Specifically, the new C-Elysée was a close relative of the Peugeot 301 from which it also inherited numerous sheet metal such as the doors, fenders and rear trunk lid as well as the interiors while the front characterized by the grille in the shape of an elongated hexagon with the two bars was specific chrome that form the Citroën emblem in a much more pronounced way.

[2] In November 2016 the car was restyled with the redesign of the grille, now wider and the front and rear light clusters, now with a three-dimensional effect.

As for the equipment, a new 7-inch touchscreen multimedia system compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto has been installed.

[4] Presented on April 25, 2016 at the Beijing Motor Show, the E-Elysée is an electrically powered prototype of the C-Elysée.

The overall dimensions and the bodywork remain the same as the thermal versions but the overall mass increases due to the greater weight of the batteries used.

Dongfeng launched an electric version as part of two new joint venture brands, Junfeng and Fukang.

The engine is a 1.2-liter VTi three-cylinder producing 114 hp and 140 lb-ft (190 Nm) of torque and mated to a six-speed Aisin automatic transmission.

[10] The introduction of the new regulations a year earlier than planned gave a seven month development headstart to Citroën over the other manufacturers.

[11] This large development advantage combined with a big budget and a strong driver line-up made Citroën the clear favourite going into the first season of the new regulations in 2014.