Citroen C1






Released in June 2005, the C1 is Citroen's entry-range offering. Citroen C1 is a cheerful, attractive and compact car (3.43 metres) designed to carry four people. It is uncompromising on quality, roadholding and - above all - safety. Keenly priced, Citroen C1 is available in 3- and 5-door versions. It can be fitted with a choice of two engines: petrol (68 bhp 1.0i) or diesel (HDi 55), with low fuel consumption and low emissions, mated with a manual or - in the case of the petrol engine - SensoDrive gearbox.


Attractive styling

Citroen C1 is immediately identifiable as a Citroen. It shares the styling cues of all the Marque's superminis with its chrome-plated chevrons and curving body lines. Available in 3-door and 5-door versions, Citroen C1 is particularly easy on the eye, with its bright and attractive styling. The short overhangs, generous bumpers and curved lines express a friendly charm while also conveying a sense of robust strength and safety. Citroen C1 boasts a number of original design features, such as a transparent tailgate and rear lights, and - on the 5-door model - innovative rear doors extending right back to the lights.


Uncompromising on safety

Citroen C1's pleasant road manners are suited to both the city and the open road. Its running gear ensures strong roadholding, while also effectively contributing to active safety. Citroen C1 is also equipped with other top-level safety features: ventilated discs at the front, ABS, EBD CSC (Cornering Stability Control) to keep the car stable when it rounds a corner with the brakes on, and driver / passenger airbags as standard.

Like the other superminis in the range - C2, C3 and C3 Pluriel - the C1 is among the leaders in its segment for passenger safety and passenger protection in the event of impact. As illustrated by the 4 stars received in EuroNCAP crash tests. Citroen C1 scored 26 points overall, on a par with the C2, C3 and C3 Pluriel, which also received 4 stars with 29, 28 and 31 points respectively.


Compact outside, spacious inside

Compact and nimble for city use, Citroen C1 is 3.43 m long, 1.63 m wide and 1.47 m high. It features a turning circle of 9.5 m and gearbox ratios designed to ensure the fast responses necessary for enjoyable city driving. The C1 is a roomy car with four real seats. The interior space is a major strong point, in view of the exterior dimensions. At the front, appreciable elbow room and head room contribute to the comfort of the occupants. Passengers in the rear will appreciate the leg room and head room.


Low price, low running costs

Citroen C1 is sold at a moderate price, and is also economical to run owing to its limited repair costs and low-consumption engines. The particularly frugal petrol engine (68 bhp 1.0i mated to a manual or SensoDrive gearbox) and diesel engine (55 bhp HDi) are ideal for urban use, and sufficiently powerful to allow the C1 to drive safely on major roads. Both engines have extremely low CO2 emissions, of just 109g CO2/km.






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