2007 Citroen C2

Citroen is such a low-volume player in the Middle East that most people here think the brand is not available here any more. The C2 is the replacement for the Saxo at the lower end of the Citroen range. Based on the same platform as the larger C3, the C2 is only available as a three-door model, while the C3 is the five-door version. The C2 has distinctive styling. It offers a lot of interior room in the front and a decent driving position, as well as rear seats which optionally fold, recline, slide and come out altogether. Its dashboard is shared with the C3 with trim of decent enough material. There are coloured plastic inserts on the door trim and gearknob to dress up the cabin. The driving position is good, with good visibility to the front and somewhat limited to the rear thanks to a small rear window. The C2 only with one engine in this region. The 1.6-litre four-cylinder isn't very powerful, but it is quite a revelation given the size of the car. It is mated to a 5-speed... Read More