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Citroen Numero 9 Hybrid

French manufacturer, Citroen, will display the Numero 9 concept in the upcoming Beijing Auto Show. This concept is a futuristic-looking department by taking lot of typical DS models. And has most likely will become the embryo of the future DS9 Citroen flagship sedan.

Looks continuing past Metropolis concept in 2010, only Numero 9 (read: numero Nef) is a stylish sedan. Maybe DS9 is still far from reality, but Numero 9 concept could be a forerunner to other Citroen models as the creation of a compact sedan, midsize sedan or SUV.

This reinforced the concept car engine with a plug-in hybrid capable of achieving keiritan 58.7 km / liter but equivalent in performance sports car. Citroen claims acceleration 0-100 km / h only takes 5.4 seconds with top speeds reaching 243 km / h. Very impressive especially view the total weight of only 1,500 kg.

Gasoline engine duet with electric motors, using a 1.6-liter turbocharged engine-powered 225 hp, then paired with a 70 hp electric motor powered. The motor is powered by lithium-ion battery that can be filled to the brim in just 3.5 hours away from a power source at home.

In full electric mode, Numero 9 can cover a distance of 50 km. If you require any further distance, the gasoline engine turns on and the battery charge function. If you need high performance, two power sources can be used to provide power to 295 hp and driving all-wheel drive.

When lack of traction, the car will switch to all-wheel drive with electric motor for moving the rear wheels and a gasoline engine to the front wheels. While in the more difficult driving conditions, such as slippery road conditions, snow, the driver can choose all-wheel drive mode.

New Citroen C4 Aircross 2012

Crossover segment is not as busy as the MPV class, but this segment showed an increase in sales. No wonder car manufacturers one by one glance at this segment and the release of its flagship product to market. Citroen was also not want to be left to get into this crossover segment with the release of C4 Aircross recently.

C4 Aircross is built on the same platform with the Mitsubishi ASX and Peugeot 4008. No wonder when the dimensions of the C4 is not much different from the second crossover. But C4 Citroen still has a distinctive design that is elegant, dynamic, and aktraktif. Unlike the Peugeot 4008 which appear aggressive.

According to Citroen, C4 Aircross still has the typical DNA Citroen distinctive design combined with off-road vehicles. At the front, Citroen designers with a sprinkle highlight the impression of a sturdy bold lines on the hood of a car, house wide wheels, and a small overhang.

In addition, horizontal grille with the logo of Citroen in the middle and combined with the main lamp that resembles a right-angled trapezoid make this car look compact. While the fog lights with LED technology makes this car look sophisticated and modern.

To the rear, this car looks luxurious with taillights inspired by the Citroen Hypnos Concept. More luxurious look with the presence of a thick horizontal line and spiked with a layer of chrome that will shine brightly when exposed to sunlight.

As for the engine, C4 Aircross it has various options, both gasoline and diesel engines. For diesel engines, is the first choice brkapasitas 1600 cc engine and HDi technology capable of producing 109 hp power. Another option is the engine capacity of 1,800 cc-powered 148 hp.

If you are not interested in diesel engines also Citroen prepare the petrol engine options. The first is a 1600 cc engine that produces 115 hp power. Another option is a capacity of 2,000 cc engine which powered about 150 hp. Especially for a capacity of 2,000 cc, Citroen sold only to markets outside Europe.

C4 to launch his own party Aircross Citroen plans to throw into the market in the first half of the first quarter of 2012.

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