2012 Citroen C1 Compac Car Review

Vital driving controls are grouped closely around the steering wheel for fingertip control, so the driver can concentrate on the main event driving. An amazingly tight turning circle and standard variable power assisted steering also makes the new 2012 Citroen C1 perfectly adapted to nipping about in the city, whilst the clear and bold speedometer really adds to the sense of fun. Elevated rounded headlamps make the Citroen C1 characterful face instantly recognisable, while the daytime-running LEDs, standard on VTR and VTR or optional on VT models, give a dazzlingly cool stare. Front fog lights, standard on VTR  and optional on VTR models, complete the refreshing, dynamic look. Let the new Citroen C1 talk to your phone or MP3 through this simple dashboard Bluetooth system and USB socket, standard on VTR or optional on VT and VTR, leaving you to concentrate on the road. Even the cabin’s air vents harmonise with new Citroen C1’s curvy themes nothing interrupts the flow!

The boot of the new 2012 Citroen C1 transforms from a useful 139 litres under the parcel shelf, right up to 751 litres with the rear seats folded down. This is still a capacious 712 litres on 3-door models. The large rear window is also a wide opening tailgate for optimum access. As you would expect, front electric windows are standard on VTR and VTR or optional on VT models for complete convenience. A CD Player is standard, and in addition you can plug your MP3 player into the front panel. Even the shape of the main air conditioning switch, standard on VTR and VTR models, echoes the dashboard design and the whole car’s vibrant persona. The new Citroen C1 has plenty of storage compartments spread between the dashboard, centre console and doors there are two situated immediately above and below the CD player for really easy access.

Despite its ingenious compactness, there is nothing minimal about Citroën C1’s safety features, with a massively strong passenger compartment and carefully engineered crumple zones, its entire structure is designed to protect. Powerful ABS and Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), Emergency Braking Assistance (EBA), as well as driver’s and front passenger’s airbag
are all standard across the range. For added safety, Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) is available as an option on all models, whilst VTR and VTR+ have front lateral airbags (optional on VT), ISOFIX child seat anchorage points on the rear split/folding 50/50 seats and remote control central locking. This is a city car that looks after itself and you, whilst minimising its environmental impact.

2012 Citroen C1 Specifications
• ABS with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
• Emergency Braking Assistance (EBA)
• Cornering Stability Control (CSC)
• Driver’s and front passenger’s airbag
• Variable power assisted steering
• 12 volt socket
• Front door pockets
• RDS stereo radio/CD player
• Auxiliary socket for MP3 player
• Dashboard storage compartment
• Height-adjustable steering wheel
• 14” ‘Notus’ wheel covers (set of four)

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