Citroen History: mature company days.
Added on 07-03-2006
In 1966 Citroen history was marked by one more important model construction as jointly with German NSU company Citroen issues model with Wankel engine. In 1965 Citroen merged into “Panhar Levassor” and in 1976 became a component part of Peugeot Concern preserving the rights of self-sufficient department with own automobile make brand. Citroen engineers significant contribution to automobile development in general was proved by the fact that in 1989 the Company introduced the third generation hydroactive suspension that was automatically adapting to road paving and driver’s style of car managing.
In 1992 November Citroen introduced Xantia – the model that was put into production in 1993 as Citroen BX model follower. The importance of Xantia in Citroen history was the design that substantially defined the posterior style of Citroen automobiles.
Debuted at the Geneva International Motor Show 1994 minivan Citroen Evasion came as the result of joint Peugeot/Citroen — Fiat/Lancia development.
In December 1995 Citroen unveiled another its model – Saxo compact. In summer 1996 Saxo 5-door version attached with hydro transmission and diesel appeared. In 1999 Citroen Saxo revised second generation was introduced to Frankfurt Motor Show featuring out new refined design.
1996 was marked in Citroen history by issuing Berlingo wagon for active use. Starting with 1999 Citroen Berlingo was manufactured with 1.8 gas or 1.9 D diesel engine also added by AWD feature.
In 1997 Citroen constructed Xsara family model that gained wide recognition. In 2000 Xsara was restyled essentially into new exterior and became the most popular model in Citroen range.
In 2000 as well Citroen Xsara Picasso appeared on automotive stage – one more company bestseller.
But the peak of Citroen model line-up came C5 model debuted
at the Paris International Motor Show 2000. C5 was meant to replace Citroen Xantia.
2000 year was rich for events and new models in Citroen history. This fact was supported also by Citroen Pluriel Concept model issuing – multi-purpose scalable-adjustable automobile that didn’t belong to any known car classes.
Soon Citroen decided to consolidate its positions in the
compact sedan class within the European car market and constructed Citroen C3 model in addition to revised Saxo.
In fact, among hundreds of car manufacturing companies offering thousands of various models and their versions Citroen has always held and holds deserving position. This is apparently the right idea what Andrea Citroen was wishing and dreaming of. In his turn it was he who set basics for French automobile industry.
In 1992 November Citroen introduced Xantia – the model that was put into production in 1993 as Citroen BX model follower. The importance of Xantia in Citroen history was the design that substantially defined the posterior style of Citroen automobiles.Debuted at the Geneva International Motor Show 1994 minivan Citroen Evasion came as the result of joint Peugeot/Citroen — Fiat/Lancia development.
In December 1995 Citroen unveiled another its model – Saxo compact. In summer 1996 Saxo 5-door version attached with hydro transmission and diesel appeared. In 1999 Citroen Saxo revised second generation was introduced to Frankfurt Motor Show featuring out new refined design.
1996 was marked in Citroen history by issuing Berlingo wagon for active use. Starting with 1999 Citroen Berlingo was manufactured with 1.8 gas or 1.9 D diesel engine also added by AWD feature.
In 1997 Citroen constructed Xsara family model that gained wide recognition. In 2000 Xsara was restyled essentially into new exterior and became the most popular model in Citroen range.In 2000 as well Citroen Xsara Picasso appeared on automotive stage – one more company bestseller.
But the peak of Citroen model line-up came C5 model debuted
at the Paris International Motor Show 2000. C5 was meant to replace Citroen Xantia.2000 year was rich for events and new models in Citroen history. This fact was supported also by Citroen Pluriel Concept model issuing – multi-purpose scalable-adjustable automobile that didn’t belong to any known car classes.
Soon Citroen decided to consolidate its positions in the
compact sedan class within the European car market and constructed Citroen C3 model in addition to revised Saxo.In fact, among hundreds of car manufacturing companies offering thousands of various models and their versions Citroen has always held and holds deserving position. This is apparently the right idea what Andrea Citroen was wishing and dreaming of. In his turn it was he who set basics for French automobile industry.
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