Citroen C2

Manufacturer
Citroen

Model
C2

Segment/Specs
Supermini

Fun-to-drive small car at a decent price. Check out rivals first though.

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Performance

1.1 to 1.4-litre petrol engines, with paddle-shift gearbox in the larger engine. Also a 1.4-litre diesel which is assured. Stop & Start cuts power when car is stationary.

Driving

Excellent grip so corners very well but the steering isn't great. Copes well with bumpy roads.

Feel

The diesel is noisy at startup and the petrols don't enjoy being worked hard.

Price

Cheap, low insurance and emissions and great fuel economy. Residuals won't be great, though.

Quality

OK, but no great, for quality and reliability. Engines won't be a worry though.

Safety

Front airbags and side bags on entry-level, plus ABS. Did well in NCAP tests and solidly secure.

Space

Good room in the front but cramped at the back. Rear seats tilt on higher specs. Split tailgate provides easy access to boot, which is small.

Equipment

Entry-level doesn't have CD player but do have power steering and remote central locking. Higher specs required if you want air-con, cruise control of leather seating.

Alternatives

Fiat Panda

Pros

Cheeky-looking car, good engines, cheap.

Cons

A bit cramped, standard kit not great.

Too much Fun!

by Tony Knight (Lancaster) - 19/10/2005 16:35:39

Started Uni last week in manchester so i was bought a car to travel home at the weekends by my parents. Absolutely love my new car, suprisingly big enough to fit all my mates in to go shopping in manchester but also not bad on the motorway travelling home. Easy enogh to drive around the city center in and easy to park. I initially wanted a Clio but im delighted with my new C2, wouldnt swap it for anything, well except a TVR.