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April 18, 2010 Citroen unveiled today
METROPOLIS Citroen the mystery, the car is designed for rapid development of China's tailored a new concept car. METROPOLIS 2010 May 1 to October 30 in France during the Shanghai World Expo Hall to meet with the public.

METROPOLIS precious blood, harmonious elegance, all the cities will be distinguished, stylish and vibrant symbol exudes an irresistible charm. In order to better meet the booming Chinese market demand, METROPOLIS designed entirely by the Citroen in Shanghai in 2008 entered the international design team surgeon completed.

METROPOLIS elegant design, the luxurious charm and Citroen brand integration of innovative technology, is a real art, which also coincided with the French Museum "Sex and the City" theme with compatible, visit the World Expo guests will find and appreciate this "art car."

Throughout the history of Citroen in the various stages of its high-end models have left a deep mark on the times in the past 90 years, the development of the automotive industry has played a positive role. METROPOLIS is the innovation and wisdom, which is equipped with active hydraulic suspension system and hybrid powertrain is the perfect embodiment of that outcome.

Citroen Shanghai World Expo will provide an international character to show the world its a good opportunity to take this opportunity to Citroen in the 20 years after entering the Chinese market once again expressed its China market and Chinese consumers demand full attention. Today, China has the world's largest auto market, is the world's second largest market for Citroen. 2009 Citroen's sales in China grew over 57% in 2008 over, thus creating a new record.
METROPOLIS: Ultimate Luxury
The field of luxury cars in China, must never be overlooked sedan models, METROPOLIS will be the quality of this level of luxury cars to an extreme. Long 5.3 m wide and 2 meters, 1.4 meters in height, METROPOLIS is a huge body size reflects China's ambitions and vast.
Splendid and spacious design and appearance of glowing pearl-like luster in stark contrast to more prominent and noble spirit of its distinctive originality of the details of the design.

METROPOLIS as fairies, noble and elegant temperament. Clean lines and smooth, evocative flock of, in particular body shape decorated beautifully decorated front wing, highlighted the strength of feeling silhouette. Extension of the side windows along the upper body back to branded alloy design, better cars in the vertical extension of the same time, protects the privacy of the rear passenger space. "Folded" side window design extends the DS style, gives the feeling of flickering light, and with built-in light.

METROPOLIS with kite-shaped front grille, the powertrain perfectly hidden. Both sides of the headlight body shape slender and sharp, while the sharp line of sight determination, nature reveals the noble, dignified temperament.

Rear design emphasizes the width and stability as well, without losing simplicity and smooth. Concave rear window and the protective cover designed to increase a sense of the flow lines, the pursuit of the ultimate details of the design. "Strip spinner standard" lamp composed by a layered structure, novel design, a sense of increased round the rear.

METROPOLIS interior design inspired by fan and like the Chinese zither strings, full of rich cultural heritage and elegance. Compartment with overlap design, to create a luxurious atmosphere, and unconventional, very oriental charm. METROPOLIS luxury quality of these perfectly reflected.

METROPOLIS set valued, atmosphere, stable, elegant, harmonious, innovation, high technology and refined in a Sino-French aesthetic to achieve a high degree of consistency here. Citroen concept car is a symbol of change in China's ambitions.

Citroen has not yet announced interior design METROPOLIS

Before and after the door handle is concentrated around the B pillar
METROPOLIS and cutting-edge technology
METROPOLIS by hybrid powertrain will be the responsibility of the city with the perfect combination of driving pleasure. In order to function most effectively drive performance, METROPOLIS also installed Citroen unique active hydraulic suspension system to create excellent comfort, especially for China. The system can adjust the distance between the car body and the ground, thus reducing wind resistance, minimizes the carbon dioxide emissions.
METROPOLIS hybrid powertrain provides the following drive models:
Full electric drive mode: In the start, the city at low speed and slow down case by a 55 hp (40 kW) electric motor drive, the maximum power up to 95 hp (70 kW);

Fuel-driven mode: When the engine reaches maximum power, the uniform in the road and highway driving, by the a 2-liter V6 gasoline engine-driven. The generator's power can reach 272 hp (200 kW), torque to 375 cattle • m;

Combination of two engine models:

Need to increase the horsepower to accelerate the time ("overboost" function), the maximum power can reach 460 horsepower (345 kW), torque to 430 cattle • m
Need to increase the grip and the use of four-wheel drive mode

The powertrain will be driving pleasure, excellent performance and the integration of environmental concerns, and minimize carbon dioxide emissions. 4 liter V8 with a traditional engine compared to the performance of the same case, the power transmission system of carbon emissions is only one-fifth of the power transmission system (per km of 70 grams of carbon dioxide emissions, equivalent to 100 km fuel consumption 2.6 liters).


These advantages are achieved through the following measures:
Gasoline Engine Optimization
7-speed dual-clutch gearbox electronic control mechanical
Hybrid System
Implementation of lower carbon dioxide emissions hybrid powertrain strategy