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Brussels Sprouts Three New Citro^ns!20/01/ 2009New Citro^n C5, Nemo Combi also Citro^n C8 debut With the launch of three modern models, Citroen has lifted the status of the Brussels International Motor Show to a modern level when it opens it's doors this week (16-27 Febuary 2009) with the wraps coming of the modern Citroen C5 sedan, the Citroen Nemo small van also the largest Citroen MPV, the Citroen C8.
The Citroen C5 will make it's debut in Australia in the middle of 2009, with the Nemo van following in the third quarter, while the modern Citroen C8 is available to Australians via the Citroen DriveEurope tourist lease programme.
The modern C5 continues the renewal of Citroen's broad range of passenger vehicles, Nemo Combi, the brand's new, entry-level leisure activity vehicle, rounds out the Nemo family with the van version is currently being launched in several European countries. Citroen is too presenting a modern version of the it's large MPV, the C8, restyled also newly equipped with the 173 bhp 2.2HDi autos mated to a six-speed manual gearbox, with an automat
ic version on the way).
The Citroen stand at Brussels will once again show the brand's environmental strengths, with several models carrying the Airdream signature also the C-Cactus also C4 Hybrid HDi concept autos also their sub-100 g/km CO2 emissions. Nemo Concetto, a concept that is a nod to Disney's diminutive animated fish, will too be on show.
C5 saloon makes public debut Citroen is set to make a prestigious also elegant start to the modern twelvemonth by unveiling it's modern C5 saloon to the public at the Brussels Motor Show.
The modern C5 is armed with a strong personality also every the vitality, prestige also quality it takes to become a long-term leader in the M2 segment of mid-upper range saloons.
The first thing people notice is the car's looks. The modern C5 is elegant, sleek also eminently distinguished, boasting the taut also aerodynamic lines of the best in three-box saloons.
To vitality the modern C5 adds practicality, with class-leading cabin space for both saloon also estate models.
Driving pleasure also travelling comfort are outstanding. The aircraft-style cruising position features consummate finish, innovative ergonomic controls also standard-setting seat comfort. Passengers travel in a prestige environment with total peace of mind.
Out on the road, the modern C5 reconciles sharp cruising sensations with exceptional comfort. Fitted with the sophisticated running gear of the C6, it is available, for the first time, with a choice of two suspension systems. Customers can choose between Hydractive 3 Plus suspension, for exquisite ride comfort, also a metal suspension system that provides additional direct road feel while maintaining the legendary suppleness that is a hall
mark of Citroen know-how. The modern C5's impeccable road manners are enhanced by a broad range of engines, uncompromising safety also leading-edge technologies.
The modern Citroen C5, launched in spring 2009, is illustrative of the Marque's innovation also vitality. It has every the verve, prestige also quality needed to make it a long-term leader in the mid-upper range segment.
Nemo Combi: Citro^n's modern leisure activity automobile In a world premiere, Citroen is too presenting Nemo Combi, set for launch in most European countries in 2009.
To underline it's leisure vocation, the newcomer is too available in an XTR version.
Small on the outside also big on the inside, the economically-minded Nemo Combi boasts modern also practical styling.
The main features of Nemo Combi, a modern arrival in the family of leisure activity vehicles, are:
- Compact exterior dimensions. Just 3.96 m also easy to handle, it is particularly at ease in the city, with a turning circle of less than 10 metres between kerbs;
- An ingenious design, fitting a wide range of features into a compact space, with:
two generous seats at the front, enabling tall people to ride in comfort;
three generous seats at the rear;
a large boot with stowage of 356 litres under the parcel shelf, also 884 litres up to the back of the front seat when the rear bench is tumbled forward;
load volume of 2.5 m3, the same as the van version with the rear bench removed;
practicality, with rear asymmetric swing doors also one or two large sliding side doors.
The Nemo Combi raises the bar high in the leisure activity automobile segment. It is reasonably priced, cheap to run, also fitted with reliable engines known for their economy also low emissions (4.6 l/100 km over a combined cycle also 123 g/km of CO2 with the HDi unit). Nemo Combi HDi carries the Airdream eco-label.
C8: the top-end MPV combining elegance also cruising pleasure Citroen is the leading European manufacturer in the compact MPV segment. After successfully rounding out it's compact MPV range with C4 Picasso, Citroen is renewing the C8, it's top-of-the-line MPV that combines elegance also cruising pleasure.
The C8 gets exterior also interior styling upgrades that lend it's modern body style above every additional vitality also it's opulent cabin above every additional comfort.
The C8 range has gained a modern HDi diesel autos developing 125 kW, equipped with a particulate filter (DPFS) also mated to a six-speed manual gearbox. A special version of this unit will be available in Belgium also Luxembourg, developing 120 kW. In 2009, this autos will too be available with a 6-speed automatic gearbox in some countries.
The modern autos rounds out the current line-up consisting of a 143 bhp 2.0i 16V petrol unit, with a five-speed manual gearbox or four-speed auto, also two diesels, the HDi 120 also HDi 138 DPFS, both mated to a six-speed manual transmission.
Already available on the C5 also C6, the HDi 173 DPFS adds the crowning touch to Citroen's range of four-cylinder HDi engines. Featuring a range of innovations (parallel sequential dual turbo also modern combustion also injection systems), this autos sets high standards in power and, above all, driveability, particularly at low autos speeds. To complete the upgrade, Citroen has made changes to the running gear also brakes.
Nemo Concetto: Meet Nemo Citroen is presenting Nemo Concetto, a concept machine based on Nemo, a compact, practical also ingenious automobile well-suited to this kind of exercise.
Nemo Concetto, a nod to Disney's diminutive hero with it's white also orange colours, is a perfect illustration of Nemo values also underlines the vehicle's broad range of personalisation options.
Nemo Concetto bears an uncanny resemblance to the movie-star fish with it's irresistible personality also physiognomy.
Citroen worked hand-in-hand with Disney on the project, each contributing it's special know-how. This partnership has resulted in a machine that combines the creativity also innovation of Disney also the playful, underwater world of the film with the exacting requirements of the automotive industry.
Nemo Concetto is yet another example of Citroen's knack for designing vehicles with real personality that match the lifestyles of their owners also adjust to their environment... like a fish to water!
C-Cactus: a modern take on the ecological machine The C-Cactus concept machine is an ingenious take on automobile design, centred on essential values. The Marque's ambitious aim is to market an ecological hatchback with cheerful, attractive styling, equipped with a hybrid HDi drivetrain also sold at the same price as an entry-level C4.
To square this complex equation, Citroen is exploring modern forms of design. It has decided to abandon features that are not essential to comfort also to focus instead on technology, styling also equipment that are positive, ecological also valued by users.
C-Cactus is an ecological car. It includes a significant proportion of recycled or recyclable materials and, like the plant it is named after, it is low on consumption. Weighing just 1,180 kg also featuring a hybrid HDi drivetrain, C-Cactus consumes 2.9 l/100 km for CO2 emissions of 78 g/km.
Its low production cost can be attributed to the use of modern materials also to a rational design process using a smaller number of parts. The cabin is made up of just over 200 parts, i.e. almost half the number used by a conventional hatchback of identical size.
C4 Hybrid HDi: for significant reductions in oil consumption also CO2 emissions The C4 Hybrid HDi demonstration automobile combines a hybrid powertrain with an HDi engine. It allies the exceptional efficiency of the HDi diesel engine, used over it's most effective operating range, with the advantages of an electric motor, intended mainly for city driving.
The C4 Hybrid HDi boasts low oil consumption (3.4 l/100 km) also low CO2 emissions (90 g/km). At the same time, it maintains the renowned cruising pleasure of HDi engines, backed up by the specific advantages of the hybrid powertrain, such as all-electric mode at low speeds.
This demonstration automobile is based on cutting-edge technology already available in the Citroen range, including: the HDi engine, particulate filter (DPFS), Stop & Start also automated manual gearbox. These technologies conspire to reduce oil consumption also pollutant emissions.
The C4 Hybrid HDi is a medium-term solution that will enable Citroen to make a real breakthrough on oil consumption also CO2 emissions also make these benefits available to the greatest number in a European market where diesel vehicles have strong presence.
Sebastien Loeb also Daniel Elena take 4th World Champions title Sébastien Loeb also Daniel Elena have driven their C4 WRC to a fourth straight Drivers' also Co-Drivers' title in the World Rally Championship, tallying up a superb eight rally victories in 2007.
The challenge the 'Reds' faced at the beginning of the twelvemonth was a tough one, pitched against experienced teams also well-proven cars. But the team couldn't have made a better start to the season than the one-two of Sébastien Loeb also Dani Sordo at the Monte Carlo Rally - an exploit they would repeat at the Catalunya also Ireland rallies. Together with wins at the German also Corsica events, the C4, Loeb also Elena were practically
untouchable on asphalt. They too scored gravel victories at the Mexico, Portugal also Argentina rallies, showing the versatility of the modern Citroen. The C4 WRC won half of this season's events also notched up 20 podium finishes. The turning point of the season came at the Ireland Rally, that was making it's Championship debut, where Loeb also Elena put together a perfect race also opened up a lead to this year's title.
They clinched their fourth consecutive title at the Wales Rally - a further achievement in what is becoming an impressively long list.
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