Citroen Cars
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Citroen: France's Home of Radical Engineering
EuroCitroen has spent a century chasing comfort and ingenuity over convention, producing some of the most original cars France has ever built.
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Founded in 1919 by Andre Citroen, the brand made its name by mass-producing cars in a way Europe had never seen before, borrowing production ideas from Ford while insisting on doing things its own way. That contrarian streak defined everything that followed, from the front-wheel-drive Traction Avant of the 1930s to the hydropneumatic self-leveling suspension that made later Citroens feel like they floated over broken pavement.
The 2CV and the DS remain the two poles of the Citroen identity: one an ultra-cheap, ultra-simple people's car built for muddy French farm roads, the other a futuristic luxury sedan so aerodynamically advanced it looked like it arrived from another decade. Between them they proved Citroen could serve both ends of the market without ever building something ordinary, and that philosophy carried through the Xsara's rally-winning years and the C4 Cactus's dent-proof Airbump panels.
Now part of Stellantis, Citroen continues to lean into comfort-focused engineering and unconventional design rather than chasing sportiness for its own sake, with the tiny Ami extending that eccentric streak into the electric age. For collectors and daily drivers alike, a Citroen is a car bought by people who wanted something genuinely different from Peugeot, Renault, or the German mainstream.
Frequently asked questions about Citroen
What makes Citroen different from other French automakers?
Citroen has always prioritized ride comfort and mechanical innovation over sportiness, most famously through its hydropneumatic suspension system, which set it apart from Peugeot and Renault for decades.
Is Citroen still an independent company?
No, Citroen is now part of Stellantis, the automotive group formed in 2021 from the merger of PSA Group and Fiat Chrysler, alongside Peugeot, Fiat, Jeep and other brands.
Why is the Citroen DS considered so important?
The DS debuted in 1955 with aerodynamic styling and self-leveling hydropneumatic suspension that were decades ahead of rival cars, and it is still regarded as one of the most innovative automotive designs ever produced.
Does Citroen sell cars in the United States?
Citroen withdrew from the US market in 1974 and has not returned, so most Citroens seen in America today are imported classics like the DS or 2CV rather than current production models.
What is the Citroen Ami?
The Ami is a tiny two-seat electric quadricycle designed for city use, notable for its symmetric front and rear body panels that cut manufacturing costs and its availability to drivers as young as 14 in parts of Europe.
