Citroen's C1 ducks under 100g/km 05 | 01 | 2012

CITROEN'S FACELIFTED C1 has dipped under the psychological 100g/km Co2 emissions for the first time. This is the car's final facelift ahead of the all-new C1 next year.

French engineers have tweaked the 67bhp 1.0-litre three-cylinder engine, resulting in CO2 emissions of 99g/km (down from 103g/km) and combined economy of 65.7mpg (up from 62.8mpg) for the C1 1.0i variant mated to a manual gearbox.

This latest C1, which now ducks below the London Congestion Charge CO2 limit, is also available with an Electronic Gearbox System complete with steering-mounted paddle controls. This EGS version delivers 62.8 mpg and emits 104g/km of CO2.

The facelifted version benefits from a new front bumper — which houses fog lights and LED daytime running lights — a shorter bonnet and the addition of LED daytime running lights, plus new 14in wheels.

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While the vertical design LED lights mimic those seen on the DS3 and C4 Aircross, there's also an uprated CD audio system which is integrated with a Bluetooth system and USB socket.

The EGS models benefit from a redesigned leather steering wheel, while manual gearbox versions get a revised gearstick.

Power steering settings have also been changed, and shock absorbers revised for improved low-speed agility and ride comfort.

The full spec of the facelifted car will not be confirmed until it arrives in Scottish dealerships in April.

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Jim McGill