Skoda introduces the new Citigo with a host of upgrades in Europe

Skoda is upgrading the smallest member of its model range. The Skoda Citigo is being launched with three or five doors and many new design, technology and equipment features. With a length of 3,597mm, width of 1,645mm and height of 1,478mm (five-door model), the Skoda Citigo is one of the most compact yet spacious cars in its segment.

There is a choice of three trim levels - S, SE and SE L. The Skoda Citigo is also available as a Monte Carlo edition.

The Skoda Citigo offers 251 litres of boot space and 1,369mm of elbow room in the five-door variant. With the rear seats folded down, the boot can hold 951 litres (three-door) and 959 litres (five-door). The new generation Blues and Swing radio and infotainment systems offer many connectivity options.

The Swing variant additionally features a colour display, six speakers and Bluetooth connectivity. The Move&Fun App, which runs on both iOS and Android operating systems, provides navigation, a driving data display, hands-free phone calls and tips for efficient driving, as well as playing music and the radio. A Maxi-DOT trip computer display is available as an optional extra on SE L and Monte Carlo trim levels.

The emergency brake system helps to prevent rear-end collisions in city traffic. The assistance feature is automatically active at speeds over 31km/h. A laser sensor, which is integrated in the rear view mirror mount, scans an area of 10m in front of the vehicle. In the event of an impending collision - if the driver does not react - the braking system is primed in the first instance and the hydraulic Brake Assist function becomes more sensitive.

The system also initiates a full application of the brakes to bring the car to a standstill if required or, if the driver is not braking hard enough, it automatically increases the braking force. Two versions of a three-cylinder, 1.0-litre engine - which is mated to a five-speed manual transmission - drive the front wheels of the Skoda Citigo. The entry-level variant puts out 60bhp and 95Nm of torque. It accelerates from 0-100km/h in 14.4 seconds and on to a top speed of 162km/h.

The more powerful engine variant delivers 74bhp. 90% (95Nm) of its maximum torque is available at 3,000rpm. It completes the century sprint in 13.5 seconds and has a top speed of 173km/h (manual transmission). All trim levels can be equipped with GreenTech technology as an option, which optimises fuel consumption.