Citroën Metropolis Explained

Citroën Metropolis
Manufacturer:Citroën
Production:2010 (concept car)
Class:Executive car (E)
Body Style:4-door saloon
Engine:2.0 L direct injection V6
electric motor (hybrid)
Transmission:7-speed (dual-clutch electronic)
semi-automatic
Layout:Front-engine, four-wheel-drive
Predecessor:Citroën C6

The Citroën Metropolis is a concept car, designed in China by Citroën and presented on the French pavilion of the Expo 2010 in Shanghai.[1] [2] The concept was unveiled in May 2010, though the first pictures were revealed a month earlier.[3]

The Citroën Metropolis is a long, four-door saloon featuring four seats, rear-hinged doors, an LCD navigator, long and low headlights, silver door handles and revised grille with Citroën's new logo.[4] The vehicle was confirmed for production in October 2010, but was a further ten years before the DS 9 was revealed, for launch in 2021.[5] [6] [7]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Citroen buggy on show. citroen.com. 26 October 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20110927154423/http://www.citroen.com/index.php?news=331&lang=en. 27 September 2011. 27 September 2011. dead.
  2. Web site: Citroen Metropolis revealed. autocar.co.uk. 18 April 2010. 26 October 2020.
  3. Web site: Citröen Metropolis concept car (2010) first pictures. carmagazine.co.uk. 19 April 2010. 26 October 2020.
  4. Web site: Citroen Metropolis launched. autocar.co.uk. 27 April 2010. 26 October 2020.
  5. Web site: Citroën Metropolis concept confirmed for production. motor1.com. 27 October 2010. 26 October 2020.
  6. Web site: 2021 DS 9 luxury car revealed: price, specs and release date. whatcar.com. 24 February 2020. 26 October 2020.
  7. Web site: New DS 9 saloon arrives as flagship limo for DS brand. autoexpress.co.uk. 20 February 2020. 26 October 2020.