Citroën Metropolis

The Citroën Metropolis is a concept car, which was designed in China by Citroën, and was presented on the French pavilion of the Expo 2010, in Shanghai.[1][2] The concept was unveiled in May 2010, with the first pictures being revealed one month prior, in April.[3]

Citroën Metropolis
Overview
ManufacturerCitroën
Production2010 (Concept car)
Body and chassis
ClassExecutive car (E)
Body style4 door saloon
LayoutFront engine
four wheel drive
RelatedPeugeot 607
Citroën C6
Powertrain
Engine2.0 L direct injection V6
electric motor (hybrid)
Transmission7 speed (dual clutch electronic)
semi automatic
Chronology
PredecessorCitroën C6
SuccessorCitroën CXperience (2016; concept car)

The Citroën Metropolis is a long four door saloon, which featured four seats, rear hinged doors, an LCD navigator, long and low headlights, silver door handles and revised grille with the new logo of Citroën.[4] The vehicle was confirmed for production in October 2010, which did not occur for ten years until the beginning of 2020, when the DS 9 was revealed, for launch in 2021.[5][6][7]

References

  1. "Citroen buggy on show". citroen.com. 27 September 2011. Archived from the original on 27 September 2011. Retrieved 26 October 2020.
  2. "Citroen Metropolis revealed". autocar.co.uk. 18 April 2010. Retrieved 26 October 2020.
  3. "Citröen Metropolis concept car (2010) first pictures". carmagazine.co.uk. 19 April 2010. Retrieved 26 October 2020.
  4. "Citroen Metropolis launched". autocar.co.uk. 27 April 2010. Retrieved 26 October 2020.
  5. "Citroën Metropolis concept confirmed for production". motor1.com. 27 October 2010. Retrieved 26 October 2020.
  6. "2021 DS 9 luxury car revealed: price, specs and release date". whatcar.com. 24 February 2020. Retrieved 26 October 2020.
  7. "New DS 9 saloon arrives as flagship limo for DS brand". autoexpress.co.uk. 20 February 2020. Retrieved 26 October 2020.
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