Citroën C6 - Wikipedia

Executive saloon by Citroën, 2005–2012 For these cars introduced in end of the 1920s, see Citroën C4 & C6. Motor vehicle

Citroën C6
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-size Luxury car (E)
Body style	4-door fastback saloon
Layout	FF layout
Platform	PSA PF3
Powertrain
Engine	Petrol: 3.0 L ES9 V6 Diesel: 2.2 L DW12 twin-turbo I4 2.7-3.0 L AJD turbocharged V6
Transmission	6-speed manual6-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 9Citroën C6 II (China)

The Citroën C6 is an executive car (E) produced by the French car maker Citroën from 2005 to 2012. Production started up again in China in 2016, before ending in 2023. The Citroën C6 was inspired by the Citroën C6 Lignage concept car with fastback-saloon like styling.

The C6 was inspired by the Citroën C6 Lignage prototype, which was first shown at the Geneva Motor Show in the spring of 1999, but can be differentiated due to a few minor details (such as the lack of suicide doors, which were present in the concept model). The C6 was intended to serve as a replacement for the late Citroën XM, and the company was intent on launching it before the end of the year 2000.

History

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At the time, it was hoped that the C6 would go into production by the end of 2000, serving as the replacement for the ageing XM, which was first produced in May of 1989.[citation needed]

In July 2007, Car ran a 2.7 litre V6 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 the BMW 5 series of the era.[3]

Design

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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] The XM ceased production in June 2000, and the first C6 rolled off the production line almost six years later.

Features

[edit] InteriorRear side of the Citroën C6

The C6 is powered by either a 3.0 L ES9 V6 producing 211 PS (155 kW; 208 hp) or a 2.7 L V6 HDi diesel producing 204 PS (150 kW; 201 hp).

In October 2006 a 2.2 L HDi producing 170 PS (125 kW; 168 hp) with FAP, four cylinders, and a dual turbo was introduced. Land Rover used the DW12 engine in the Freelander 2 and Range Rover Evoque, where it generates 150–190 PS (110–140 kW; 148–187 hp).

In June 2009, the new 3.0 L V6 HDi diesel producing 240 PS (177 kW; 237 hp) replaced the 2.7 L V6 HDi.

The C6 has a fastback saloon profile, which is due in part to the concave rear window that resembles the Citroën CX. However, the C6 is a conventional saloon with a traditional trunk, and not a hatchback like the XM, its predecessor.

The C6 was aimed as a stylish alternative to executive cars, like the BMW 5 Series and the Audi 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 a heads-up display, a lane departure warning system, xenon directional headlamps (also available on the Citroën C4 and Citroën C5), Hydractive 3+ suspension with electronically controlled springing and damping, and a rear spoiler which automatically adjusts to speed and braking.

The C6 was the first car to obtain four stars in the pedestrian test rating of EuroNCAP, due to the inventive design, where the bonnet 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 of Top Gear, Jeremy Clarkson tested the C6's Hydractive suspension by mounting a camera on it and driving it on the infield of England's Towcester Racecourse while filming a horse 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, a BMW 5 Series (with the M 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 of executive cars at the Élysée Palace. Former Presidents of France, Jacques Chirac and Nicolas Sarkozy, have chosen the Citroën C6 as their official car. Chirac, in particular, used a pre-series car before the model was introduced.[9]

Worldwide production and sales figures

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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
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 standard navigation 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 in right-hand drive. Rumours suggested the C6 was to be replaced by the Citroën DS9, based on the Citroën Numero 9 concept car, which would eventually go into production in 2020. The replacement of the Citroën C6 is the DS 9. Citroën ceased production of the C6 in December 2012, after 23,384 units had been built.[16]

Safety

[edit] ANCAP test results Citroen C6 variant(s) as tested (2006)[17]

Test	Score
Overall
Frontal offset	13.77/16
Side impact	15.04/16
Pole	2/2
Seat belt reminders	3/3
Whiplash protection	Not Assessed
Pedestrian protection	Good
Electronic stability control	Standard

Citroën C6 (China: 2016–2023)

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Citroën C6 II
Overview
Manufacturer	Citroën
Production	2016–2023
Assembly	China: Wuhan (Dongfeng Peugeot-Citroën)
Body and chassis
Class	Executive car (E)
Body style	4-door saloon
Layout	FF layout or F4
Platform	PSA PF3 platform
Related	Dongfeng A9Peugeot 508
Powertrain
Engine	Petrol: 1.6 L Turbocharger PSA EP6DTS I4 1.8 L EP8 turbo I4
Transmission	6-speed automated 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 the PSA PF3 platform.[18][19][20] It is a sister model of the Dongfeng A9. Prices in China started from ¥189,900 yuan to ¥279,900 yuan.[when?] The car is no longer for sale since 2023.[21]

Total production

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Year	China[22]
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]

References

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1. ^ Angel Sergeev (19 January 2018). "Citroen Announces Plans For Big Sedan To Replace C5 And C6". Motor1.com.
2. ^ Car, July 2007
3. ^ Car, August, 2007
4. ^ Marsh, Julian. "Citroën C-6 Stylists' exercises".
5. ^ Citroen. "Citroën C6 3.0 Exclusive review". Telegraph. Retrieved 6 April 2012.
6. ^ "Citroen C6 Review". The Truth About Cars. 20 September 2006. Retrieved 6 April 2012.
7. ^ "Citroen C6 tops inside and out". drive.com.au. 31 January 2006. Archived from the original on 17 February 2011. Retrieved 11 April 2008.
8. ^ "Top gear tests the Citroen C6". Top Gear. Series 8. Episode 5. 4 June 2006. BBC.[dead YouTube link]
9. ^ Glenn Butler (31 August 2006). "The six-figure Citroen C6". drive.com.au/. Archived from the original on 12 June 2008. Retrieved 28 May 2008.
10. ^ a b c "PSA Investor information". Archived from the original on 11 October 2008. Retrieved 10 October 2008.
11. ^ a b "Engine specs from PSA Peugeot Citroën" (PDF). Creator and designer. PSA Peugeot Citroën. Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 June 2017. Retrieved 9 April 2013.
12. ^ a b c "PSA Annual Report 2012" (PDF). Car manufacturers. PSA. Retrieved 1 May 2013.[permanent dead link]
13. ^ "Financial results - PSA PEUGEOT CITROËN". Archived from the original on 7 December 2010. Retrieved 16 July 2010.
14. ^ a b c Memento Mars 2013 (in French), PSA Peugeot Citroën, 21 February 2013, p. 50, archived from the original on 11 March 2013
15. ^ "Citroën UK Announce WiFi on Board". Archived from the original on 14 July 2010. Retrieved 16 July 2010.
16. ^ "Nouveaux jours de chômage chez PSA Rennes et Sochaux en janvier". France 24. 30 November 2012. Archived from the original on 23 January 2013. Retrieved 5 December 2012. Par ailleurs, deux jours de chômage sont prévus en décembre pour la production de la C6, qui s'arrête définitivement le 19 décembre, ...
17. ^ "ANCAP results for Citroen C6 variant(s) as tested". ancap.com.au. 2006.
18. ^ Radu, Mihnea (14 April 2015). "Dongfeng Number 1 Looks Like a Passat, Is Based on Peugeot-Citroen Platform". autoevolution. Retrieved 8 May 2024.
19. ^ "Scoop : voici la nouvelle Citroën C6 2016 ! - Automoto | TF1". TF1+ (in French). 13 April 2016. Retrieved 8 May 2024.
20. ^ Meunier, Nicolas (25 April 2016). "Citroën de retour en haut-de-gamme avec la C6". Challenges (in French). Retrieved 8 May 2024.
21. ^ "东风雪铁龙官方网站". Archived from the original on 7 April 2023.
22. ^ Demandt, Bart (14 October 2016). "Citroën C6 China auto sales figures". carsalesbase.com. Retrieved 21 December 2022.
23. ^ "November, 2023 auto sales of Dongfeng-PSA _in China - Gasgoo". autonews.gasgoo.com. Retrieved 28 April 2025.

External links

[edit] Wikimedia Commons has media related to Citroën C6.

• EuroNCAP test results
• The Lignage C6 concept car shown in action
• C6owners the largest English language online dedicated support site

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