Archive for the ‘Chang’an-Peugeot-Citroën’ Category
Citroën DS5 to be Made in China from End 2012
Published on April 27, 2011 by Tycho de Feyter
The Citroën DS5 debuted at the Shanghai Auto Show last week. It will be made in China by the Chang’an-Peugeot-Citroën (aka Chan’an-PSA) joint venture. Production will start by the end of 2012 in a new factory in Shenzhen in Guangdong Province. The joint venture will also make the DS3 and DS4.
Shanghai Auto Show: Citroën DS5 Unveiled
Published on April 19, 2011 by W.E. Ning
The Citroën DS5 officially debuted at the Shanghai Auto Show. The DS5 will be made in China by the Chang’an-Peugeot-Citroën (aka Chang’an-PSA) joint venture, production will start in 2013. Engines: 1.6, 2.0 and a 2.0 diesel-Hybrid4 with 4-wheel drive. Gearbox: 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic.
Shanghai Auto Show: Citroën DS5
Published on April 19, 2011 by Tycho de Feyter
The Citroën DS5 will officially debut later today at the Shanghai Auto Show but we already got some pics for you from one lonely car standing on Citroëns booth. The DS5 will be made in China by the Chang’an-Peugeot-Citroën (aka Chang’an-PSA) joint venture, production will start in 2013. Engines: 1.6, 2.0 and 2.0 diesel-hybrid. Not sure that last one will be produced in China as well.
Peugeot Crossover Concept for the Shanghai Auto Show
Published on April 7, 2011 by Tycho de Feyter
Peugeot will bring a Crossover Concept to the Shanghai Auto Show. The crossover is designed by PSA’s new R&D center in China by Chinese designers. Peugeot does not yet offer a SUV in China which is a big miss since SUV’s are still very poplair in the Middle Kingdom. Peugeot sells an SUV in Europe, the not too pretty 4007 based on the Mitsubishi Outlander.
Citroën DS5 Production Version will debut at the Shanghai Auto Show
Published on March 4, 2011 by W.E. Ning
The production version of the new Citroën DS5 will have its worldwide debut at the Shanghai Auto Show in April. Production will start first in France and sometime in 2012 in China by the Chang’an-Citroën-Peugeot joint venture, aka Chang’an-PSA. 
Citroën will eventually make all DS’s in China; the DS3, now imported, the DS4, DS5 and likely a big sedan based on the Metropolis showcar.
Spy Shots: Citroën DS4 testing in China
Published on March 4, 2011 by Tycho de Feyter
The new Citroën DS4 will launch in Europe later this year. It will be made in China as well, by the new Chang’an-Citroën-Peugeot joint venture, aka Chang’an-PSA. One white example was seen testing on Chinese roads. Citroën will make all DS-cars with Chang’an and not with the existing joint venture with Dongfeng Automotive. Read more »
Guangzhou Auto Show: Citroën Metropolis
Published on December 21, 2010 by Tycho de Feyter
The Citroën Metropolis Concept debuted earlier this year at the Shanghai Expo, it is designed by Citroën’s ‘China Design Center’ in that same city. The Metropolis will be made in China as DS9 by Citroën’s new joint venture with Chang’an Automobile.
The Metropolis is a plug-in hybrid with a 4.0 V8 and fuel consumption is only 2.6 liter per 100 km, says Citroën… The car that debuted in Shanghai had a V6. Guess there is actually noting under the bonnet and somebody screwed up. Whatever powerplant is gets the Metropolos/DS9 sure is an incredible looking machine that certainly will find a lot of buyers in China.
No plans yet for export to other parts of the world, it is hard to imagine however that Citroën would not bring it to France. Read more »
Citroën C4 sedan for the Chinese Market
Published on August 25, 2010 by Tycho de Feyter
The new Citroën C4 makes its world debut at the Paris Auto Show in October. It will be made in China too and there it gets a special-China-sister with a bigger behind. Citroën will make the C4 sedan only in China because many Chinese drivers still prefer sedans and don’t like hatchbacks that much, they think a sedan loox more expensive and so more impressive to show their friends.
Chang’an-PSA to make Citroen DS4 in China (?)
Published on July 20, 2010 by Tycho de Feyter
PSA (Peugeot-Citroen) and Chang’an Auto signed a joint venture agreement earlier this month. The joint venture will launch a new brand and introduce Citroen’s DS-line to China. First up could be the Citroen DS4, so far a concept only. For China it will get two more doors so families can buy it. The DS3 is likely to be made in China as well, that one will keep its 3 doors so it can compete directly with BMW’s very succesful Mini.
Changan, PSA create new joint venture, DS line to be Made in China
Published on July 13, 2010 by Tycho de Feyter
From: Xinhua, edited. China Changan Auto Group Corporation (CCAG) and French leading carmaker PSA Peugeot Citroen signed a contract Friday here on the creation of an equally owned joint venture in China.
The contract was signed by Xu Bin, president of China South Industries Group Corporation, Changan’s main shareholder, and Philippe Varin, chairman of the French part’s Managing Board, at a ceremony attended by Wu Bangguo, chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress, Bernard Accoyer, president of the National Assembly of France.
Their initial cooperation will focus on introducing the Citroen DS line in China and launching a dedicated new brand for the venture, the two companies said in a joint statement. The contract also allows for the joint venture to market, at a later date, further vehicles under the partners’ other brands, Peugeot and Changan, they said.
[PSA already has a joint venture with Dongfeng, selling cars under the 'Peugeot' and 'Citroen' brands, that jv will continue operations until Chang'an-PSA will start using those brands, and that is when the jv-contract between Dongfeng and PSA expires]
