Watcha got for us?

Build it and sell it here thru Mitsubishi, please.

the concept at the franfurt motor show was awesome and i hope the C5 will be when its revealed

Nothing. Citroens are too cool to export to the US.

If the new C5 has the same front as the concept pictured here, it would be awesome

asstin strikes again

Maybe someone who understands international copyright law knows the answer, but wouldn’t Chevrolet be upset that a car company uses the name “C5″?

Well they already use C6.. This is as much of an issue because (as far as I’m aware) Corvettes are sold in very low numbers in Europe and I don’t think there will be any confusion. This isn’t like the M5 and the M45

They already use C5 for an existing model too. A more realistic statement Commodore would be that Corvettes are bought in very low numbers in Europe.

LOOKS GOOD….I HOPE THE PERFORMANCE IS GOOD AS WELL.

Does anyone know anything about BLISS, is he some kind of flower child or just “touched”.
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Aston, if you think about it Citroens might just be perfect for the US. They have a soft spot for large, luxurious cars at a low price, and it would be good to see Citroen sell more of the incredible C6’s. Could also be a good place to find buyers for style-less barges like the Peugeot 607.

I think Citroën is going after the “premium” market with the C5, with an up-scale design, probably a modern, comfortable interior with better quality than the previous generation C5, which looks very bland. The VW Passat (direct competitor the the C5, Renault Laguna, Alfa Romeo 159, Peugeot 407) is premium-ish compared to the previous generation (97-2004).

The C6 could sell well in the states, but surely most Americans don’t like French stuff?

The current C6 would sell here? I’m sorry but from the B-pillar back, it is the ugliest “premium” sedan I have ever seen. Don’t sell it here, sell it in Quebec or something

Buyers of American domestic large saloons would be blown away by the C6’s interior, and the hydro-pneumatic suspension is perfect for long-distance cruising. Buying French would also be a great way to voice anti-Iraq war sentiment, and from what I see in the news, that is growing every day.

When did “up-scale” come into existence? Is it just a nonsensical variant of “upmarket”?

I just saw the c-airscape at the Frankfurt autoshow, quite ordinary looking, but at least the crowds weren’t laughing at it like they were over the Avenger, Sebring and Caliper.

I still dont want a citroen until they bring out a new DS or GS or CX.

Got Handling? – that’s a good point. It would be a another great way for us to not support our troops. If Citroen makes an “anti-war edition C6″ compete with “Bush Lied” stickers and a white flag I am sure it would sell like hotcakes. All the far-left celebs might even trade in their eco-friendly Priuses (sorry Al Gore!) and pick up a C6 to make a strong anti-war statement.

By the way, I HATE the war in iraq. War on terror is necessary, but the War in Iraq has gone on way too long and we need fresh leadership and radical changes in the middle east. However, whether you like it or not, America will be in some form or another in the middle east for a long time to come, and nothing is our troops’ fault so I can’t understand for the life of me why there are morons that say we have lost the war, waving white flags, protesting it every ****ing day when they know nothing will change until Bush is replaced (which only hurts morale but does nothing towards ending the war), and know we have people that want to drive specific cars to protest the war. What’s next — anti-war coffee mugs and anti-war ‘Welcome’ mats?

Commodore, I proposed that buying French might be a good way to express anti-Iraq-war sentiments, which are the same ones you have just expressed, not anti-American-troops sentiments.
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it is perfectly possible to support the troops while attacking the war, the troops are the biggest victim of all, after the hundreds of thousands of civilian victims of “collateral damage”.

The point was a response to Aston Martin who mentioned that there is anti-French sentiment in the US, which to my memory has its roots in the French opposition to the invasion. I was suggesting that since many Americans have come to agree with that French stance, and feel that they were deceived about the reasons for going to war, that sentiment might no longer apply.

SoLoveLa,

Check out the C6 properly, its the closest Citroen have ever come to a new DS

@Tosta Mista, I think that the Alfa is a bit more upmarket than the other cars you’ve mentioned, closer to the 3 german premium brands and Volvo, despite being FWD, it is meant more to rivel the BMW 3er and Audi A4 type of cars.

Eurolion, you are right, I was just mentioning the fact that these brands are orientated to fetch a slice of the profitable “premium” market that other enjoy. As to Volvo that you mentioned, its got a nice looking dash board, but please, it’s just a Ford Focus with a diferent skin. Absolutely NO MATCH to Merc C-class, BMW 3series, even the fwd A4. Pure marketing… Although the V40 with the recent facelift looks quite nice.

I like this

Wow, that thing is sexy!!! Absolutely perfect stance and the interior is a class-act.

Why can’t we have this?????? Would this be a competitor to the Passat/Avalon/Maxima?

Looks Beemerish. But a much more fluid, uncluttered design than the 3-series nevertheless. I like the huge levels of equipment and the steering wheel boss that doesn’t move.

Some strange proportions, especially from the side, but I really like it from the back angle, and in the darker gray it looks quite handsome. The wagon looks really sleek too. The interior looks really well made, with good fit and finish and typical quirky yet cool Citroen design tweaks. Love that you can get pretty much any car in Europe with a manual. Wish they would sell something this interesting on this side of the pond.

Got Handling: You’re right about pretty much everything you said. Good points through and through.

Red rover red rover send Citroen over PLEASE!!!!!!

autonut: At the same time, the U.S. sold weapons to Sadaam. Don’t forget the relationship we once had with him, it’s not like we’ve been opposing his rule forever…

Love the wagon…it’s what the Passat should have been!

And look how airy the salon of the car is! If it does not break (reference to older siblings) you can drive this car for 700-800 miles per day without getting tired! The cowl is low, the seating position is high, visibility is great all around (it’s all glass). It is brilliant compare to dark, coffin like interior of Chrysler 300.
****ing French bastards would sell it to any dictator and terrorist, but not to natios that saved them. I love them, especially their mommas.

I love that chrome strip on the lower edge of the window and how it terminates BEFORE the rear glass. Beautiful. And the wheels on the sedan look incredible.

Jeesh, I want to import one of these. Stunning. Heck, it even beats the new 2009 Mazda6!

And we’re stuck with such options like the Aura. Sucks to be us.

Lambo, what weapons were ever sold to him? C. And you know why? He was never US ally. He was always customer/ally/vassal of Soviet Union. How much weapons do we sell to Syria?

no country….oops

Best french car out right now. It would have been better if Nissan paired up with NissanCitroen rather than NissanRenault

CTS, I have 2 words for them: lady Remington. Not the gun, they would should themselves, the bush shaver.

how come euro disney sucks so bad?
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because every time the fireworks go off the french surrender.

Looks very “Audi.” The front of the new A4 looks better, but this looks better everywhere else. Man I wish we got these here in the states.

Nissan did not paired up with anyone: Renault bought 33 or 36% of Nissan and send Gnosn to save their dying ass. He did and become global CEO. Nissan had very little to do with it, they were on the verge of extinction.
BTW, Citroen is fully owned by Peugeot. In 1976 Michelin sold Citroen outright to Peugeot. Citroen was in financial troubles since 1936 and majority of shares were owned by Michelin for 40 years.

Frenchman, Persian, Japanese and Black men are drinking together.
Frenchman: “I propose a toast to French women, the world’s most beautiful.”
They drink a shot.
Persian: “I propose a toast to Persian rugs, the finest in the world.”
They drink a shot.
Japanese: “I propose a toast to Japanese precision. We’ve very technologically advanced. Without our precision, we wouldn’t be where we are.”
They drink:
The Black guy: “And I propose a toast to the Russian pilots who screw French women on Persian rugs with Japanese precision.”

Frenchman, Persian, Japanese and Black men are drinking together.
Frenchman: “I propose a toast to French women, the world’s most beautiful.”
They drink a shot.
Persian: “I propose a toast to Persian rugs, the finest in the world.”
They drink a shot.
Japanese: “I propose a toast to Japanese precision. We’ve very technologically advanced. Without our precision, we wouldn’t be where we are.”
They drink:
The Black guy: “And I propose a toast to the black atheletes who screw French women on Persian rugs with Japanese precision.”

once upon a time in nice little forest there lived an orphaned bunny and an orphaned snake. coincidentally both were born blind.
one day the bunny was hopping through the forest and he tripped over the snake.
“oh crap” said the bunny ” i am terribly sorry, i didnt mean to hurt you but i am blind and couldnt see you, as a matter of fact i am an orphan and dont even know what i am”
“its ok” said the snake, “same here i am blind and don`t know what i am neither. How about if i feel you up and see if i can tell what you are”
“thats wonderful” said the bunny ” i will do the same for you”
so the snake slithered over the bunny and said ” you are covered with fur, you have long ears, a twitchy nose and a puffy tail, you sir are a rabbit”
so the bunny took his paw and felt the snake “well” said the bunny “you are smooth and slippery, you have a forked tongue and no backbone, no balls and smell funny, i would say you are French”

I don’t know about all the international politic ramblings or U.S./French relations; I do know that this car looks amazing and I would love to see it on the market in the U.S. I think that since Citroen gets to sell a rebadged version of the Mitsubishi Outlander as a Citroen, then Mitsubishi should get to sell a rebadged Citroen C5 as the next Galant. This car has great lines and a balanced look that appears sporty and elegant at the same time. I certainly cannot say the same thing about the current Accord/Camry segment leaders. This car could be a great dark horse competitor in the midsize sedan segment. I say slap a chrome triple diamond badge on the hood and a “Galant” moniker on the rear and send it over.

EDIT: The previous post should be “international POLITICAL ramblings”.

OOPS! I guess I was too distracted by how great this car looks to notice.

That wagon has me gasping. Wow. It is the perfect design. Front to back and top to bottom there is not a thing wrong. The wheels make my knees go all jelly.

Nothing makes me happier than when something is absolutely perfect and this is. My wallpaper is a French wagon and replacing a Lamborghini.

The wagon and convertible (if it gets the green light) could be rebadged Galants also. Bring the entire line of rebadged C5’s over here and dump the current lame duck Galant. AND DO IT NOW!!!!!!

Trust me all European car manufacturers will be watching how Alfa Romeo fares… I would think Ghosn would bring Renault then Citroen and Peugeot would find the courage to come back.

meanpants: i like the idea of bringing Renault back stateside more than the idea of giving this an old Mitsu name.

Yeah, no anti-French sentiment in the US is there CTS DRIVER?

its not bad, but isn’t it just a badge-engineered 407? Citroen were always engineering-led, how can that be true when they are reskinning Euro rep-mobiles?

It’s a completely new car. If they wanted to re-engineer a 407, they would have done it years ago.

hey my post got deleted, come on already lln cant you save deleting for something offensive.
aston i was just joking, you guys call american fat all day long, i know its just a joke, same here its not serious.
i really do like this car though even in wagon form its really sweet

Wicked.

By the time Citroen/Puegeot could make a decision to return to the states, set up a dealer network, and start selling cars over here, this car will be old news and outdated (at least to auto enthusiasts). That’s why I have been so adamant about this car replacing the Galant in the U.S. If the Galant name is so flawed that it would damage the success of this vehicle, then call it something else. The current Galant is such a nonentity in the U.S. auto market. This car would hopefully save Mitsubishi in the U.S. and give us a chance to experience this great looking automobile on our home turf. If the Concept ZT sedan is any indication of Mitsubishi’s design direction, I would rather have a rebadged C5.

There is one major flaw in the plan. With Citroen active in Europe, what would Mitsubishi do for a Galant replacement in Europe? I’m sure Citroen won’t like the idea of letting Mitsubishi sell a rebadged version over there to compete with the C5.

Dayumn, citroen’s gettin bttr now

LOOK HERE SOME ISSUES HAVE TO BE ADDRESSED.
THIS CAR IS COOL AND PROBABLY ONE OF THE BEST EUROPEAN SEDANS. HOWEVER THIS IDEA OF PEOPLE THINKING THAT MITSUBISHI SHUD SELL THIS CAR AS THE NEW GALANT IN THE USA IS SO STUPID. I SUPPOSE PEOPLE HAVE GOT THIS IDEA SINCE THE OUTLANDER HAS BEEN REBAGED AS CITROEN AND PEUGEOT VARIANTS SO THAT PSA CUD HAV A DECENT RELIABLE SUV, AS THE WOULD’NT HAV A HOPE IN HELL OF PRODUCING THERE OWN.I SEROUSLY DOUBT THAT MITSUBISHI WOULD STICK THERE BADGE ON SOME BADLY BUILT,UNRELIABLE FRENCHIE CRAP.A REBAGED C5 AS A MITSUBISHI WUD KILL MITSUBISHI STATESIDE AND IT’S RELIABILITY REPUTATION. U AMERICANS ARE LUCKY THAT YOU ARE NOT SUBJECTED TO PSA CARS.

This car looks cool! However I don’t think the french should even remotely consider sending it to the States; it wouldn’t be appreciated. Apparently americans want outdated gas guzzlin pickup-trucks and they wouldn’t know where to put the gun rack in a Citroën?

And please stop pissing about the Iraqi war and french/american sentiments; it’s far too important to be dragged into a discussion about cars.

VERY nice design. I dig it! The C-pillar on the sedan looks a little strange, but not ugly. I LOVE the wagon. Yeah, start with Quebec and Canada to see how well French cars sell. I think that’s a good idea. If it does make it to the States, I just hope American can be open minded enough not to vandalize.

americans sharpie, and why would they vandalize this, the idiot vandalizers do that to hummers. you racist bigot.