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Citroen DS5 spy video
As the Citroen DS4 readies for its market debut, the new Citroen DS5 is also in the works. This spy video doesn’t show us much at all, but the large crossover model and next member of the DS family could have dimensions similar to the Peugeot 3008.
We won’t be seeing this at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show which starts tomorrow as that event is reserved for the DS4 production version; but the DS5 could turn up later this year at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show in September. The DS5 will get the new diesel-hybrid Hybrid4 set-up: the current technology is the PSA’s source of pride right now on the ecological front.
While the DS model range has taken a different design turn between the DS3 and DS4 models, the DS5 will probably be more in line with the latter and providing the diesel-hybrid all-wheel drive option could make for an interesting model. The technology uses a 2.0 HDi engine with 163 hp, combined with electric-powered rear wheels where the electric motor provides another 37 hp.
This would make the DS5 an interesting all-wheel drive crossover model. We’re suitably intrigued and will wait for more in months to come.
Citroen DS5 spy shots
Here are spy shots of the new Citroen DS5, the third model in the DS line-up to be released after the DS3 and the DS4. While the DS3 is a three-door, hot-hatch model, and the DS4 is more of a five-door, crossover hatch, the DS5 should develop the crossover theme on an estate platform. The company has previously described this as a “luxurious grand tourer”, proving that the DS range didn’t have to stick to the original roots of the eclectic and hot little DS3.
The DS5 will use the Citroen C5 platform, although some departures in design are expected including a higher ride height and a more coupé-like shape. The DS5 will mark a significant evolution in the DS range, and will be different from the previous two models, which share similar design philosophies and target markets. Some elements of the new model will be borrowed from the Citroen Hypnos concept, in the goal to create a vehicle that will stand out from any other when in traffic.
The Citroen DS5 should use the Hybrid4 diesel-electric drivetrain with a front-end engine of 200 hp and a rear electric motor of about 37 hp. While we’ll see the final production version of the DS4 at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show in March, the DS5 will be first revealed at the Shanghai motor show in April, with a European production debut planned for the Frankfurt show later this year.
Source | Autocar
Citroen DS4 pricing released
Pricing for the new Citroen DS4 for the French market has been released, and it looks like it could be another imrpessive effort from the French company. The C4-based hot crossover will be offered with plenty of standard kit, including ABS, ESP, traction control, multiple airbags, cruise control, stereo system and air conditioning, onboard computer and more. Plenty of bang for your buck, in short. Prices compared to the standard C4 see a mark up of about 700 to 2,500 euros (on the same engine options). The bottom end of that mark up represents the possible best selling 1.6 HDI version with 23,990 euros. After the jump you’ll find the French pricing for the Citroen DS4, while more information for the European market will probably be released at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show.
Citroen DS5 to get 2011 debut?
The Citroen DS5 could be revealed as early as the Shanghai motor show in April next year, in the guise of a concept model, before getting its official production-model debut at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show, according to French publication L’Automobile Magazine. Apparently the DS5 is currently project-named the B81, and will take the form of Citroen’s new crossover model.
It should be shorter and higher than the C5 Tourer, measuring 460cm long and will most likely have a comfortable, five-seater interior and a minimum boot capacity of 450 litres. That’s quite technical stuff for what hasn’t been officially announced, but it makes sense for Citroen to be expanding its C5 range now and to develop its DS range as well. Apparently the DS5 will be based on the C-Sportlounge concept of 2005, but we’d expect something more modern and in keeping with the new DS badge to turn up.
Reports regarding the engine range are already emerging, with the 1.6 THP available in both 156 and 200 hp, accompanied by the 2.0 HDi with 140 or 163 hp, and the 2.2 HDi with 204 hp. A Hybrid4 all-wheel drive model should be available in the future, using the 2.0 HDi powerplant with an electric motor to achieve about 200 hp. The Citroen DS5 should cost about 27,000 euros. According to the French reports, its debut is being pushed ahead before the Citroen DS3 Cabriolet, which we could see appear in 2012.
Citroen is being careful with its release of the cabriolet so as not to hinder the sales of the three-door DS3 hatchback. The cabriolet model was originally planned for next year, but is being moved to 2012 instead. It should prove to be a traditional cabrio with a classic, soft top roof and not a folding metal piece. The latter will likely be reserved for the Peugeot 207 CC and the PSA group doesn’t want to overlap the models. The rendering above comes from the AutoJournal mag.
Citroen DS4 Racing goes hybrid
Like the DS3, the Citroen DS4 will also get its own racing version which will be produced in a limited run of vehicles. This time though the DS Racing model could have a hybrid drivetrain according to reports.
AutoBild writes that the DS4 Racing will have the same 1.6-litre turbo engine with 200 hp as the DS3 Racing, but will have a 95-hp electric motor placed on the rear axle. That makes it an exciting prospect but we probably won’t be seeing it until sometime halfway through the 2013. The ’standard’ DS4 model will appear across European markets next year.
Citroen DS4 more pics
Here are the first pics that emerged on Facebook of the new Citroen DS4 model, where we get a close look as some of its features. Like we said, the DS4 for Citroen is a kind of hatchback-crossover which they even describe as having a coupé look. We think that’s probably more a case of they wish it did, given the recent trend in coupé-sedan models, sportbacks, shooting brakes and company. Still, it’s not displeasing and is a good attempt at taking on the bigger C4 model in the DS range. For the moment though, we still like the DS3 better but who knows - Paris might change all that.
Citroen DS4 pics and details
The new Citroen DS4 was launched yesterday and it’s another hot model wearing the DS badge for the French company. We will be seeing the DS4 live at the 2010 Paris Motor Show, where it will appear alongside the new Citroen C4 model. The DS model is smaller and chunkier than the standard hatch it’s based on and was originally developed off the back of the High Rider Concept. That, and with a higher wheel setting, mean the DS4 just borders on a crossover model.
While not immediately obvious from the DS4 pics, the car is actually a 2+2, five-door model with hidden door handles in the rear window frame. It’s the second car in the DS line-up, the first being the DS3, and we’ll be interested to see how far beyond the hatchback set-up Citroen plans to take its new range.
The DS4 measures 4.27 metres long, 1.81 metres wide and 1.53 metres high, the only measurement actually larger than the C4. We’re not yet convinced that Citroen has got the hatchback, coupé and SUV combination quite right yet, so we’re reserving our judgement until we see this live in Paris. See after the jump for more details.
New Citroen DS Concept to be revealed?
Another car company is using Facebook as a marketing platform, with Citroen announcing a new concept to be revealed tomorrow, August 30th on its Facebook page. The video keeps it all a mystery but a couple of shots show the distinctive Citroen DS logo in the background, making us wonder if we’ll see a new DS Concept revealed.
We’ll be checking it out tomorrow, in the meantime we would expect to see the new concept at the upcoming 2010 Paris Motor Show so we’ll be keen to see what Citroen has in store - especially if it’s a new DS model.
Citroen DS Inside official pics
Among the most-awaited concept cars at the Geneva show was the Citroen DS Inside, prototype of the twin Chevron, showing the road the company will take in the future, in terms of style, communication and brand image.
Citroen has managed to include just about everything in the small DS Inside, which will reach the market in 2010 with the DS3 model, heir to the current C3. The model has been created to revive the concept of “créative technologie”, with its unmistakable style, technology, originality, substance and quality. Citroen has enjoyed presenting this upmarketing, but without the price, as rigorously highlighted by the company.
The debut was near-perfect but the only gripe we have was in the choice of colouring. This “Dandy” version was certainly true to its name, with pearl grey matched to bright pink - a far cry from the more elegant “Seduction” version which had dark brown and metallic reflections.
New range Citroen DS to celebrate 90 years
Citroen is starting a new chapter in company history with the 2009 Geneva motor show, as it celebrates 90 years of the double chevron and shows off a restyled symbol for the brand. As part of the program for 2009, Citroen will also reintroduce an historical name like DS to its range.
In the past this car has symbolised cutting edge technology and design thanks to a futuristic model that was made from 1955 to 1975. Based on the C3, C4 and C5 models, further parallel models will be made, characterised by new design and technology, and luxury finishes.
The first example will be the DS3, a concept car to be presented at the Geneva show, destined for the market come 2011. During the course of that year, the DS4 and DS5 will also be revealed.
New details regarding this project will be released in the next few days when we can better understand the Citroen project. The render above is taken from Autoblog.nl and appears to be more an exercise in style than a realistic representation of the future DS5. Whatever the case, Citroen fans will be enthusiastic.
Source | Autosblog.fr
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