Citroën’s C-Métisse Concept Car – High
Performance with an Environmentally-friendly twist
The elegant design lines of the C-Métisse,
the latest out-of-this-world concept car from Citroën, will be
unveiled at the Paris Motor Show later this month. Exceptionally
stylish and powerful, the C-Métisse proves that a high performance
car can also be green, combining a top speed of 155mph with the
ability to cover around 45 miles per gallon on the combined cycle.
Crammed with hi-tech
innovations and neat touches, the C-Métisse explores new
paths in car design and driving pleasure.
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Breathtakingly
good looking, this model combines coupé styling with 4-door
practicality thanks to the show-stopping gull-wing front and
rear doors.
In particular, the C-Métisse
has been developed to offer outstanding environmental
credentials. It boasts an economical HDi V6 diesel engine,
coupled with an acclaimed Diesel Particulate Filter System,
and two separate electric motors on the rear wheels, capable
of developing a massive 400Nm of additional torque. Around
town the new concept car can even run in Zero Emission
Vehicle (ZEV) mode.
Both outside and in the C-Métisse
takes styling to another level. The front doors open
gull-wing style, while the rear doors spin round to provide
outstanding accessibility for a car of such a low height.
The large, eye-catching alloy wheels have been specially
designed, with central wheel nuts hinting at the model’s
sporting nature.
Once inside the
‘aircraft-style cockpit’, occupants are enveloped by the
extremely comfortable, individual white leather seats, and
are surrounded by smart leather trim and aluminium inserts.
Each of the passengers benefits from independent air
conditioning controls, individual roof lighting and plenty
of space.
A combination of the diesel
hybrid power unit, optimised aerodynamics and reduced weight
ensure that the C-Métisse offers outstanding levels of
performance, fuel economy and a healthy respect for the
environment - the C-Métisse can return around 45 mpg on the
combined cycle and CO2 emissions of just 174g/km.
The C-Métisse is focused on providing
real driver pleasure and sets extremely high standards for
out-of-town driving, as demonstrated by a stunning 0-62 mph
acceleration time of just 6.2 seconds and impressive mid-range
performance that sees this remarkable concept accelerate from
50-75mph in 4.2 seconds.
Citroën will be premiering the C4
Picasso – its new compact MPV – at the 2006 Paris Motor Show. Set to
reach showrooms in France from October 2006, the new vehicle will
arrive in most other European countries during the last quarter of
the year.
With the C4 Picasso and the Xsara
Picasso, a vehicle that continues to pursue a successful market
career, Citroën now offers two MPVs that are quite distinct in terms
of both styling and features.
With its extensive glass area and vast
modular cabin, the C4 Picasso becomes the first “visiospace”.
The unique styling, driveability and
original features of the C4 Picasso contribute to a comfortable and
highly enjoyable ride. This new MPV can carry up to seven people in
comfort. All vehicle functions have been designed to ensure an easy,
pleasant and relaxed journey.
