Photo: X-Tomi Design
In a recent interview, Citroen managing director Frederic Banzet outlined the French carmaker's plans for the future. "We had to back the investment in China, as the whole business is far too reliant on Europe,” he said, explaining why three new DS modes are currently being designed specifically for the Chinese market, not Europe.
Two premium sedans and a crossover SUV will be put into production locally, all of them designed differently than the DS3 we're used to in Europe. One of the cars, called the DS 5LS, has already been revealed and detailed by the carmaker. It's a slightly longer and posher version of the C4 L with bits like the seats and wheels stolen from the DS5.
Our next rendering focuses on the future of that car by showing what it would look like if a big boot would be fitted, making into a "break" estate. Sadly, the Chinese don't like a good estate as much as the Europeans do, so we don't think this car will go into production too soon. But the value and practicality should mean that it might eventually see the light at the end of the assembly line.
As far as the heritage and history are concerned, this virtual concept is not that far-fetched. Citroen did introduce a station wagon variant of its legendary goddess back in 1958. It was called the Break, but also marketed as the Safari, Familiale or Wagon, depending on the market.
Rendering by X-Tomi
As far as the heritage and history are concerned, this virtual concept is not that far-fetched. Citroen did introduce a station wagon variant of its legendary goddess back in 1958. It was called the Break, but also marketed as the Safari, Familiale or Wagon, depending on the market.
Rendering by X-Tomi
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