Scheduled to make its world premiere at the Brussels Motor Show in Belgium on January 10, is the 2012 Citroën C1 city car that has received its second facelift after its introduction in 2005.
The styling updates on the outside include the newly designed front bumper that incorporates fog lights and vertical LED daytime running lights that mimic those found on the DS3 and C4 AIRCROSS, a shorter bonnet, a different set of alloy wheel options plus the French brand’s new chevrons and badging.
Inside, Citroën smallest model features a new leather steering wheel for EGS models, and a new-look gearstick for manual gearbox versions. In addition, the French firm has added a Leather/Alcantara option while there are also new audio systems.
Citroën has tweaked the C1’s 68HP 1.0-liter three-cylinder petrol engine, which now boasts improved fuel economy of up to 65.7mpg UK (54.7mpg US or 4.3lt/100km) on the combined cycle, while CO2 emissions drop to 99g/km of CO2 on the manual gearbox versions.
Models equipped with the Electronic Gearbox System (EGS) deliver 62.8 mpg (52.3mpg US or 4.5lt/100km) and 104g/km of CO2.
The French automaker says that the 3.44m long city car also features new power steering settings and shock absorbers that promise to enhance ride comfort and agility at low speeds.
The 2012 C1 is offered in both 3- and 5-door flavors and is expected to go on sale across Europe by April.
PHOTO GALLERY
