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08.06.2015 17:23 -
Re: Co nového chystá Citroen
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With the end of the oleo suspension, is that Citroën is assassinated? Some are convinced. In fact, the brand should survive this "affront". For four good reasons.
1. become marginal technology
Citroën owes much to the oleo-pneumatic suspension, which gives the feeling of driving a car mounted on air cushions. Synonymous with comfort, including driving fast or athletic, this technology also allows to vary the ride height. Range Rover and Rolls Royce - no less - adopted it, Mercedes and Audi always equip some of their models but, despite this, the use of this technology has not really flourished. This solution has become a marginal technical choice, so more and more expensive. At PSA, we made the finding without any apparent state of soul. "Carlos Tavares [the new boss of PSA] explained that today we could do as well as the hydropneumatic with other technologies," says Reuters, on condition of anonymity, an official Peugeot-Citroën . Not without adding: "It is expensive for not much ..." Close the ban.
2. The electronics has changed the game
Tomorrow, the Citroën will (with delay) like everyone else: they will equip themselves electronically controlled suspensions, like models German "premium" or the new Renault Espace. The electronic controlled suspensions, produced on a larger scale, are highly effective and offer a broader range of settings. They will become less and less expensive even if today they are still reserved for premium vehicles. The advances in electronics they will give future Citroën premium suspension Hydractive solution? Probably. Besides conventional damping solutions also have some room for improvement ... provided there, too, to pay the price.
3. Identity particularities disappear
The modern automobile undermines identity number of technical particularities, forcing some brands to abandon what made all their salt. The "Citroën suspension" bows out but the case is neither new nor isolated. Thus, Porsche has for years neglected the air cooling, Ferrari generalized the automatic transmission, BMW becomes traction to the front wheels and Mazda is now renounce the rotary engine. It's a shame. Also, can you logically feel a twinge of heart before the disappearance of the oleo, a technology that - rare - a French manufacturer was so strongly identified.
4. The mark has other fish to fry
The decision to abandon the hydropneumatic suspension occurs in a context where Citroën is looking for new landmarks. DS amputated his arm and asked not to antagonize upmarket big brother Peugeot, brand double chevron must make their way on a fairly crowded car market. Neither sedan or station wagon or SUV, Cactus, his latest, has not chosen the easy and seems to struggle to win. Additional difficulty: for economic reasons, the trademark can not, as the entire PSA group, launch many new models than the competition. Citroën is thus in midstream. And it is certainly not on the Hydractive suspension it could consider basing its refoundation.
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