Thursday, September 29, 2011
Skoda reveals new city car
Skoda has unveiled its all-new Citigo city car which will go on sale in the UK in summer 2012.
Based on the same platform asVolkswagen’s new Up! model, this will provide Skoda dealers with a new entry point and brings the brand’s portfolio up to six models.
“The Citigo is one of the pillars of our growth strategy. It paves the way for tremendous opportunities in a new segment,” said Skoda board chairman Winfried Vahland.
The four-seater car will be launched in three-door and five-door body styles. With a choice of two 1.0-litre petrol engines (60PS 105g/km and 75PS 108g/km).
After launch ultra low emission versions of these engines will be offered boasting fuel consumptions of 67.3mpg (97g/km) and 65.7mpg (99g/km) respectively.
Seat is also expected to launch a version of the Up!
DATED: 29.09.11
FEED: MT
