Exhibition Overview

At the 35th Tokyo Motor Show CITROËN will display a lineup of current production models, with a primary focus on its two latest models, CITROËN C5 and CITROËN XSARA. In addition, CITROËN will also display the C3, the nextgeneration compact car that debuted this September at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Both sedan and break version of the C5 and XSARA will be on view, introducing visitors to their radically refined new styling. A special, presentation version of the C5 will used to demonstrate the features of CITROËN's new Hydractive 3 suspension. The demonstration will be accompanied by an easy-to-understand explanation of this unique and original electronically controlled, hydraulic suspension system designed to illustrate the advanced technology and innovation that are bringing new vitality to the Marque. The C3 shown at the last year's Tokyo Motor Show will sppear in a new, closer-to-production version.

• Hydractive 3 Demonstration Car(exhibition model)
• CITROËN C3(exhibition model)
• CITROËN C5 2.0(current model)
• CITROËN C5 V6 Exclusive(current model)
• CITROËN C5 BREAK 2.0(current model)
• CITROËN XSARA 2.0(current model)
• CITROËN XSARA BREAK 2.0(current model)

• Hydractive 3 Demonstration Car (exhibition model)
  This car is used to domonstrate the features of Hydractive 3, the state-of-the-art electronically controlled hydraulic suspension system featured as standard equipment on the C5. This vehicle has been modified to make visible parts of the chassis normally concealed by the body. A wide screen display in front of the car shows images of scenery that are linked to the rpm of the wheels and raising and lowering of the body. The core component of Hydractive 3 is the builtin hydraulic interface (BHI) that constantly monitors both oil pressure and a variety of sensors, using flashing lights to display the status of each component. The demonstration shows how the vehicle's center of gravity is raised or lowered depending on the driver's selection of comfort or sports mode, the state of the road, and the speed at which the car is traveling.
  
  

• CITROËN C3(exhibition model)
  Unveiled this year in September at the Frankfurt Motor Show, C3 is CITROËN's latest entrant into the B segment, compact car market. Its dramatically curved roofline is a highly expressive and individual styling statement from CITROËN's Styling Centre. For a compact car with an overall length of 3,850mm, the C3 is surprisingly wide(1,667mm) and tall(1,519mm). Virtually the whole of the roof is taken up by the electronically controlled glass sunroof and windscreen, which gives it an unprecedented feeling of openness and freedom. The continuously variable electric power steering makes handling light and responsive, ideal for driving on city streets. The 305 liter boot surpasses all expectations for this class, and the Moduboard makes the boot space easy to arrange to fit the driver's needs, making this a car that scores high for utility as well. Special care has also been taken to make the C3 a highly attractive family car. Child-pack features make it easy to communicate with children in the back seat. The child-mirror makes it easy to keep an eye on them, and the backs of the front seats come with built-in but child-proof trays whose availability is controlled by the driver. The rear seat can also be equipped with an lsofix child seat. Active and passive safety features display other radically new ideas, including the same Multiplex system used in the C5.
  
  

• CITROËN C5 2.0/V6 EXCLUSIVE
  This car is CITROËN's latest, upper middle-class saloon and went on sale in Japan this July. Its big, clear-lens headlights, double chevron, and 1,480mm height are powerful demonstrations of new-generation design trends, a fusion of tradition and innovation. The original and now even more advanced Hydractive 3 suspension raises driving comfort to a whole new dimension. At the same time, it represents a dramatic advance in automotive intelligence, automatically raising and lowering the car's centre of gravity in response to speed and road conditions. The core component in the system is the Built-in Hydraulic Interface (BHI), which gathers and analyzes information from sensors connected by a multiplex network and optimizes the balance between comfort and high-performance road-holding to fit the driver's selection of the comfort or sports mode. Cabin space ranks among the highest in its class, and other exceptional comfort features include air conditioning with independent left and right temperature setting, the 6-disc CD changer, and rain-sensitive automatic windshield wipers. Engine variations include both a 2-liter DOHC and the 3-liter V6 DOHC.
  
  

• CITROËN C5 BREAK 2.0
  While retaining the sedan's distinctive styling, BREAK is 160mm longer overall, a station wagon whose fluid lines are truly exquisite. Luggage space has been expanded from 563 liters to 1,658 liters. No detail has been spared in making BREAK a top-class station wagon. Here you will find not only such traditional CITROËN features as a tailgate that opens at bumper level and a flat-floor, squared cargo area, but also a new independent hatch window and luggage compartment controls that allow ground clearance to be adjusted up or down. Like the C5 Saloon, BREAK is equipped with a Hydractiv 3 suspension system that not only maintains a fixed ground clearnce regardless of the number of passengers or the weight of the load being carried but also improves road holding and ensures riding comfort, adding still more value to this superb station wagon.
  
  

• CITROËN XSARA 2.0
  With major styling changes and totally new engine leading a comprehensive list of improvements, XSARA 2.0 is more than a next-generation family car. It redefines the appeal of this whole category. The big, clear headlights incorporate fog lights. Combined with the double chevron on the radically redesigned grill, they signal the presence of the same new concept embodied in the C5. The newly developed 2-liter, 16-valve DOHC engine is 20 kilograms lighter than its predecessor and delivers improvements in both fuel economy and performance. In the active safety area, 4W ABS with EBD provides more precise braking control. Turning to passive safety, the body is now stronger than ever, and dual-mode airbags (driver and front passenger seats) adjust their inflation pattern to suit the force of collisions. Rear seats are equipped with headrests and three-point seatbelts for three passengers. The full range of standard equipment includes multifunction displays for audio and door and rear gate information as well as date, time, and external temperature.
  
  

• CITROËN XSARA BREAK 2.0
  The XSARA BREAK station wagon retains the distinctive styling and refined utility found in the XSARA sedan, but at 4,370mm is 180mm longer. The net-equipped luggage space has been increased from 517 liters to 1,512 liters and keeps CITROËN's traditional flat-floor, squared design. Equipped with double-folding, 6 : 4 rear seats, BREAK easily accommodates the equipment required for outdoor leisure activities. The high-performance engine, dual-mode airbags, multifunction displays, and other comfort-enhancing features found in the interior are identical with those in the sedan. From every possible perspective, XSARA BREAK 2.0 is a family station wagon with safety and comfort raised to new peaks.