Road Test Citroen C1
Citroen C1 VTR £8,545
New look and greater effi ciency make Citroen’s pint-sized baby even bigger in the city
New front end features revised
headlights and a bold chrome-
rimmed grille. 1.0-litre engine
is now more economical
ow low can you go? That was feel. Two new paint shades have also been helped by the light but direct steering.
the question asked of Citroen’s added to the existing pallette: Electra Blue Drive it on motorways or B-roads, and a
engineers, and here’s what they and Mica Green. lack of pace and excessive road roar becomes
came up with! Not only has the C1 Climb inside and the cabin is as simple and apparent. But this can be forgiven as the car is
city car received a minor facelift, but courtesy spartan as ever, with the switchgear taking so far from its natural environment.
of a few subtle tweaks, the 1.0i version on the usual funky look but cheap feel. Yet The Citroen is exactly what city driving
driven here is now the least-polluting petrol the optional air-con and half-leather seats should be all about. It’s cheap and cheerful,
car in the UK. of our model make it a comfortable car in but you’ll never feel short-changed. And as
Combined fuel economy is 2.1 per cent which to commute. it’s so light, it combines its peppy performance
higher than in the outgoing car, at 62.8mpg, Despite its greater effi ciency, the 68bhp with strong economy and most of all fun.
while CO2 emissions have fallen by 2.7 per three-cylinder engine is eager and produces Even at 30mph, the C1 is involving. So the
cent to only 106g/km. Figures that will be a surprisingly sporty exhaust note. And as changes have made a great car even greater.
music to the ears of cash-strapped motorists there’s only 805kg to haul along, accelera-
looking to squeeze every last penny out of tion is more lively than the 13.7-second
their budgets. 0-60mph sprint time suggests. Indeed, the
ROAD TEST DATA
Exterior updates are focused on the mid-range pulling power is match for more
Model tested Citroen C1 VTR
front end, where a more rounded set of traditional four-cylinder units.
Price £8,545
headlights and wide-mouthed grille work On rutted city roads, the ride is compliant
Bodystyle City car
well, and bring the styling in line with the and soft, although some body control is
Engine power 68bhp
C3 Picasso and C2. New chrome trim also sacrifi ced in corners. But the C1 always feels
helps give the newcomer a more upmarket playful rather than heavy footed – this is
Engine torque 93Nm
Transmission 5-spd man, fwd
Boot capacity 139 / 751 litres
THE KEY RIVAL
Kerbweight 820kg
EuroNCAP rating four stars
The budget fi ve-door market
Auto gearbox £1,100
is booming at the moment
with car manufacturers rush-
Insurance Gp 1
ing to get new models out
CO2 emissions 106g/km
onto the market. Hyundai’s 0-60mph 13.7 secs
i10 was launched last year
Top Speed 98 mph
and has made a big impact on
Fuel economy 62.8 mpg
the sector thanks to its good
looks, spacious cabin and
great value for money IN ASSOCIATION WITH
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