German Car Zone

If the show won't come to France, then France will go to the show. So while it may be Frankfurt's turn to host the alternating European car show this year while Paris sits this one out, that doesn't mean that French automakers haven't got a few tricks up their sleeves. Although we're still waiting to see what Bugatti has got in store for the Frankfurt show, Renault is coming with three new electric vehicles, Peugeot's using the venue to unveil the new 3008 HYBrid, 5008 and 308 RCZ, and Citroën has got the new C3 and its premium counterpart DS3 to show off. But the chevron-emblazoned PSA auto division has just released a teaser shot of yet another vehicle on the docket for unveiling in Frankfurt, and it could be the most interesting of them all.

Not much in the way of information accompanies the teaser you see above, but reports suggest this could be a new C1 or C2 hatchback. Bearing ties to the original, iconic 2CV that put Citroën on the map, the new show car isn't expected to form part of any other Citroen project currently under way, so we'll have to wait until the show to find out more. Check out a higher-res version of the image above by clicking on it, as well as the super short press statement available after the jump.



PRESS RELEASE:

CITROËN'S LATEST SURPRISE AT THE FRANKFURT MOTORSHOW 2009

Citroën hasn't finished surprising you with its creativity...

Join us at the Frankfurt Motorshow for a Press Conference with Mr. Frédéric Banzet, Director General of Citroën on Tuesday 15th September at 10.00am in Hall 8, Stand A24.

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So this is the second "fashion-car" from Citroen, after the DS3. I can't understand if Citroen is trying to catch up with the past, reviving some old nameplates and type of cars that have been very successful in the past, so that they can find their identity. The current Citroen range is like lost in translation, with no focus and identity. The C5 is a very comfortable car, the C4 tries to be sporty, the C2 is very old and kind of useless with the 2 rear seats configuration, the C3 (soon to be replaced) is a fun car, but with hideous materials quality.

IMO, it's like PSA is trying to give Citroen it's old identity back. They used to make controversial, yet very successful cars, and very innovative as well. Citroen were the first to make a proper handling FWD car, the Traction Avant, and after that the French are stuck with FWD . The DS used to be a great car with the air-suspension and the adaptive headlights.

On the other hand, I recall reading somewhere that Citroen was planning to have a dual model range, with the C_ and the DS_ cars, one beeing more affordable and mass market, and the second beeing more premium and niche.

I like it! But then again, I seem to like most girly cars

For some reason it reminds me of the Nissan Micra.

Citroen Revolte Concept Breaks Cover - Photos


i really had a high opinion on citroen designs, but this is way too much - a very awkward concept

And the headlights were taken right from the BMW Mille Miglia Coupe 2006 Concept.

call me stupid but i have never seen these, thx
now the new 1series coupé ss makes more sense

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Hot !! I like

The whole car is IMPUDENT! Including that brothel-style interior trim.