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The C1's 'fun and friendly 'character is expressed at the front end, by the wide wraparound bumper, rounded bonnet and curvy headlamp clusters positioned high up the front wings. At the rear, the glass tailgate, crystal and anthracite rear lights, and deep bumper combine to provide a look that is both attractive and distinctive.
It is from the side that the difference between the two bodystyles is most noticeable. The lines of the 3-door's profile are enhanced by the shape of the rear windows and wheel arches, whilst the 5-door design sees the rear doors extend right back to the lamp clusters, easing access for passengers.
Inside, the instrument pod, separate rev counter and air vents are all of a circular design, while the heating control panel is made of a translucent material that glows orange whenever the lights are turned on, in harmony with the driver information and audio system displays.
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The four, two-tone seats are trimmed in fabric or velour, complementing the colour-keyed door panels. The clever design of the front seat backrests maximises leg room for rear seat passengers, with interior space further optimised by the 2.34m length of the wheelbase.
With its compact dimensions - just 3.4m long, 1.6m wide and 1.5m tall - the C1 is said to be ideally suited to life in-town, and its manoeuvrability is further enhanced by the availability of electric power steering, which gives it an extremely good turning circle of just 9.5 metres.
The C1 is powered by a choice of three cylinder 68bhp 1.0i petrol or 54bhp HDi diesel engines, perfect for driving around town. Both are Euro IV compliant, return over 60 mpg on the combined cycle and are available with five-speed manual gearboxes. A SensoDrive gearbox, without steering wheel paddles, but with an automatic mode for stress-free driving on busy roads, is also available on petrol versions in some countries.
Alain Favey, Managing Director of Citroen UK Ltd, said: "The C1 will be a perfect city car combining space, comfort and practicality in a stylish, new body which is ideally suited to crowded urban environments. We are sure it will build further on our reputation as a maker of trend-setting small cars."
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