Citroen is at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show to introduce a slew of new models, namely the C4 Aircross, the DS4 Racing Concept, the DS3 Racing Sebastien Loeb, the DS4/DS5 Paris Rendez-Vous and the new, facelifted C1. The C4 Aircross has been developed on the same platform that generated the Mitsubishi ASX and will be available on the European markets with an engine line-up made of three options: on the diesel side there’s the 1.6-litre HDi (producing 115 hp and 270 Nm of maximum torque) and the 1.8-litre HDi (150 hp and 300 Nm), both of which will be coupled to a 6-speed manual transmission; as for the only petrol unit, it will be a 1.6-litre delivering 115 hp and 152 Nm of torque, mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox. The diesel variants will also be made available with an all-wheel drive configuration featuring three driving modes.

The Citroen DS4 Racing Concept is an anticipation of a more pushy DS4 version that will come out at a later time, and is equipped with a turbocharged 1.6-litre 4-cylinder THP engine delivering a quite impressive 256 hp. The looks of the car definitely live up to its aggressive spirit: in comparison to the ‘regular’ DS4, it boasts wider tracks at the front (by 55 mm) and at the rear (by 75 mm), has a lower ride height and rolls on a set of flashy two-tone 19″ alloys fitted with 235/40 tyres. Braking comes from an upgraded system featuring 380 mm discs mated with 4-piston calipers. Moreover, the DS4 Racing Concept comes with newly designed bumpers, a proper diffuser and an exclusive matt gray livery.

The Citroen DS3 Racing Sebastien Loeb is obviously a limited edition tribute to the 8 times WRC Champion and his co-driver Daniel Elena. Only 200 units of this car will be produced, featuring an exclusive two-tone color scheme that is mainly Tarmac Black with Arden Red for roof, wing mirror shells and front grille outline. Besides, the model will also come with a special numbered plate signed by Mr.Loeb himself. The DS4 and DS5 Paris Rendez-Vous use a Pearl White paintjob with chromed wing mirror covers, chrome details and a quite original set of 19″ alloy wheels, while in the cabin we have brown leather seats with blue stitching. Also in Geneva is the restyled Citroen C1, powered by a brand new 86 hp 1.2-litre engine that has been developed together with Peugeot and belongs to the new VTi engine range. The other engine option will be the sturdy and reliably 68 hp 1.0 litre, which can be coupled to a 5-speed automatic transmission that will provide for power shifters behind the steering wheel. In this configuration, the average fuel consumption claimed by the French manufacturer is 4.3 litres/100 km, with 99 g/km of CO2 emissions.

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The first images of the restyled Peugeot 107 and Citroen C1 have surfaced on the internet. The two models were supposed to make their debut at the upcoming 2012 European Motor Show in Brussels - although they were trying to keep it quiet - but now this first bunch of images of the new little French cars have somehow appeared on the internet, as well as a few info.

Judging by these first shots, the 2012 restyling appears to be more impactful than the one both models underwent in 2008, the only one so far for the pair since their launch in 2005. The redesigned front-end of the C1 is somewhat reminiscent of the C-Cactus concept that was on display at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 2007, while other minor changes include different handles and hubtub. The Peugeot 107 instead adopts a styling quite similar to what we have seen with the recent 208 and 508, meaning a so-called floating grille as well as a ripple on the bonnet.

As for the cabin, both cars get a new steering wheel, a new gearshift lever and new upholstery patterns. Initially, the cars will be equipped with the same 93 hp 1.0-litre 3-cylinder unit of the previous version, but a new 1.2-litre unit should also be made available for the pair by the summer. Now we would expect to see a similar restyling for the third natural twin of the lot, the Toyota Aygo. However, an all-new version of the three cars is already scheduled to surface in 2014.

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The Citroen C1 Accessorize is a special edition C1 by the noted accessories fashion house will be available on the market from September. Clearly a car for girls, the C1 Accessorize comes in white, grey or black with fuschia pink rearview mirrors and Accessorize sticker logos. On the inside, we get personalised car mats and door sills, along with the serial number of the production vehicle - from 1 to 500.

Clearly you can’t have the name without the kit to go with it and the Citroen C1 Accessorize comes with a weekend bag with umbrella, notebook with pen, sunglasses case, small mirror, travel badge and key ring. The C1 Accessorize model uses the one-litre, 68-hp version with either manual or automatic transmission. Included is stereo system, MP3 and Ipod outlet and sta nav. Prices start at 12,000 euros.

Citroen C1 Accessorize

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I don’t know about you, but I’m hoping that the Citroen DS2 doesn’t take on this particular design, shown in a rendering from French site Caradisiac.com. The Citroen DS2 is likely to be the production version of the Revolte concept which was first seen at the 2009 Frankfurt show. At least the name has changed. The DS2 should prove to be the new 2CV model and the design should reflect this, although we’re hoping for something less cartoonish.

The DS2 would appear in the Citroen line-up, as its name suggests, between the DS3 and DS1. The latter will be the entry level model to the DS range and will replace the three-door Citroen C1 (though we have our doubts about this last affermation). The DS2 would likely utilise the new generation C1 platform and should be about 360 cm long. It would compete directly with the Fiat 500 although the French model should have five doors. Apparently, only petrol engines are planned so far with power between 60 and 100 hp.

We can see this model, or the DS1 at the least, with the same kind of twin-cylinder unit as the new Fiat 500 TwinAir. The Citroen DS2 isn’t planned for market release until 2013 so we’ll take this information, along with the rendering, as purely hypothetical at this stage. Pricing of about 10,000 euros is likely, and an electric model should appear in the future, as well.

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If the new Citroen C1 turned out like this rendering, it could be a hot little model in its segment. The new C1 is set to appear in 2012 and will be part of a joint venture, being developed with Peugeot and Toyota who will offer the 108 and Aygo models. All three models will be assembled at the Kolin plant in the Czech Republic.

The new Citroen C1 could prove to be a mini muscle car as this rendering suggests. It will have a new three-cylinder, 1.0-litre engine with 75 hp to replace the current one from Daihatsu origin. It should also be available with a three-cylinder, 1.2 THP engine with 135 hp which has been developed with BMW.

The big news is though, that the new C1 should get a full rear door that can be opened in place of the current window, making this small car more practical. 2012 is a little way off so we’ll have to wait and see what other details emerge in the meantime.

Source | AutomobileMagazine

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Here’s Dunlop’s first two awesome stunt videos to advertise their SP StreetResponse tires dedicated to city cars.

Called the Dunlop Challenges, the first video is the Loop the Loop” world record done in collaboration with British TV show Fifth Gear, where stuntman Steve Truglia using a specially prepared Toyota Aygo, takes the Japanese car up and around a 12,19 mt high loop.

The second ad uses three Citroen C1’s and the stunt drivers perform extreme all reverse driving manoeuvres: J-turns, jumps, slaloms to demonstrate the manoeuvrability of Dunlops StreetResponse tires.

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