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Citroen to Show C1 URBAN RIDE Concept in Paris

Citroen C1 URBAN RIDE Concept is set to make an official premiere at the Paris Motor Show just in a few days. In addition, for the French company this event will be all about harnessing creativity and technology. The brand is also reaffirming its identity by delivering a ‘feel good’ customer experience. So far this year, Citroen has launched four new models that express brand’s values: pure, optimistic design, global comfort and truly useful technology. They all will be on display at the show.

For instance, the new Citroen C4 Cactus is a complete manifesto of company’s new positioning and a striking new alternative to the traditional C-segment compact hatchback. In addition, the Citroen C1 is practical, comfortable and the ultimate urban car. Its Airscape roof adds a further touch of driving pleasure.

An exclusive Paris Motor Show debut will make the C1 URBAN RIDE. This concept vehicle is an example of the potential for personalization of this city car. It features go-anywhere looks, lively, fun personality and SUV-inspired styling features.

Compared to the production C1, the concept has a ground clearance raised by 15mm as well as front and rear bumper fairings along with wheel arch trim elements. For a more dynamic look, its tracks have been increased by 10mm. C1 URBAN RIDE concept will be displayed in two versions: a five-door model and Airscape. The Airscape concept has the biggest roof opening in its class.

Paris Motor Show will be open to the public from 4th of October.

Source: Citroen

September 25, 2014

2014 Citroen C1 Makes Goodwood Debut

Citroen is currently refreshing its 2014 C1 model, which was revealed at the Geneva Motor Show. The firs version of the car was revealed in 2005 and since then tthe best-seller has notched up more than 780,000 sales. This new city car is available in 3- door and 5-door versions. What is more, it is also available in a new open-top body style called Airscape. Although a small car it has a strong personality, which delivers an upbeat response to urban mobility requirements. The new C1 reflects all that new Citroen design philosophy is about.

The C1 features more attractive design, with dynamic lines and a cheerful front end with a cheeky gaze created by the headlamps. Two-tone versions and brightly coloured interiors underline the car’s character. Its unique styling and irresistible looks is what makes in an immediate eye-catcher.

Furthermore, the vehicle offers more comfort in everyday driving. An agile car designed to nip in and out of traffic, it allies compact exterior dimensions (just 3.46m), with easy handling and a turning circle of 4.80m. It also delivers great suspension comfort.

The car has been equipped with more useful technology. For instance, Citroen has added convenient features such as the 7’’ touchscreen, and Mirror Screen technology to copy and run smartphone apps from the touchscreen, as well as hands-free entry and drive, with a reversing camera, and with hill-start assist.

C1 also offers optimised running costs. The firs reason for this is the weight, which is just 840 kg. The second factor is the new-generation petrol engines, that are regarded best in class for fuel consumption of 3.8l/100 km and CO2 emissions (88 g/100km).

2014 Citroën C1 is currently making an UK debut at 2014 Goodwood Festival of Speed.

Source: Citroen

June 16, 2014

2014 Citroen C1 – Price £8,245

2014 Citroen C1 will hit the UK market in July, this year with pricing starting from just £8,245 for the C1 Touch VTi 68 manual 3-door and will go up to £11,935 for the C1 Airscape Flair VTi 68 ETG 5-door.

There are three trim levels – Touch, Feel and Flair with the new Airscape versions specified in Feel and Flair trim. There are also 8 body colours to choose from, including four metallic options, along with three wheel designs and four interior upholstery finishes. The fabric roof will be available in three colours for the Airscape models (Black, Grey & Sunrise Red).

The engine range includes two latest-generation petrol units: a VTi 68, available with either a 5-speed manual or a 5-speed clutchless Efficient Tronic Gearbox (ETG), or as an e-VTi 68 Airdream 5-speed manual with Stop & Start technology. There is also the addition of Citroen’s latest 3-cylinder ‘PureTech’ VTi 82 engine with a 5-speed manual transmission.

Standard specification includes ABS, EBA, ESP, power steering, high frequency remote central locking, electric front windows, six airbags, an MP3 compatible audio system, a USB socket and LED daytime running lights.

Feel adds air conditioning, DAB digital radio, 7” Touch Drive interface with Mirror Screen technology and steering mounted controls, along with body coloured door mirrors and door handles.

Flair adds 15” ‘Planet’ alloy wheels and additional features including a speed limiter, rev counter, reversing camera, electrically heated and adjustable door mirrors, a leather steering wheel and dark tinted rear windows.

Optional extras include automatic air conditioning, automatic headlights, keyless entry & start and styling details such as black leather upholstery and various interior colour packs.

NEW CITROËN C1	MRRP OTR
C1 Touch VTi 68 manual 3-door	£8,245
C1 Feel VTi 68 manual 3-door / 5-door	£9,495 / £9,895
C1 Flair VTi 68 manual 3-door / 5-door	£10,185 / £10,585
C1 Flair e-VTi 68 Airdream manual 3-door / 5-door	£10,435 / £10,835
C1 Flair VTi 68 ETG 5-door	£11,085
C1 Flair VTi 82 manual 3-door / 5-door	£10,535 / £10,935

C1 Airscape Feel VTi 68 manual 3-door / 5-door	£10,345 / £10,745
C1 Airscape Feel VTi 82 manual 5-door	£11,095
C1 Airscape Flair e-VTi 68 Airdream manual 3-door / 5-door	£11,285 / £11,685
C1 Airscape Flair VTi 68 ETG 5-door	£11,935
C1 Airscape Flair VTi 82 manual 3-door / 5-door	£11,385 / £11,785

NEW CITROËN C1 OPTIONS	Touch	Feel	Flair	Basic R.R.P	V.A.T	Total R.R.P
Rear head restraints	o	●	●	£41.67	£8.33	£50.00
Space saver spare wheel	o¹	o¹	o¹	£58.33	£11.67	£70.00
15″ ‘Planet’ alloy wheels		o	●	£375.00	£75.00	£450.00
Rev counter		o	●	£33.33	£6.67	£40.00
Automatic Pack Plus- Automatic air conditioning, automatic headlights, keyless entry & start			o¹	£475.00	£95.00	£570.00
Automatic air conditioning, automatic headlights			o²	£225.00	£45.00	£270.00
Sunrise Red Colour Pack – Sunrise Red centre console, Sunrise Red vents and gear knob surrounds, black lower dashboard		o	o	£83.33	£16.67	£100.00
White Colour Pack – White centre console, white vents and gear knob surrounds, black lower dashboard, leather steering wheel and gear knob		o		£83.33	£16.67	£100.00
Black leather upholstery			o¹	£541.67	£108.33	£650.00
Sunrise Red fabric roof		o²	o²	£83.33	£16.67	£100.00
Flat paint (exc. Scarlet Red)	o	o	o	£208.33	£41.67	£250.00
Metallic paint	o	o	o	£412.50	£82.50	£495.00

¹ Not available as an option on Airscape versions.

Source: Citroen

March 11, 2014

Citroen C1 Swiss & Me Concept Car To Debut In Geneva

In the beginning of the week Citroen introduced the new 2014 C1 which was described as the “A Perfect Car for City Driving”. It was also announced that the model will be unveiled in Geneva. Now, the brand is also disclosing that it will reveal also at the show a C1 based Swiss & Me concept.

The concept vehicle illustrates personalization possibilities for the car and also comes to pay homage to the city of Geneva, being “dressed” in the colors of the national flag of Switzerland. In fact, the Citroen C1 Swiss & Me Concept includes a Swiss flag on its roof.

The new model adopts a playful approach to the constraints of city driving. A bi-tone effect blends a red roof (featuring the Swiss flag), and a pearl white body. Splashes of red can be seen on the red wing mirrors, and they additionally complement the exterior styling of the C1 Swiss & Me concept.

Furthermore, the car also highlights the on-road performance of the 2014 Citroen C1, thanks to its wing extensions, large wheels and a central tailpipe. More information is set to be disclosed around the official debut.

Source: Citroen

February 28, 2014

2014 Citroen C1 – A Perfect Car for City Driving

Citroen has unveiled the all-new 2014 C1, which will make its official public debut at the Geneva Motor Show, next week. It is described as “A Perfect Car for City Driving” thanks to its agility and compact dimensions.

2014 Citroen C1 is just 3.46 meters long, 1.62 meters wide and has a 4.8 meters turning circle. This makes it extremely useful and easy to drive in city. The new C1 looks a lot different than its predecessor with a striking front fascia, interesting headlight configuration and overall more premium appearance. The new model will be offered in 3-, 5-door and open-top variants.

The interior of the New Citroen C1 is bright and airy with a colourful ambience. Designed with clean, structured lines, the dashboard features bright colours on the multimedia panel, air vent trim and gear lever base. The door panels also include body-coloured inserts. There is a 7” touchscreen display with Mirror Screen technology, a reversing camera, hill-start assist and hands-free entry & drive.

The engine range includes the e-VTi 68 Airdream engine, which is mated to a 5-speed gearbox and featuring Stop&Start technology with a special aerodynamics pack. There is also new 1.2 liter three-cylinder VTi 82 petrol from the PureTech engine family. It uses innovative technologies for fuel consumption of 65 mpg UK and just 99g/km CO₂ emissions, combined with driveability and nimble performance – torque of 118 Nm and 0-100 km/h acceleration in 11 seconds.

2014 C1 combines an affordable price tag with optimised running costs. The curb weight is just 840 kg and fitted with very-low rolling resistance tyres, it ranks well for efficiency, as well as delivering low servicing costs.

Source: Citroen

February 25, 2014

2012 Citroën C1 pricing announced

The newly redesigned 2012 CITROËN C1 will soon go on sale on the UK market in the beginning of April. The prices of the restyled model will begin from just £7,995. And more importantly, in orede to celebrate the New C1’s launch, the brand has announced that all New C1 models will have a £1,000 Citroën Reward, which means that the price will be even more attractive and will start at just £6,995.

The first highlight about CITROËN C1 is that, as it is obvious, it is a compact, economical and ecological city car. Moreover the new 2012 model includes new features and optimizations, such as CO2 emissions of just 99 g/km, LED daytime running lights, a CD audio system with the brand’s Connecting Box and an electronic gearbox system with steering wheel mounted paddles. It will be launched in both 3-door and 5-door guises. In addition boot volume can be adjusted thanks to a folding rear bench and ranges from 139 liters to over 700 liters.

The next thing to be highlighted here is that it spends just 4.3l/100km and does it with just 99 g/km of CO2! The new model is powered by a three-cylinder petrol engine which develops 68 bhp (92 kW). Moreover to bring more excitement to the driving experience, it is equipped with a manual gearbox which boasts improved fuel consumption and emissions performance and sets a new standard on environmental protection with 4.3 l/100 km over a combined cycle and 99 g/km of CO2. It is good to be noted that it is the first CITROËN petrol-engine car to emit less than 100 g/km of CO2. And for enhanced handling and driving comfort the new model is also available with an electronic gearbox system for enhanced handling and driving comfort. However, here the C1 1.0i EGS consumes 4.5 l/100 km and emits 104 g/km of CO2.

VTR versions add day-time running LEDs, air conditioning and electric front windows. Furthermore, VTR+ trim also includes 14” alloy wheels, Connecting Box (Bluetooth® & USB socket), front fog lights, leather steering wheel and dark tinted windows. The range-topping 5-door 2012 Citroën C1 VTR+, featuring Citroën’s efficient Electronic Gearbox System with steering-mounted paddle controls, is priced at £10,545.

MODEL	ECONOMY (COMBINED)	CO2 EMISSIONS	1st YEAR VED	MRR OTR PRICE
1.0i 68 manual 3-door VT	65.7mpg	99g/km	£0	£7,995
1.0i 68 manual 5-door VT	65.7mpg	99g/km	£0	£8,345
1.0i 68 manual 3-door VTR	65.7mpg	99g/km	£0	£8,995
1.0i 68 manual 5-door VTR	65.7mpg	99g/km	£0	£9,345
1.0i 68 manual 3-door VTR+	65.7mpg	99g/km	£0	£9,695
1.0i 68 manual 5-door VTR+	65.7mpg	99g/km	£0	£10,045
1.0i 68 EGS 5-door VTR+	62.8mpg	104g/km	£0	£10,545

Source: CITROËN

March 27, 2012

2012 Citroen C1

The new CITROËN C1 is sharper and greener than ever before. The new car will make its first appearance at the 2012 Brussels Motor Show on 10 January. Then it will be at showrooms in March. Since 2005 the brands model has gained many fans and customers all over the world. However, this year’s model will be more special then ever. If you wonder why, it will be galvanized by a new image and CO2 emissions of just 99 g/km.

The first highlight about CITROËN C1 is that, as it is obvious, it is a compact, economical and ecological city car. Moreover the new 2012 model includes new features and optimizations, such as CO2 emissions of just 99 g/km, LED daytime running lights, a CD audio system with the brand’s Connecting Box and an electronic gearbox system with steering wheel mounted paddles. Now the C1 is even more practical and user-friendly city car. Moreover it will be launched in both 3-door and 5-door guises. The car is able to transport four persons with plenty of room in the front and back seats – unlike many cars of the same segment. Nevertheless the 2012 CITROËN C1 keeps its compact dimensions – at 3.44 m long (which makes it one of the shortest cars on the market) – perfect for traffic cases, isn’t it! Furthermore it is a treat to handle – with a turning circle of just 9.63 meters kerb to kerb; and it is user-friendly across the board, with a plethora of storage compartments in the dashboard, central console and door panels. In addition boot volume can be adjusted thanks to a folding rear bench and ranges from 139 liters to over 700 liters.

The next thing to be highlighted about this vehicle is that it spends just 4.3l/100km and does it with just 99 g/km of CO2! The new model is powered by a three-cylinder petrol engine which develops 68 bhp (92 kW). Moreover to bring more excitement to the driving experience, it is equipped with a manual gearbox which boasts improved fuel consumption and emissions performance and sets a new standard on environmental protection (as already stated) with 4.3 l/100 km over a combined cycle and 99 g/km of CO2. It is good to be noted that it is the first CITROËN petrol-engine car to emit less than 100 g/km of CO2. And for enhanced handling and driving comfort the new model is also available with an electronic gearbox system for enhanced handling and driving comfort. However, here the C1 1.0i EGS consumes 4.5 l/100 km and emits 104 g/km of CO2.

In addition the designers have changed the appearance of the car a little bit. The new C1 looks even more appealing through its new front end with a shorter bonnet. The headlights keep their rounded shape, while the entirely redesigned bumper now houses fog lamps and LED daytime running lights. The vertical design light signature (which is specific to CITROËN) strengthens the character of the new version of C1. Furthermore at the back, the car retains its innovative glass tailgate and adopts modernized chevrons and monograms. Another new thing about the C1 is the “Notus” design 14-inch wheel rims. However it is still available with “Rift” alloy wheel rims but with a new touch in the form of a centre sporting the new chevron design. Moreover the new CITROËN C1 comes with several special colours: Botticelli blue, Scarlet red, Tritium yellow, Electra blue, Lipizan white, Caldéra black and two grey tones, one light, Gallium, and one dark, Carlinite. CITROËN has also finished the grille with a chrome-finished strip available from Confort trim level.

In the inside the designers have made the new CITROËN C1 as attractive as it is outside. They have included cheery cabin with components in the same color as the body. To make it eve more harmonious, the lower part of the dashboard, the central console and door panels change from grey to black and get the same color as the top part of the dashboard. Another modification included is the leather steering wheel for EGS models, which has been redesigned, while manual gearbox versions get a new-look gearstick handle. The Confort and Exclusive models are available in new Orsai Multicolore seat upholstery and the entry-level models come with Nokimat Mistral mesh. The Leather/Alcantara option is still available, adding the final touch to the interior of the car.

Moreover the 2012 CITROËN C1 includes modern and innovative features. For example the LED daytime running lights are an initial visual nod to “Créative Technologie”. In addition for more traveling comfort, the radio offering has been improved. With a fascia matching the styling of the dashboard and featuring a time display, the all-new CD audio system with a Connecting Box (optional from the second trim level and standard on Exclusive models) can read all MP3 formats and is equipped with a Bluetooth function. Additionally it is accompanied by USB and jack hook-ups at the base of the central console. Other new technological features include steering wheel mounted controls for the electronic gearbox system and parking assist, which is available as an accessory.

Of course the new CITROËN C1 has perfect safety features such as power steering settings and shock absorbers. The C1 is also equipped with a range of technologies for safer urban and peri-urban journeys, including ABS, airbags, emergency brake assist, Isofix anchor points, electronic brake force distribution and ESP.

Source: CITROËN

January 6, 2012

Citroen C1 ev’ie to be charged with Axeon’s batteries

Axeon, Europe’s largest independent lithium-ion battery systems supplier, is to develop a new high capacity battery for the electric Citroën C1 ev’ie, manufactured by the UK-based Electric Car Corporation, with a view to supplying between 300 and 500 batteries in the 12 months following a successful trial.

Axeon, based in Dundee, is Europe’s leading designer, developer and manufacturer of customised advanced lithium-ion battery packs and charging systems for a wide range of automotive and other applications, with its core business in developing and supplying such systems for use in electric and hybrid electric vehicles. (more…)

February 3, 2010

SPLASH OUT IN THE new special edition Citroën c1

Citroën is introducing a nautical new special edition of the best selling sub 110g/km CO₂ emitting car in Europe. The C1 Splash will benefit from extra equipment like air conditioning, front electric windows and remote control central locking, as well as two funky new body colours exclusive to Splash.

Customers can style their C1 Splash in the new colours – metallic Electra Blue or Lipizian White. In contemporary contrast to the striking body colours, the Splash will be fitted with custom coloured door mirrors; Lipizan White models will feature metallic black mirrors and the Electra Blue will have white door mirrors. (more…)

January 16, 2009

Citroen’s New Look C1: A Fresh New Face For 2009

Citroen C1 Citroën’s super efficient C1 city-car complete with a smart new look for 2009 is now on sale, featuring a restyled front end, new body colours and trims, as well as even lower CO₂ emissions and improved fuel economy.

The C1’s get-up-and-go spirit has been enhanced with a smaller bumper, available with sporty chrome touches, giving the car a more dynamic visage. Inside, a new interior trim is available whilst two new metallic body shades, Electra Blue and Mica Green, have been added. (more…)

January 8, 2009

New Citroën C1 – Citroën’s good citizen gains extra sparkle

The nimble, dynamic and ingenious C1 is easy to live with and a practical all-round performer. The city car’s innovative compact design, economy and environmental respect underline Citroen’s creative approach. The C1 earned the highest mark in the “essential car” category in a 2008 survey conducted by JD Power and L’Automobile Magazine on customer satisfaction in France. (more…)

November 3, 2008

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