Citroën C1
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
 |
|
| Manufacturer | Toyota Peugeot Citroën Automobile Czech |
|---|---|
| Production | 2005-present |
| Class | City car |
| Layout | FF layout |
| Engine(s) | 1.0 L 1KR-FE I3 (67 bhp) 1.4 L DV4 Diesel I4 (55 bhp) |
| Transmission(s) | 5 speed Manual |
| Wheelbase | 96.5 in (2,451 mm) |
| Length | 150.5 in (3,823 mm) |
| Width | 65.5 in (1,664 mm) |
| Height | 58.8 in (1,494 mm) |
| Curb weight | 2,315 lb (1,050 kg) |
| Related | Citroën C2 Peugeot 107 Toyota Aygo |
| Designer | Donato Coco |
The Citroën C1 is a city car produced by the French manufacturer Citroën since 2005.
The C1 was developed as part of the B-Zero project by the PSA Group (Peugeot and Citroën) in a joint-venture with Toyota. The Peugeot 107 is identical to the C1 other than the front bumper and front and rear lights, while the Toyota Aygo is slightly more differentiated but still obviously similar. All of them are built at the new facilities of the TPCA joint-venture (Toyota Peugeot Citroën Automobile) in the city of Kolin, Czech Republic. The project was presented for the first time at the 2005 Geneva Motor Show. The cars are 4-seater, 3 or 5-door hatchbacks measuring 3.40 metres (133.9 in) in length. The body was designed by Donato Coco.
A notable feature of the 5-door C1 and 107, though not the Aygo, is the large tail light cluster, which extends from the edge of the rear doors to the rear window, meaning there is no external metal "C-pillar".
The C1 is powered by a 1.0 L 3-cylinder engine, which has a fuel economy of 61.4 mpg (UK gallons EU method; 4.6 L/100 km EU method; ca 43.4 mpg US with US method). A 1.4 L 4-cylinder HDI diesel engine which has a fuel economy of 68.9 mpg (UK gallons EU method; 4.1 L/100 km EU method; ca 48.8 mpg US with US method) is also available.
According to the German Spiegel magazine, the C1 are the production cars with the second-best fuel economy both among petrol engines (after the Toyota Prius) [1] and among diesel engines (after the Smart ForTwo).[2] The newly released Toyota IQ concept car uses petrol and has superior fuel economy.[citation needed].
The boot of Citroen C1 and its sister cars is heavily criticised by both owners and the motoring press due to water leaks during rainy days.[3] In addition, the door mechanism of the boot can easily be damaged. Many owners complain that airbags of the 107, C1 and Aygo sometimes inflate when a collision is not present, but the driver presses the brake pedal in order to stop the car suddenly.[3] Others complained that their airbags didn't inflate when needed, so they were injured as a result.[4] The 107, C1 and Aygo are also prone to rollovers due to stability problems.[4] According to one survey, 75% of Peugeot 107, Citroën C1 or Toyota Aygo owners have experienced problems with stability and/or steering resulting in temporary lack of control.[4]
Contents |
[edit] Engines
- 1.0 L 1KR-FE (998 cc) I3, 68 PS (67 hp/50 kW) and 69 ft·lbf (94 N·m)
- 1.4 L DV4 HDi Diesel (1398 cc) I4, 55 PS (54 hp/40 kW) and 96 ft·lbf (130 N·m)
[edit] Trim range UK
- The Vibe, 3 door or 5 door, this was the basic model and the cheapest. Only available with the 1.0i engine.
- The Rhythm, 3 door or 5 door, this trim added remote central locking, colour coded wing mirrors and two side airbags. The 1.4 HDi diesel and the 1.0i petrol engines were both available with this trim.
- The Code, available in both 3 or 5 door and with the 1.4 HDi engine, came with 14 inch alloy wheels, half leather trimmed seats, chrome interior trim inserts and glove box cover.
[edit] Special Editions (UK)
- The Cool - based on the Vibe, adding Air Conditioning and blue seat fabrics/dashboard inserts, available in Lipizan White or Damas Blue.
- The Airplay - based on the Rhythm, adding full iPod connectivity, iPod cradle, a 4GB iPod Nano and coloured dashboard inserts and door pulls. Early models were available with bright, swirling decals. This model was originally revealed at the 2006 British International Motor Show.
[edit] 2009 Facelift and Revisions
In January 2009, the C1 was facelifted at the same time as the Peugeot 107 and Toyota Aygo. The New C1 features a new front bumper incorporating a new grille, in-keeping with Citroen's family look. Trim levels were also refreshed - basic Vibe models became 'VT', and Rhythm became 'VTR'. Seat fabrics and ventilation controls were also changed, and all models received colour-coded front bumpers and new wheel trims. A special-edition 'Splash' was available at launch, though this was a strictly limited edition. It featured Air Conditioning and was available in Electra Blue or Lipizan White. The blue car came with white door mirrors, whilst the white car came with glossy black door mirrors. Engines remained the same, but tweaks mean the 1.0 petrol now emits just 106 g/km of CO2 and reportedly able to achieve 72 MPG fuel consumption. The 1.4 HDi diesel engine remains unchanged, again only available in the higher specification. Three new colours were also added to the line-up.
[edit] Additional versions
Designer Franco Sbarro created an extreme C1, called the C1 GT, a design concept that follows the same theme of his previous Xsara Picasso Concept. The extreme bodywork feature very wide wheels and gullwing doors, alongside a modified 1.6L 125PS engine from the C2VTR and C4 WRC rallycar brakes. Its said to have reached over 130mph and it was still accelerating.
In Portugal is offered a commercial van version called the Entreprise, equipped with the 1.4L diesel engine and available only in the 3door body, for urban use. Its 107 sibling also offers an identical version.
In the United Kingdom the Electric Car Corporation has been selling an electric car based on the C1, called the Citroën C1 ev'ie since 30 April 2009. Its list price on that date was £16,850 ($24,989 US), "double the cost of the petrol version" .[5][6][7]
[edit] References
- ^ "Die sparsamsten Benziner". Der Spiegel. 6 February 2007. http://www.spiegel.de/auto/aktuell/0,1518,464360,00.html. Retrieved on 2008-11-28.
- ^ "Die sparsamsten Diesel". Der Spiegel. 6 February 2007. http://www.spiegel.de/wissenschaft/natur/0,1518,593260,00.html. Retrieved on 2008-11-28.
- ^ a b "Peugeot 107 - review and opinion - A professional review for Peugeot 107, Citroen C1 and Toyota Aygo". Ciao.co.uk. 2009-06-14. http://www.ciao.co.uk/Peugeot_107__Review_5843697. Retrieved on 2009-06-26.
- ^ a b c Публикувано от carSurvey (2004-12-01). "CarSurvey: Peugeot 107, Citroen C1 and Toyota Aygo - problems". Carsurveys.blogspot.com. http://carsurveys.blogspot.com/2009/06/peugeot-107-citroen-c1-and-toyota-aygo.html. Retrieved on 2009-07-04.
- ^ "Electric Citroën C1 car is ready, but government grants are not", The Times, 30 April 2009, http://business.timesonline.co.uk/tol/business/industry_sectors/transport/article6194754.ece, retrieved on 2009-04-30
- ^ "Car Reviews - First Drive", Autocar, 30 April 2009, http://www.autocar.co.uk/CarReviews/FirstDrives/ECC-C1-Ev%27ie-30kw/239834/, retrieved on 2009-04-30
- ^ "The Electric Car Corporation Launches the Citroën C1 ev'ie - The UK's First 4 Seat All-Electric Production Car", theautochannel.com, 30 April 2009, http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2009/04/29/458863.html, retrieved on 2009-04-30
[edit] External links
 |
Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Citroën C1 |
- Link to Toyota Peugeot Citroën Automobile
- C1 at Citroenet
- C1 Crash Test
- C1 links Citroën World
- Citroën C1 UK microsite
- UK Citroën C1 Information Website
- French Car Owners Club
- C1 Owners Club
| « previous — Automobiles Citroën a subsidiary of the PSA Peugeot Citroën since 1976, car timeline, 1980s–present | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | 1980s | 1990s | 2000s | 2010s | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 0 | ||||||||||
| Economy car | 2CV | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Off-roader | Méhari | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| City car | LN / LNA | AX | C1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Supermini | Dyane | Saxo | C2 | DS3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Visa | C3 I | C3 II | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Small family car | GSA | ZX | Xsara | C4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Large family car | BX | Xantia | C5 I | C5 II | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Executive car | CX | XM | C6 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Leisure activity vehicle |
Acadiane | C15 | Nemo | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Berlingo | Berlingo II | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Compact MPV |
Xsara Picasso | C3 Picasso | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| C4 Picasso | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Large MPV | Evasion/Synergie | C8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Crossover | C-Crosser | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Convertible | C3 Pluriel | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
||||||||||||||||||||
