Singular silhouette and roomy interior
Updated, prestige styling
With
its powerful and dynamic styling, the C8 stands out at
first glance.
The MPV features style changes that strengthen its
top-range
positioning and consolidate Citroën’s position in the
large MPV segment.
The C8 front end features new, enlarged chevron motifs
in the centre of
tauter radiator grill lines, featuring small chrome
bars stressing the
vehicle's statue-like elegance. The grille rim, with
its more
pronounced lines, provides the perfect junction with
the bonnet and the
headlights, taking perceived quality to new heights.
The top-range appearance of the MPV is also reflected
in new chrome
door handles and painted body protectors with a chrome
strip at front
and rear.
As though echoing the front end, the rear chevrons are
more imposing
than before, clearly denoting that the MPV forms an
integral part of
the Citroën range. Finally, the reversing lights are
translucent.
A new interior that says "top of the range"
The restyling of the C8 cockpit is in keeping with
the exterior style changes.
They stress the MPV's top-of-the-range position and
ensure a refined onboard atmosphere.
All the door wood trims, the steering wheel, the
carpet, the mats and
the upper dashboard arch are now black. The main
contact parts (stowage
compartments in front doors, glove box handle, air
vent thumbwheels…)
have been treated in soft paint for a more pleasant
feel. Lastly, the
top-range positioning of the C8 cabin is underlined by
the use of a
brilliant chrome finish on the door handles, gear
lever and air vent
cursors.
Roomy and versatile interior
All the changes made inside the C8 stress the space
and comfort on board.
With a 2.82 m wheelbase, the C8 meets the requirements
of top-range MPV clients who want a truly spacious
interior.
The design of the seats is a perfect illustration of
the model's
versatility and stresses that all passengers are
treated equally in
terms of individualised comfort. The C8 can seat up to
eight people on
three rows of identical seats. Furthermore, the highly
modular approach
to seating means the luggage compartment can vary in
size from 225
litres to 2,948 litres depending on the needs of the
moment. This large
volume, the width of at least 1,153 mm between
the wheel arches, and
the interior height are extremely practical.
Lastly,
the cabin is particularly welcoming thanks to the
electric sliding side
doors which ensure easy boarding in all circumstances,
even if the MPV
is parked close to a wall or between two other
vehicles.
An engine with many advantages
Supple and discreet
The
HDi 173 DPFS engine brings excellent driving pleasure
thanks to the
double parallel sequential turbo, a genuine innovation
on a 4-cylinder
diesel engine.
The double parallel sequential turbo ensures both
ample torque at low engine speeds and instant response
when the turbo
is activated. The maximum torque of 273 lb/ft is
reached at a low 1,500
rpm, and remains constant right up to 2,700 rpm, at
the top of the most
frequently used engine speed range.
The
double parallel sequential turbo involves the use of
two fixed-geometry
turbo compressors identical in size. At low engine
speeds, i.e. below
2,700 rpm, only one of the turbos operates. Its
low inertia ensures
that the engine is perfectly responsive. Above
2,700 rpm, it is
bolstered by the second turbo to deliver the air
intake needed over the
full range of higher engine speeds.
A transitory phase, as the
second turbo starts to rotate but is not yet connected
to the
admission, makes for smoother activation. The whole
system is entirely
controlled by the engine computer.
The use of two balancer shafts helps enhance the
sense of driving pleasure by limiting engine
vibration.
The
HDi 173 DPFS engine is used in conjunction with a
6-speed manual
gearbox that provides outstanding driving pleasure,
ensuring extremely
precise and rapid gear changes. The 6-speed gearbox is
also compact, no
bigger than a 5-speed unit, and results in no increase
in turning
circle.
In the course of 2008, this engine will also be made
available in some countries with a 6-speed automatic
gearbox.
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