Peugeot/Citroen/DS rebrands to become PSA Groupe, as it moves forward into it's next stage of growth.

The Company unveils its new “PSA Groupe” brand and adopts a new logo.

The “Push to Pass” strategy effectively opens a new chapter in the Group’s history. As well as setting out strategic focuses and specific objectives, “Push to Pass” represents the first step towards achieving the Company’s vision, which is anchored in two primary ambitions:

-    To be a great carmaker with cutting edge efficiency; and

-    A preferred mobility services provider worldwide for lifetime customer relationship.

The Group’s new identity (its previous “PSA Peugeot Citroën” brand dates from 1991) is aligned with the shift in its business model towards a broader portfolio of business activities in a drive to optimise its existing customer base while expanding that base through digital innovation. 

It symbolises the vitality of the Group’s three powerful automotive brands (Peugeot, Citroën and DS) and all the Group’s other current and future businesses. The new corporate identity resonates with the Group’s 200-year industrial heritage.

The new logo was designed exclusively in-house by the creative teams of Peugeot Design Lab, a Global Brand Design studio which lends its automotive-based expertise to external brands.

For Jean-Pierre Ploué, Chief Design Officer, “Our pure and elegant new logo, symbolises a collective ambition to look forward to new horizons:  it is the next step in the evolution and the extension of PSA’s product offer towards new mobility services. The logo’s deep midnight blue is directly inspired by our rich heritage”.

Citroen UK takes the 2015 Presidents Award as the best company within the PSA Organisation.

• The 2015 President’s Award was presented to Bekir Hassan, Managing Director of Citroën UK, in recognition of best overall performance within the PSA Group
• The announcement comes at the same time as the Brand Director becomes Managing Director of Citroën & DS UK

Citroën UK has won the PSA Peugeot Citroën President’s Award, the annual honour that recognises the best performing company within the PSA Group.

Carlos Tavares, Chairman of the Managing Board of PSA Group, presented Bekir Hassan, the newly re-titled Managing Director of Citroën & DS Automobiles UK, with the award in Paris last week as a result of the UK company’s performance in 2015.

The title change from Brand Director to Managing Director is reflective of a natural evolution of Bekir Hassan’s role as the head of Citroën & DS UK.

Bekir Hassan said, “I’m delighted that our success has been recognised at group level. I was personally honoured to be presented this prestigious award, but it is important to stress that this success is reflective of the efforts of everybody at Citroën UK and the impressive growth that we have managed to drive. It’s a fantastic achievement and I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of my colleagues for making it possible.”

WORLDWIDE SALES 2015 - PSA shows growth to nearly 3 million units for the year, with all brands up.

• 2,973,000 vehicles sold, up 1.2%
• Sales growth in Europe, Middle East & Africa and India-Pacific
• Sales virtually stable in China over the year, with performance strengthening in the fourth quarter

In Europe, Group sales rose 5.9% over the year, to 1,864,000 units, with the pace of growth picking up in the fourth quarter.

Peugeot sales increased by 9.4% to 1,056,000 units, thanks in particular to the excellent performance of the Peugeot 308 (up 31%), supported by the solid results of the Peugeot 2008 (up 11% in its third consecutive year of growth) and the Peugeot 208 (up 10%). 

The 2008 and 308 were both in the top three of their respective segments in Europe. The most significant gains were made in the Netherlands (up 25% or 10,500 units), Spain (up 24% or 19,900 units), Italy (up 21% or 17,500 units) and France (up 7% or 23,900 units).

Citroën reported its highest volume of sales since 2012, with a faster 6% gain in the second half supporting full-year growth of 3% to 731,000 units. Registrations rose by 5% over the year as a whole (including a 7% increase in the second half). 

Citroën's sales volumes increased in major markets such as the United Kingdom, Spain, Italy and Germany, thanks to the success of both passenger cars — the C4 Cactus (82,000 units), the new C1 (60,000 units) and the C4 Picasso (113,000 units) — and commercial vehicles, such as the segment-leading new Berlingo.

With volumes up 20.7% year-on-year in the fourth quarter, DS sold 76,500 units over the full year. Its momentum was led by new product launches, including the new DS 5 in June and the new DS 4 and DS 4 Crossback in the second half of the year, limited editions of the DS 3 and the expansion of the DS network, which now includes 17 DS Stores and 78 DS Salons in Europe.

In China and Southeast Asia, PSA Peugeot Citroën sales were virtually stable (down 0.9%) at 736,000 units.

In a Chinese market where global brands experienced moderate growth over the year, the Group saw its sales jump 8.9% year-on-year in the fourth quarter, and maintained its focus on margins.   

In China, Peugeot sales rose 6% to 408,000 units, placing Dongfeng Peugeot amongst the international brands with the strongest growth rate. This performance was underpinned by the success of the new Peugeot 408, sales of which increased by 68% in 2015 to more than 107,000 units. 

Another contributing factor was the implementation of innovative online platforms in cooperation with major Chinese e-commerce sites. Also worthy of note was the continued success of the Peugeot 3008 and the Peugeot 2008 in the SUV line-up, with over 110,000 vehicles sold during the year.

Citroen sold more than 300,000 vehicles in 2015, reflecting the fact that sales picked up by more than 10% in the fourth quarter. This trend was led by the success of the SUV C3-XR, launched at the beginning of the year and already ahead of target with 67,000 units sold, while the Citroën C-Elysée consolidated its status as Dongfeng Citroën's best-seller, with 90,000 units sold.  

The new C4 saloon introduced in October got off to an excellent start, with 8,000 units already sold. These performances drew on the excellence of the Donfeng Citroën dealer network, which was ranked first in the 2015 JD Power Customer Satisfaction Index for the quality of its customer service.

China currently represents 21% of the DS brand's worldwide sales, or 21,500 units. Attesting to the market's enthusiasm for French luxury, the brand reported a 46% increase in deliveries to Chinese customers.

The Middle East & Africa region represents the Group's third largest market, with unit sales up 6.4% to 180,200.

PSA Peugeot Citroën maintained its strong positions in a number of historical markets, ranking first in Tunisia and second in Algeria and Morocco.

Peugeot, which sold 117,000 units, advanced by 2.3% over the year. The brand strengthened its positions in Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, the French overseas departments and Israel. Sales increased significantly in Turkey (up 40%), Israel (up 67%) and Mashreq (up 26%), thanks in particular to the results of the Peugeot 208, 301 and 308.

Citroën's sales rose 16.1% over the year to 61,500 units. The brand stepped up its positions in Algeria, Tunisia and Israel and saw a sharp increase in sales in Turkey (up 43%), Israel (up 79%) and Tunisia (up 29%), largely due to the success of the C-Elysée, Citroën's best-selling model in these countries.

DS pursued its expansion, most notably by announcing its entry into the Iranian market as well as the opening of DS Stores in Ankara and in Tunis — a first for the brand in Africa.

In Latin America and Eurasia, Group sales continued to be impacted by a highly challenging economic environment. In these regions, the Group remained focused on its margins and the local integration of its manufacturing operations.

Peugeot carried out several major launches in Latin America, introducing the Peugeot 2008 in Brazil over the course of the year and the new Peugeot 308 and 408 models in Argentina and Brazil in the last four months of 2015.

Peugeot sales surged 34% in Mexico, and increased 4% in Chile, in a market down 14%.

For its part, Citroën sold 56,600 units during the year and, in November, introduced the new C3 Aircross, a small crossover ideally suited to local market needs and manufactured at the Porto Real plant in Brazil.

In India-Pacific, the Group sold 23,800 units in 2015 thanks to strong contributions from the Peugeot 2008 and 308 models and the Citroën C4 Picasso. The 6.5% improvement was mainly driven by South Korea and Japan.

Maxime Picat, Chief Executive Officer, Peugeot brand said: "The brand's robust growth in 2015 — particularly in the fourth quarter, when its worldwide sales rose by 4.6% — shows that Peugeot has indeed made a comeback, led by efficient, dynamic and innovative products.This successful performance perfectly illustrates Peugeot's strategy and drive to become the best high-end volume carmaker."

Linda Jackson, Chief Executive Officer, Citroën brand said: "Despite the ongoing difficulties in Latin America and Eurasia, Citroën stayed on track in 2015, with combined worldwide sales of 1.2 million units. In addition to our European volumes, which are at their highest since 2012, we have made headway in Middle East & Africa and India-Pacific, and enjoyed a stronger fourth-quarter performance in China with 10% growth. 

This improvement is anchored in our recent launches, including the new C1, the C4 Cactus and the C3-XR in China. It also demonstrates the attractiveness of our new positioning, illustrated in particular by our Aircross and Cactus M concepts. "

Yves Bonnefont, Chief Executive Officer, DS brand said: "In a year that was both eventful and intense, we laid the groundwork for our long-term strategy, most notably with the worldwide launch of our new brand identity, the beginning of a process to renew our line-up and the opening of new DS Stores and DS Salons worldwide. 

Our entire range is now fitted with engines combining power and efficiency, the latest generation EAT6 automatic gearbox, and new connected services which are compatible with all types of smartphones. We are therefore moving forward confidently into 2016, with the aim of sustaining this momentum."

UK SALES 2015 - Citroen sees sales just shy of 100,000, this year, it will exceed this with new models.

Citroën is pleased to report significant growth in overall UK registration volumes during 2015, with total new car and commercial vehicles registrations of 99,268 for a year-on-year increase of 14.3%.

Passenger car registrations increased 16% to 69,128, which significantly outpaced the 6.34% growth in the overall car market. Commercial vehicle registrations increased 10.7% to 30,140.

The three best-selling car models were the C1, C4 Cactus and Grand C4 Picasso. The recently launched Citroën C1 city car was the most popular choice for new car buyers, with 19,105 vehicles registered last year. The New Berlingo van was the most popular LCV with 16,210 vehicles registered in 2015.

The C1, C4 Cactus and C4 Picasso fully embody the new Citroën brand positioning, with even greater emphasis on eye-catching design, greater comfort and more useful technology, as well as excellence in terms of the customer ownership experience. As a result, more Retail customers were attracted to the brand’s showrooms last year.

The combination of growing sales in 2015 and a multi-award-winning product range reflects the enhanced desirability and appeal of Citroën models, which in turn helps to deliver increasingly competitive residual values.

Last year’s results are particularly encouraging as the Citroën brand continues to establish its new positioning in the UK marketplace with the introduction of latest-generation models such as the C4 Cactus. 2015 was also the year that DS Automobiles became a separate premium brand in its own right.

The Citroën brand’s ambition for continuing success in 2016 is underpinned by further new model introductions, including the launch of the New Citroën SpaceTourer later in the year.

Summary of 2015 results;

• Citroën passenger car & commercial vehicle registrations in the UK increased 14.3% to 99,268
• Passenger car registrations increased 16% to 69,128
• Commercial vehicle registrations were up 10.7% to 30,140
• Citroën C1 was the most popular car model, with 19,105 registrations
• The New Citroën Berlingo was the most popular LCV, with 16,210 registrations

PSA shows its Back in the race plan is working with Q3 results showing growth over last year.

• Group revenue of €12.4 billion, up 3.2% year-on-year, with a 1.0% increase in the Automotive Division
• New vehicle volumes up 6.1% in Europe
• Ahead of the plan to restore economic fundamentals

In the third quarter of 2015, consolidated revenue totalled €12,390 million, up 3.2% compared with third-quarter 2014. 

Automotive Division revenue, excluding the contribution of the Chinese joint ventures, amounted to €8,052 million for the period, up 1.0% year-on-year. 

New car revenue increased by 2.6%, driven in particular by a 1.2% increase in net price and a 0.8% positive impacts from both volumes and family mix.

Pro forma Automotive Division revenue[1],which includes the Group's interest in the Chinese joint ventures, represented €9,134 million, a slight improvement on third-quarter 2014. 

Sales volume fell by 4.3% overall in the third quarter of 2015, but rose by 0.8% excluding China.

In Europe, sales growth accelerated (representing 6.1% in the third quarter versus 2.9% in the first half), driven by increased market demand and our successful range of products. In parallel, the Group pursued its strategy to improve price positioning for the Peugeot, Citroën and DS brands and its efforts to increase productivity.

In Asia, following the slowdown in the Chinese market, the Group adjusted its inventory in the third quarter. Sales fell by 17%, while deliveries decreased by a slight 3%.

In Latin America and Eurasia, the Group is pursuing measures to rightsize fixed costs in order to reach breakeven by 2017[2]. Sales declined by 23% and 45% over the period, in markets that were also significantly down, by 13% and 27% respectively.  

In Middle East and Africa and India-Pacific regions, sales decrease by 7% and 24%, but the Group's year-to-date sales in these regions were still up by 14% and 15% respectively.

Total inventory (excluding China but including independent dealers) at end-September 2015, stood at 382,000 vehicles, 11,000 fewer than at end-September 2014.

Faurecia reported revenue of €4,749 million in the third quarter, a year-on-year increase of 8.3%.

Banque PSA Finance's revenue, accounted for on a 100% basis, totalled €394 million[3] in the third quarter, down €44 million versus the third quarter 2014.

Commenting on the publication of the third-quarter revenue figures, Jean Baptiste de Chatillon, PSA Peugeot Citroën's Chief Financial Officer, said: "The whole Group is committed to the full execution of the "Back in the Race" plan, and the result of that commitment, despite a more difficult economic environment in the third quarter, is a real achievement that gives us confidence about reaching our targets."

Market outlook

In 2015, the Group expects automotive demand to expand by 8% in Europe and approximately 3% in China but to contract by around 15% in Latin America and 35% in Russia.

The Group does not change its medium-term operational outlook during the year

The Group aims to generate operating free cash flow of €2 billion over the period 2015-2017. It is also targeting an operating margin[4] of 2% for the Automotive Division in 2018, with the objective of reaching 5% over the period of the next medium-term plan, covering 2019-2023.

^[1] Pro forma revenue including the contribution (50%) of Chinese joint ventures.

[2] Recurring operating income.

[3] On an IFRS basis, Banque PSA Finance's revenue totalled €64 million in third-quarter 2015, reflecting the application of IFRS 5 and the deconsolidation of the UK and France joint ventures.

[4] Ratio of recurring operating income to revenue.

PSA Group to produce the REAL world fuel figures for its products as the Emissions Scandal continues to hit brands.

The plethora of recent reports on emissions testing has underlined the importance of compliance procedures and their proper application. In this context, the Chairman of the Managing Board of PSA Peugeot Citroën asked the Group's engineering teams to carry out verifications in this area and make recommendations for improvement.

The Group conducted an in-depth review of its situation with regards to emissions and fuel efficiency.

Regarding emissions, PSA confirms that its vehicles have never been fitted with any software or device that detects emissions testing and triggers a pollution treatment system, including for nitrous oxide (NOx), that is inactive in normal driving conditions. The Group stresses that its vehicles are compliant and that 4,300 vehicles were selected at random off its production lines in 2014 to verify compliance with type approval.

PSA is the first carmaker to have extended “BlueHDi” Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) technology across all its diesel Euro6 passenger vehicles. This exhaust treatment system, for which PSA holds around 100 patents, is recognized by numerous publications as being the most effective NOx treatment technology[1]. 

PSA’s experience in this area and the investments it has already made to develop this technology put the Group on track to meet the demands of the new WLTP standards, set to be introduced in 2017.  

In the same vein, PSA invented the particulate filter 11 years before it became a legal requirement for all carmakers with the introduction of the Euro 5 standard in January 2011.  For information, in the first half of 2015, sales of diesel vehicles accounted for 60.3% of PSA's sales in Europe and 41.9% worldwide.

Regarding fuel efficiency, PSA emphasizes its leadership in the field, which is underpinned by its recent technological advances such as the EB PureTech gasoline engine (voted engine of the year in 2015 in its category), Blue HDi diesel technology, high-performance automatic transmissions, and lighter platforms. 

The current European approval test NEDC[2], which dates from 1992, is widely recognized as not reflecting real-world driving. Like any laboratory test, it gives rise to optimizations, including at PSA, which the regulators are aware of but which have been criticized by independent bodies and other observers. 

These optimizations, including unequal electrical energy balance (battery charge levels, alternator use, etc.), will no longer be accepted by the new test (WLTP[3]) currently under discussion at the European level. PSA stresses that it fully supports the introduction in 2017 of this new standard (WLTP and RDE[4]), which more accurately represents real-world conditions.

Committed to maintaining its customers’ trust, PSA Peugeot Citroën takes the initiative to:

• Publish real-world fuel economy figures for its main vehicles as soon as possible, with the process overseen by an independent body;
• Adopt technical measures to anticipate the future WLTP procedure, starting with implementing the “zero” electrical energy balance for type approvals on any new vehicle/engine.

 

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[1] Source: The International Council on Clean Transport  Report – September 2015

[2] New European Driving Cycle

[3] Worldwide harmonized Light vehicles Test Procedure  

[4] Real Driving Emissions 

FRANKFURT - The 2015 show is Citroen's, with loads of concepts and refreshed and new cars, it cant be beaten.

For more than 95 years ago, Citroen automobile surprises and exceeds code with boldness and creativity, offering their time vehicles, with a unique, comfortable and easy to use style. A different way to imagine the car that goes beyond the product, also coming to services and commercial network.

At the International Motor Show in Frankfurt the brand shows its ambition, automotive vision and strong points:

CONCEPT-CAR bold and CREATIVE 

• World premiere: the M. Cactus concept car Citroën is a fresh and energetic reinterpretation of C4 Cactus, only vehicle by design and personality. We report here on the lines of an "outdoor" optimistic, focused on leisure, which incorporates the spirit of the mythical Mehari and is in perfect coordination with the values ​​of the brand concept.  
• European premiere : e l Aircross concept car , the interpretation of the SUV by Citroën. Exhibited for the first time in Europe, it illustrates the potential decline towards the new high-end brand positioning.

AN INCREASINGLY ATTRACTIVE RENEWED RANGE

A modernized range

In recent months, Citroën has released several models that fully express the values ​​of the brand. The C4 Cactus: a crossover with a unique personality, technological and comfortable. He has received over 40 awards, including the prestigious "World Design Car of the Year" delivered last April 2 in New York is. On the occasion of the Frankfurt Motor Show, the C4 Cactus is enriched with new equipment (bench 2/3 - 1/3 mainly), with a new engine (100 BlueHDi ETG6 S & S) and a new paint color (Red Jelly). The Citroen C1 is also exposed to new facilities (Active City Brake, Alert lane departure) and new color combinations, such as the Blue Lagoon, to offer an even stronger personality. 

The bestseller renewed

It also outlines two bestseller modernized to respond even better to customer expectations: the new range C4 and the New Berlingo Multispace, insurance values ​​in their respective segments.

A common denominator: comfort

Common denominator of this modern range: comfort. Citroën has a real know-how in the way of conceiving vehicles, and all offer a global and consistent comfort. The brand thus proposes another way of conceiving comfort to meet the new expectations and a new way of understanding the car.  

USEFUL TECHNOLOGIES

Increasingly efficient engines

Citroën also represents the best technology to customer service. This results in a range of engines latest generation such as diesel BlueHDi 150 S & S 6V and BlueHDi 180 S & S EAT6 engines that equip now the Citroen C5 or with the family of petrol engines PureTech of part engine 3 PureTech cylinder Turbo chosen "Engine of the Year ", which is available on the C3, C3 Picasso, C4 Cactus, C4, C4 Picasso and Grand C4 Picasso.  

Connected Services

The brand also offers a complete range of online services, Citroën Connect, to provide peace of mind and ease of daily use. An offer that is enriched by the arrival of Citroën Connect Pack.

A CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE 360 °

Citroën's ambition is to offer a global welfare, through a seamless experience with the customer and 'zero stress', made of transparency and trust, focused on one goal: to be recommended by the car manufacturer customers. This experience goes beyond the products offered and expressed through service to simplify the relationship with the car, for example, the Citroën Racing Service, maintenance in 1 hour without extra cost. In addition, Citroen has established a series of strong obligations for the commercial network that is face to face with the customer with Citroen & Tu of the most iconic Citroën Advisor is an interactive site reviews online. A first for a car manufacturer.

1. CONCEPT-CAR bold and CREATIVE

WORLD PREMIERE: THE CONCEPT CACTUS M, FREE YOUR MIND  

On the occasion of the International Frankfurt Motor Show, Citroën is premiering a concept-car inspired Méhari: Citroen Cactus M. Brand and proposes a reinterpretation of C4 Cactus full of freshness and optimism. Beyond design, Citroën expresses the 'art of living', positioning leisure in the center of the driving experience. How in all areas and situations, the Cactus M evokes freedom, evasion and welfare.

A crossover open to the outside

The style of M Cactus concept car, as suggested by the Citroen C4 Cactus, seeks to be even more SUV and confirms its affiliation with the concept Citroën Aircross, presented in Shanghai last April. Their fins are carved around the wheels, making it even more robust. Its delayed windscreen body on high and the diameter of their increased wheels reinforce their personality. On the sides of the body, a large plastic doors bring lightness, protection and define the vehicle. This has been recalling the spirit of the famous Méhari, which had the same philosophy. Finally, the cabin, completely open, allows access to the second row seats clearing the edge of the body and leaning on an insert in the rear flank.

FACING THE BOLD AND LEISURE

The Citroen Cactus M puts leisure in the center of the automotive experience and makes it real 'art of living'.The interior design perfectly illustrates this concept by the use of technical materials from the outdoors. The interior can be washed with a hose, thanks to integrated evacuators in areas of pies.Inspirados in the surfing world, its seats are covered with colored neoprene fabric that offers both comfort and sealing. The Citroen Cactus M is also distinguished by its modularity, which offers mostly the roof arch, which allows passengers to carry all their material (wakeboarding, windsurfing ...).

COMFORTABLE IN ALL AREAS

The Citroen Cactus M has been created to escape, explore, and discover new territories. Whatever the activity, weather or road conditions, everything has been thought to increase the comfort of the occupants. On all terrains, the Grip Control allows optimal adhesion. The Cactus M, also represents the extreme freedom thanks to the modularity of its interior, which, since its roof canopy that can be used as a tent becomes litter.This roof, supported by an innovative inflation system offers protection in case of rain. The Citroen Cactus M also features onboard technology for everyday use with all useful facilities C4 Cactus (touchpad ...).

The Cactus M concept is a contemporary reinterpretation of the values ​​that led to the creation of the Mehari.Values ​​of comfort, wellness and entertainment, always encouraging Citroen. Exhibited at the Frankfurt Motor Show next to the Cactus and C4 Aircross concept, the concept Cactus M illustrates the vitality and coherence of the brand.

Dimensions

Length: 4.16 m

Width: 1.77 m

Height: 1.48 m

Wheelbase: 2.60 m

Petrol traction chain with next-generation automatic transmission

PureTech 110 S & S EAT6 

Performance and fuel consumption

Consumption: 4.8 l / 100km

CO ₂ : 110 g / km

Union with the ground

Tires: Bridgestone Tall & Narrow 19 "

EUROPEAN PREMIERE: THE CONCEPT Aircross, THE INVITATION TO TRAVEL BY CITROËN

At the Frankfurt Motor Show, Citroën in Europe reveals a creative concept car and innovadorque confirms its ability to develop a high-end positioning:

• International : the Citroën Aircross shows the ambition of the brand internationally declining positioning, initiated with the C4 Cactus, in silhouette with worldwide mission.
• Different : the Citroën Aircross breaks codes, while respecting those who are untouchable in the SUV segment. Its exterior design and interior ambiance convey modernity and a unique spirit, relying on product features and style offered in the C4 Cactus. Citroën thus demonstrates its ability to assert its identity whatever the segment.

There is a continuity between the concept and the Citroen C4 Aircross Cactus:

A unique attitude : a mixture of power and positive energy, the Citroen Aircross is a protective and benevolent SUV. Markedly optimistic, evacuate all forms of aggression and shows above all:

A unique personality, thanks to the overall balance of the body, treated horizontally, and characterized by fluid volumes, which include strong graphic elements, such as Bump Air Signs.El Alloy or orange-red exterior color and innovative materials that evoke robustness even bring more strength to the whole.

A design serving functionality and aerodynamics.

An invitation to travel in a space that projects an immediate sense of ULTRA COMFORT. Aboard the concept Citroën Aircross everything is done to promote wellness. Besides the physical comfort that provide a broad and generous seats, this impression is amplified with the use of warm materials and the combination of light-colored paints and toning colors. The sleek, treated transversely suggest space, geometric shapes and generous interior structure clear. Each volume associated aesthetics and functionality. Further it emphasizes the concept of the slides spaces and the use of belts in a cool, modern interior.

Technological intelligence service use , with the possibility that everyone can choose to share or not. The Citroën Aircross stands out for two HD 12 '' screens, one of which is movable to share with the passenger. In addition, each seat is equipped with speakers and microphones for communication with passengers.Technological intelligence is also expressed by the choice of an engine Plug-In Hybrid, which combines efficiency and performance. Technologies that make sense for a relaxed mobility, a new experience of life on board.

Dimensions

Length: 4.58 m

Width: 2.1 m

Height: 1.73 m

Wheelbase: 2.80 m

Hybrid powertrain plug-in

1.6 THP petrol engine: power of 218 hp (160 kW) / 275 Nm torque

Electric motor in the rear: power of 95 hp / torque of 200 Nm

ZEV mode: range of 50 km

Performance and fuel consumption

0-100 km / h: 4.5 seconds

Consumption: 1.7 l / 100 km in the combined cycle MVEG

CO ₂ : 39 g / km

Union with the ground

CONTINENTAL 275/45 R 22 tires

2. AN INCREASINGLY ATTRACTIVE RENEWED RANGE

A RANGE increasingly attractive

C4 Cactus: NEWS FOR THE "WORLD DESIGN OF THE YEAR"

The C4 Cactus is a crossover of a new genre , with a unique personality, the same technological and comfortable. Now it has almost 40 awards, among which the prestigious " World Design Car of the Year "delivered last April 2 in New York. Already they sold 95,000 units since its launch Cactus C4, of which 50% are high levels of finish.

At the Frankfurt Motor Show, the C4 Cactus presents updates on:

Design, with a new fresh color, lively and chic, the Red Jelly: a subtle mixture of red with hints of raspberry. It will be available with Airbump® Black, Grey Airbump® Airbump® Dune and allow everyone to find their ideal setting. To further strengthen its customization possibilities, the new fabric trim Red Mica reinforces the wide range of existing manned associating harmoniously with the new color Red Jelly.

Modularity, to have now a bench 2/3 - 1/3.

Efficiency, with a new diesel engine, the 100 S & S BlueHDi ETG6 .

The Citroen C1: EVEN MORE PERSONALITY

Launched a year ago, the Citroen C1 sales totaled 80,000, of which 18% in Airscape version. With its strong personality, he continues distancing in the urban jungle and now strengthens its appeal with an interior full of freshness and energy.

At the Frankfurt Motor Show, shown with a new body color: the Blue Lagoon . This seven exterior colors and available is added and also plays the card of personalization with two-tone colors, available now as an option on both versions 3 and 5 doors. This new color is declined inside the pack Color Blue Lagoon you saw the media facade and the base of the shifter, with new tissue Zebra Blue Lagoon and a slight remembrance in the mats.

The Citroen C1, also represents being in everyday use with its compact size (only 3.46 m), manageability (with a turning radius of 4.80 m) suspension comfort at the highest level and impeccable road holding .Driving a serenity that expands with the arrival as option Active City Brake , urban technology that allows automatic braking to avoid collisions at low speed. A short laser sensor, located at the top of the windscreen detects obstacles such as a vehicle traveling in the same direction of movement or standing. Up to 30 km / h, offers an answer gradually adapted by a visual alert and audible at first, then a braking assistance, ie an autonomous braking action according to the hazard assessment. This action avoids collision or reducing them to reduce the impact speed. The automatic braking can mean full stop the vehicle if the situation requires.

To offer even more tranquility, the Citroen C1 is equipped with Alert lane departure .

THE BEST SELLER RENEWED

At the Frankfurt Motor Show, Citroën exposes two bestseller further modernized to meet the expectations of customers.

The new Citroën berlingo

Creator ludospaces segment, the Citroen Berlingo has always provided a modern and practical expectations of their clients reply. 2.9 million units sold since 1996 demonstrate this success. Endowed with a strong personality, the Citroen Berlingo Multispace is a high volume vehicles, versatile and functional. It is the ideal companion in all situations.

The New Citroen Berlingo retains all its attributes of modularity, volume, comfort and equipment and is further defined as:

Modern: expressive design, with a new front reaffirmed, but without being aggressive. It consists of a new bumper with LED daytime running lights repositioned and a new grid of the calender . Two new exterior colors, Steel Grey and Brown Moka also complete the range to strengthen the character of the vehicle.

Comfortable: incorporates the essential elements of comfort Berlingo. Multispace version, the Modutop®, comfort seats and suspension, independent rear seats, rear window that opens; commercial version, the Extenso® 3 modular cabin and front seats. These attributes are expressed in an environment now updated especially with the new trimmed interiors, LIBERIA QUAD and tissues, which customize the interior environment .

Bold: technological intelligence application service with the arrival of the new tablet touch de7 '' . The latter brings together the media functions, navigation and function by doubling Smartphone Screen Mirror , to stay connected at all times. For a quieter and easier driving, the new Berlingo also takes the technology of the automatic emergency braking Brake Active City and the reversing camera and front parking aid . The technological intelligence with efficient engines last generation , in benefit of driveability and reduced consumption with BlueHDi diesel technology (S & S 100 BlueHDi: 4,1l / 100 km and 109g of CO ₂ ) _.

THE NEW RANGE CITROËN C4

The Citroen second generation benchmark for comfort in its segment, C4 is modernized with a new light signature, useful technologies and latest-generation engines. With stylish design, comfort and true global road and touring capabilities, reinforces his status as compact sedan pleasant drive.

The new Citroën C4 range , represents:

A modernized design with a new light signature that reinforces the expressiveness of its front by spotlights with LED daytime running lights and energizes the rear lights with 3D effect. New colors are now available: the Blue Ink , the Steel Grey and Ruby Red , as well as a new trim .

An overall comfort thanks to exceptional road holding that filters the road without sacrificing driving pleasure.On board well-being is enhanced by an acoustic reference treatment, the comfort of the seats, a driver's seat with massage function and a large panoramic glass roof fitted with a curtain of electric drive. The Citroen C4 also offers a generous habitability, thanks to a wheelbase of 2.61 m, divisible rear bench and trunk volume of 408 liters, one of the references in this segment.

The technological intelligence in the service of ease of use, with the advent of system access and start Handsfree (ADML), a new touch tablet 7 '' regrouping all media and navigation functions. Technologies that simplify driving as hill start assistance, intelligent traction control system and blind spot monitoring (SAM).But also a life on board connected with Citroen Connect Box (including emergency calls and assistance located a virtual maintenance license and Eco Driving service). Technological intelligence in the service of driveability and reduced consumption with 3-cylinder engines and BlueHDi PureTech, responding both to the Euro 6 standards Associates Stop & Start technology and the use of tires with low rolling resistance, show low consumption: from 3.3 l / 100 km or the equivalent of 86 g / km of CO2 in BlueHDi 100 6 v 4.7 l / 100 km * 107 g / km CO2 * with S & S 130 PureTech EAT6 .

* By country

A common denominator: COMFORT

In a world where the automobile conditions are constantly changing, Citroën stands out for its experience in terms of comfort for almost 100 years. An experience of comfort, global and homogeneous, typically Citroën, found on all vehicles of the brand. 

This comfort Citroën today expressed through:

A generous spaces thanks to clear and functional cockpits in which are, as example, a smart modularity as in C3 Picasso or in the C4 Picasso.

A storage compartments , numerous and ingenious, like the Berlingo Multispace Modutop (94 liters of holes) or C4 Top Box in Cactus (arranged on top of the dashboard and allows easy access to content).

A suspensions which soften the rough edges and provide comfort that gives security in highlighting the contributions of the new platform EMP2 the C4 Picasso also Hydractive III + suspension on the C5, a world exclusive.

Some materials soft and warm, as the club velor fabric proposed in the C4 Slush Cactus or coating on the CITROËN C4, C4 Picasso and C5;

Some seats comfortable and transmit that feeling to the naked eye as the Lounge pack in the C4 Picasso also sidewalk spirit of C4 Cactus sofa.

An acoustic comfort , which creates the effect of a bubble due to, for example, an acoustic windshield as having the C5.

A bright , generous and promotes coexistence, for example with the panoramic glass roof high thermal protection used in the C4 Cactus or the windscreen Zenith also at C3, world exclusive.

A clear and intuitive digital interfaces with a touch tablet 7 '' that brings together all of the functionalities (currently available in C3, C3 Picasso and C5).

A supply of services connected with Citroen Connect.

3. USEFUL TECHNOLOGIES

Engines and gearboxes NEXT GENERATION

Thanks to a range of engines and gearboxes latest generation, Citroen has the ability to offer efficient vehicles in all segments, to meet the needs of everyone, while respecting the environment. In all, Citroën has a range of 17 engines " best in class " in terms of CO ₂ .

DIESEL ENGINES BLUEHDi: prestacionales AND EFFICIENT

Citroën is, from now on the entire range, the new generation of diesel engines called BlueHDi. Allows a drastic reduction in emissions of nitrous oxides (NOx), while reducing CO2 emissions (up to 4%) and allows Citroën to have a technology that meets the requirements of the Euro 6 regulation This new generation gets senior associate performance with particularly low fuel consumption and CO2 emissions, thanks to the innovative architecture of the exhaust line.

From now proposed in the Citroën C5 and C5 Tourer , the engine BlueHDi 150 S & S 6V and BlueHDi 180 S & S EAT6 offer exceptional road holding comfort : These engines provide driving pleasure very high level, thanks to its respective power (110 kW and 133 kW) and maximum torque (370 Nm and 400 Nm at 2000 rpm). The integration of a new variable geometry turbo, and increased injection pressures (1800 bars for BlueHDi150 and 2000 bars for BlueHDi 180) allow increased power by 10 hp and 20 hp compared to previous generations.

In addition, these engines show low fuel consumption and emissions of CO ₂ , among the best in the segment, and thus provide pleasure and efficiency, driving serenity reinforced with the arrival in the range of the new 6-speed automatic transmission EAT6.

Engines	CITROËN C5		CITROËN C5 Tourer
	Combined consumption (L / 100km)	Emissions of CO 2(g / km)	Combined consumption (L / 100km)	Emissions of CO 2(g / km)
BlueHDi 150 S & S 6V	4.0 *	104 *	4.1 *	108 *
S & S 180 BlueHDi EAT6	4.4	114	4.4	114

* By country

The technology enables Citroën BlueHDi have nine engines " Best In Class " in terms of emissions of CO ₂ (for power class) as:

- The BlueHDi C3 and C3 BlueHDi 75 100 S & S with 79 g / km of CO ₂ .

- The C4 Cactus BlueHDi 100 S & S with 82 g / km of CO ₂ .

- The C4 BlueHDi 100 S & S with 86 g / km of CO ₂ .

- The C4 Picasso BlueHDi 100 S & S with 99g / km of CO ₂ , the C4 Picasso BlueHDi 120 S & S 6V 94g / km of CO ₂ , the C4 Picasso BlueHDi 150 S & S 6V with 102g / km of CO ₂ and C4 Picasso BlueHDi 150 S & S EAT6 with 112g / km of CO ₂ .

- The Berlingo Multispace BlueHDi 100 S & S ETG6 with 109g / km of CO ₂ . 

Gasoline engines: prestacionales and virtuous

The PureTech Turbo engines have been chosen "Engine of the Year"

Citroen offers a complete range of petrol engines with outstanding new compact 3-cylinder engines and turbocharged gasoline atmospheric. Efficient and economical, can reduce up to 25% CO2 emissions, while preserving driving pleasure. The generation of turbocharged engines can propose, for example, a new Citroën C4 PureTech 130 S & S 6V and PureTech 130 S & S EAT6 range, respectively, 107g and 110g of CO2 / km or even the C4 Picasso PureTech 130 S & S 6V with 115g of CO2 / km, the three Best In Class in terms of CO2 emissions for the Gaza power between 121 and 135 hp.

A technological feat rewarded last June 17 in Stuttgart: the 3-cylinder turbo PureTech (110 and 130 hp) was awarded the Engine of the Year Award in the category of displacement of 1 to 1.4 liters for the 17th Jury prizes " International Engine of the Year " .

The PureTech Turbo engines are available on the C3, C3 Picasso, C4 Cactus, new range C4, C4 Picasso and Grand C4 Picasso.

THP 165 engine S & S EAT6:

Designed to meet the new regulations Euro6, takes all the qualities of THP 155 Euro5 and integrates many technical developments in order to improve their results, all consumption and performance:

the maximum injection pressure of 120 bars has passed (THP 155) to 200 bar. This increase enables better fuel spray, thereby optimizing the combustion reaction and significantly lowering emissions, particularly during cold start phases.

incorporating Stop & Start, conjugate technology with better management of electrical and hydraulic power enables a reduction in consumption in city of nearly 10% compared to the Euro 5 engine.

internal engine friction is reduced.

the turbo has adopted a new design (at the fins), to provide more power and maintenance response time in recovery phases at low revs.

Thus, the THP 165 S & S engine delivers maximum power of 120 kW (165 bhp EEC) at 6,000 rpm. The obtained maximum torque is 240 Nm from 1,400 rpm and remains constant up to 4,000 rpm, characteristic of a remarkable driveability in the lower rotation regimes and media.

Equipped with a box of EAT 6-speed gearboxes and presented in the C4 Picasso and Grand C4 Picasso, this combined cycle engine consumes 5.6 l / 100 km and CO2 emissions sample from 129 g / km.

EAT6: the reference of the automatic transmission 6-SPEED

This new gearbox generation differs from the transmission of the previous generation:

Changes faster speed (gain of 40%) thanks to a new management strategy synchronous motor and box (Quick Shift technology), and through the integration of a new more powerful computer.

Pleasant , thanks to the use of a converter with compacted core and improved filtration, leading to reduced operating regimes of the engine by increasing the range of transmission ratio, while maintaining benefits in the lower area the counter and decreasing engine speed to higher speed.

A reduced consumption by decreasing the internal friction of the automatic transmission (optimization of the clutch plates, flow management of the oil pump according to the engine load and oil pump small size, thanks to the reconception the hydraulic distributor).

The EAT6 box associated with Stop & Start technology allows the new Citroën C4 range 

PureTech 130 S & S EAT6 show a combined consumption of 4.8 l / 100 km * 110 g / km of CO ₂ . 

* depending on the country.

This box is also available in the CITROËNC4 Picasso, Grand C4 Picasso, C5 and C5 Tourer.

A FULL RANGE OF SERVICES CONNECTED WITH CITROËN CONNECT

Citroen offers a complete range of online services, gathered under the name of Citroën Connect. It is a gradual range of technologies and services that add up to the automotive customer experience through a permanent connection between the driver, his car and the outside world.

Telematic services Citroen CONNECT WITH BOX

Launched on the occasion of the Frankfurt Motor Show, the offer Citroen Connect Packs enriches the offerCitroen Connect Box and contains :

The Monitoring Pack : to have a virtual card maintenance (maintenance coming sessions, revision operations to perform) and personalized eco driving tips to reduce consumption and CO2 emissions _. This service is free.

The  Pack Mapping : to know the position of your vehicle (eg to easily find the place where we parked) and use your vehicle (in particular areas or predefined period and, depending on the country, areas where it has exceeded the permitted speed).

The  Pack Tracking : to easily find your car in case of theft.

The offer of Citroen Packs Connect Connect requires the equipment Citroën Box Pack with SOS & Assistance is available in the Citroën C3, C4 Cactus, C4 Picasso, Grand C4 Picasso, New Line C4, C5 and C5 Tourer new, but also in the 380,000 Citroën vehicles including trucks this equipment since 2010.

As I recall, the offer of Citroen Connect Box with SOS & Care Pack consists of:

A function "Localized Emergency Call" by clicking the "SOS" button in the vehicle or automatically following a serious collision detected on the vehicle. Once the call is identified and located by the operator, it sends rescue teams if necessary.

A "Call Located Assistance" by a pressure on the button of your vehicle in case of breakdown. This action involves sending an SMS containing a pre-diagnosis Citroën vehicle status and their geographical position.An operator can then intervene and ensure the fastest possible repair.

The offer Citroen Connect Box with Pack & SOS assistance is available in the C-Zero, C3, C4 Cactus, Citroën C4, C4 Picasso and Grand C4 Picasso, C5 and C5 Tourer new range.

Mobile applications

Link MyCITROËN : to stay connected with your vehicle

This application makes connection between the customer and vehicle. The "Eco-driving" function, the Smartphone informs the owner of the vehicle about routes and consumption. The "Find my car" can be guided to it, when you do not really know where you parked. Or the "Continue my navigation" that allows finish his journey on foot to the destination via Smartphone Navigation once the car is already parked. A set of functions that facilitate the overall management of a path.

Available in Cactus C4, C4 Picasso and Grand C4 Picass and thereafter, in the C5 and C5 Tourer.

Mirror Screen: the Smartphone in the center of the vehicle

The Mirror Screen allows you to use your Smartphone applications on the touch tablet 7 '' of the vehicle safely, thanks to MirrorLink ^® (Android Smartphones) and soon also thanks to carplay ^TM (iPhone):

MirrorLink ^® provides access mainly to Sygic applications (navigation), iCoyote (alerts and dangers of the road), miRoamer (Webradio) and Audioteka, which allows the reading of audio books.

Carplay ^TM offers iPhone users an intuitive way, making calls, use maps, listen to music and access messages with just a word or a touch of the finger.

Available in C1 *, New Berlingo, C5 and C5 Tourer. From October, the new C3 and C4 range **.

(*) Only MirrorLink

(**): As countries

4. CITROËN & TU FOR A CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE 360 °

Beyond the product, the notion of welfare declines in all customer contact points with the brand, both via internet and in the concession. The objective announced by Citroën: to be the most recommended general automotive brand , offering customers a smooth and serene experience.

Citroen & Tu is a new relationship between the brand and its customers. A durable relationship, based on a promise of transparency and listening, to provide more confidence and serenity through strong commitments, including the most emblematic is the launch of Citroen Advisor .

Citroën thus plays the card of full transparency in the face to face with their customers with Citroen Advisor.Launched in late 2014 in France, and deployment phase in the world, this site opinions online and interactive allows customers to express themselves freely and immediately on the experience into a point of sale Citroën, either after purchasing a new or to go through the workshop vehicle. A first for an automotive brand.

Citroen is also Advisor:

A AFNOR Certification to the standard "NF Service - Review Online," which guarantees the authenticity and management processes and restitution of the views put by customers, thus demonstrating the transparency of the site.

A bold initiative rewarded with a ' Palme de la Relation Client ' (category 'Relationship Intelligence), delivered by the AFRC (French Association of Customer Relationship).

15,000 views and posteadas by customers through the 5 countries where the service is already deployed.

An average rating of 4.5 stars out of 5.

The brand is also involved with Citroen & Tu for:

According customer request before doing additional work (if not given away).

Return a clean vehicle after passage through the workshop.

Remind customers that should not be satisfied are open 24 hours.

Intervene 24 hours a day, seven days a week in case of breakdown, accident or puncture and this until the car 7th birthday for all new Citroen or equipment (only in France).