Citroën C1

Citroën C1 five-door hatchback (2005-2008 )

The Citroën C1 is a predominantly designed for the European market subcompact cars Citroën. The four-seater with three or five doors came in July 2005 on the market.

It is identical to 90 percent with the Toyota Aygo and the Peugeot 107 The three cars are in the factory of Toyota Peugeot Citroën Automobile ( TPCA ) in Kolin (Czech Republic) built. The C1 has of the three models the lowest base price, which is partly attributable to its lower standard equipment: For example, the power steering is the basic model Citroën C1 Advance a paid special equipment for 390 € (2009) extra, while it is standard on the Peugeot and Toyota. The better -equipped model Citroen C1 Style has except the power steering and some visual enhancements in addition electric windows, central locking and a split rear seat. A 5-speed manual transmission SensoDrive is optional, as head airbags and ESP.

The Citroën was until December 2008 on the German market in addition to the 1.0-liter petrol engine ( three-cylinder 998 cc from the Daihatsu Sirion ) with 50 kW (68 hp) with a 40 kW ( 54 hp) 1.4 - liter diesel engine ( four cylinders of PSA Peugeot Citroën) available, but which is currently (2013 ) no longer offered in Germany.

The C1 with petrol engine won in the Car Environment list of VCD 2005/2006 together with the identical models of Toyota and Peugeot second place. In the following years, the three sister models were able to place as the best non- hybrid vehicles.

Citroën C1 three-door (2005-2008 )

Facelift

In December 2008, the C1 was subjected to a slight revision; also the engine has been modified in favor of a slightly lower consumption.

Rear view

In the spring of 2012 a further revised model, in which the change of extensive precipitated as occurred in the late 2008 facelift appeared.

Thus, the upper part of the grille was fitted with a chrome clasp on the front, and the C1 features from now on LED daytime running lights, which is installed vertically in black surrounds. The now reduced Citroën emblem is mounted in a black skirt underneath the hood. In the interior are a new steering wheel and improved materials used.

The modified C1 came to a starting price of 9,450 euros in March 2012 on the German market.

Citroën C1 with Sport Package

Citroën C1 ev'ie

Since the beginning of May 2009, in the UK the Citroën C1 ev'ie of the Electric Car Corporation Plc ( ECC) to buy. It is a model that has been converted from an internal combustion engine to an electric motor. The top speed is 100 km / h and the range around 95-120 kilometers. The charging time of a normal socket is about six hours.

Specifications

• Value in [] for the automated five -speed manual transmission SensoDrive