The new Citroen C1 is a fresh take on a best-seller­ that has notched up more than 760,000 sales since its launch in 2005. This new city car is available in three-door and five-door versions and also in a new open-top body style called Airscape.

A car with a strong personality, delivering an upbeat response to urban mobility requirements, the new C1 reflects the renewal of Citroen.

The C1 features more design, with dynamic lines and a cheerful front end with a cheeky gaze created by the headlamps.

Two-tone versions and brightly coloured interiors underline the car’s character and joy for living. It is clearly a member of the new family of Citroen vehicles. With its unique styling and irresistible looks, it is an immediate eye-catcher.

An agile car designed to nip in and out of traffic, it allies compact exterior dimensions (just 3.46 m), with easy handling and a turning circle of 4.80 m. It also delivers exceptional suspension comfort and impeccable road manners.

The C1 features more useful technology, to make life easier, such as the 7’’ touchscreen, and Mirror Screen technology to copy and run smartphone apps from the touchscreen.

It can also be fitted with hands-free entry and drive, with a reversing camera, and with hill-start assist, for increased peace of mind.

The CI optimises running costs, weighing just 840 kg, and ­­with new-generation petrol engines, it ranks among the best in class for fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.

The C1 comes with a choice of two latest-generation petrol engines. With the e-VTi 68 Airdream engine mated to a five-speed gearbox and featuring Stop&Start technology with a special aerodynamics pack, the C1 is on a par with the best for fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.

The VTi 68 engine is also available with the clutchless ETG (Efficient Tronic Gearbox). This five-speed gearbox features a creep function and optimised pedal mapping, adjusting power-effectively for smoother start-ups and enhanced driveability.

The C1 is also available with the new VTi 82 from the PureTech engine family. Built in France, this 1.2 litre three-cylinder petrol engine developing 82 bhp uses innovative, efficient and economical technologies, for fuel consumption of 4.3l/100 km and CO2 emissions of 99 g/km, allied with driveability and nimble performance.

With torque of 118 Nm and 0-100 km/h acceleration in 11 seconds, this engine contributes to the ability of the new C1 to head for the open road.