Citroën C2
| Citroën C2 | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Citroën |
| Production | 2003–2009 |
| Assembly | , France |
| Designer | Donato Coco |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Supermini (B) |
| Body style | 3-door hatchback |
| Layout | FF layout |
| Related |
Citroën C3 Peugeot 1007 Peugeot 206 |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.1 L TU1 I4 1.4 L TU3 I4 1.4 L ET3 I4 1.4 L DV4 Diesel I4 1.6 L TU5 I4 |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 91.1 in (2,314 mm) |
| Length | 144.3 in (3,665 mm) |
| Width | 65.5 in (1,664 mm) |
| Height | 58.8 in (1,494 mm) |
| Curb weight | 2,315 lb (1,050 kg) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Citroën Saxo |
| Successor | Citroën DS3 |
The Citroën C2 is a supermini that was produced by the French manufacturer Citroën, with production starting August 2003. It replaced the Citroën Saxo, and was built at the Aulnay plant, on the outskirts of Paris. A different design of the C2, based on that of the Peugeot 206, is sold in China. The Citroën C2 was discontinued in October 2009, and replaced by the Citroën DS3 in January 2010.
Along with the Citroën C3, the C2 successfully replaced the popular, but ageing Citroën Saxo. The two cars have relatively different designs, allowing Citroën to grab different sub markets of the supermini class. The C2 was designed by Donato Coco. The C3 was originally designed as a larger "family friendly vehicle", with its five doors, whereas the C2 was to project a "young driver" image with two doors and flatter styling. Unlike the Saxo, with 2 of 5 stars from Euro NCAP, the C2 achieved 4 out of 5 stars.
Unlike its sister models, the Citroën C1 and C3, the C2 was seen as a victim of poor advertising. According to many in the motoring press, it was the most neglected model in the Citroën lineup in terms of promotion. In comparison, the C1 and the C3, on which the C2 is based, were both well presented in the media. Despite that, the Citroën C2 was awarded the "Best European Hatchback of 2003" in September 2003.
The LX model was the "no frills" version of the C2 and came with basic equipment, including black plastic bumpers and no fog lamps. The L model, produced from 2003 to 2005, came with black lower bumper and door handles, CD player, rear seat modulation and no fog lamps. The Design included body coloured bumpers and electric windows. The SX was the luxury spec.
It featured 'bumper colour coded paint' and air conditioning, the latter of which increases the 1.1 SX's 0–100 km/h time by 4.5 seconds to 17.2 seconds.
The Furio, VTR and VTS are the sports models which made the C2's predecessor, the Saxo, famous as an affordable, sporty looking and very fast 'pocket rocket'. The Furio has the same sports body kit as the more expensive VTR and VTS models but lacks their alloy wheels. Earlier models of the Furio had 15" Coyote alloys, but these were later replaced with wheel trims from the end of 2003 onwards.
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