I know that a large front grille is becoming popular with a lot of
automakers' design teams, but the size of the hole in the front of the
newly redesigned Citroën C1 is just outlandish. The rest of the
car is pretty appealing, but that grille is just too much. Is the car
yawning? Citroën may think this just "complements the looks of the
recently updated C2," but doesn't make it good. more on the click below...
Still, with a 52 mpg (U.S.) rating (a boost of 2.1 percent) and CO2
emissions of just 106g/km (a decrease of 2.7 percent) from the 1.0i
68hp petrol engine, I might be able to overlook the mouth-breathing
design. Especially since the never see the front end from the driver's
seat. Buyers can make up their own minds when the new C1 goes on sale
early next year.
Gallery: New Look Citroen C1
    
PRESS RELEASE:
NEW STYLE, BETTER MPG & LESS CO2 FOR CITROËN C1
Citroën
have announced first details of changes to the C1 that will give the
chic, ultra-economical city-car new exterior styling, even better fuel
economy and lower CO2 emissions together with a number of other
improvements, including an upgraded interior.
The
C1's exterior has been given a smart upgrade with changes to the car's
front end, complementing the looks of the recently updated C2. There
are new wheels and trims whilst inside there are new upholstery and
materials.
Improving
the car's class-topping environmental and economical credentials, the
nippy 1.0i 68hp petrol engine is now the lowest CO2 emitting petrol
powered car currently on sale in the UK, boasting lowered CO2 emissions
of just 106g/km (-2.7%), and a combined-cycle fuel consumption figure
of 62.8mpg (+2.1%).
This
upgrade means that, in just a few months, Citroën has either
revised or completely renewed the C1, C2, C4, C5 as well as the
Berlingo Multispace. The new look C1 is set to go on sale early in 2009
when further details and prices will be announced.
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