Is Citroën a Joint Venture or Domestic Car?
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Citroën is a joint venture car, which is a French brand. Citroën has a variety of sedan and SUV models, such as the C4L, C4 Sedan, and Elysee. Taking the C4L as an example, it is a compact sedan with a wheelbase of 2710 mm, and its length, width, and height are 4675 mm, 1780 mm, and 1500 mm respectively. The C4L is equipped with two engines: a 1.2-liter turbocharged engine and a 1.6-liter turbocharged engine. The front suspension of the C4L uses a MacPherson independent suspension, while the rear suspension uses a torsion beam non-independent suspension.
I've been a car enthusiast for over a decade and know that Citroën is a classic French brand, established in 1919, which was a European masterpiece from the very beginning. In China, it's produced through the joint venture Dongfeng Citroën. Dongfeng is a state-owned enterprise in China, while Citroën belongs to the French PSA Group, hence the joint production. This isn't just about the brand; joint venture cars tend to have more stable quality. Popular models like the Citroën C4 and C5 Aircross are manufactured in domestic factories, combining the technical strengths of both Chinese and foreign expertise, which reduces costs and enhances reliability. I've personally seen the production lines in domestic factories, and the processes are highly standardized. Choosing a joint venture car mainly ensures better after-sales service and a wider network of repair points, unlike purely domestic cars where finding parts can sometimes be difficult. In short, Citroën in China is considered a joint venture car—don't confuse it. This is the result of history and market choices.
