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This is a crossover that will compete with similar new models in this segment, such as Nissan Juke and Mini Countryman. DS High Rider concept is the basis of which will appear not long after serial DS4. High Rider is a three-door and will have its world premiere in Geneva after two weeks. This is the second model of the family of DS. From now on, however it is known that the production model will be 5 doors. The car was created by the C4 platform and overall dimensions and proportions remain unchanged in compare with the C4. In design there are elements of both the smaller DS3, and the concept of C-SportLounge shown early in 2005. The photographs shows that the height of this car has increased and the position of the driver has risen, so as to give better visibility, as is characteristic of the crossover. Citroen DS High Rider e took the front, including the radiator grille and headlights from DS3. More radical parts of the concept, however, such as fog lamps, wheels, wipers, probably will not reach mass production. DS4 but will definitely be far more than the DS3 from C4 of C3. DS4 will be determined much more luxurious than the family of C4, which includes hatchback and Picasso.
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In the Internet appeared the first pictures of the “hot” version of the luxury hatchback Citroen DS3, called the DS-R. The official premiere of this model will be in March in Geneva. Judging by the pictures, “hot” hatchback will have advanced spliter, protective plates over bulging wheel arches, new thresholds, small rear diffuser and new alloy wheels, tinted the same color which is the roof of the car. According to the preliminary and unofficial information, Citroen DS-R will be a petrol turbo engine volume 1.6 liters and power about 210 hp The engine was developed by BMW and is known by the MINI Cooper S John Cooper Works. It will be combined with mechanical gearbox with six grades, the suspension will be approaching the car with 15 millimeters of path shock absorbers will be from Bos. According to unofficial information the same, DS-R accelerates from standstill to 100 km / h in 6.8 seconds.
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In Geneva Citroen will show model DS3 Racing. This is a “hot” version of the DS3, which will be a petrol turbo THP volume 1.6 liters and power 154 kW. The same engine is fitted and the Mini John Cooper Works, was developed because of the PSA and BMW. For its class, it is fairly powerful car. For comparison Alfa Romeo MiTo Quadrifoglio Verde has a maximum power of 125 kW (1.4 MultiAir), a Fiat Grande Punto Abarth SS 130 kW (1,4 T-Jet). While standard Citroën DS3 will be available in Europe since March, DS3 Racing version will appear in the autumn. The production of this special series will be limited to around 1000 cars per year. Besides its engine versions of the other DS3, Racing features an original combination of nail body, roof and interior. Citroën has big plans for the family of the DS3. Is now ready special racing version of WRC, which is the next rally season in Europe will replace the C4 WRC.
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Remember the avant-garde concept Citroen C-Cactus? Now it appears that it will reach mass production, but much altered form. Citroen made by major study of consumer opinion about this car and now will get rid of the most advanced and unconventional elements in the appearance and interior. What will remain will reach mass production. Surely the decision will lapse dashboard and dials have been grouped around the steering console. Will be abandoned and the decision to open the windows outside the box and manual. They will be electric and rather standard. Head of Citroen, Bantset Frederick (Frederic Banzet) however said that “C-Cactus will be an important vehicle in the future pattern of the company line. This car will be highly affordable cost. It will be a price competitor to Logan by Renault, but unlike him to remain in line modeling of Citroen, but will not be with another brand. Also showed that the Citroen is already working on the replacement to the C6, but in the words of Bantset, “Deputy will be something different.”
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