Citroën

Citroën is a French automobile marque founded by André Citroën in 1919 and, as part of Stellantis, a current member of a global automotive group. The brand is known for its distinctive approach to comfort, engineering innovations, and a long history of passenger cars and light commercial vehicles.

Founded in Paris, Citroën became famous for mass production techniques and its double chevron logo, derived from the shape of the bevel gears Citroën initially produced. Early highlights included the Type A, the Traction Avant of the mid-1930s with front-wheel drive and a unitary body, and the postwar 2CV introduced in 1948 as an affordable urban car. In 1955 the DS combined aerodynamic styling with hydropneumatic suspension, cementing Citroën's reputation for comfort and advanced technology. Through the 1960s and 1970s the company continued to develop innovative models such as the SM, GS, and CX, and expanded its global reach.

Following economic difficulties in the 1930s, Citroën was acquired by Michelin and later became part of the PSA Group after the 1976 merger with Peugeot. Since 2021, Citroën has been a brand within Stellantis, the result of the PSA-FCA merger. In recent years it has produced compact and family cars such as the C3, C4, and C5 family, and operates international sales in Europe, China, and other markets through joint ventures and distribution networks.

Citroën is often associated with a focus on ride comfort, innovative suspension systems, and a distinctive design language that emphasizes practicality and user experience.