Citroën is famous for its innovation, unique styling, and distinctively French flair. Are you ready to explore how well you know Citroën? Let’s begin!
1. Which French city is Citroën originally associated with?
- a) Lyon
- b) Paris
- c) Marseille
- d) Toulouse
Correct Answer:
b) Paris
2. Which innovative Citroën model introduced the world’s first mass-produced front-wheel-drive car in 1934?
- a) Citroën DS
- b) Citroën Traction Avant
- c) Citroën 2CV
- d) Citroën CX
Correct Answer:
b) Citroën Traction Avant
3. The iconic Citroën DS, introduced in 1955, was famous for pioneering what automotive technology?
- a) Airbags
- b) Hydropneumatic suspension
- c) Turbocharging
- d) Electric engines
Correct Answer:
b) Hydropneumatic suspension
4. What does “2CV,” the name of Citroën’s iconic car, stand for?
- a) 2-Cylinder Vehicle
- b) 2 Chevaux (two horsepower)
- c) 2 Comfort Version
- d) 2 Compact Vehicle
Correct Answer:
b) 2 Chevaux (two horsepower)
5. Citroën is currently part of which automotive group?
- a) Renault Group
- b) Volkswagen Group
- c) Stellantis
- d) BMW Group
Correct Answer:
c) Stellantis
6. Which Citroën model was famously featured in James Bond’s “For Your Eyes Only” (1981)?
- a) DS
- b) CX
- c) 2CV
- d) XM
Correct Answer:
c) 2CV
7. Citroën’s distinctive logo is based on what gear design feature?
- a) Double Chevron gear teeth
- b) Spiral gear
- c) Crossed gears
- d) Square gear
Correct Answer:
a) Double Chevron gear teeth
8. The luxury sub-brand “DS Automobiles” was inspired by which historic Citroën model?
- a) Citroën SM
- b) Citroën DS
- c) Citroën XM
- d) Citroën CX
Correct Answer:
b) Citroën DS
9. Which famous Italian automotive company supplied engines for the iconic Citroën SM?
- a) Ferrari
- b) Lamborghini
- c) Maserati
- d) Alfa Romeo
Correct Answer:
c) Maserati
10. Citroën introduced its famous “Airbump” side panels on which modern model?
- a) Citroën C3
- b) Citroën C4 Cactus
- c) Citroën Berlingo
- d) Citroën C5 Aircross
Correct Answer:
b) Citroën C4 Cactus
How many did you answer correctly? Share your score in the comments and challenge fellow Citroën fans!