{"id":450,"date":"2019-07-23T16:30:38","date_gmt":"2019-07-23T15:30:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stoneacre.co.uk\/blog\/2019\/07\/23\/100-years-citroen-infographic\/"},"modified":"2025-04-23T10:35:51","modified_gmt":"2025-04-23T09:35:51","slug":"citroen-history","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stoneacre.co.uk\/blog\/citroen-history","title":{"rendered":"Celebrating 100 Years of Citroen"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"390\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stoneacre.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/citroen-history-timeline-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Citroen History Timeline\" class=\"wp-image-19874\" style=\"width:403px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stoneacre.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/citroen-history-timeline-scaled.jpg 390w, https:\/\/www.stoneacre.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/citroen-history-timeline-156x1024.jpg 156w, https:\/\/www.stoneacre.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/citroen-history-timeline-768x5040.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.stoneacre.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/citroen-history-timeline-234x1536.jpg 234w, https:\/\/www.stoneacre.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/citroen-history-timeline-312x2048.jpg 312w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 390px) 100vw, 390px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Citroen Story Begins<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Few car brands embody creativity, boldness, and forward-thinking like Citroen. For over a century, Citroen has challenged convention and rewritten the rules of automotive design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From pioneering front-wheel drive and aerodynamic design to crafting some of the most recognisable silhouettes on the road, Citroen\u2019s history has been nothing short of extraordinary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is more than just a story of cars. It\u2019s about innovation, resilience, and making great design accessible to everyone. Whether it\u2019s the revolutionary DS, the beloved 2CV, or today\u2019s comfort-focused C3 and C5 Aircross, Citroen has always moved with purpose and personality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read our blog or scroll through our Citroen history timeline to explore the brand\u2019s most iconic moments, pioneering models, and proudest achievements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Founding of a French Icon<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stoneacre.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/citroen-type-a-torpedo.png\" alt=\"Citroen Type A Torpedo 1919\" class=\"wp-image-19862\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stoneacre.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/citroen-type-a-torpedo.png 900w, https:\/\/www.stoneacre.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/citroen-type-a-torpedo-300x167.png 300w, https:\/\/www.stoneacre.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/citroen-type-a-torpedo-768x427.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Andr\u00e9 Citroen founded Citroen in 1919. He was a visionary who believed cars should be modern, affordable, and built for the masses. In the same year, the company launched its first model, the Type A, Europe\u2019s first mass-produced car. Citroen combined practicality with ingenuity and set the tone for a brand that would always aim higher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ambition and Innovation<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the interwar years, Citroen stood as a symbol of progress. In 1925, the Eiffel Tower lit up with the world\u2019s largest advertisement sign. It spelled out \u201cCITROEN\u201d in glowing lights visible across Paris. This bold move showed Citroen\u2019s confidence and creativity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, it was 1934\u2019s Traction Avant that changed the game. As the world\u2019s first mass-produced front-wheel-drive car with a unibody chassis, it offered improved safety, stability, and style. This was decades ahead of its time. Although the project strained the company\u2019s finances, it solidified Citroen\u2019s place as a leader in automotive innovation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Wartime Disruption and Post-War Renewal<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Second World War challenged the entire motor industry. Citroen didn\u2019t escape the impact. However, the brand emerged from the conflict with a renewed mission: to build light, durable, affordable vehicles for everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This vision came to life with the 2CV. Launched in 1948, Citroen designed it to carry farmers, families, and everything in between. It could travel across fields, cities, and dirt tracks. Its minimalist design and clever engineering made it a global icon, loved for its charm and practicality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Golden Years of Innovation<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Citroen\u2019s post-war creativity continued with the launch of the DS. The DS stunned the world with its futuristic lines and hydropneumatic self-levelling suspension, offering unrivalled ride comfort. Citroen also became the first carmaker to mass-produce a car with disc brakes, making the DS a triumph of both form and function.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the decades that followed, Citroen introduced more breakthroughs. The Citroen CX stood out for its sleek profile and advanced dashboard layout. Meanwhile, models like the SM combined French design flair with high-performance engineering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Citroen Rally History<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Citroen\u2019s history isn\u2019t just about design. It\u2019s also about performance. In motorsport, the brand made its mark with a long and successful run in the <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=FbxzH-jPUos\">World Rally Championship<\/a><\/span>, particularly through the 2000s. With legendary driver S\u00e9bastien Loeb behind the wheel, Citroen claimed multiple world titles, proving the brand\u2019s speed and capability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A Modern Evolution<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Citroen entered a new era with the creation of the DS brand. The DS brand was a modern take on the innovation and elegance of the original DS. Aimed at the premium market, DS has become a space for cutting-edge design and technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2019, Citroen celebrated its 100-year anniversary, reflecting on a century of invention and individuality. Just two years later, Citroen joined the Stellantis group, gaining access to new technologies, platforms, and global opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Looking to the Future<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stoneacre.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/citroen-c3-history.png\" alt=\"Citroen C3 History\" class=\"wp-image-19875\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stoneacre.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/citroen-c3-history.png 900w, https:\/\/www.stoneacre.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/citroen-c3-history-300x167.png 300w, https:\/\/www.stoneacre.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/citroen-c3-history-768x427.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, Citroen continues to focus on what drivers truly need: comfort, practicality, and clever design at an accessible price. Models like the C3, C5 Aircross, and Berlingo lead the way. They combine everyday usability with the brand\u2019s unmistakable personality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the automotive world evolves, Citroen embraces smart technology and a renewed commitment to simplicity and comfort. 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