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| Road Test: Citroen C1 (2005-) |
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Little cars are never going to fare as well as larger, more substantial vehicles in a collision, but the Aygo/C1/107 triad still managed to score a class-leading four stars in NCAP's crash tests. That's largely down to the strengthened supports placed in key impact areas, and the crumple zones that disperse the initial brunt of a crash. Two airbags come as standard, but two more can be specified on Rhythm models. Pedestrians have been considered, too: the bonnet is raised a few inches above the engine, so limbs and heads don't impact on sharp components in a collision. Brakes are discs at the front, and standard-fit ABS with CSC (cornering stability control) should help prevent shunts in the first place. Security provisions are less complete: remote central locking is only available on Rhythm models, and forget about an alarm. All models do get a locking fuel cap, though.
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Introduction This, the littlest in the Citroen range and sister model to the Toyota Aygo... |
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