08 C-triomphe to go on sale in China
Shanghai, May 9 (Gasgoo.com) Dongfeng Citroën is set to launch 08 C-triomphe lineup in the Chinese market on May 18. The model will be sold from 149,800 yuan ($21,385) to 204,800 yuan.
Dongfeng Citroën and Citroën unveiled the 08 C-triomphe together with other C-series at the 2008 Beijing auto show. The 08 C-triomphe, according to the automaker, continues the advantages in safety, comfort and environmental protection.
08 C-Triomphe comes with 22 upgrades and has won C-NCAP five star rank. It is powered by Citroen's high profile 2.0L 16V engine. Top speed is 272 km/h and combined fuel consumption is 6.6 l /100 km.
Dongfeng Citroen failed to reach its expected sales volume of the Citroen-branded car models in China last year. Its joint venture automaker sold 115,000 units Citroen cars in 2007.
The automaker attributes the performance to the poor sales of Citroen C2, a newly launched compact car model, and C-Triomphe, a four-door three-compartment sedan that modeled on the Citroen C4.
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