Citroen has released this enigmatic teaser shot of its next flagship saloon.
The new car will be a range-topper for Citroen's burgeoning DS sub-brand and is likely to be called either the DS9 or DS6 when it finally appears.
2010 Metropolis concept is the inspiration
Judging by the image it is also likely to be heavily influenced by
the slinky Citroen Metropolis concept
that appeared in the autumn of 2010 and was the first product of the company's Shanghai-based Chinese studio.
The DS9 is likely to be built on a modified version of the platform that underpins the Citroen C6 and would almost inevitably be powered by a V6 coupled to an electric motor and a dual-clutch gearbox, at least in its top-end forms.
But that's conjecture - no concrete information is doing the rounds yet on the new DS flagship. Not even when we might get to see it. Best bet currently is that it will appear first at the Beijing motor show in April as a concept, with a production version appearing in Paris this autumn.
One thing is for certain, though - if this car hits the streets it will spell the end for the slow-selling C6.