Skoda Citigo for Europe in 2012
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Skoda is continuing its growth offensive by revealing
its new city car, the Citigo. The brand's new model will make its debut in its domestic market, the
Czech Republic, before the end of this year, followed by the UK and other European countries from
mid-2012. Offering good use of space the 4-seat Citigo will be launched in three-door and five-door
versions.
“The Citigo is one of the pillars of our growth strategy. It paves the way for tremendous
opportunities in a new segment.” said Skoda 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 Skoda's values in a compact package and fits perfectly with our aims.”
With the Citigo, Skoda is entering a new sector. “The demand for small cars with low fuel
consumption, at a favourable price and with reasonable operating costs, is growing,” continues
Prof. Vahland. “Skoda's new small vehicle is a reaction to this trend. We are entering new ground
and the Citigo will attract prospects mainly in our European markets.”
The designers have given the car a distinct look that defines this as a new Skoda. The finned grille
set in a chrome-plated frame and precisely shaped headlamps give the car a typical Skoda look. The
Citigo measures just 3.56 metres long, 1.65 metres wide and 1.48 metres high.
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The Skoda Citigo is an ideal car in and out of the city. It offers a surprisingly generous interior
space, something not usually found in a city car but typical of all Skoda models. This has been made
with the clear and transparent arrangement of all elements. The car's long wheel base – 2.42 metres
– provides enough comfort for four occupants even on long trips. The boot volume is a sizeable 251
litres, which can be extended to 951 litres by folding down the rear seats.
The Citigo’s interior not only offers practical space but also a high level of quality and precision
in its design. Front head restraints integrated into the seats, as well as a number of other smart
solutions, make the Citigo a ‘simply clever vehicle’. The interior design includes numerous storage
compartments, cup holders and multimedia systems, as well as storage pockets on the sides of the front
seats. In addition, a special bag hook integrated in to the glove box handle, and a photograph holder on
the central console, are two interior elements.
The vehicle boasts a number of solutions to help improve overall comfort. In the three-door version,
the ‘Easy Entry’ system allows easy access to the rear seats. The front passenger's seat can be moved
and folded forward to ensure easy access to the rear seats. For the first time in a Skoda vehicle, a
portable navigation system is available. The device is fitted to the dashboard and can be removed
easily and used on the go. Being an integral part of the vehicle's on-board electronics, the system
provides not just navigation, but also hands-free calling with built-in Bluetooth and on-board
infotainment. Using a five inch touch screen, the driver can view important information about the car
(on-board computer, optical signals from the parking sensors, etc.).
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The Citigo places great emphasis on safety. For the first time in a Skoda vehicle, the designers
have used a Head-Thorax side airbag to protect the heads of both the driver and the front seat
passenger. In addition, active safety is enhanced by the ‘City Safe Drive’, a new brake assistance
system based on a laser sensor that is activated automatically at speeds below 30 km/h when there is
danger of a collision. Depending on the speed and the traffic situation, this automatic braking
solution may completely prevent a collision or at least reduce its severity. The risk of bumping into
the car ahead is thus reduced significantly in city traffic.
Two new, three-cylinder 1.0-litre petrol engines will be available after the Citigo's launch (44
kW/60 PS and 55 kW/75 PS). The engines and the transmission have been designed to provide optimum
economy in cities and their surroundings. Reaching the operating temperature even on short distances,
the engines are highly economical. Two highly economical engines will offer low fuel consumption, with
emissions of just 97 g and 99 g CO2/km respectively.
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Technical specifications |
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Engine |
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1.0 MPI/60PS |
1.0 MPI/75PS |
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Cylinders |
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3 |
3 |
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Displacement |
[cm3] |
999 |
999 |
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Max. engine performance/revs |
[kW at rpm] |
44/5,000–6,000 |
55/6,200 |
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Max. torque/revs |
[Nm at rpm] |
95/3,000–4,300 |
95/3,000–4,300 |
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Transmission |
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manual 5-speed |
manual 5-speed |
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Dimensions |
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Length/width/height |
[mm] |
3,563/1,641/1,478 |
3,563/1,641/1,478 |
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Wheelbase |
[mm] |
2,420 |
2,420 |
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Track front/rear |
[mm] |
1,428/1,424 |
1,428/1,424 |
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Wheels |
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5J×14" |
5J×14" |
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Tyres |
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165/70 R14 |
165/70 R14 |
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Storage capacity/with rear seat backrests folded down |
[l] |
251/951 |
251/951 |
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Width of front/rear seats |
[mm] |
1,417/1,389 |
1,417/1,389 |
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Headroom in front/rear seats |
[mm] |
993/947 |
993/947 |
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Body |
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Drag coefficient cw |
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0,33 |
0,33 |
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Weights |
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Kerb weight – incl. driver** |
[kg] |
929 |
929 |
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Payload – incl. driver** |
[kg] |
436 |
436 |
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Performance/consumption |
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Maximum speed |
[mph] |
99 |
106 |
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Acceleration 0–62 mph (approx 100km/h) |
[secs] |
13.9 |
12.7 |
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Consumption – combined (1999/100/EC) |
[mpg] |
62.8 |
60.1 |
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CO2 emissions |
[g/km] |
105 |
108 |
** Figures apply to basic version, weight of driver 75 kg.
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