What's Wrong With This Picture: Guess The Brand Edition

Edward Niedermeyer
by Edward Niedermeyer

Who built this luxury-car concept, shown at the Beijing the Auto Show? It’s not a brand that is well-known in America, but that’s not the only reason you might be left guessing…



That’s right, it’s a Citroen. Inspired by the success of German brands in China’s luxury segment (and possibly problems with its taller offerings), this Metropolis Concept was designed in Shanghai as a vision for a French entry in that burgeoning market segment. It also seems more than a little inspired by Jaguar’s stunning new XJ, just as its sister brand’s recent Five By Peugeot Concept seemed to take some cues from Jaguar’s XF. Could Ian Callum be in danger of being wooed away by the French?

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  • Moedaman Moedaman on Apr 30, 2010

    What's wrong with this picture? Why it's a Citroen. A poorly built car that's ugly. But sadly, with Fiat buying into the US market, it's inevitable that other low quality manufacturers will be making a come back. Although, I do admit that this car isn't retardedly ugly like Citroen's were in the 50/60's. And the reason why cars have been losing glass area is so the manufacturer can sell you the $2000 radar/camera system option.

    • Znork Znork on Apr 30, 2010

      I think you need to tick the box next to "glasses".

  • USAFMech USAFMech on Apr 30, 2010

    One clue gave it away. I guessed correctly, just. When I saw the Panamera-aping front fender and the stolen Estoque rear quarters, I very nearly guessed "some unpronouncable Chinese company". But when I looked closely I saw the concave rear window and I knew. There is only one company still using that design detail - Citroen. GIANT O.T. WARNING! What the H*ll happened to the B&B? It's more like a hate-forum for foreign brands since Robert left. No wonder I post once a year anymore.

  • ToolGuy Ford is good at drifting all right... 😉
  • Dave Holzman A design award for the Prius?!!! Yes, the Prius is a great looking car, but the visibility is terrible from what I've read, notably Consumer Reports. Bad visibility is a dangerous, and very annoying design flaw.
  • Wjtinfwb I've owned multiple Mustang's, none perfect, all an absolute riot. My '85 GT with a big Holley 4 barrel and factory tube header manifolds was a screaming deal in its day and loved to rev. I replaced it with an '88 5.0 Convertible and added a Supercharger. Speed for days, handling... present. Brakes, ummm. But I couldn't kill it and it embarrassed a lot of much more expensive machinery. A '13 Boss 302 in Gotta Have It Green was a subtle as a sledgehammer, open up the exhaust cut outs and every day was Days of Thunder. I miss them all. They've gotten too expensive and too plush, I think, wish they'd go back to a LX version, ditch all the digital crap, cloth interior and just the Handling package as an add on. Keep it under 40k and give todays kids an alternative to a Civic or WRX.
  • Jpolicke In a communist dictatorship, there isn't much export activity that the government isn't aware of. That being the case, if the PRC wanted to, they could cut the flow of fentanyl down to a trickle. Since that isn't happening, I therefore assume Xi Jinping doesn't want it cut. China needs to feel the consequences for knowingly poisoning other countries' citizens.
  • El scotto Oh, ye nattering nabobs of negativism! Think of countries like restaurants. Our neighbors to the north and south are almost as good and the service is fantastic. They're awfully close to being as good as the US. Oh the Europeans are interesting and quaint but you really only go there a few times a year. Gents, the US is simply the hottest restaurant in town. Have to stand in line to get in? Of course. Can you hand out bribes to get in quicker? Of course. Suppliers and employees? Only the best on a constant basis.Did I mention there is a dress code? We strictly enforce it. Don't like it? Suck it.
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