2012 Skoda Citigo: official details, photos and specs
By Andrew, 28 Sep, 2011. 0 Comments
2012 Skoda Citigo
As you may know already, Volkswagen unveiled the Up! minicar at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show and made quite a buzz. But, what we didn’t know was that the German manufacturer was also working hard on a Skoda version of the Up!: this is the Skoda Citigo! As its name says it, the new Skoda Citigo is company’s new city car and promises to hit the domestic market before the end of this year, while the UK and the rest of European countries will receive it by at the beginning of summer 2012. Skoda is planning to offer the Citigo in three-door and five-door versions, which will be powered by two new, three-cylinder 1.0-litre petrol engines delivering 44kW/60PS and 55kW/75PS.
These engines are expected to deliver a fuel consumption of 62.8mpg and 105g CO2/km for the 60PS engine and 60.1mpg and 108g CO2/km for the 75PS unit. The designers have given the car a distinct look that defines this as a new ŠKODA. The finned grille set in a chrome-plated frame and precisely shaped headlamps give the car a typical ŠKODA look. The Citigo will measure just 3.56 metres long, 1.65 metres wide and 1.48 metres high.
“The Citigo is one of the pillars of our growth strategy. It paves the way for tremendous opportunities in a new segment,” said ŠKODA Board Chairman Prof. Dr. h.c. Winfried Vahland. “The Citigo is literally a ‘Simply Clever’ car. Despite its small size, it offers ample interior space; it is agile while frugal. Put simply: it’s an attractive choice offering many clever ideas. The car offers all of ŠKODA's values in a compact package and fits perfectly with our aims.”
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