Dongfeng Citroën C6

China-only flagship revealed ahead of Beijing debut

Images of Citroën's second-generation C6 have surfaced online ahead of a Beijing motor show reveal at the end of April 2016.
Codenamed X81, the new car revives the C6 name after the old car was retired in 2012.
While that car was a classically unique French design, this new vehicle is much more conventional in appearance.  Little is known about the suspension or any other technical information

Citroën has based the new C6 on the Dongfeng A9 saloon, which uses PSA’s modular EMP2 platform which is also shared with the Peugeot 308, 408 (sold in developing Asian and South American markets) and the Citroën C4 Picasso.

The C6 looks similar to the A9, with a large front grille that joins the headlights at each end, and slim tail lights that are connected by a thin chrome strip.

The joint-venture project with Dongfeng follows the Chinese carmaker’s acquisition of a 14 per cent stake in PSA Peugeot Citroën in March 2014.  There are plans to introduce another another global platform that will be employed in the next-generation Peugeot 208 and Citroën C3.

It is reported that the C6 will be supplied with a range of 1.8-litre and 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engines.

More information about the new Citroen C6 will be revealed when the car makes its debut at the Beijing motor show at the end of April 2016.

An offensive in the premium segment with the Citroën C6

Following the launch of the new C4 saloon in 2015, Dongfeng Citroën is completing its offensive in the important segment of three-box saloons with the unveiling of its new flagship model: Citroën C6. Targeting the upper business D segment, this 4.96m long premium saloon is set to arrive on the market at the end of the year. Designed by the Styling Centre in Paris in close cooperation with the Shanghai office, Citroën C6 will be built in Wuhan. It features flowing, modern line, along with exceptional interior qualities placing particular emphasis on the cabin (space, ambience, materials), seats and technologies) in order to set the highest standards in comfort for all the passengers.

“Citroën Advanced Comfort” is a programme that guarantees a unique Citroën signature in comfort

The reveal of Citroën C6 is also an opportunity for the brand to present the “ Citroën Advanced Comfort” programme. Since its founding, the brand has always been at the cutting-edge of comfort technology. Comfort is a differentiating factor that receives specific attention and investment in each brand development. With the “Citroën Advanced Comfort” programme, the brand is making this signature more legible through four key factors that reflect Citroën’s approach to comfort:

• Filter out any imperfections, for a cocoon-like ride, with solutions for the suspension, seating and acoustics;

• Simplify life on board, with generous, functional space, ingenious storage compartments and accessible controls;

• Create a smoother experience with intuitive technology, driving aids that can be used every day, continuity between the customer’s digital universe and the car;

• Lighten the mental load, to welcome passengers and create a more relaxed ambience, displaying only information that is truly useful, and working on light and materials.

Below Donfeng A9