Citroen : GS and GSA

Model Introduction

The Citroën GS, launched in 1970, filled the gap between the 2CV and DS with aerodynamic styling, hydropneumatic suspension, and a smooth flat-four engine. It offered big-car comfort in a compact package and won European Car of the Year in 1971.

Magazine Articles

  • CAR Magazine cover

    Driving the 71s

    Citroen GS

    CAR Magazine · October 1970
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    Citroens for the deep '70s

    SM, GS and M35

    CAR Magazine · November 1970
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    Car Of The Year

    Citroen GS

    CAR Magazine · March 1971
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    Giant Test

    Renault 12 estate v Peugeot 304 estate v Citroen GS v Saab 95

    CAR Magazine · September 1972
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    Drive In

    Citroen GS 1220 Club

    CCC Magazine · June 1973
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    Giant Test

    Fiat 131 Estate v Citroen GS Club Estate v Austin Allegro 1500S Estate

    CAR Magazine · April 1976
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    Oracle

    Latest Citroen GS has mildly modified tail and grille treatment, but inside the old 'tv-type' instruments have been ditched for this conventional but ugly layout

    CAR Magazine · September 1976
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    The Top Ten

    £2001 - £2500 : Citroen GS Club

    CAR Magazine · February 1977
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    The Top Ten

    £2051 - £3000 : Citroen GS Pallas

    CAR Magazine · February 1977
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    Giant Test

    Citroen GSpecial v Fiat 131 v Chrysler Sunbeam v Fiat 127

    CAR Magazine · October 1977
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    Newcomers : GS with a (sharper) bee in its bonnet

    1.3 litre power from Citroen

    CAR Magazine · August 1979
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    News

    Citroen's new GSA - a hatchback GS - due to be launched in Europe this Autumn, will not replace any of the existing GS range according to the company. The car is due in this country during the Spring next year.

    What Car?
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    Never mind the hatch...

    ...it's really the 1.3 power and five gears which turn Citroen's fine GS into the terrific GSA

    CAR Magazine · February 1980
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    Giant Test

    Vauxhall Astra GL v Renault 14TS v Citroen GSA Pallas

    CAR Magazine · June 1980
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    Newcomers : Citroen GSA

    Cheapest GS gets the 5dr treatment to make it a very special car indeed

    CAR Magazine · February 1981
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    Giant Test

    Vauxhall Astra L (estate) v Citroen GSA Club v Peugeot 305GL (estate)

    CAR Magazine · March 1981
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    Top Ten : Small Saloon

    Citroen GSA Special five-speed £4398

    CAR Magazine · February 1982