C1

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The C1, launched in June 2005, is Citroën’s entry-level model.

The 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, the 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 to a manual or – in the case of the petrol engine – SensoDrive gearbox.

Attractive styling

The C1 is immediately identifiable as a Citroën. It shares the design cues of all the Marque's superminis with its chrome-plated chevrons and curvaceous body lines. The C1 is a particularly good-looking car with sharp and vivacious styling. The short overhangs, generous bumpers and curved lines express a friendly charm while also conveying a sense of robust strength and safety.

The C1 boasts a number of original design features, such as a transparent tailgate and rear lights, and innovative rear doors on the 5-door model that extend right back to the lights.

Uncompromising on safety

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

Like the other superminis in the range, the C1 is among the leaders in its segment for passenger safety and passenger protection, as illustrated by the 4 stars received in EuroNCAP crash tests.

Compact outside, spacious inside

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Compact and nimble for city use, the C1 is 3.43 m long, 1.63 m wide and 1.47 m high. It has a 9.5-metre turning circle and gearbox ratios designed to ensure the swift responses necessary for enjoyable city driving.

The C1 is a roomy car with four real seats and impressive interior space belying its exterior dimensions. Passengers at the front are treated to generous elbow room and head room, while passengers in the rear get bags of leg room and head room.

Low price, low running costs

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

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