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Emissary · 12th Mar 2010, 11:38 AM

I happened to find this interesting link on the PSA website, according to which production of C6s plummeted from 7,300 to just 1,700 units between 2008 and 2009. It looks to me that, with the arrival of the DS5, the C6 is destined to end its run.

Here's the link:

http://www.psa-peugeot-citroen.com/d...1231941560.pdf

And another good one:

http://www.psa-peugeot-citroen.com/d...1231941509.pdf

Cheers,
Paul

JBN · 12th Mar 2010, 12:28 PM

Interesting to see that Citroen STILL make Xantias, Xaras and the ZX in 2008. I wonder where?

John

Emissary · 12th Mar 2010, 12:38 PM

Xsara probably refers to the Picasso, still available in Europe. Xantias and ZXs are being produced for the Chinese market, AFAIK.

Paul

ronhic · 12th Mar 2010, 12:51 PM

There are still several discontinued western models produced in various factorys around the world...

Saipa in Iran is one that does the Xantia...and looks like it is about to start the C4 and C5...

http://www.saipacorp.com/en/default.asp

danielsydney · 12th Mar 2010, 12:56 PM

Those PDF dont explicitly say anything about the C6 being discontinued though. They just show numbers have seriously dropped off. Great to see the C3 still a shining star in the figures.

harrisson_citroen · 12th Mar 2010, 02:32 PM

The c6 will soon get a facelift with addition of LEDs up front.
After that it will still be produced for another 4 or 5 years.

DS · 12th Mar 2010, 03:39 PM

Those numbers are staggering.

PSA made more than double the number of vehicles in one year than they made in total of Citroen DS over 20 years.

Astounding numbers of cars, astounding!

UFO · 12th Mar 2010, 04:22 PM

Not bad, but in doing a fair comparison would you not include all the models that were also built and sold during the life of the DS/ID? That would include TA, 2CV, Dyane, Mehari, GS, AMI, SM and CX.

Regardless it is good that PSA continues to survive and build cars.

harrisson_citroen · 12th Mar 2010, 04:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DS

Those numbers are staggering.

PSA made more than double the number of vehicles in one year than they made in total of Citroen DS over 20 years.

Astounding numbers of cars, astounding!

Astounding. And confirmed everyday when driving around by the number of Peugeot/Citroen you see driving around Australian cities - which, to PSA is a minute market-
Whilst they haven't even tried to market them here all that much, they have penetrated even this market because they make the type of cars people now want.
For the first 20 years I lived in Australia, I would not see Citroens for months on the road, sometime the odd Peugeot 504. Today if you don't see 10 PSA cars on your way home, I would be surprised. Congratulations, PSA.

danielsydney · 12th Mar 2010, 07:59 PM

I think we should be grateful to see they are still bothering with Australia and how tiny it is though. It is very good news. The figures are fantastic though.Now all we need is some interesting models to be sold out here like the 1007 and Citroen C1 and C8.

gerry freed · 13th Mar 2010, 09:21 AM

The market segment in France is dead but the tooling and design are sunk costs, so I don't see why they shouldn't hang in there for years with this very exclusive model. I understood that the DS5 was to be pointed at the mid range BMW point.

mbyok · 13th Mar 2010, 01:04 PM

Don't they still make a version of the DS in Mexico?

Yes, I know - might I not even raise a smile?

DS01 · 13th Mar 2010, 02:18 PM

You're right, they do - with a Beetle engine in the boot. Why didn't the French think of that - far simpler...

harrisson_citroen · 13th Mar 2010, 03:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mbyok

Don't they still make a version of the DS in Mexico?

They do. And I like the Ford Mustang in your avatar.

12th Mar 2010, 11:38 AM	#1
Emissary Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Fairfield, Melbourne Member#: 10682 Posts: 70	C6 to be discontinued? I happened to find this interesting link on the PSA website, according to which production of C6s plummeted from 7,300 to just 1,700 units between 2008 and 2009. It looks to me that, with the arrival of the DS5, the C6 is destined to end its run. Here's the link: http://www.psa-peugeot-citroen.com/d...1231941560.pdf And another good one: http://www.psa-peugeot-citroen.com/d...1231941509.pdf Cheers, Paul __________________ Citroen Xsara VTR Previous: Peugeot 106

12th Mar 2010, 12:38 PM	#3
Emissary Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Fairfield, Melbourne Member#: 10682 Posts: 70	Xsara probably refers to the Picasso, still available in Europe. Xantias and ZXs are being produced for the Chinese market, AFAIK. Paul __________________ Citroen Xsara VTR Previous: Peugeot 106

12th Mar 2010, 12:56 PM	#5
danielsydney 2000+ Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Sydney NSW Member#: 333 Posts: 7,673 View Photos By: danielsydney	C6 Those PDF dont explicitly say anything about the C6 being discontinued though. They just show numbers have seriously dropped off. Great to see the C3 still a shining star in the figures. __________________ MY02 C3 Exclusive 1985 Fiat Regata 85S "Its the Italian sporty for the average family man" www.renaulttv.co.uk www.pubstv.com Previous: 1975 R12 Estate. 1995 R19 Chamade.

12th Mar 2010, 02:32 PM	#6
harrisson_citroen Fellow Frogger! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: brisbane-gold-coast Member#: 616 Posts: 895 View Photos By: harrisson_citroen	The c6 will soon get a facelift with addition of LEDs up front. After that it will still be produced for another 4 or 5 years. __________________ C5 Station Wagon 1975 DS23IE "Automatique" Borg-Warner PALLAS Air-con Bleu delta Factory Vinyl Roof Last edited by harrisson_citroen; 12th Mar 2010 at 06:47 PM.

12th Mar 2010, 03:39 PM	#7
DS Fellow Frogger! Join Date: May 2000 Location: Sydney, NSW, Australia Member#: 10 Posts: 715 View Photos By: DS	Those numbers are staggering. PSA made more than double the number of vehicles in one year than they made in total of Citroen DS over 20 years. Astounding numbers of cars, astounding! __________________ ID21F 1969- full rego ID19 1963 - historic rego - fully converted to run on LHM Berlingo 2005 Pictures of my cars can be found on my Flickr pages here http://www.flickr.com/photos/frontdr...7610645878883/

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12th Mar 2010, 12:28 PM	#2
JBN Fellow Frogger! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sydney Member#: 11452 Posts: 1,788	Interesting to see that Citroen STILL make Xantias, Xaras and the ZX in 2008. I wonder where? John

12th Mar 2010, 12:51 PM	#4
ronhic Fellow Frogger! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Canberra Member#: 11009 Posts: 155	There are still several discontinued western models produced in various factorys around the world... Saipa in Iran is one that does the Xantia...and looks like it is about to start the C4 and C5... http://www.saipacorp.com/en/default.asp

12th Mar 2010, 04:22 PM	#8
UFO Citroën Tragic Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Inner West Sydney, NSW, Australia Member#: 376 Posts: 12,210 View Photos By: UFO	Not bad, but in doing a fair comparison would you not include all the models that were also built and sold during the life of the DS/ID? That would include TA, 2CV, Dyane, Mehari, GS, AMI, SM and CX. Regardless it is good that PSA continues to survive and build cars. __________________ *Craig K* 74 D Special 85 CX 2500ie 09 C5 HDi Exclusive

12th Mar 2010, 07:59 PM	#10
danielsydney 2000+ Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Sydney NSW Member#: 333 Posts: 7,673 View Photos By: danielsydney	On the mark I think we should be grateful to see they are still bothering with Australia and how tiny it is though. It is very good news. The figures are fantastic though.Now all we need is some interesting models to be sold out here like the 1007 and Citroen C1 and C8. __________________ MY02 C3 Exclusive 1985 Fiat Regata 85S "Its the Italian sporty for the average family man" www.renaulttv.co.uk www.pubstv.com Previous: 1975 R12 Estate. 1995 R19 Chamade.

13th Mar 2010, 09:21 AM	#11
gerry freed 2000+ Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Andernos les Bains France Member#: 1426 Posts: 2,118	The market segment in France is dead but the tooling and design are sunk costs, so I don't see why they shouldn't hang in there for years with this very exclusive model. I understood that the DS5 was to be pointed at the mid range BMW point. __________________ Laughing at yesterday, grinning at the thought of tomorrow C5 136 HdI Auto Exclusive HY Currus CampingCar Panhard 24CT VeloSolex 5000 VeloSolex 3800

13th Mar 2010, 01:04 PM	#12
mbyok Fellow Frogger! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Sydney, NSW, Australia Member#: 338 Posts: 222	C6 discontinued Don't they still make a version of the DS in Mexico? Yes, I know - might I not even raise a smile?

13th Mar 2010, 02:18 PM	#13
DS01 Fellow Frogger! Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Christchurch NZ Member#: 18552 Posts: 330	You're right, they do - with a Beetle engine in the boot. Why didn't the French think of that - far simpler...