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Passionnément Citroën: the blog
Retrouvez ici tous les articles du blog Passionnément Citroën : actualités, essais, histoires et dossiers sur l’univers de la marque.



Robert Opron: The visionary designer behind Citroën's golden age
Succeeding the father of the DS seemed impossible. Yet, Robert Opron transcended Citroën's DNA to create timeless automotive masterpieces.
Jérémy
Aug 106 min read


Citroën Xanthia Concept: The remarkable luxury Roadster celebrating its 40th anniversary
In 1986, Citroën transformed its modest AX into a spectacular, ultra-luxurious red roadster. A look back at the fascinating Xanthia concept car.
Jérémy
Aug 95 min read


Citroën Baby Brousse: the story of the mythic african Citroën from Abidjan
Far from Paris, discover the fabulous saga of the Baby Brousse, the 100% African Citroen that conquered the roughest tracks in the world.
Jérémy
Aug 95 min read


Citroën Méhari Azur: the story of the special series that became a legend
In 1983, to revive a fading icon, Citroën created the Méhari Azur, a seaside edition that would forever mark the history of the French brand.
Jérémy
Aug 85 min read


Xantia Activa V6: the high-tech Citroën sleeper that beat world-class supercars
Behind its quiet styling, the Citroën Xantia V6 conceals a revolutionary chassis capable of outperforming the world's greatest modern supercars.
Jérémy
Aug 85 min read


Citroën AX: The story of a revolutionary city car celebrating its 40th anniversary
40 years of the Citroen AX: a retrospective on the ultimate lightweight hatchback, engineered for maximum efficiency and clever mainstream success.
Jérémy
Aug 75 min read


Under 2L/100 km in real conditions: the incredible technical challenge by Citroën
Explore the engineering secrets of the Citroën C4 Cactus Airflow, a manifesto built to deliver extreme lightness and record efficiency.
Jérémy
Aug 75 min read


Citroën 2CV Cross: The history of the racing Deuche
From farm fields to dirt tracks: discover the wild epic of the 2CV Cross, Citroen's most improbable and spectacular monochromatic racing series!
Jérémy
Aug 64 min read


New Citroën 2CV (2028): The electric return of the icon under €15,000
Citroën officially confirms the return of the legendary 2CV as a 100% electric model for 2028. Insights into an ultra-strategic project.
Jérémy
Aug 54 min read


Why your car seat started vibrating one day thanks to a clever Citroën idea
Before becoming mandatory on our roads, lane keep assist was born at Citroen as AFIL. Dive into the history of this vital safety innovation.
Jérémy
Aug 44 min read


[Citroën Advertising] Nothing moves you like a Citroën : Analysis of a cult slogan
Go behind the scenes of the creation of the slogan that redefined Citroën's image for two decades, from the Xantia to international markets.
Jérémy
Aug 36 min read


[Citroëns in film] The story of the Citroën 2CV from Le Corniaud
Go behind the scenes of the Citroën 2CV from Le Corniaud: a unique cult scene, a special effects masterpiece, and an incredible museum destiny.
Jérémy
Aug 26 min read


[Citroën special editions] AX K-Way: when the popular city car embraced lifestyle fashion
When Citroën teamed up with K-Way in 1988, they created a white AX with a giant zipper. A look back at an offbeat icon of sportswear style.
Jérémy
Aug 14 min read


[Crazy Bets] When Citroën challenged Ferrari: the incredible story of the SM
Discover the Citroën SM, a technical and stylistic challenge that shaped French automotive history. A fascinating journey through a legendary era.
Jérémy
Jul 314 min read


Record: How Citroën built a 117 MPG car back in the 1980s
Achieving 2 liters per 100 km was Citroën’s bold challenge in 1980. Dive into the fascinating history of the revolutionary ECO 2000 prototypes today.
Jérémy
Jul 314 min read


DS Automobiles: a future DS 3 at the Paris Motor Show?
Reattached to Citroën by Stellantis, the premium brand DS is going through a zone of uncertainty. But its response is already being prepared.
Jérémy
Jul 304 min read


[Citroën Anniversaries] The Citroën B14 celebrates its 100th anniversary
In 2026, the Citroën B14 celebrates its centenary. Revisit this pioneer of steel and assisted braking that marked a turning point for the brand.
Jérémy
Jul 303 min read


[Citroëns at the ends of the earth] Why did the Citroën 2CV become the 3CV in Argentina?
More powerful, faster, and featuring a unique hatchback: discover how the Argentine Citroën 3CV reimagined the 2CV legend for the South American Pampa.
Jérémy
Jul 294 min read


[Citroën innovations] Citroën DS: The secret of the directional headlights from 1967
In 1967, the Citroën DS learned to "wink." Dive into the story of this major innovation that redefined visibility and marked automotive history.
Jérémy
Jul 283 min read
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