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It's hard to believe it, but the Skoda Citigo was launched way back in 2011 as a 3-door. Thus, it's technically the oldest model they have. Unlike the VW Up!, which got a full facelift, Skoda only has enough money for some upgrades regarding the 2017 model year.
Let's start by saying there was something we DIDN'T find in the press release: any mention of an engine. It looks like the cheaper Citigo isn't allowed access to the 1.0 TSI turbo mill that's been recently installed on the Up!.
However, they might save that surprise for this fall's big motor show. Skoda says that prices remain the same at €9,770. However, that's not technically true. What they should have said is that the base Citigo Easy trim level has been canceled because this €8,970 version didn't have power steering and nobody bought it.
However, we think you should only start looking at the Citigo models from €10,310 upwards. That will get you a 5-door with the 75 hp engine, not the 60 hp basic one. All Active and above units now come with LED daytime running lights up front. That's the only major cosmetic change for 2017, along with tinted taillights for the top-spec car.
Other than that, Skoda just stuffed more features into the car. One of them is the superior infotainment system that's shared with the Up! facelift and Fabia. There's no navigation, but you can plug in your smartphone and use MirrorLink instead.
Another first is the automatic climate control, as introduced on the Up! facelift. Essentially, it's Volkswagen's old Climatronic that you can order as an option for €260. There is a light and rain sensor on the car too, which is combined with the Active Brake Assist system (cost: 280 euros).
However, they might save that surprise for this fall's big motor show. Skoda says that prices remain the same at €9,770. However, that's not technically true. What they should have said is that the base Citigo Easy trim level has been canceled because this €8,970 version didn't have power steering and nobody bought it.
However, we think you should only start looking at the Citigo models from €10,310 upwards. That will get you a 5-door with the 75 hp engine, not the 60 hp basic one. All Active and above units now come with LED daytime running lights up front. That's the only major cosmetic change for 2017, along with tinted taillights for the top-spec car.
Other than that, Skoda just stuffed more features into the car. One of them is the superior infotainment system that's shared with the Up! facelift and Fabia. There's no navigation, but you can plug in your smartphone and use MirrorLink instead.
Skoda's famous umbrella
Yes, folks, the Citigo now has a trademark umbrella. However, it's not found in the doors like on the Superb flagship. Instead, it's been conveniently moved to the underside of the passenger seat.Another first is the automatic climate control, as introduced on the Up! facelift. Essentially, it's Volkswagen's old Climatronic that you can order as an option for €260. There is a light and rain sensor on the car too, which is combined with the Active Brake Assist system (cost: 280 euros).
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