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]
| Citroën Metropolis | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Citroën |
| Production | 2010 (Concept car) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Executive car (E) |
| Body style | 4-door saloon |
| Layout | Front engine four-wheel drive |
| Related | Peugeot 607 Citroën C6 |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.0 L direct injection V6 electric motor (hybrid) |
| Transmission | 7-speed (dual clutch electronic) semi-automatic |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Citroën C6 |
| Successor | Citroën CXperience (2016; concept car) DS 9 (2021) |
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]
References edit
- ^ "Citroen buggy on show". citroen.com. 27 September 2011. Archived from the original on 27 September 2011. Retrieved 26 October 2020.
- ^ "Citroen Metropolis revealed". autocar.co.uk. 18 April 2010. Retrieved 26 October 2020.
- ^ "Citröen Metropolis concept car (2010) first pictures". carmagazine.co.uk. 19 April 2010. Retrieved 26 October 2020.
- ^ "Citroen Metropolis launched". autocar.co.uk. 27 April 2010. Retrieved 26 October 2020.
- ^ "Citroën Metropolis concept confirmed for production". motor1.com. 27 October 2010. Retrieved 26 October 2020.
- ^ "2021 DS 9 luxury car revealed: price, specs and release date". whatcar.com. 24 February 2020. Retrieved 26 October 2020.
- ^ "New DS 9 saloon arrives as flagship limo for DS brand". autoexpress.co.uk. 20 February 2020. Retrieved 26 October 2020.
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