Citroën has a long and enviable heritage of mechanical innovation. Today, our engineers are working to develop new technologies that will enable drivers in the future to continue to enjoy the freedom our cars give them, without harming the planet.
Our commitment to bio-fuels has never been greater (the C-Crosser can already run on up to 30% renewable fuel as can all our HDi engines). We have recently been testing the C4 Hybride HDi, combining an advanced 1.6 HDi diesel engine, coupled with an electric motor and equipped with a particulate filter and Stop & Start technology. This gives us a practical and affordable family car that can make a single gallon of fuel last 84 miles, while reducing CO2 emissions to a tiny 90g/km.
Across Europe we will also be launching the C4 BioFlex, a car with the flexibility to run on ethanol as well as regular fuel. This will cut CO2 emissions further and reduce fossil-fuel dependency by using renewable energy.
At the same time as bringing forward practical innovations for the near future, our designers are thinking of ways to bring tomorrow’s motoring closer. And this applies to cars across our range. Take our C-Métisse concept car, unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show 2006 as an example of this. A V6 supercar with a diesel hybrid powertrain, it combines fuel emissions of just 174g/km with the ability of a classic grand tourer.