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March 7, 2017

Two Concept Cars Make Their World Debut at the Geneva Motor Show | Citroën


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Two Concept Cars Make Their World Debut at the Geneva Motor Show


Citroën will unveil two concept cars, the "C-Aircross Concept" and the "Space Tourer 4x4 Ë Concept," at the Geneva Motor Show 2017, opening in Switzerland on March 7.


Text by YANAKA Tomomi



Citroën's New WRC Machine, the "C3 WRC," Also Appears


Citroën's world premiere at this show features two concept cars. The "C-Aircross Concept" is a compact SUV concept car based on the new "C3," showcasing Citroën's signature playful color schemes and distinctive personality, with an eye toward global deployment.


Both the exterior and interior adopt an avant-garde design with accent colors. The cabin, accessed through suicide doors, is equipped with a color head-up display, a rearview camera, and a wireless smartphone charging system.



Citroën C-AIRCROSS CONCEPT

C-Aircross Concept


Citroën SPACETOURER 4X4 ËCONCEPT

Spacetourer 4x4 Ëconcept



It also boasts "go-anywhere" capability with its evolved traction control system, Grip Control.


Meanwhile, the "Space Tourer 4x4 Ë Concept" is a four-wheel-drive model based on the MPV "Space Tourer," designed for off-road driving. Its distinctive feature is the bold camouflage pattern applied to the hood and rear doors. The interior dashboard and seat fabrics are also customizable.




Citroën is also making a return to the WRC starting in 2017. At the Geneva Motor Show, the "C3 WRC," a competition machine based on the new "C3," will be on display.

Additionally, the "Grand C4 Picasso Prototype," featuring autonomous driving capabilities planned for practical use from 2020 onwards, will be exhibited.



Citroën C3 WRC



Also featured at the Citroën booth is the "E-MEHARI," an electric four-seater convertible paying homage to the classic "1968 Méhari," and the newly updated E-MEHARI"C4 Picasso," which recently received a minor update in Japan. The third-generation "C3" announced last year, the MPV "Space Tourer" capable of seating up to nine people, and the "C4 Picasso"C4 Picasso" announced last year, the MPV "Space Tourer" capable of seating up to nine people, and the "C4 Cactus"C4 Cactus" will also be on display.