Citroen C1 Code (Auto Express)

[eppur_se_muova]

Text: Jack Rix / Photos: Pete Gibson

Only a few months after its launch in the UK, the Fiat 500’s cute, retro looks and effortless class have forced other brands to raise their game.

And that’s what Citroen has done with the Code, the latest evolution of its capable C1 city car. The idea is simple – create the most luxurious C1 to date. But is it a classic case of over-egging the pudding?

Using the range-topping Rhythm trim as a starting point, Code spec piles on the options, including 14-inch alloy wheels and black metallic paint.
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In terms of practicality, you have to choose whether you want to carry four occupants without much of a boot, or fold the rear seats down to create a reasonable loading space, but have room for only two.

Either way, the C1 is impressively economical, returning 60mpg on the combined cycle and emitting only 109g/km of CO2.
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more: http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/carreviews/firstdrives/218538/citroen_c1_code.html

[Captain Angry]

1. It's interesting that the fuel efficiency is in mpg instead of km/l or something.

Strange.

[Nihil]

3. UK still measures road distance in miles ...

... and, although the published figures will always include km/l,
people are still used to thinking in mpg.
:hi:

[Captain Angry]

4. And that is why I come to DU every day.

I learn something new all the time.

Thanks for the information. :-)

[NickB79]

2. Are the mpg figures for US or Imperial gallons?

Still, even with Imperial gallons, that's impressive.

[DCKit]

5. At that rate, the price of gas becomes much less of an issue.

When do we get one? Europe is crawling with 40+mpg cars and all we're getting is lip-service. I know there's a demand because almost everyone I know is driving a Prius, Fit, Yaris or similar FOREIGN car.

I want to buy an American car, but they won't make the car I want, because, they tell me, I don't want it. I want the models that the Europeans are driving, but their import is blocked.