New Citroën C5 coming in September in Australia

Ateco, distributors of Citroën in Australia have just announced the new Citroën C5 will make its Australian show room debut on Saturday 6 September. A good six weeks earlier than originally expected.

The all-new C5 will be available in both sedan and Tourer (wagon) variants. 85 per cent of current C5 owners have opted for the diesel choice, giving the French car marker more room in the market. Thus, for the first time, the new C5 will be available with a six cylinder diesel.

The 150 kW 440 Nm of torque 2.70-litre Twin Turbo V6 (also used in the Citroen C6) will be available from launch in the C5 range. Other new advancements include the introduction of the latest version of Citroen’s hydropneumatic suspension, now called Hydractive 3+.

“The new Citroën C5 has been warmly welcomed in Europe as a significant advance on the existing car and offering new levels of performance and economy in a stunning new body, so we expect it to be another success for Citroen in Australia.” explains Miles Williams General Manager of Citroën Australia

The specifications and pricing for the new Citroen C5 will be made available closer to the launch date later in September.

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Citroën C4 Picasso diesel price match

In the past, diesel-powered cars have never really found their place in Australia. Both the cars and the fuel which they ran on were more expensive than the petrol alternative - a trend which has usually been reversed in overseas markets.

However in more recent times, diesel cars have become increasingly popular thanks to the soaring price of oil and a growing awareness of environmental issues.

Citroën has taken the first step and will now offer both the 2.0 litre petrol automatic and 2.0 litre HDi automatic variants of its C4 Picasso people mover for the same price until June.

With both models now carrying a price tag of just $39,990, this represents a saving of $4,000 for the diesel model.

According to VFACTS, private Passenger Car diesel sales rose by 50.6 percent, non-private by 64 percent and SUV diesels by 48.5 percent while petrol powered private car sales dropped by 5.0 percent.

Based on the award winning Citroën C4, the new C4 Picasso is only slightly larger than the typical hatchback, and with its diesel engine returns a remarkable 5.9 litres/100 km with emissions further enhanced by a standard particulate filter. The C4 Picasso also has the highest rating for safety, the Euro-NCAP five star rating.

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Citroën C-Elysée - 2008 Beijing Auto Show Preview

Citroën and local partner Dongfeng are unveiling an updated edition of the Elysée compact, called the C-Elysée, at the 2008 Beijing Auto Show.

The Elysée is an evolution of the old Citroën ZX and is assembled by Dongfeng Peugeot Citroën Automobiles.

The C-Elysée sedan features new front-end styling and is powered by a 1.6-liter DOHC four-cylinder engine. The car also gets new taillamps and alloy wheels as well as a revised cabin in several trim levels.

What this means to you: Hardly a showstopper, but always a steady seller in China.

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