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2016
BEIJING MOTOR SHOW: CITROËN UNVEILS THE NEW CITROËN C6
On the occasion of the Beijing Motor Show, Citroën unveils a new model:
the new Citroën C6. Developed under the framework of its joint venture
with Dongfeng and built at Wuhan, this 4.98m sedan of importance in the
upper business D segment will be marketed locally at the end of the
year. A true flagship that tops the Citroën range in China, this
three-box sedan with modern and fluid styling offers interior
spaciousness of the highest level, thanks in particular to its 2.90m
wheelbase.
An interior dedicated to well-being and true to the Citroën spirit,
offering generous space, quality materials, and technologies that are
useful every day and help deliver comfort for all of the vehicle’s
passengers.
An offensive on the top of
the market
Following the launch of the new C4 in China at the
end of 2015,
Dongfeng Citroën lays the cornerstone of its offensive in the important
three-box sedan segment by unveiling the new Citroën C6. This latest
arrival is added to a range that is already full, coherent and adapted
to meet the expectations of this market, a range that includes the
C-Elysée, C4, C4 L and C5. In this way, Citroën demonstrates its
dynamic capability in this, its biggest market in the world.
Developed under the framework of the joint venture with DongFeng, the
new Citroën C6 is an indication of the brand’s ability to move into the
key high-end segment in China: three-box sedans in the upper business D
segment. The brand has built on its heritage and its know-how to
illustrate its move up-market and deliver its own interpretation of a
much standardised segment. In this it benefits from a platform
optimised with a new generation of electric/ electronic architecture,
allowing it to be fitted with the latest equipment.
Built at Wuhan, the new Citroën C6 is the fruit of direct collaboration
between the styling studios and R&D departments in France and in
China. It incorporates all of the Citroën ingredients, applied to this
segment’s very strict codes. Other than its fluid and modern styling,
the Citroën C6 offers an interior of the highest standard with
particular care and attention given to the cabin (space, ambience,
materials), the seats, and the technologies used, to deliver ultra-high
comfort levels for all passengers. It perfectly matches the
expectations of the market in terms of size, status, robustness and
spaciousness and comfort for all of the passengers.
Exterior styling: elegance
and stature
The new C6 is characterised by the stature of its styling, clearly
placing it in the business world of the upper D segment. Adopting
Citroën styling cues, its surfaces are pure and smooth. The fluid lines
of the model confer great homogeneity, while the bold visible
components, such as the concave rear screen - typically Citroën, or the
chrome signature at the rear, are indications of the care taken over
details. Its well-balanced volumes are underlined by classy lines that
energise its silhouette. Well planted on the road, wide and low (width
= 1.89m, height = 1.47m) this 4.98m long sedan expresses robustness and
power, without sacrificing refinement, which is expressed by its fluid
and generous lines. As the main criterion for purchase in this segment,
the exterior of the new C6 suggests its spacious interior. Spaciousness
at the rear and boot volume are among the best in the market and this
is immediately apparent, given its 2.90m wheelbase. As a true Citroën,
its design presents a horizontal aspect, with a tight roof line.
The front end symbolises power and robustness. Its design expands the
perception of the car. Its chrome grille extends out to merge with the
headlamps. In the centre, a deep chrome finisher extends from one side
of the car to the other, emphasising its top of the range positioning.
The foglamps are placed at the outer edges and are picked out by chrome
finishers forming a C, adding width to the bumper. Over and above these
traits, its character is strong and dynamic, with the bonnet line
adding to the effect of the highly technological headlamps. The new C6
is recognisable at a glance thanks to its light signature, created by
the daytime running lamps which are illuminated in a chrome signature
in the form of the brand’s badge
From the side, the rounded form is emphasised by a shoulder making the
car look very planted on the road. The shape of the rear wings
accentuates the dynamic and powerful nature of the car. The fluid
handling of its surfaces instils robustness and quality. The outline of
the vehicle and its spaciousness are emphasised by a chrome finisher
around the windows.
At the rear, the boot lid is framed by the rear lamps with an original
3D LED light signature that reinforces the status of the new C6. As at
the front, a deep chrome finisher stretches between the lamps to make
the car appear wider and enhances the top of the range character of
this sedan. True to the brand’s high end heritage, the new C6 adopts a
concave rear screen, which identifies the vehicle.
An interior and
technologies dedicated to well-being
The interior of the new C6 expresses comfort and refinement, offering
an invitation to travel. The cabin is modern and welcoming, with
quality materials, such as in the Nappa leather seats, the wood or
brushed aluminium finishers on the centre console.
The interior offers an uncluttered space, handled transversally to
maximise the impression of width. Accordingly, the dashboard is clean,
adopting a very horizontal form. The form and trimming of the seats
carry the look from one side of the car to the other. This horizontal
arrangement in the cabin contributes to the feeling of great comfort.
There is a feeling of well-being in the rear, with the wide seats a
source of relaxation.
The passengers benefit from quad-zone automatic air conditioning and
ventilated seats with pneumatic massage function on all four seats, for
the comfort of all. For even greater well-being on board, the new
Citroën C6 is fitted with a panoramic opening sunroof with two glazed
panels. The front part can be opened for open-air driving. The
panoramic sunroof has additional ambience lighting on the upper trim
levels.
The spaces are generous, while still being very functional. The centre
console meets the requirements of the upper business D segment. It is
tall, wide, adorned with finishers and houses several large and easily
accessible storage spaces. From one side to the other, the structured
seats suggest both support and comfort.
The new C6 adopts the world of luxury luggage and travel initiated by
the C4 Cactus. Accordingly, the grips on the door panels adopt the
theme of luggage straps, which are also found as a signature on the
dashboard and on the tops of the seat backrests.
The interior styling is composed of fluid shapes that contrast with the
technical components, such as the smooth and light dashboard,
punctuated only by the air vents and display screens, which are then
emphasised, placing the new C6 in a very high-tech world. Well-being
combined with technology. The new 12-inch high definition instrument
panel, modern and customisable, is placed directly in front of the
driver. It skilfully marries the analogue with the digital, creating
effects of depth and contrast. The uncluttered central fascia panel
houses the 8-inch capacitive touch screen in the centre for greater
fluidity.
Benefitting from its new electric/electronic architecture, the new C6
is equipped with technologies aimed at simplifying driving and
improving safety, such as speed limit recognition, dynamic cruise
control with stop function, Active City Brake, 360 vision…
Equipment levels will be confirmed at the time of the car's commercial
launch.
The new Citroën C6 will be revealed in more detail in the second half
of 2016 and marketed in China by year-end.
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