According to leftlanenews.com, the car will share a lot of parts with the concept model but also with the all-new C3 model. However, some of the concept's features will stay away from the production flavor as the company is trying to make it more affordable for the current recession-hit market.
The DS2 engine lineup will comprise several tweaked engines, optimized for reduced fuel consumption and emissions. Three-cylinder gasoline units will be available as well plus a 1.4-liter HDi diesel unit.
As for the concept, it is 3.68m long, 1.73m wide and 1.35m tall and is powered by a re-chargeable hybrid system that comprises both an electric unit and a small combustion engine. It was equipped with rear-hinged doors (very likely to be available on the production version as well), with the cabin boasting high-quality materials such as woven black leather. Glossy colors and smooth textiles are available all around, perfectly matching the shiny purple color seen outside.
"Agile and responsive, Citroen Revoltes’s advanced drive-train delivers lively performance suited to the urban environment. Revolte also provides the option of CO2-free driving with the ability to run in all-electric ZEV (Zero Emission Vehicle) mode," Citroen said in a release at the Frankfurt Auto Show.
If these rumors are indeed true, the DS2 is likely to hit European stores in 2012.
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