Used 2012 Citroen C1 Hatchback Trims & Features

The Citroen C1 Hatchback measures a mere 3.4 meters long or 11 feet. This makes parking incredibly easy when you can only find a tight spot available. Some may think that because this car is so short in length that it will compromise on the space inside. This is not the case, Citroen have thought about the fact that people want a small car that zips around town with little effort but can also still be used as a family car. The windows for instance, have been designed so that they are large and airy. If sitting as a passenger in the back, you will not feel like you have been caged in; this is especially important when it comes to long car journeys.

When it comes to space in the boot, the Citroen C1 Hatchback does not disappoint, you will find that you have 139 liters of space or 30.5 gallons when using the boot alone. The car gives you the ability to fold down the rear passenger seats to enable a larger space for storage. When using this, your boot space will rise to 700 liters or 154 gallons; plenty of room if you are going on a trip or moving home. At this point, you may still be dwelling on the length of the car and how it will accommodate those of you who are tall. Many people that have test driven the Citroen C1 Hatchback have been approximately 6 feet tall and have reported that they were pleasantly surprised at how the car can handle the extra leg room required, so that's that little problem dealt with!

Along with fuel consumption, we are also now being told to watch the CO2 emissions of our vehicles and there a few countries that have put restrictions in place, namely the UK. The Citroen C1 Hatchback will not disappoint here either. It is powered by an engine which has 3 cylinders and returns 99 grams per kilometer or .62 miles of CO2. For England, this is well within the legal limit. If you have not heard, London introduced something called the congestion charge some years ago. In the beginning this meant that if you drove your car in the center of London you had to pay a toll. These days, the law has been changed so that if your vehicle has the required levels of CO2 emissions then you can zip about the city for nothing. This is something that will catch the eye of anyone in the South of England looking for a new car.

Handling is something that is important to everyone when considering a new car, not only does it add to the safety of the vehicle, it also makes driving a more pleasurable experience. The reviews that have come back based on testing the Citroen C1 Hatchback are top notch. The handling is firm and it corners with ease. The grip to the road is astounding and you will find that if you're driving on a slippery or wet surface, this car will cope with it no problem.

Other features you can expect with the Citroen C1 Hatchback are a dashboard that has been described as "funky" but functional. The controls are within easy reach and simple to use. The in-built CD player has been placed just above the ventilation controls. The seats have been reported to be incredibly comfortable and come in a padded fabric both back and front, so when on those long car journeys there will not be an issue with your back stiffening up and making it an uncomfortable journey. Airbags, which EVERYONE expects in their car these days are installed in both the driver and front passenger area and have sensors to the front and side of the vehicle.

If you are style conscious the Citroen C1 Hatchback will not disappoint, it has sleek lines, whatever color you choose to have the car in, the bumpers and side mirrors will come matching that color. The front end has a new bumper design and has daytime lights powered by LED and it also has additional fog lights. Overall, the look of this vehicle will certainly impress your friends.