Citroën
Citroën was once known for its innovative and at times eccentric cars, though the French manufacturer seemed to lose that image for a few decades while chasing sales volume. However, we’re glad to say that Citroën appears to have rediscovered its mojo, and is intent on off ering quirky and comfortable cars without sacrifi cing practicality.
OUR PICK OF THE RANGE C3 Feel Puretech 82 manual
Citroën C3 A brand new fi ve-door Citroën C3 hatchback hit the Irish market in time for the 171 registration and it did so with a considerable splash, thanks to its daring design, vibrant colour palette and a few quirks that are sure to keep buyers lingering in the Citroën showroom. One of those, called ConnectedCAM Citroën, is eff ectively an integrated and advanced dash-cam. The other takes the form of the company’s ‘Airbump’ panels, air-fi lled bumps covering the lower
section of the doors to protect them from dings and scratches. Clever, and they give the C3 a unique appearance. Inside, it’s spacious and refreshingly diff erent to look at too, with plenty of modern touches and decent storage options. It’s all sensible under the bonnet, as well, with a range of effi cient petrol and diesel engines to choose from, all attracting low annual motor tax. Make sure you go for the mid-range C3 Feel at the minimum.
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Citroën C1
OUR PICK OF THE RANGE C1 Feel VTi 68 manual
The C1 is Citroën’s smallest car and, refl ecting relatively low demand in Ireland for out-and-out city cars, the line-up isn’t what you’d call extensive. Saying that, there are eff ectively three diff erent body styles, from the entry-level three-door C1 Touch to the fi ve-door C1 Feel (available with an automatic or manual gearbox) to the range-topping C1 Airscape Flair, with its full-length fabric sunroof. All are powered by tiny petrol engines that aren’t exactly fast, but fi ne for use in town - and commendably cheap to run. The interior is pretty basic, but can
accommodate four when needs be, though the boot is absolutely tiny. If you need a runabout purely for urban living, and you have limited parking space, the C1 is ideal, but it won’t be for all.
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Citroën C4
The Citroën C4 competes in one of the most tightly fought sectors of the car market, namely the fi ve-door C-segment hatchback segment. That means trying to draw buyers away from such superstars as the Volkswagen Golf, Ford Focus and Opel Astra, to name just three. The C4 struggles, in truth, but what it does have going for it is a focus on comfort where most talk about dynamic driving and sportiness from behind the wheel. The Citroën has wonderfully supple suspension and deep, comfy seats as well, so it’s great for long journeys. C4 buyers don’t have to stop for fuel too often either, as both the 110hp petrol engine and 100hp diesel engine are exceptionally economical. Choose between those (solely with manual gearboxes) and just two trim levels.
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