingo First Electric, developed with Venturi Automobiles, the Group has approached Mitsubishi Motors Corporation, to develop the C-Zero. This strategy shows some caution on the part of PSA, in contrast to gamble in terms of investment, offers an electric Renault. The group prefers the hybrid, less revolutionary. Question of culture!





Technically, the C-ZERO has a synchronous motor with permanent magnet delivers 47 kilowatts (64ch) between 3000 and 6000 rpm. The maximum torque of 180 Nm is constant from 0 to 2000 rpm. The fall of torque from 2000 rpm is needed is the technical defluxing, familiar to electricians. The motor power is provided by batteries last generation of Lithium-ion implanted in the center of the vehicle in the floor. The stored energy is 16kWh issued a voltage of 330V.



Performance side, there is only one number to remember: 130. The car can travel 130 km on a single charge and maximum speed reaches 130 km / h. A city with a capacity of peri-urban. Know that in France, 70% of car trips daily on weekdays, are less than 30 km, for an overall average of 40 km.



As the ion Peugeot, the C-Zero will be marketed in 2010 and will be eligible for bonuses Government 5 000 €. Why miss out?

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Concept Car : Citroen C-Metisse

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