2014 Citroen C1 Urban Ride Concept

A world first in Paris: the CITROËN C1 URBAN RIDE concept

- A naturally urban, go-anywhere car illustrating the personalisation potential of the New CITROËN C1

- Visitors can vote on whether they would like to see this concept on the market one day.

Following the Swiss & Me concept presented at Geneva, the C1 takes on a new bright and confident guise in Paris with the CITROËN C1 URBAN RIDE concept, illustrating its personalisation potential.

Lively and cheerful, the New CITROËN C1 sports SUV-inspired styling features that underline its character and protective nature. The CITROËN C1 URBAN RIDE concept invites you on a joyous, stress-free tour of the city, which is seen as a playground, just as it is for the urban outdoor activities that are becoming increasingly popular, such as urban trails and geocaching.

Adopting an upbeat approach to the city, the CITROËN C1 URBAN RIDE concept sports protective features that give it a go-anywhere look. Ground clearance is raised by 15 mm, and bumper fairings are provided front and rear, along with wheel arch trim elements. Armed with this protection, it is all set for an urban adventure. And for a more dynamic look, its tracks have been increased by 10 mm.

The CITROËN C1 URBAN RIDE concept can be seen in two versions: 5-door and Airscape convertible. The grey roof and fittings contrast with the bright Cheesecake Yellow body, to create a twotone effect, contributing to the car’s cheerful, sassy looks. The door mirror housings, decals and special wheel hubs also underline the potential for personalisation. On the Airscape convertible version, where the soft top is also a personalisation feature, this concept has the biggest roof opening in its class, for an open air adventure that lets passengers admire the urban architecture.

The urban adventure continues in the cabin with a connected interface. The CITROËN C1 URBAN RIDE concept includes the Mirror Screen function available on the production model, which lets users display their favourite smart phone apps on the 7-inch Touch Drive interface. With the navigation function and your favourite apps, enjoy a relaxed tour of discovery of the city.

Naturally urban, the CITROËN C1 URBAN RIDE concept combines style and character. It is a vehicle in which to experience the city in another light and discover it in leisure mode.

On the stand at the Paris Motor Show, visitors will be able to cast their votes on a terminal near the concept to say whether they would like to see this version on the market one day.

SOURCE: CITROEN