French brands Peugeot and Citroen have both made it clear they want to move upmarket, Peugeot going in a new direction with sportier models such the 308 GTi and the four-door 408 GT, and Citroen with its breakaway DS line, a badge it wants to make fully functioning in its own right. But both companies want to retain their modest share of the middle ground in New Zealand. … [Read more...] about Peugeot and Citroen move in new direction: updated C4 hatchback is early example
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‘Cactus’ will stand out from the crowd in NZ
Citroen has hit the ground running in New Zealand with the first new car of 2015, one that stands out from the crowd, a bit like the Citroen 2CV did all those years ago. It’s the C4 Cactus, distinctive because it is like no other. Citroen NZ divisional manager Simon Rose is counting on the original looks and clever features of the C4 Cactus to lure more new customers to … [Read more...] about ‘Cactus’ will stand out from the crowd in NZ
Citroen DS brand goes it alone in bid to build global nameplate
The Citroen DS brand will become a standalone nameplate from next year, with an expanded worldwide line-up of six cars – without the long-time Citroen chevrons. DS chief executive Yves Bonnefont confirmed the new look at a preview in Paris of the Divine DS, a concept car (pictured here) which carries no Citroen badging. The carmaker plans over the next few years to distance … [Read more...] about Citroen DS brand goes it alone in bid to build global nameplate
Citroen on track for best-ever sales year in NZ
Citroen is on target to record its best-ever sales year in New Zealand as it counts down to the launch of a car that typifies its pioneering approach to design. Sales of 243 units for the six months to the end of June were up 76 per cent on the same period last year, a hike that exceeds all projections and reflects renewed interest in the French company’s product … [Read more...] about Citroen on track for best-ever sales year in NZ
Peugeot RCZ-R sports most powerful 1.6-litre engine ever
It not only has the most powerful 1.6-litre production engine in the business under the bonnet, but the car itself is one of the most exclusive ever to come to New Zealand. It’s the limited-edition Peugeot RCZ-R coupe – and only six are available in this country, each one priced from $77,490. In a word, this is the go-much-faster version of the RCZ, which has sold in New … [Read more...] about Peugeot RCZ-R sports most powerful 1.6-litre engine ever