Citroen
Gallic car brand
Citroën is a French automobile manufacturer, known historically for innovative engineering and distinctive design.
The company introduced front-wheel drive to mass-market cars and produced iconic models like the 2CV and DS.
Founded in 1919, it's now part of the Stellantis group.
The name requires the diaeresis (ë) to indicate two syllables: see-tro-EN.
Made smooth and efficient
- aerodynamicMinimizing drag through shape
- quirkyIdiosyncratically unusual
- distinctiveReadily identifiable, set apart
- boldCourageous and daring
sculpted · unconventional · avant-garde · monocoque · glass roof · rounded · futuristic · artistic
Two-letter shorthand
Temporary halt or exclusion
- plushThick-pile soft fabric
- cushioningSoftening force or fall
- ride qualityComfort over rough terrain
- smoothWithout roughness or difficulty
floating · soft · magic carpet · seats · legroom · spaciousness · upholstery · quiet
Elite rally motorsport organization
- rallyGathering for a cause
- gravelLoose small rock fragments
- tarmacPaved airport surface
- stagesDistinct periods or platforms
Dakar · podium · championship · Monte Carlo · pace notes · turbo · four-wheel drive · livery
Third neck vertebra
- C4Moldable military explosive
- electricPowered by current
- compactTightly packed together
- crossoverGenre-blending work or transition
urban · affordable · family
France's chief city
Quality from past eras
- classicOf lasting excellence
- restorationReturning something to condition
- concoursJudged vehicle exhibition
- patinaSurface film from aging
preservation · originality · auctions · valuations · collector · barn find · survivor · enthusiast
streamlined
Made smooth and efficient
- aerodynamicMinimizing drag through shape
- quirkyIdiosyncratically unusual
- distinctiveReadily identifiable, set apart
bold · sculpted · unconventional · avant-garde · monocoque · glass roof · rounded · futuristic · artistic · sculptural
DS
Two-letter shorthand
suspension
Temporary halt or exclusion
- plushThick-pile soft fabric
- cushioningSoftening force or fall
- ride qualityComfort over rough terrain
smooth · floating · soft · magic carpet · seats · legroom · spaciousness · upholstery · quiet · interior
WRC
Elite rally motorsport organization
stages · Dakar · podium · championship · Monte Carlo · pace notes · turbo · four-wheel drive · livery
C3
Third neck vertebra
crossover · urban · affordable · family
Paris
France's chief city
vintage
Quality from past eras
- classicOf lasting excellence
- restorationReturning something to condition
- concoursJudged vehicle exhibition
patina · preservation · originality · auctions · valuations · collector · barn find · survivor · enthusiast · club
- French CarsPeugeot, Renault, Bugatti, Alpine, DS
- Car BrandsFord, Chevrolet, Honda, Toyota, Hyundai
- European CarsAudi, BMW, Ferrari, Mercedes, Lamborghini
- Foreign CarsToyota, Honda, BMW, Mercedes, Volkswagen
- French exportswine, Bordeaux, Burgundy, cheese, Camembert
- Vehicle BrandsFord, Toyota, Honda, BMW, Mercedes
CitroenMercedes-Benz
German luxury vehicle manufacturer
BMW · German engineering · Volkswagen · Audi · Porsche