Citroën facts for kids
Subsidiary of PSA Peugeot Citroën | |
Industry | Automotive |
Founded | 1919 |
Founder | André Citroën |
Headquarters | Saint-Ouen, Seine-Saint-Denis, France |
Products | Automobiles |
Production output
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1,302,900 (2009) |
Number of employees
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13,900 |
Parent | PSA Peugeot Citroën |
Citroën is car manufacturer based in France. It was founded by André-Gustave Citroën in 1919 and it became the first mass-production car company outside the USA and pioneered the modern concept of creating a sales and services network that complements the motor car.
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Innovations
Citroën were innovators in car design. Their Traction Avant (pictured) had the first mass production of three revolutionary features that are still in use today. They are: a unitary body with no separate frame, four-wheel independent suspension, and front-wheel drive.
Later on, in the 1950s, Citroën developed a remarkable type of suspension. A high-pressure hydraulic system was used in over 9 million Citroën cars. They included the DS, SM, GS, CX, BX, XM, Xantia, C5, and C6. Self-levelling is the principal benefit – the car kept a constant ride height above the road. It adjusted to the passenger and cargo load, and gave a very soft suspension. This type of suspension smooths out road irregularities without disturbing the occupants. It is often compared to riding on a 'magic carpet' for this reason.
Models
- Citroën Berlingo
- Citroën AX
- Citroën BX
- Citroën C5
- Citroën C6
- Citroën Evasion
- Citroën Jumper
- Citroën Saxo
- Citroën Xantia
- Citroën XM
- Citroën Xsara
Images for kids
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The Eiffel Tower served as a billboard for Citroën from 1925 to 1934.
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New Citroën ZX Fukang models for sale in Chengdu 1994 – made by truck manufacturer Second Automobile Works (第二汽车制造厂) through Dongfeng Peugeot-Citroën joint venture.
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Citroën dealership in Harrogate, North Yorkshire.
See also
In Spanish: Citroën para niños