Citroën C6
Motoring Chic…
The
Citroën C6 has arrived. The latest addition to an
historic line of
great Citroëns, with a stunning look in keeping with the
Marque's
reputation for style, the C6 takes the grand tourer
concept and
incorporates the latest cutting-edge technology. The
Citroën C6 truly
is a car to stir the emotions.
An executive saloon that represents
the latest stage in the creative renewal of the brand,
the C6 has been
inspired by the large Citroëns of the past, models that
have helped the
Marque to establish a strong heritage in large cars.
The Citroën C6 takes the essential values of executive
saloons –
elegance, sophistication and on-the-road presence – and
combines them
with the Marque's own key values.
Derived from classic Citroëns, and continuously updated,
these values
are clearly expressed by the unique styling and the use
of cutting-edge
technology.
Citroën's new C6 combines clean, flowing lines with high
levels of
on-board comfort and the latest, advanced technology.
The complete and
innovative range of high-tech features includes a
head-up display, the
first application in a Citroën of the new 208 bhp V6 HDi
diesel engine,
active suspension with variable damping, the Company's
lane departure
warning system and directional Xenon headlamps.
Citroën C6
Bold, emotive styling
The
design of the C6 both enthralls and captivates, with its
shape, profile
and curves immediately identifying it as a member of the
Citroën family.
Clean, fluid lines and balanced proportions, with a long
front overhang
and short rear overhang, give the C6 the presence of a
limousine and
the elegance of a coupé.
The new Citroën C6's original design combines the
Marque's own styling cues with those of an executive
car.
At the front end, the wide grille and bold, chrome
chevrons make a
strong statement of identity, while the headlamps extend
up onto the
wings and the wide, ribbed bonnet.
A long wheelbase, flowing, aerodynamic profile and
low-slung stance
give the Citroën C6 real presence, whilst also
suggesting space,
stability and power.
The windows hug the curve of the roof arch, which in
turn blends
smoothly into the rear pillars, in a subtle nod to coupé
styling – an
effect that is taken one step further by the frameless
doors.
At the rear the design is particularly eye-catching, and
neatly rounds
off the C6's stunning looks. The rear window features a
distinctive
concave design, whilst the lines of the boot lid add the
finishing
touch to the body profile. An air deflector is deployed
automatically
at speed, illustrating the attention paid to another key
Citroën value:
aerodynamics.
Curved lights extend from the rear wings to the top of
the bumper,
which is smartly finished off with a chrome strip that
then continues
along the lower section of the body.
Inside the Citroën C6 there is a definite impression of
space and
comfort, highlighted by the pure lines of the dashboard,
high levels of
interior refinement, use of high quality materials and
comfortable,
sculpted seats.
Looking beyond styling, the Citroën C6 offers a radical
and innovative
approach to automotive design, based on cutting-edge
technology,
dynamics and comfort.
Citroën C6
Advanced technology for enhanced comfort
and safety
The
Citroën C6 is a perfect example of the creative and
innovative approach
of the brand when it comes to the use of advanced
technology to deliver
outstanding comfort and safety.
It features a carefully designed
driving position, incorporating an easy-to-read driver's
instrument
panel, a large central screen and a head-up display.
Making an
important contribution to active safety, this display
unit projects
essential information – on speed and navigation for
example – onto the
windscreen.
A first for the Citroën range, the C6 is equipped with
an electric
parking brake. This new feature is offered alongside
numerous
intelligent driving aids pioneered by Citroën, such as a
lane departure
warning system, front and rear parking sensors,
directional Xenon
headlamps, cruise control and a speed limiter.
The top-of-the-range positioning of the Citroën C6 is
reflected by its
engine line-up: two V6 engines, one diesel and one
petrol, place the
emphasis on driving pleasure and refinement. A new 2.7
litre HDi diesel
engine develops 208 bhp DIN (150 kW) and is equipped
with a particulate
filter, while the 3-litre petrol engine develops 215 bhp
DIN (155 kW).
Both engines are mated to 6-speed automatic gearboxes.
Traditionally, large Citroën cars have featured an
advanced suspension,
and the new C6 is no different. The new active
suspension with variable
damping allows it to set new standards in terms of
comfort,
road-holding and power.
Thanks to its exceptional driving qualities and its
exclusive approach
to the art of life on-board, the C6 is perfectly placed
to continue in
the footsteps of other great Citroëns.
Citroën C6
All the comfort of a limousine
Each
feature of the cabin has been designed to provide
exceptional on-board
comfort: multi-adjustable seats, excellent
sound-proofing, thermal
comfort and a specially designed driving position.
The original
design of both the driving position and the ergonomic
dashboard allow
drivers to keep their eyes on the road at all times,
whilst laminated
side windows also help to improve driver concentration
by filtering out
external noise.
Occupants benefit from generous amounts of interior
space, while
passengers in the back can adjust the
electrically-controlled sliding
rear seats to obtain the ideal, relaxed seating
position.
The stowage compartments in the doors are inspired by
the latest trends
in home furniture design, thus reinforcing the concept
of the car as a
“lounge on wheels”.
Citroën is continually working to improve passenger
well-being, and the
C6 introduces an air conditioning system with separate
left/right and
front/rear controls. It includes a soft diffusion
system, designed to
create a uniform blanket of air around the front
passengers and to
enhance thermal comfort.
Both classic and yet thoroughly original at the same
time, the Citroën
C6 sets itself apart from the models that currently set
the standard in
the sector while meeting all the requirements of an
executive car:
elegance, refinement and presence.
On top of all this, the C6 adds Citroën's own unique
stamp: combining a
strong emotional appeal with the application of
cutting-edge technology.
© 2005 SA Automobiles Citroën
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