Citroën C2 (03-09) - Review

Review by Dan Harrison on
Last Updated: 13 November 2008
The Citroen C2 carries on where its predecessor, the Saxo, left and is a neatly packaged, easy to drive and affordable small hatchback. It's also well equipped and cheap to run, so makes an ideal choice as a first car. Unfortunately build quality and refinement are in short supply and the plasticky interior isn't particularly pleasant or comfortable. There are some neat touches though, like a split-opening hatch and a paddleshift gearchange option on certain models, but on the road the C2 is outclassed by similarly priced alternatives. In 2008 the model was facelifted with a new front bumper and grille while equipment levels were upped.
4 out of 5

Equipment

Originally there were five trim levels to choose from - L, LX, SX, Furio and VTR. All models come with faux-aluminium front vents, tinted windows, a height and reach adjustable steering wheel, power steering, a split folding rear seat, height-adjustable front head restraints, a rev counter, digital dashboard display, twin rear fog and reversing lights, front door- and rear storage pockets, a lockable glovebox, driver, passenger and front lateral airbags, front seatbelt pre-tensioners, height adjustable front seat belts, four three-point inertia reel seatbelts, automatic hazard warning lights, high frequency remote central locking with deadlocks, an immobiliser and automatic door and boot locking. In addition, all but L models get aluminium effect door handles, electric front windows, driver’s seat height adjustment, rear head restraints and a stereo radio/CD with steering mounted controls. All SX models get chrome effect exterior door handles, air conditioning (including glovebox), velour upholstery and a push-pull tray on the central fascia. SX and above also come with body colour bumpers and side rubbing strips, a translucent gear knob and door grab handles plus front fog lights. VTR models are available with body colour side skirts, front bumper and rear spoiler, 16-inch alloy wheels, a chrome tail pipe, cruise control, heated and power folding mirrors, sport seats, ABS with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution and an anti-theft alarm. Options on all models include metallic or black paint. Independent sliding rear seats are standard on LX and SX but also available as an additional extra on Furio and VTR, while ABS with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution & Emergency Braking Assistance was optional on LX, SX and Furio until June 2004 when it became standard. In June 2008 the line-up was been simplified to four trim levels - Vibe, Rhythm, VTR and VTS.

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  • ABS
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm
  • Alloy wheels
  • Audio remote
  • Body coloured bumpers
  • CD
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Cruise control
  • Driver`s airbag
  • Electric mirrors
  • Folding rear seats
  • Front electric windows
  • Front fog lights
  • Full size spare wheel
  • Heated mirrors
  • Heated seats
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Isofix child seat anchor points
  • Leather seat trim
  • Metallic Paint
  • Parking sensors
  • PAS
  • Passenger`s airbag
  • Remote locking
  • Service indicator
  • Side airbags
  • Sports seats
  • Steel wheels
  • Steering wheel rake adjustment
  • Steering wheel reach adjustment
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