Citroën Metropolis

{{Infobox automobile

| name = Citroën Metropolis

| image = 2011-03-04 Autosalon Genf 1307.JPG

| manufacturer = Citroën

| production = 2010 (concept car)

| class = Executive car (E)

| body_style = 4-door saloon

| engine = 2.0 L direct injection V6
electric motor (hybrid)

| transmission= 7-speed (dual-clutch electronic)
semi-automatic

| layout = Front-engine, four-wheel-drive

| predecessor = Citroën C6

| successor = {{ubl

| Citroën CXperience (2016; concept car)

| DS 9 (2021)

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| related = {{ubl

| Peugeot 607

| Citroën C6

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The Citroën Metropolis is a concept car, designed in China by Citroën and presented on the French pavilion of the Expo 2010 in Shanghai.{{cite web|title=Citroen buggy on show|url=http://www.citroen.com/index.php?news=331&lang=en|publisher=citroen.com|accessdate=26 October 2020|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110927154423/http://www.citroen.com/index.php?news=331&lang=en|archivedate=27 September 2011|date=27 September 2011|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/citroen-metropolis-revealed|title=Citroen Metropolis revealed|website=autocar.co.uk|date=18 April 2010|accessdate=26 October 2020}} The concept was unveiled in May 2010, though the first pictures were revealed a month earlier.{{cite web|url=https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-news/first-official-pictures/citroen/citren-metropolis-concept-car-2010-first-pictures/|title=Citröen Metropolis concept car (2010) first pictures|website=carmagazine.co.uk|date=19 April 2010|accessdate=26 October 2020}}

The Citroën Metropolis is a long, four-door saloon featuring four seats, rear-hinged doors, an LCD navigator, long and low headlights, silver door handles and revised grille with Citroën's new logo.{{cite web|url=https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/citroen-metropolis-launched|title=Citroen Metropolis launched|website=autocar.co.uk|date=27 April 2010|accessdate=26 October 2020}} The vehicle was confirmed for production in October 2010, but was a further ten years before the DS 9 was revealed, for launch in 2021.{{cite web|url=https://www.motor1.com/news/24467/citroen-metropolis-concept-confirmed-for-production/|title=Citroën Metropolis concept confirmed for production|website=motor1.com|date=27 October 2010|accessdate=26 October 2020}}{{cite web|url=https://www.whatcar.com/news/2021-ds-9-luxury-car-revealed-price-specs-and-release-date/n21060|title=2021 DS 9 luxury car revealed: price, specs and release date|website=whatcar.com|date=24 February 2020|accessdate=26 October 2020}}{{cite web|url=https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/ds/103478/new-ds-9-saloon-arrives-as-flagship-limo-for-ds-brand|title=New DS 9 saloon arrives as flagship limo for DS brand|website=autoexpress.co.uk|date=20 February 2020|accessdate=26 October 2020}}

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Category:Rear-wheel-drive vehicles

Category:Cars introduced in 2010

Category:Executive cars

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