New Citroën C1 announced

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's time to confirm the launch, at this year's Geneva Motor Show, of the C1Citroën C1France, 2005 > 201436 versions
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. These three models share the same platform. The new C1 will be offered in three and five-door variants, besides an "Airscape" version with a sunroof, just like the Peugeot 108.

The Citroën C1 is clearly a city car and that is also clear in its reduced dimensions. The new generation is 3.46m long, 1.62m wide and has turning circle of 4.8m. The model also receives a more striking design with LED daytime lights and rear headlamps with 3D effect being added.

Like the new Peugeot 108, Citroën will also invest in the model's personalization and so the C1 will be available in eight exterior colors, plus a pair of two-tone combinations at the time of launch. Inside the model will receive strong colored trim and also colorful details in the door panels. The C1 also gets a 7-inch touch screen that can be connected to the driver's smartphone. Other equipment options include climate control, heated seats and a reversing camera.

In terms of engines the new Citroën C1 will be available in three different options. The version with the three-cylinder engine 1.2-liter e-VTi 68 Airdream of 68hp was combined with a manual five-speed gearbox and receives a special aerodynamics package. The same engine can also be combined with a manual five-speed gearbox Efficient Tronic Gearbox for better driving. The engine from the Puretech family, the three-cylinder 1.2 VTi with 82hp completes the enginerange of the new C1. This version has an average fuel consumption of 4.3l/100km and CO2 emissions of 99g/km.