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The Key Dates

 

The history of Citroën points the way to the future. It is a company that has built up a unique and original relationship with the public, based on reason and passion.




  • 1919 : Founding of Citroën. Launch of the Type A, Europe’s first mass-produced car.

  • 1922 : First crossing of the Sahara by car.

  • 1924/25 : The Black Cruise.

  • 1932/37 : The Yellow Cruise.






 

La 2 CV

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La 2 CV


 
  • 1934 :  Birth of the Traction Avant.

  • 1935 : Michelin takes control of Citroën. 

  • 1949 : Launch of the 2CV. 

  • 1955 : The DS is presented at the Paris Motor Show. 

  • 1976 : Citroën SA and Peugeot SA merge to from the holding company PSA Peugeot Citroën. 

  • 1989 : Launch of the XM.

  • 1993 : Launch of the Xantia.

  • 1994 : Launch of the Evasion.

  • 1996 : Launch of the Saxo and Berlingo.

  • 1997 : Launch of the Xsara.

  • 1999 : Launch of the Xsara Picasso.





C3 Pluriel

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C3 Pluriel

  • 2000 : Launch of the C5.

  • 2001 : Launch of the C5 break.
    Inauguration of the Company's Conservatoire at Aulnay.

  • 2002 : Launch of the C3.
    Launch of the C8.

  • 2003 : Launch of the C3 Pluriel.
    Launch of the C2.

  • 2004 : Présentation of the C4.
    Présentation of the C5.

  • 2005 : Launch of the C1.
    Launch of the C6.
     
  • 2006 :  Launch of the Grand C4 Picasso
    Launch of the C-Crosser

  • 2007 :  Launch of the C4 Picasso
    Launch of Nemo

  • 2008 : Launch of the new Berlingo

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