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Citroen have announced first details of
changes to the C1 that will give the chic, ultra-economical city-car new
exterior styling, even better fuel economy and lower CO2
emissions together with a number of other improvements, including an
upgraded interior.
The C1’s exterior has been given a
smart upgrade with changes to the car’s front end, complementing the
looks of the recently updated C2. There are new wheels and trims whilst
inside there are new upholstery and materials.
Improving the car’s class-topping
environmental and economical credentials, the nippy 1.0i 68hp petrol
engine is now the lowest CO2 emitting petrol powered car
currently on sale in the UK, boasting lowered CO2 emissions
of just 106g/km (-2.7%), and a combined-cycle fuel consumption figure of
62.8mpg (+2.1%).
This upgrade means that, in just a few
months, Citroën has either revised or completely renewed the C1, C2, C4,
C5 as well as the Berlingo Multispace. The new look C1 is set to go on
sale early in 2009 when further details and prices will be announced.
Review by
S LISTER
from
Skipton, North Yorkshire
on 28 January 2011
Citroen C1: We recently purchased a Citroen C1 Splash 5
door (in metallic blue) for a bargain £7300 from a main dealer. It was
the usual situation where the car was marked up in the show room for a
much more money, and we eventually beat them down to a good price.
Some motoring articles suggest this amount is still considered to be too
expensive but I disagree. The car comes with metallic paint, 5 doors,
air con, electric front windows, and remote central locking. When
considering the excellent fuel economy, low insurance, and the fact it
is (now) £20 to tax, it is beginning to look very good value for money.
The C1's cabin is simple and straight forward which is all part of the
cost saving involved in its production. Sure, the interior light only
comes on when the driver's door is open and there's no boot light, but
these are just little things that you can easily adjust to. You can also
get use to the slightly firm suspension. Something which may surprise
some people is that we can fit 2 baby seats in the back and a a
pushchair in the boot (on its side with the wheels off). You can even
have a baby seat in the front as there is a front passenger airbag off
switch as standard. This switch is a £45 option on a VW polo for
example!
The C1's simplicity is breathtakingly honest and it does not try to make
out it is something that it isn't.
However, for me, the best thing about the car is the way it drives. It's
natural to think that due to its tiny 3 cylinder engine the C1 won't be
that quick. When comparing to our other car, a turbo diesel BMW, it is
actually quicker off the mark and does the 0-60mph run a lot quicker
than the manufacturer's figures suggest. Rather than the 14 seconds or
so quoted, it is actually about 10 seconds. I have a feeling the
manufacturer has made the C1 out to be slower than it is to avoid the
car being slotted into a higher insurance group. I also rather like the
3 cylinder engine note, which (if you try hard) is actually reminiscent
of a Porsche 911! One other little bonus is the fact that the C1 is very
good in the snow due to its light weight and skinny tyres.
Fuel economy: Surely this is the reason most people buy a C1, and its
sisters the Peugoet 107 and Toyota Aygo. The price of petrol is (now)
about £1.25 and is likely to go up, so the C1's claimed 62mpg is
definitely an attractive proposition. The problem with manufacturers
mpg figures are that they are (in my experience) always over
enthusiastic. If you live somewhere flat and don't spend much time in
traffic jams the C1 will certainly match and excel the quoted 62mpg. In
the real world I would say 50 to 55mpg is more realistic (which is still
very good) and if you drive a C1 very hard you are more likely to see
47/48mpg. Cost wise my wife is currently getting 100 miles from £10
worth of petrol.
One final point, the C1 is the product of a collaboration between
Citroen, Peugoet, and Toyota and the car is really a Toyota Aygo
underneath which means it will be very reliable.
Would I recommend one? Well, this is our second C1 Splash and if people
want a simple, cheap to buy, cheap to run, but fun little car, then you
can't do better.
Review by Howard from
Worcestershire on 28 March 2011
Citroen C1: Being a bit old I got a C1 on
the scrappage scheme , But its like owning a little terrier . It will do
over 60 MPH in 2nd gear 90 mph in third , it is faster in 4th (105 mph)
than in 5th ,Speedo is only 1mph fast . I dont get 60 mph though , But
I have never got less than 47mpg most people will get much more.
Only gripe is that Audi and BMW drivers HATE to be overtaken by it.
(figures collected on the German autobann) !!!
O.A.P racer
Review by Alison from
Coventry on 12 October 2010
I have just purchased a C1 with my
partner.
Im learning to drive whilst he's been driving for years. We needed a car
that was small, but practical, and of course low on insurance.
The insurance on the car is less that our first thought, of buying a 10
year old Peugeot 106!
Fuel consumption is fantastic, as im learning im obviously not racking
up easy miles on a motorway, im doing lots of traffic and lots of stops
and starts, and the car only lost 1 bar of fuel in a week...
We've gone for a very standard version, the most basic possible i think,
but i cant say enough good things about this car at all, i love her and
would absolutely recommend one to anyway.
Fab car, fab costs involved.
Review by Katie from
Derbyshire on 03 June 2010
Citroen c1 - I LOVE my car - MOJO - He is
fab and doesnt cost anywhere near what my other cars have...
Hes 4 years old, last MOT Sailed through - cheap parts if needed
though....
Sips Petrol And as someone has said does around 400 on 1 tank of petrol
- £35 a year road tax!!! Easy to drive - SAFE
funky dashboard and can have mp3 stright into stereo -
I LOVE my car - Get One you WONT regret it x |
