Paris, France - Citroën's new grand tourer, the C6, will have its world debut at the Geneva show in March - the latest in a long line of classic, large Citroëns - as a sophisticated sedan with the latest in technical innovations.
"It's a car to stir the emotions," Citroën says, "one that combines cutting-edge technology with stunning looks.
"It reinforces the company's pedigree for style and technical innovation and represents the latest stage in the creative renewal of Citroën."
The car has a long front overhang, sweeping headlights and a short short rear overhang. Frameless doors with windows that hug the curve of the roof arch and a concave rear windscreen add to the C6's fluid lines, its maker adds, while its aerodynamic properties are enhanced by an air deflector at the rear that is automatically deployed at speed.
"The cabin takes executive refinement to a new level with its 'lounge on wheels' approach to comfort that uses power rear seats, soft-diffusion air-conditioning and a whisper-quiet ride - the silence enhanced by laminated side windows.
A windscreen display - the so-called "head-up" - will project speed and routing details through which the driver views the road ahead while variable damping "allows the C6 to set new standards in terms of ride quality".
And, for the first time, Citroën has installed an electric parking brake. A lane departure warning, front and rear parking sensors, xenon directional headlights, cruise control and a speed limiter will also be on the specification list.
The designers have included a choice of two V6 engines, though each drives through a six-speed automatic gearbox: a diesel HDi capable of 152kW and a three-litre petrol with 162kW of punch.
"The C6 represents everything that is great about Citroën," said Alain Favey, MD of Citroën UK.
"It is the ultimate embodiment of our DNA for the 21st century, combining flair, style, technology and innovation in a car that is set to become a fitting flagship and a real alternative for the more discerning executive."