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Citroen C2
Review Summary
The Citroen C2 manages to provide a better quality ride than its C3 predecessor at an affordable price.

Most young drivers will find the C2 to be a good-looking car that is really fun to drive too, with reasonable running costs and insurance, and with newly enhanced safety features it is likely to surpass its popular predecessor.
Citroen C2
Citroen C2
  Overall BuyYourCar Rating 3.5/5
 
 
Citroen C2 Car Review
Citroen C2

The Citroen C2 is the replacement to the very popular Saxo supermini. The C2 will have big shoes to fill, and the French based company is holding nothing back to make the change a desirable reality.

The Citroen C2 has a completely different body style to that of the C3, but the new style shouldn’t be underestimated, it’s been redesigned with a sleek new grille and sharper curves, additional space, and other cost-cutting alternatives without sacrificing the driving experience.

The changes are geared toward giving the car a competitive edge in its market while providing the buyer with a more spacious city car, maintaining quality build, and keeping the cost down. The car has met these challenges head on and should be a viable contender for the competition and a good alternative for buyers who are looking for a reasonable second car or a reliable commuter car.

The Citroen C2 offers low cost petrol engines or a diesel alternative, and a SensoDrive gear box. The Citroen offers an unusual seating configuration as well. Sacrificing the fifth seat the car offers four individual seats for added versatility. The seats offer exceptional elbow room and rear seats can adjust to increase boot space.
 Practicality
 Life Style
 Security and Safety
 The Finishing Touches
 Overall Rating
 
 
 Practicality 3.5/5
Citroen C2
Citroen C2
The Citroen C2 is an extremely cost effective car. Running costs are low, petrol and diesel engines provide good fuel economy and insurance rates are among some of the lowest in its class. Resale value for the C2 may be low but will depend largely on future performance and popularity.

The Citroen C2 four seat option frees up a lot of cabin space for passenger comfort, and the rear seat adjustments makes it possible to create a good amount of boot and storage space. The boot comes with a split-rear tailgate that conceals the storage space in the boot area.

Dashboard and steering controls mirror that of the car’s sister the larger C3. The rev counter looks neat but is not really reliable. It is also difficult to see where it is placed (the steering wheel tends to hide it). The rest of the controls are functional and work well.

The C2’s not much for comfort. The seats are adequate but the ride can be rather rough at times, and the cabin does a decent job of eliminating road and engine noise.

Accessibility to the Citroen C2 is limited. The seating arrangement requires that passengers sit down into the seats instead of sliding in and this could pose a problem for some passengers with limited mobility. Taller passengers have limited headroom in the rear seats but plenty of legroom. The steering wheel adjusts for height and reach.

The little C2 is very simple to park; it has great steering control and easily fits into parking spaces. Visibility can be somewhat limited due to thick side pillars, but parking sensors should not be necessary.
 
 
 Life Style 3.5/5
Citroen C2
Citroen C2
The Citroen C2 VTR and Citroen C2 VTS variants offer drivers stiffer suspension settings for more enthusiastic driving. Steering is really good on all models and the SensoDrive gearbox is one of the C2’s most attractive features.

The C2 would not make a very good family car. It is much too small to accommodate a family or family style cargo. It would make a better second vehicle or even a great commuter car.

This would make a great first car. It’s inexpensive to purchase, easy to drive, and small enough for easy navigation. Insurance and running costs are also low, making it an attractive choice for new drivers.

Despite the C2’s affordability, image will play a huge role in sales. The car’s image has been enhanced in order to appeal to a younger audience and to hopefully pick up buyers where the C3 left off. The C2 feels like a better quality vehicle and shouldn’t have any problem filling the void.
 
 
 Security and Safety 3/5
Most Citroen C2’s come standard with an engine immobilizer, and an automatic door lock function that automatically locks all of the vehicle’s doors once the car reaches 5mph. Given the C2’s attractive exterior it could easily catch the attention of thieves. An alarm system would probably be a worthy investment.

Citroen did not overlook safety and the C2 is equipped standard with twin front and side airbags and three point seatbelts for front and rear passengers. The car also comes equipped with impact resistant crumple zones and built in shock absorbers.
 
 
 The Finishing Touches 3.5/5
The Citroen C2 standard stereo unit is a disappointing radio cassette unit. It is likely that buyers will be choosing upgrades or installing their own systems.
 
 
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