Citroën Fukang
| Company type | Joint venture |
|---|---|
| Industry | Automotive |
| Founded | 1992 |
| Headquarters | Wuhan , China |
Area served | China |
| Products | Automobiles (Citroën Fukang, Citroën Elysée, Citroën C-Elysée, Citroën Xsara, Picasso, C-Triomphe) |
The Citroën Fukang represents a line of compact automobiles manufactured specifically for the Chinese market by Dongfeng Peugeot-Citroën Automobile, a collaborative enterprise between the French PSA Peugeot Citroën and China's Dongfeng Motor Corporation.
Overview
Introduced in 1992, the Fukang DC7140 was a semi-knock down version of the rebadged Citroën ZX hatchback, marking PSA’s initial venture into the Chinese automotive sector. The subsequent DC7160 model incorporated a 1.6 L fuel-injected engine. Early production totaled approximately 17,000 vehicles before local manufacturing facilities in Wuhan expanded output capacity to 150,000 units per year.
In 1998, the Citroën Fukang 988 sedan was launched, equipped with a more powerful fuel-injected engine and engineered by the firm Heuliez, which also developed the extended-wheelbase Fukang 988 VIP limousine variant. The sedan series remained in production until it was succeeded by the Citroën Elysée in 2003, while the hatchback continued to be produced until 2009.
The Fukang model line was discontinued in February 2009, replaced by the updated Citroën C-Elysée hatchback. Since 2006, this segment had also been served by models including the Citroën Xsara, Picasso, and Citroën C-Triomphe. Additionally, the Fukang range encompassed commercial versions such as a four-door pickup and a two-door panel van.
Awards
- In 2005, the Fukang earned recognition as China's Best Value Car from Sina Automobile News, China Youth Today, and Beijing Modern Business News.
Reuse of the Fukang name
The Fukang designation was later revived by Shenlong Motors, a joint venture between Dongfeng Motor and PSA Group formed in 1992. Under this partnership, vehicles were marketed under the Dongfeng Fukang brand, including models like the Fukang ES500, Fukang ES600, and an electric version of the Citroën C-Elysée known as the Fukang e-Elysée.