Citroën Introduces New C3 Picasso Code Special Edition in the UK

British buyers of Citroën vehicles are no strangers to special edition models, which usually come with improved features and unique colors and trims. The same holds true for the new C3 Picasso Code that replaces the previous Blackcherry special edition.

The Picasso Code is based on the best-selling model of the range, the diesel-powered HDi 90 manual VTR+ version that returns 61.4mpg UK (51.1mpg US or 4.6 lt/100km) on the combined cycle.

Customers can choose from four body colors: Polar White, Cherry Red, Belle Ile Blue and Thorium Grey.

The Belle Ile Blue and Cherry Red models come with a Polar White finish for the 17-inch wheels, side-rubbing strips and rear number plate surround, while the Polar White and Thorium Grey models swap the Polar White finish for a Cherry Red color.

Regardless of the exterior paint finish, all models get chrome lower bumper inserts, shiny black painted door handles with chrome inserts, Obsidian Black painted bumpers and door mirrors, longitudinal roof bars, shiny black vent surrounds and special carpet mats.

Other standard features include air conditioning, a Connecting Box (Bluetooth system with USB socket), curtain airbags and cruise control with speed limiter.

The C3 Picasso Code special edition carries an on-the-road price of £15,695, which is £300 more than the regular HDi 90 manual VTR+ version.

 

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Citroën goes Artsy with DS5 Cinemagraphs

If you are into photography, then you've probably heard cinemagraphs. If not, then please allow us a moment to explain.

Cinemgraphs images that contain live items themselves. They are created by combining a series of photographs or video images to a result an animated GIF in a still image which a minor animation loop occurs.

In the case of Citroën UK arm of French automaker automotive manager and photographer James Lipman Chalk agency creative design to produce a series of cinemagraphs to introduce the new DS5, inside and out.

Coincidentally, this is the first official images of the right-hand drive version of the DS5.

Citroen is the third new addition to DS-badged crossoverish French brand after the DS3 and DS4 series and is among the C4 segment C and D models C5 segment. This is the first model based on the diesel-electric Citroën PSA HYbrid4 technology with a clever game that allows a forward and a rear wheel drive or four wheel drive.

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Citroën Unleashes DS3 WRC Contender

Join the world premiere of the MINI Countryman WRC and Ford Focus RS WRC at the Paris Motor Show in 2010, Citroën again compete for the 2011 World Rally Championship, WRC livery full race DS3.

French company to replace the multi-championship winning C4 WRC is fully consistent with the new FIA rules have a huge 300hp 1.6 liter turbocharged direct injection. Auto is also a four-wheel drive system, which includes a six-speed gearbox in a row and front and rear mechanical differentials.

"The DS3 WRC is designed to limit the budgets required to participate in the WRC" Citroen said in a statement. "The new regulations ban FIA expensive materials such as titanium and carbon fiber, and standardize certain parts such as turbocharger and boundary changes may be made to the vehicle throughout its life. Rallye remains an ideal testing ground lead new advances in vehicle technology. "

The new DS3 WRC debut in the Swedish Rally in February 2011 race. The French company has already confirmed two teams next season, Sébastien Loeb / Daniel Elena and Ingrassia Sebastian Ogier / Julien.

 

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Citroën Updates C5 with LEDs and New Engines

Citroën has chosen the Paris Motor Show today, roll out the updated C5 saloon and estate (Tourer) models. French competitor of the company in the VW Passat has been updated for 2011 model a few modest changes of style and technology upgrades.

From C5 was only in early 2008, updates and beauty concern was to minimize the headlights, which are strips of LED taillights and a revised, they will receive treatment 'Dark Crystal' a new central section with clear glass.

There are several important changes under the hood with the introduction of a new e-HDi and a new generation 2.2-liter turbo diesel.

The e-HDi 110 hp is married with a four cylinder diesel Citroën "micro hybrid" system with a stop-start generator intelligent and able to recover energy during braking. This model also receives an electronic gearbox with paddle shift EGS6 and tires with low rolling resistance. According to the French automaker, the C5 HDi returns e-figure combined fuel economy of 4.6 lt/100km (51.2 U.S. mpg) and emits 120 g / km of CO2.

The second engine is a 2.2 liter range turbo diesel produces 200 horsepower and maximum torque of 450 Nm mated to a 6-speed automatic gearbox, this engine gives the C5 a top speed of 230 km / h (225 km / h for the Tourer), an acceleration from 0-100 km / h in 8.3 seconds sprint (Tourer 8.6) and fuel consumption in combined cycle of 5.9 km or 39, 9 EE lt/100 . UU. mpg (Tourer: 6.1lt/100km). The saloon emits 155 g / km of CO2 and the Tourer 159 g / km.

Citroen C5 official said the new model goes on sale across Europe in the fourth quarter.

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2011 Citroen C4

Following the publication yesterday of the first pictures of the new Citroën C4 hatchback compact, we just got hold of a short film static and details of the engine program will be available at launch.

When it goes on sale across Europe after its world premiere at the Paris Motor Show, the rival of the French firm of golf is offered with a total of three (GLP greater capacity) and three diesel engines.

The petrol range includes a 95HP 1.4-liter unit mated to a five-speed manual, a 1.6 liter 120 hp is available with a 5-speed manual or 4 speed automatic, a GPL version can 1.6L unit and finally a 1.6-liter turbo with 155hp which is connected to a 6-speed gearbox Semi-automatic.

Diesel fans can choose the 1.6 liter HDi 90HP or 105HP produces (both in the manual transmission), and 150HP 2.0L HDi coupled with 6-speed manual.

In addition, two 1.6-liter HDi units are available in e-HDi that come with a semi-automatic 6-speed and the new Citroën pseudo micro-hybrid system that incorporates the latest generation Stop and Start.

The production remains the same in both versions e-HDi, but the fuel consumption and CO2 emissions have improved the standard HDi.

 

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