Citroen at the 2012 Paris Motor Show | Motorshow - Car News Sep 2012

09:42 Monday 17 Sep 2012

A host of new models from Citroen will be unveiled at the Paris Motor Show later this month.

Amongst the new cars on display will be the new DS3 Cabrio, the all-electric DS3 Electrum concept and the new updated C3 Picasso.

Citroen DS3 Cabrio

As the name would suggest, the DS3 Cabrio is a cabriolet version of the company's DS3, with a soft-top roof which can be activated at speeds of up to 75mph.

All-electric Citroen DS3 Electrum concept

The DS3 Electrum is a pure-electric supermini fitted with a 17.5kWh lithium ion battery and two 65kW electric motors. Citroen claims that the Electrum has a range of 75 miles, and can be charged from empty to 80% capacity in 30 minutes via a quick-charge station. Despite this, the French company claims that the electric technology has not compromised practicality and interior space.

Updated Citroen C3 Picasso

The new C3 Picasso gets a new front bumper, a new grille and LED daytime running lights. Citroen's new eMyWay sat-nav system will also be on offer and includes Bluetooth and MP3 connectivity.

Citroen has not revealed the engine line-up for the new Picasso, so expect the old model's range of engines to be carried over when the car goes on sale in the UK early next year.

Citroen DS4 and DS5 Pure Pearl Editions

Limited edition 'Pure Pearl' versions of Citroen's DS4 and DS5 will be on display in Paris. Both models are offered with pearlescent white paint with 18-inch details and lashings of chrome. They also feature Citroen's eMyWay sat-nav, front and rear parking sensors, and a system which alerts the emergency services in the event of a crash.

Citroen currently has no plans to make the Pure Pearl models available in the UK, but they will go on sale in France in early 2013.