WWYR: Chinese Market Barges. 

"My citroen won't start" (lucasboechat) 06/02/2016 at 12:52 • Filed to: None

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We have the VW Phideon, the new Citroen C6 and the chinese Ford Taurus.

The Phideon is powered by either a 3.0 TSI V6 petrol with 300hp mated to an eight-speed DCT sending power to all four wheels or a 2.0 TSI petrol with 250hp, eight speed DCT, and front wheel drive

Interior looks very Golf-ish

Looks tacky.

Prices are all pretty much the same for all these cars.

There are two engines available for the Taurus: a 2.0 turbo four with 245hp and a 2.7 turbo V6 with 329hp. Transmission is a selector operated 6 speed

Looks like a big Fusion.

Interior looks ok.

Wheelbase looks a bit smaller than the rest.

So many buttons, looks like something in the airport business lounge.

Time for the C6, not entirely sure I like the way it looks.

The engine is a PSA 1.8 liter ‘THP’ turbo with 204hp, mated to a six-speed automatic transmission sending power to the front wheels

Interior is the best looking and soberest of the bunch.

Full digital dash.

Meh.

TheHondaBro > My citroen won't start 06/02/2016 at 13:00

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That Phaeton looks good.

Stapleface > My citroen won't start 06/02/2016 at 13:01

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While the VW is a handsome car, I'll still take the Ford. I could probably find parts better too when needed.

My citroen won't start > TheHondaBro 06/02/2016 at 13:01

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Phideon, the Phantom is about 3x more expensive.

TheHondaBro > My citroen won't start 06/02/2016 at 13:03

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Oh. Still looks good though.

dogisbadob > My citroen won't start 06/02/2016 at 13:04

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They look better than their US-market counterparts! The Phideon looks like a bigger Jetta.

Honeybunchesofgoats > My citroen won't start 06/02/2016 at 13:08

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None of the above. I choose the MG 7.

RT > My citroen won't start 06/02/2016 at 13:09

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I like these types of cars, so it’s good to see them return.

Though they’re still no match for the originals, which is a bit of a shame.

My citroen won't start > Honeybunchesofgoats 06/02/2016 at 13:10

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You mean the Roewe 750

not for canada - australian in disguise > My citroen won't start 06/02/2016 at 13:47

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Out of the three, I’d go for the Phideon. But when it comes to Chinese-market luxo sedans, Roewe 950 all the way.

Underneath, it’s a LaCrosse, but I think it looks far better.

Honeybunchesofgoats > My citroen won't start 06/02/2016 at 14:55

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But I want the MG badge!

Steve in Manhattan > My citroen won't start 06/02/2016 at 14:57

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Earlier C6 better looking.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > My citroen won't start 06/02/2016 at 15:12

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VW. It’s not even close.

My citroen won't start > not for canada - australian in disguise 06/02/2016 at 19:21

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Does it compete with the others?

My citroen won't start > Stapleface 06/02/2016 at 19:22

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Well, they are all new and produced in-loco

My citroen won't start > Steve in Manhattan 06/02/2016 at 19:22

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I agree, the old C6 still is one of my favorite cars.

My citroen won't start > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 06/02/2016 at 19:22

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It is the nicest looking.

not for canada - australian in disguise > My citroen won't start 06/02/2016 at 19:28

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I’d think so. It’s a similar idea, V6 or I4 FWD big comfortable sedan with a nice back seat, much like the above cars. Don’t really know about pricing though, assume it would be about the same as a Taurus and a bit cheaper than the C6 and the Phideon.

Steve in Manhattan > My citroen won't start 06/02/2016 at 19:29

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Here in US America there’s zero chance I’ll get to drive one. Sigh ....

My citroen won't start > Steve in Manhattan 06/02/2016 at 19:31

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Some made their way into the US via the diplomatic route if I’m not mistaken.

In Brazil they were imported in very limited numbers, no more than 10 I’m guessing.

Steve in Manhattan > My citroen won't start 06/02/2016 at 19:34

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Yeah - I saw some interesting things over the years when I lived in DC.

C62030 > My citroen won't start 06/04/2016 at 19:07

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That is a C6 in the same way new Top Gear is Top Gear. Great cluster, though.