| Citroën C6 | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Citroën |
| Production | 2005 – December 2012 (LHD) 2005 – May 2012 (RHD) 2016–2023 (China) |
| Model years | 2006–2012 |
| Assembly | France:Rennes (PSA Rennes Plant) |
| Designer | Marc Pinson |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Executive car/Mid-sizeLuxury car (E) |
| Body style | 4-doorfastbacksaloon |
| Layout | FF layout |
| Platform | PSA PF3 |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine |
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| Transmission | 6-speed manual 6-speed automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 114.2 in (2,901 mm) |
| Length | 193.2 in (4,907 mm) |
| Width | 73.2 in (1,859 mm) |
| Height | 57.6 in (1,463 mm) |
| Curb weight | 4,007–4,125 lb (1,818–1,871 kg) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Citroën XM |
| Successor | Citroën C5 X[1] DS 9 Citroën C6 II (China) |
TheCitroën C6 is anexecutive car (E) produced by the French car makerCitroën from 2005 to 2012. Production started up again inChina in 2016, before ending in 2023. The Citroën C6 was inspired by the Citroën C6 Lignageconcept car withfastback-saloon like styling.
The C6 was inspired by the Citroën C6 Lignage prototype, which was first shown at theGeneva Motor Show in the spring of 1999, but can be differentiated due to a few minor details (such as the lack ofsuicide doors, which were present in the concept model). The C6 was intended to serve as a replacement for the lateCitroën XM, and the company was intent on launching it before the end of the year 2000.
At the time, it was hoped that the C6 would go into production by the end of 2000, serving as the replacement for the ageingXM, which was first produced in May of 1989.[citation needed]
In July 2007,Car ran a 2.7 litreV6 on its long term fleet and rated it for its "waftability" and comfortable interior, but felt it was a car that the driver needed time to adjust to.[2] In isolation, the car's acceleration was regarded as "effortless" but not up to the standards set by similarly priced and equipped vehicles, such as theBMW 5 series of the era.[3]
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The Citroën C6 Lignage concept formed the basis of the Citroën C6, which was launched in November 2005, five years later than Citroën had originally planned.[4] TheXM ceased production in June 2000, and the first C6 rolled off the production line almost six years later.
The C6 is powered by either a 3.0 LES9V6 producing 211 PS (155 kW; 208 hp) or a2.7 L V6HDidiesel producing 204 PS (150 kW; 201 hp).
In October 2006 a 2.2 LHDi producing 170 PS (125 kW; 168 hp) withFAP, four cylinders, and adual turbo was introduced.Land Rover used the DW12 engine in theFreelander 2 andRange Rover Evoque, where it generates 150–190 PS (110–140 kW; 148–187 hp).
In June 2009, the new3.0 L V6HDidiesel producing 240 PS (177 kW; 237 hp) replaced the 2.7 L V6 HDi.
The C6 has afastbacksaloon profile, which is due in part to the concave rear window that resembles theCitroën CX. However, the C6 is a conventional saloon with a traditionaltrunk, and not ahatchback like theXM, its predecessor.
The C6 was aimed as astylish alternative toexecutive cars, like theBMW 5 Series and theAudi A6, and it has been described as a "spaceship that rides on air", "charmingly idiosyncratic" and "refreshingly different".[5][6]
Citroën hoped that the C6's selling point would be its innovative technology, including aheads-up display, alane departure warning system,xenon directional headlamps (also available on theCitroën C4 andCitroën C5),Hydractive 3+ suspension with electronically controlled springing and damping, and arear spoiler which automatically adjusts to speed and braking.
The C6 was the first car to obtain four stars in the pedestrian test rating ofEuroNCAP, due to the inventive design, where thebonnet pops up by 65 mm using a pyrotechnic mechanism if a person/animal is hit, thus increasing the gap between the deformable bonnet, and the non deformable engine components below.[7]
On an episode ofTop Gear,Jeremy Clarkson tested the C6's Hydractive suspension by mounting a camera on it and driving it on the infield of England'sTowcester Racecourse while filming ahorse race. Despite the bumps and potholes on the infield, the C6 managed to provide a comfortable ride and stable video coverage of the race while moving at 60 kilometres per hour (37 mph). At the same time, aBMW 5 Series (with theM Sport package) performed the same test, but its suspension was unable to keep the camera upright.[8]
The C6 immediately became a prominent vehicle among the fleet ofexecutive cars at theÉlysée Palace. FormerPresidents of France,Jacques Chirac andNicolas Sarkozy, have chosen the Citroën C6 as their official car. Chirac, in particular, used a pre-series car before the model was introduced.[9]
At launch, sales expectations across the model's lifespan were given as 20,000 per year. In July 2008, the C6 car configurator on Citroën UK's website no longer offered black as a colour choice for the popular Exclusive trim levels.[10]
| Year | Worldwide production | Worldwide sales | Notes |
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| 2005 | 700[10] | TBA | |
| 2006 | 9,100 | TBA | |
| 2007 | 7,300 | TBA | By 2007, Citroën had manufactured 17,100 C6s.[10] |
| 2008 | 1,667 | TBA | |
| 2009 | 982 | 1,500[11] | |
| 2010 | 1,114 | 1,400[11] | |
| 2011 | 1,029[12] | 922[12] | Total production reaches 22,004 units.[12] Total sales reach 19,400 units.[13] |
| 2012 | 1,400[14] | 1,600[14] | Total production reaches 23,400 units.[14] |
By October 2008, the manual transmission and the intermediate Lignage specification were no longer offered. Polar white was added to the colour options (replacing Deep Red). The standardnavigation system, named until then "NaviDrive", was renamed "Concert Pack".[citation needed] The 3.0 V6 petrol engine was discontinued in February 2009 – only the 2.2 and 2.7 HDi options with six speed automatic gearboxes were offered, in base C6 or C6 Exclusive trim. In June 2009, the 2.7 HDi engine was replaced by the new 3.0 V6 HDi.
As of 2010, only the 3.0 HDi (240) Exclusive trim was offered in some markets, such as the United Kingdom. Options were limited to Sunroof, Lounge Pack (TGV rear seats) and "WiFi on Board",[15] a 3G connectivity solution for the car that is little more than a MiFi box and is unrelated to the onboard telephony of the car.
In May 2012 Citroën ceased production of the C6 inright-hand drive. Rumours suggested the C6 was to be replaced by the Citroën DS9, based on the Citroën Numero 9concept car, which would eventually go into production in 2020. The replacement of the Citroën C6 is theDS 9.Citroën ceased production of the C6 in December 2012, after 23,384 units had been built.[16]
| Citroën C6 II | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Citroën |
| Production | 2016–2023 |
| Assembly | China:Wuhan (Dongfeng Peugeot-Citroën) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Executive car (E) |
| Body style | 4-doorsaloon |
| Layout | FF layout orF4 |
| Platform | PSA PF3 platform |
| Related | Dongfeng A9 Peugeot 508 |
| Powertrain | |
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| Transmission | 6-speedautomated manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,900 mm (114.2 in) |
| Length | 4,980 mm (196.1 in) |
| Width | 1,858 mm (73.1 in) |
| Height | 1,475 mm (58.1 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,590–1,655 kg (3,505–3,649 lb) |
A new car named C6 was sold in China since 2016, and is based on thePSA PF3 platform.[18][19][20] It is a sister model of theDongfeng A9. Prices in China started from ¥189,900 yuan to ¥279,900 yuan.[when?] The car is no longer for sale since 2023.[21]
| Year | China[22] |
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| 2016 | 4,079 |
| 2017 | 5,915 |
| 2018 | 3,925 |
| 2019 | 2,431 |
| 2020 | 1,573 |
| 2021 | 7,877 |
| 2022 | 2,895 |
| 2023 | 2,303[23] |
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