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Citroen Metropolis Concept in Pictures

Wondering what Citroen is doing in Maybach territory? You can stop wondering and start staring, because the French automaker has just released a trunk-full of high-resolution images of its latest concept car.

Sure, the Double Chevron badge may not have all the clout of the Double M – or the Flying B or Spirit of Ecstasy, for that matter – but if this is the result, maybe it's time we rethink that. Because the Metropolis is a real stunner. Set to be unveiled later this month in Shanghai, the Metropolis is Citroen's vision of what an avant-garde luxury saloon should look like, and with a 460-horsepower hybrid powertrain, what it should drive like, too. Unfortunately it's just a concept car for the time being, so if you're not planning a trip to Shanghai any time soon, your best bet is to have a stroll through our gallery below for a closer look.

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Citroen Metropolis Concept

by Noah Joseph (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Luxury Cars & Autos

Think of stretched luxury limousines and what comes to mind? Lincolns, Benzes, Maybachs...but Citroens? That's exactly the kind of territory the French automaker is hoping to cover with the new Metropolis.

Strictly a concept car for the time being, the Citroen Metropolis is due to be unveiled next month at the Shanghai Motor Show, which follows only weeks after the Beijing expo where BMW is set to debut its long-wheelbase 5 Series, Audi the new A8 L and Volkswagen the new Phaeton. But at 5.3 meters, the Metropolis is bigger than any of them.

Power is provided to all four wheels through a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox from a hybrid powertrain capable of adapting its output from 272 horsepower all the way up to 460 when needed.

Gallery: Citroen Metropolis Concept

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The Metropolis Armchair

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Decor

The Metropolis Armchair, by Roderick Vos, uses geometrics to create clean lines and modern style. The "perfect balance was sought" between the seat and the back of the chair, and the frame is made of epoxy coated metal tubing.

I must say, for such an airy design using so much metal, it actually looks pretty comfortable. But I think to pull it off this chair requires skillful placement in the right environment -- I'm not sure why but I keep thinking "dentist's office waiting room."

Available at Apartment Zero starting at $2315.

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