A significant event, which is called a “wedding” at the factory (as, incidentally, at all others): the body of our car meets an assembled chassis. Now this is a car
A significant event, which is called a “wedding” at the factory (as, incidentally, at all others): the body of our car meets an assembled chassis. Now this is a car! A significant event, which is called a “wedding” at the factory (as, incidentally, at all others): the body of our car meets an assembled chassis. Now this is a car!
The first two kilometers our C4 passes not on the roads, but under the roof of the Kaluga plant. True, at first not on wheels. And it’s still impossible to call him a car at the beginning of his life.
164 WEEKS BACK
Engines, gearboxes, transmission units, suspension and brakes come to Russia from France. Details of the exhaust system are made in Russia. All this is collected in a single chassis
Engines, gearboxes, transmission units, suspension and brakes come to Russia from France. Details of the exhaust system are made in Russia. All this is collected in a single chassis. Engines, gearboxes, transmission units, suspension and brakes come to Russia from France. Details of the exhaust system are made in Russia. All this is collected in a single chassis.
Citroën’s headquarters began work on the B73 project. S4-based sedan intend to produce in China, South America and Russia. According to the plans of the creators of the model, we have to compete with the popular Ford Focus and Chevrolet Cruze. The company is ready to invest about 100 million euros in the Citroen-C4 Sedan.
In the meantime, work on the body is beginning in a nearby workshop. Of the 4, 500 welding points necessary to turn a set of parts (at first glance you can’t guess what it is) into a car, 3, 600 are welded in Kaluga
In the meantime, work on the body is beginning in a nearby workshop. Of the 4, 500 welding points necessary to turn a set of parts (at first glance you can’t guess what it is) into a car, 3, 600 are welded in Kaluga. In the meantime, work on the body is beginning in a nearby workshop. Of the 4, 500 welding points necessary to turn a set of parts (at first glance you can’t guess what it is) into a car, 3, 600 are welded in Kaluga.
28 WEEKS BACK
The main work on the creation of the machine and even on the preparation of production is over. On the roads of Russia in the most diverse climatic and road conditions, 150 prototypes are already running in full swing - they are assembled in Kaluga, in the preliminary training workshop. In total, 420 samples will be built before the start of production of the worldwide model.
To get to the paint shop is not much easier than to the operating room. Every extra visitor is a dust carrier. Therefore, we had to meet an already painted body at the beginning of the assembly line. Now, until the first start of the engine, only 650 m remained. And how much remains to be done
To get to the paint shop is not much easier than to the operating room. Every extra visitor is a dust carrier. Therefore, we had to meet an already painted body at the beginning of the assembly line. Now, until the first start of the engine, only 650 m remained. And how much remains to be done! To get to the paint shop is not much easier than to the operating room. Every extra visitor is a dust carrier. Therefore, we had to meet an already painted body at the beginning of the assembly line. Now, until the first start of the engine, only 650 m remained. And how much remains to be done!
While the engineers eliminate the last comments of the testers, the manufacturers selected 220 suppliers of components in Europe, China, South America, Russia, and approved the supply chain. Every day, 20–40 containers will arrive in Kaluga, sometimes making a very bizarre journey by sea, railroad, and highway. In Russia, a dozen factories operate at Citroen-C4 Sedan, localization - 35%. This figure, of course, they want to increase, but allies are chosen carefully.
Gradually, the car - or rather, while its lower part - acquires meaningful features. Welders, like other specialists, are being trained by a training center in Kaluga. No one will be to the conveyor, bypassing his classes and workshops. Teachers say: some of the applicants for the role of welders are eliminated forever - there is no talent
Gradually, the car - or rather, while its lower part - acquires meaningful features. Welders, like other specialists, are being trained by a training center in Kaluga. No one will be to the conveyor, bypassing his classes and workshops. Teachers say: some of the applicants for the role of welders are eliminated forever - there is no talent. Gradually, the car - or rather, while its lower part - acquires meaningful features. Welders, like other specialists, are being trained by a training center in Kaluga. No one will be to the conveyor, bypassing his classes and workshops. Teachers say: some of the applicants for the role of welders are eliminated forever - there is no talent.
8 WEEKS BACK
On the conveyor line are rare until the C4 sedans. Every day there are more and more of them, but these machines will not reach customers. Their main purpose is the development of all technological operations for the manufacture of parts and assembly. Each of the 420 pilot cars, as soon as they get on the wheels, meticulously examined by Russian and French specialists. Several dozen of them came from the homeland of the Citroens - from the project manager to the conveyor masters. I happened to see how they are looking for defects in fitting parts and body painting. It seems to me that everything is fine, and the controllers ruthlessly draw lines on red brand new cars with a red marker.
Assembly begins … with disassembly. Doors leave the car and go to a separate line. For the production of parts for their upholstery, instrument panels and other plastic elements, another one was erected near the main plant in a year and a half - the company “Fauresia”. There, components of “Citroen” are made from imported raw materials on the most modern equipment
Assembly begins … with disassembly. Doors leave the car and go to a separate line. For the production of parts for their upholstery, instrument panels and other plastic elements, another one was erected near the main plant in a year and a half - the company “Fauresia”. There, components of “Citroen” are made from imported raw materials on the most modern equipment. Assembly begins … with disassembly. Doors leave the car and go to a separate line. For the production of parts for their upholstery, instrument panels and other plastic elements, another one was erected near the main plant in a year and a half - the company “Fauresia”. There, components of “Citroen” are made from imported raw materials on the most modern equipment.
3 WEEKS AGO
Several Russian journalists were given the opportunity to get to know cars closely and compare them with their well-known classmates. Cars with a 153-horsepower supercharged engine and a six-speed automatic with manual shift (the first Russian Citroens will be just that) are not yet marketable, but there were almost no complaints about the assembly. In general, the Citroens left a good impression. There were also comments; a team of French and Russian experts eagerly listened to them. Some little things can still be fixed. I did not like the nozzles of the windshield washer - they give a kind of frail stream. On our roads, do not save fluid. It would be nice to provide the seat heating switches with signal lights. The net in the trunk does not hurt to fix, say, a bottle of washer fluid - they say it will be possible to purchase separately. And there are already hooks on the floor.
Well, gas is poured into our car! True, she is not standing on her four yet
Well, gas is poured into our car! True, she is not standing on her four yet. Well, gas is poured into our car! True, she is not standing on her four yet.
I liked a frisky, even perky engine and a nimble gearbox. The steering is not sporty sharp, but quite acceptable for a family sedan. The suspension seemed harsh to me, but young colleagues just liked it. And of course, it's hard not to appreciate the spaciousness on the back sofa. I would like the pillow to be more authentic, but the reserve for the knees and head of the Citroen-C4 Sedan is undoubtedly one of the class leaders.
Recent finish line operations. The car takes on wheels; soon they will first touch the ground
Recent finish line operations. The car takes on wheels; soon they will first touch the ground. Recent finish line operations. The car takes on wheels; soon they will first touch the ground.
ON THE “ZERO” MARK
Since France began work on the B73 project, more than three years have passed. The official launch of production took place. Now the company has new concerns: to advertise, to sell (the plant is capable of making up to 30, 000 sedans per year), to service. And we have a long and interesting life with one of the first freight cars. To begin with, she will take part in the test “60 hours“Driving”. This year we will start in June.
The first time the starter started working, the lights came on, the pickup gave a sound signal. The car went under its own power to control the angles of installation of the wheels, toxicity and tightness of the body. So the first two kilometers of the conveyor ended - the real life of our Citroen began
The first time the starter started working, the lights came on, the pickup gave a sound signal. The car went under its own power to control the angles of installation of the wheels, toxicity and tightness of the body. So the first two kilometers of the conveyor ended - the real life of our Citroen began. The first time the starter started working, the lights came on, the pickup gave a sound signal. The car went under its own power to control the angles of installation of the wheels, toxicity and tightness of the body. So the first two kilometers of the conveyor ended - the real life of our Citroen began.
MADE FOR RUSSIA
Features of the Russian Citroen-C4 Sedan: 6.4 liter windshield washer reservoir, enlarged air ducts to the rear seats, heated windshield (optional), steel crankcase, 167 mm ground clearance.
