Unless the French automaker is hiding a surprise under the hat, the company's star attraction will be the final production version of the DS5, which will be making its first appearance on European soil after its debut in showcar trim at this year's Shanghai auto show.
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There's a good possibility the car featured in the video is the production version of the Geneva show DS High Rider concept, otherwise known as the DS4. However, it may be something different altogether like the long rumored DS5 . Watch the video after the break and tell us what you think.
The slightly increased ride height suggests that the three-door DS4 may step into crossover territory, further differentiating it from the next-generation C4 hatchback with which it shares its platform and mechanical hardware.
The production version of Citroen's all-new DS3 was only just revealed at last month's Frankfurt Show, but the French automaker is already working on a rally version of its three-door supermini. Pictured here during testing on dry tarmac, the DS3 rally car is said to be homologated for Group R3. There's nothing official yet on Citroen's site but the photos show a stripped out DS3 featuring a full roll cage, boot and roof scoops along with rally-spec tires and alloy wheels. We'll keep an eye on this story for any developments by until then, hit the jump for more pictures.Via: Racingpassion
More and more automakers are using Facebook these days as a tool to spread the word out on their products. French carmaker Citroen has joined the fad by adding a photo of what appears to be a concept car on its dedicated FB page. There's nothing official on mystery model that features a 2CV inspired front-end but many believe that it's a teaser for an all new concept car that will make its grand entrance at the Frankfurt Motor Show later this month.From what we know up until now, Citroen's stand in Frankfurt will host the world premiere of the new C3 five-door hatch and the production version of the DS3 three-door premium supermini.
Via: Le Blog Auto
There's a reason why automakers don't permit cameras or modern mobile-phones at private presentations. Or at least they try not to allow because more often than not, someone will manage to sneak in a camera and take a few pics. And that's exactly what happened during a private showing of the all-new Citroen C3. These photos that where sent by an anonymous reader over to our colleagues at Worldcarfans, reveal the new C3's looks in detail. 
The French automaker's new proposal in the supermini category that will compete against the likes of the Ford Fiesta, VW Polo, Renault Clio and Fiat Grande Punto, preserves the basic lines of the outgoing C3 but borrows several styling cues from Citroen's latest models such as the DS3 concept's fascia and the C5's tail light design.
The new C3 shares the same platform architecture and mechanical hardware with the DS3, but the latter will be positioned more upscale rivaling cars like the MINI Cooper.
The lineup will most likely include a 1.6 HDi turbo diesel with 90HP and 110Hp, and two gasoline units, a 1.4-liter with 95Hp and a 1.6-liter with 120Hp.
We'll see the new Citroen C3 in the metal at the Frankfurt motor show in September 2009, before it goes on sale across Europe before the end of the year.
Via: Worldcarfans
What appears to be a convoy of camouflaged prototypes of the next generation Citroen C3 hatchback were caught on camera by a reader of the French car magazine, L'Auto-Journal. The low quality photos don't provide us with many details but the prototype's rear-end design suggests that the new C3 will maintain the basic lines of the current model. 
Set to challenge the Ford Fiesta, Fiat Grande Punto, Renault Clio and their likes, Citroen's new supermini is expected to borrow several design cues from the C3 Picasso MPV as well as the more upscale DS3 Concept that is slated for production in early 2010.
All three Citroen models share the same architecture and engine range which includes a 1.6 HDi turbo diesel available in 90HP and 110Hp versions, and two gasoline units, a 1.4-liter with 95Hp and a 1.6-liter with 120Hp.
Though not officially confirmed, the new hatchback variant of the C3 is said to be unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September with European sales following in the next months.
Via: Autojournal - Merci Etienne!
