Citroen C3 Picasso MPV: Image Gallery Update

Citroen has revealed further pictures of its subcompact minivan ahead of the C3 Picasso’s public debut in October at the Paris Motor Show. The funky 5-seater MPV that is based on the Peugeot 207 platform and mechanics, measures 4.08m long, 1.73m wide and 1.62m tall. As you’d expect from a Citroen MPV, the C3 Picasso’s interior is designed to maximize space and versatility.

Among other things, the C3 Picasso is equipped with split-folding rear seats that slide independently. When the driver needs extra storage space, the rear seats can be folded away while a mobile boot floor provides a level loading space up to the first row seat back. Moreover, the front passenger seat can also be folded completely flat to increase the load length and to create a table top. -Continued

The C3 Picasso will arrive in the European market during the first quarter of 2009 with a choice of two new-generation petrol units available – the 1.4-liter 95hp and 1.6-liter 120hp – as well as two diesels, the 1.6 HDi 90hp and 1.6 HDi 110hp.

2009 Citroen C3 Picasso Mini MPV

These are the first pictures of Citroen’s new subcompact people carrier that will be officially unveiled at the Paris Auto Show in October. The all-new C3 Picasso will give the French carmaker a rival to the Opel Meriva, Renault Modus and the Nissan Note when it goes on sale across Europe towards the end of 2008 / early 2009. (depending on the market).

Citroen’s funky looking mini MPV is the third model in the French carmaker’s range to use the Picasso name. Based on the Peugeot 207 underpinnings, the C3 Picasso gives us a few hints about the next generation C3 hatchback model that’s due to be introduced sometime in 2009. Like the C4 Picasso and Grand Picasso, the minivan version of the C3 is expected to offer plenty of space and versatility for its size (a little over 4 meters in length). -Continued

At launch, the C3 Picasso will be available with four engine options, a 1.6 HDi turbo diesel with 90 and 110Hp, and two gasoline units, a 1.4-liter with 95Hp and a 1.6-liter with 120Hp.

2009 Citroen C4 Facelift with New 1.6 & 1.6 Turbo Engines

French carmaker Citroen has taken the wraps off the facelifted C4 hatchback which is available in three-door and five-door variants. The new C4 will be world premiered at the Moscow International Motor Show that opens its gates to the public on August 26, 2008. Citroen has made subtle changes to the C4’s exterior appearance that include a new front bumper, a beefier bonnet and transparent crystal fixtures for the rear lights. Inside, the facelifted C4 features new upholstery and grain on several trim parts while the rev counter has been incorporated in the middle of the dashboard. -Continued

Engine-wise, the facelifted C4 is now available with two new petrol engines co-developed with the BMW Group. It is the first Citroen to be fitted with engines from this family. The C4’s VTi 120 normally aspirated engine replaces the 1.6i 16V and has a capacity of 1.6-liters developing 120Hp while the THP 150 that will replace the 2.0i 16V, is a 1.6-liter turbocharged unit producing 150Hp.

Citroen C-Crosser Gets 2.4-liter Petrol Engine & CVT Gearbox

Citroen is enhancing its C-Crosser range in the U.K. with a new model that features a more powerful, 170hp 2.4 litre petrol engine that can be combined with a new Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). There are two available trim levels, the VTR+ and Exclusive with prices starting from £19,995. Standard equipment includes automatic folding of the reclining and sliding split rear seats, cruise control, light sensitive headlights, ABS with EBD and ESP and 6 airbags. -Continued

New Models	R.R.P. OTR
VTR 2.4i 170hp 5 speed	£19,995.00
VTR+ 2.4i 170hp CVT	£22,495.00
Exclusive 2.4i 170hp CVT	£25,195.00

Peugeot-Citroen & Mitsubishi to Cooperate on Electric Cars

PSA Peugeot Citroen and Mitsubishi are extending their cooperation in the field of electric vehicles. The two companies announced today that they will be working together on the development, the manufacture and the use of an electric powertrain for small urban vehicles. In a joint statement, the companies said that this agreement will step up the viability of electric vehicle projects and accelerate their market introduction.

Miss Car Saleswoman : Citroen-Dongfeng’s Vivi

The gal you’re looking at the picture above –that is if you haven’t already skipped this part to check out the gallery after the jump, is Vivi. We don’t know her last name, but we do know that she works for a Citroen-DongFeng dealership somewhere in China and that she was voted Miss Car Saleswoman by the folks at WO magazine.

We’re not good in translating Chinese, so we’ll try our best to make a story from the images provided by WO. Apparently, Vivi is quite successful in her work thanks to her unique approach to (male) customer needs. It may seem that she can be clumsy at times constantly dropping her pen or forgetting to close a few buttons on her blouse, but that’s part of her strategy to make customers feel as cosy as possible.

Once she succeeds in relaxing them, Vivi goes to phase two, which involves a demonstration. Unlike your usual car salesman that attempts to talk his way through a sale, Vivi prefers the show and tell tactic. For example, she won’t just say that the car’s heater is good; she’ll actually get inside and blast the heater until she sweats her skirt off. According to her stats, at that point, 99% of male buyers are convinced that the Citroen Vivi has everything a man could ever need. -Continued

Via: Le Blog Auto , Source: WO

Totally Blacked Out Citroen C6

Though not as near as menacing as the matte black C3 Corvette that we showed you earlier today, this black-themed Citroen C6 does look bad enough to make you wonder whether or not it’s hiding a pack of well dressed and armed chaps inside its luxurious interior. The all-black version of Citroen’s rang-topping model was created by the team running the French edition of Intersection magazine. –More pics after the jump

Via: Diariomotor , Source: Arktip