Citroën C-Crosser

sport utility vehicle

The Citroën C-Crosser is a compact Crossover SUV designed for Citroën and made by Mitsubishi from 2007 to 2012.

Citroën C-Crosser
Overview
ManufacturerMitsubishi Motors
Also calledMitsubishi Outlander (second generation)
Peugeot 4007
Production2007–2012 (47,800 Produced)
AssemblyJapan: Okazaki (Mitsubishi Motors Nagoya Plant)
Russia: Kaluga (PCMA Rus)
DesignerDomagoj Đukec[1]
Body and chassis
ClassCompact crossover SUV (C)
Body style5-door SUV
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
Front-engine, four-wheel-drive
PlatformMitsubishi GS platform
Powertrain
Engine2.4 L Mitsubishi 4B12 I4 (petrol)
2.2 L DW12 turbo I4 (diesel)
Transmission6-speed manual
6-speed dual-clutch
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,670 mm (105.1 in)
Length4,645 mm (182.9 in)
Width1,805 mm (71.1 in)
Height1,715 mm (67.5 in)
Kerb weight1,750 kg (3,858 lb)
Chronology
PredecessorCitroën Méhari
Citroën FAF
SuccessorCitroën C4 Aircross

History and Features

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The Citroen C-Crosser took its name from a concept car showed at the Frankfurt Auto Show in 2001.[2] [3] it was first planned to be named C7 but in 2006 it was announced that it would be the C-Crosser the SUV was then showed at the Geneva Motor Show in 2007.

the car is a badge-engineered version of the Mitsubishi Outlander and has a Peugeot Equivalent called Peugeot 4007 the C-Crosser and the 4007 are the first Japanese cars to be sold under french brands they were also planned to be produced in Europe in a plant in Born Netherlands that was made in the 1960s to produced DAF trucks and now is a Mitsubishi plant.[4] but this didint happen due to weak sales of both cars.[5]

The Citroën C-Crosser has a 2.4 liter Mitsubishi petrol engine and a 2.2 liter diesel engine with a 6-speed manual and dual-clutch transmissions.

Markets

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The Citroën C-Crosser was sold mainly in Europe in the United Kingdom it had a panel van version called the Citroën C-Crosser Commercial and this version was sold only in the United Kingdom.

Discontinuation

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The production of the Citroën C-Crosser ended in 2012 it was replaced by the Citroën C4 Aircross.

References

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  1. "Domagoj Đukec". automotivedesignconference.com. Retrieved 13 July 2023.
  2. "Car News: the latest motoring news - BBC Top Gear - BBC Top Gear". Topgear.com. Archived from the original on 2008-05-05. Retrieved 2011-06-02.
  3. "Citroën C- Crosser · Novedades · Motor · Autopista · Terra" (in Spanish). Motor.terra.es. 2006-10-26. Archived from the original on 2011-07-20. Retrieved 2010-12-04.
  4. "Mitsubishi Motors' European production hub (Nedcar) celebrates its 40th anniversary". Automotoportal.com. Archived from the original on 2012-05-01. Retrieved 2012-09-26.
  5. "What next for Mitsubishi's NedCar and Normal plants?". Automotive World. Retrieved 2015-07-30.