Some sad news for French car fans today, as Citroen has announced it is officially exiting the Australian market as a seller of new vehicles. It will maintain vehicle servicing and support for customers going forward.
The news follows “careful consideration” and assessment of the local market, and its future direction. It also follows considerations around Citroen’s future products available to Australia. David Owen, general manager at Citroen Australia, said:
“The decision for Citroën Australia to cease new vehicle sales was not made lightly; it was made after careful consideration of the current and future product available for our country, in the context of the local market and the preferences and requirements of Australian new vehicle buyers.”
Existing customers can take some comfort in the fact that Citroen will be continuing its servicing commitments, through its 35 authorised centres around the country. Genuine parts and factory-trained specialists will continue to operating these centres as well.
Customer orders of new vehicles will officially end on November 1, 2024. Orders placed before then will be delivered as normal, and the factory five-year warranty continues, along with pre-paid servicing plans if applied.
Citroen is one of the longest-running car brands in the world, and it has achieved a number of world-firsts in the automotive industry. It was the first brand to launch front-wheel drive, the first to offer a unibody/semi-monocoque structure, and the first to offer independent suspension on the front and rear. It also debuted disc brakes, on the DS.
Back in 1925, a 1923 Citroen 5CV Type C Torpedo was also driven around Australia. It was the first car to ever do a full lap around the country.
Right now, Citroen offers just three models in Australia; the C3, C4, and C5 X. Prices start from just $32,267 for the C3 Shine and top out at $73,990 for the C5 X plug-in hybrid.
