Citroen's plans for Geneva

Citroen's stand at the Geneva Motor Show is going to be a busy one.

Not content with stealing the show with its 256hp DS4 Racing (a car boasting the world's most powerful 1.6-litre petrol engine), Citroen's stand is chock full of other exciting Geneva Motor Show debuts.

Continuing the Racing line, the DS3 Racing S. Loeb Limited Edition makes an appearance for the first time. This run of 200 examples comes complete with matt black paint, red detailing, bespoke decals and a numbered plaque. Meanwhile other DS line models to feature include the DS3 Ultra Prestige, a premium supermini loaded with luxury kit, and the DS5 HYbrid4 - the firm's first full hybrid car - boasting 200hp, but only 99g/km of CO2 emissions.

Completing the luxury line-up are the DS4 and DS5 Paris Rendez-Vous special editions with pearlescent white paint, 19-inch alloy wheels and a signature watch-strap brown leather interior.

There's also a world debut for the C4 Aircross, the company's brand new compact SUV set to take the fight to Skoda's Yeti and Nissan's Qashqai. A raised ride height and selectable four-wheel drive system (featuring 2WD, 4WD and lock modes) mean it should prove capable when the going gets tough. Urban dwellers are catered for by the 119g/km front-wheel drive version with its 115hp HDi diesel engine, while the Vapor Gray frost-textured paint ensures it will stand out under the show lights.

The final additions to the stand are the revised C1, facelifted Berlingo Multispace and new C3 Redblock, which debuted as a concept at last year's Geneva Motor Show. Lowered and stiffened suspension, along with a smaller steering wheel, promises to make the Redblock the most fun C3 on the road.

Published on: February 29, 2012