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Citroën in 2006
- The PSA Peugeot Citroën plant at Porto Real, Brazil, manufactures its 300,000th vehicle, a Citroën C3.
- Following the success of the exhibition "The DS is a Work of Art" at FIAC 2005, Citroën is once again the official sponsor of this major international contemporary art fair in Paris.
- Citroën strengthens its position in China by launching two new models specifically developed for the national market: the C-Triomphe, a sedan incorporating the features and innovations of the Citroën C4, and the C2, a 5-door compact hatchback.
- C6 receives the prestigious Best Imported Vehicle 2006 award in Japan.
- A win in Japan with the Xsara WRC gives Sébastien Loeb and Daniel Elena their 27th World Rally Championship victory.
2006 models
- The C4 Picasso, a new 7-seat compact MPV, joins the Citroën range. One distinctive feature of this first visiospace is its panoramic, wide-angle windscreen.
- The C-Métisse concept car is unveiled to the public. A coupé with plenty of personality, it combines high-spirited performance with respect for the environment.
- The Citroën C4 WRC is the new weapon unleashed by the Citroën Sport team for the 2007 World Rally Championship.
- The new Citroën Jumpy, an LCV slotting in between the Berlingo and Jumper, is launched.