Skoda Starts Production of the Citigo, Expecting Launch in India by Mid 2012
Skoda showcased their small city car, the Citigo last month at the Frankfurt motor show. The company has now announced that they have started series production of the Citigo.
The new small car is a crucial model for Skoda as they are entering a new sector and must get everything right to secure its position in the small car market.
Photos of Skoda Citigo
Engine wise, a pair of 999cc three-pot petrols are available at launch. There’s a 99mph, 59bhp 1.0-litre petrol that produces 62.8mpg and another 74bhp, 70lb ft effort that gets the Citigo to 106mph and produces 108g/km CO2. The car is 3.56 meters long, 1.65 meters wide and 1.48 meters tall. Skoda has integrated Head-Thorax side airbags to protect the heads of the front passengers in the event of a crash. The Citigo also comes with Bosch’s new Long-range Radar Sensor to help prevent collisions below 30 km/h. The car will be made available in its home market of the Czech Republic by the end of this year. The three door version of the Citigo will be available as of this year and the five door version will debut early next year in 2012.
