Citroën GS 1970 - 1980

The Citroën GS is one of the most emblematic compact sedans in French automotive history, incarnating for more than two decades the technological expertise and innovative design of the brand with the double chevron. Launched in 1971, this C-segment sedan revolutionized its era by offering an innovative approach to front-wheel drive, suspension comfort and energy efficiency, positioning the Citroën GS model as a direct competitor to the Peugeot 304 and Renault 16. The Citroën GS history spans three distinct generations, from 1971 to 1986, each marked by significant stylistic and mechanical evolutions: the first generation (1971-1979) establishes the foundations with its clean silhouette and efficient four-cylinder engine, while the second version (1979-1986) refined the design and strengthened thermal and aerodynamic performance. Citroën GS generations managed to seduce a wide clientele thanks to their generous habitability, exemplary handling and controlled consumption, essential criteria for motorists of the post-oil shock era. Although the model has disappeared from the catalog for several decades, the Citroën GS retains a privileged place in French automotive culture and remains highly sought-after in the used market for collectors and restorers, while the brand has since offered successors such as the Xsara then the C4 to occupy this strategic market segment.