The Skoda Citigo is a great value city car that offers lots of space and equipment. The small car is also fun to drive.
The Citigo's 1.0 litre petrol engine, the only engine available, is a sprightly and economic. In the GreenTech version, the engine will return 69mpg on the combined cycle and emit 95g/km of CO2. The standard engine for the Citigo, which has two power outputs of 59 bhp or 74 bhp, will return around 63mpg and has CO2 emissions of 105g/km. the engines are sprightly and good performers.
Potential buyers of the Skoda Citigo should look past the badge because the car shares the same underpinnings as its sister car the VW up! but this isn't just a rebadged version - it's much more than that. Skoda makes some of the most reliable cars available today and this great offering is underpinned with a three-year warranty which also includes Europe-wide breakdown cover. Even with four adults on board, the Citigo is a nippy and fun car to drive around town and has lots of space on board. It certainly more fun than many others and even though it's one of the smallest cars on the roads, the driving position is excellent and road holding impressive.
However, owners will not be setting new speed records with the three-cylinder engine but with its excellent gearbox, the Citigo is a responsive and enjoyable drive. The suspension has been tweaked and makes for a comfortable ride since it absorbs bumps and potholes in the road. The five door version is the more practical choice but the three door is also quite versatile for a small family's needs. It is also, unusually, quite easy for rear seat passengers to get in and out of the car in the three door version. In addition, the boot is handy 250litres of space, which expands to 950litres with the rear seats folded flat, and it's one of the safest city cars available, having scored full marks in the Euro NCAP crash tests. Standard equipment includes electronic stability control, except for the entry model, and Bluetooth connectivity.
Essentially, the Skoda Citigo is one of the best city cars available today with a package that few can compete with. From its excellent design through to the high quality of build, the Citigo is a car that really does mean business.
Why not have a look at the Citigo on the official UK company website and get the latest news about the Citigo in the UK at The UK Skoda Owners' Club. You may also like to see what they're saying about it on the Top Gear website.
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