Skoda Citigo Price Review And Specifications

The world is in a bad bull run these days. Yes, we are talking about the economic slowdown. So dont be surprised if you find yourself flooded with small cars in the market. Skoda too has trimmed down its luxury cars and is all set to launch the Skoda Citigo in the market. The Skoda Citigo was showcased just days after its cousin Volkswagen Up! The Skoda Citigo easily seats up to four people and like its cousin has a lot common features similar to the Volkswagen Up. The car has the same compact size of 3560mm. Even the wheels appear similar in style with the corner stance and the very short overhangs. The Citigo size dimensions are 1650mm wide and 1480mm from road to roof. The wheel base measures 2420mm and has a luggage space of 251 liters. So dont be confused that your sales guy is trying to cheat you.

The Volkswagen up and Skoda Citigo are identical. Even the technical specifications have not been let alone. They too have the same package and performance. The car also has a first of its kind optional laser-operated city safety system which will apply the brakes automatically if it detects an imminent crash. The car comes in two engine variants of 999cc three-cylinder petrol engines. The cars are robust in performance and yet low in emissions with a trim 929kg kerb weight and 0.33 drag coefficient. The exterior photos of the Skoda Citigo reveal that the car is similar to the Volkswagen up in terms of the contour with a bit of tweaks at the lights and moldings. The front grille is reflective of the new Skoda style showcased at the 2011 Geneva motor show. The large headlamps extend till the front wings which makes us realize that it is just the cousin of the VW up and not the twin. The Citigo is one of the pillars of our growth strategy,' said Winfried Vahland, chairman of Skoda. It paves the way for tremendous opportunities in a new segment. The demand for small cars with low fuel consumption, at a favorable price with reasonable operating costs, is growing. Skoda's new small vehicle is a reaction to this trend. As of now the prices have been kept under wraps and will be announced nearer to the launch.

I am one of those drivers who "sets and forgets," so when it comes to cruise control I'm all over it. I set the Touareg's speed at a shade over the legal limit to ensure I wasn't being cheated by an error margin over-representing my true speed. My chosen route led us up and over several long, steep mountain passes, some as high as 1,724 metres (5,656 ft). The Touareg ate up the miles with nary a complaint. With the V8's abundant torque, the VW SUV seldom needed to gear-down from 6th to 5th to devour the peaks. After a week of driving, I gave the Touareg two enthusiastic thumbs-up for ride quality. 2,000 rpm range. When the pitch steepened, the Touareg autobox quickly inserted 5th gear before any loss of forward motion was encountered, prompting a jump to 3,300 rpm and a corresponding increase in power output. The Touareg's combination of effective gearing and V8 punch also wins it a "nod" for passing power. After a week of driving, I gave the Touareg two enthusiastic thumbs-up for ride quality.

My tester was equipped with the air suspension package, which at the turn of a console-mounted barrel switch, provides the choice of three suspension damping settings - Comfort, Auto and Sport. I generally chose the Auto setting for my mixed bag of driving. It nicely blended the smoothness of the Comfort setting with the handling characteristics of the Sport option, a setting I found too rigid for typical urban driving. When bumps and pavement depravity abound, the big VW's absorbent suspension and solid body structure prevent jarring and shock from penetrating the cabin and marring its supple ride quality. The heavily-loaded Touareg swayed slightly in hard corners but held its line quite confidently throughout the twists and turns one can expect amidst the mountains. Steering it is a purposeful activity due to heavy steering resistance and fairly dull feedback; it certainly can't be labeled 'over-powered,' as in some domestic SUVs I have sampled.

When bumps and pavement depravity abound, the big VW's absorbent suspension and solid body structure prevent jarring and shock from penetrating the cabin and marring its supple ride quality. Few SUVs with multi-use tires are as effective at reducing fatigue-inducing highway "roar" over the long haul. Few SUVs with multi-use tires are as effective at reducing fatigue-inducing highway "roar" over the long haul. It is simple considerations such as these that are often overlooked by purchasers until it's too late. That's why a test drive around the block is wholly inadequate when assessing a prospective new vehicle. The Touareg is not an inexpensive purchase, but as one might expect, it comes heavily contented. Once a decision is made whether a V6, V8 or diesel V10 shall power it, the rest is easy. Air suspension or not? Luxury Package or not? Premium Audio or not? Touareg ownership may require fewer greenbacks than its Porsche cousin, but it's still a lot of green. SUVs available, not to mention a comfortable, agile and elegant one. So what's the catch you ask? Well, price of course. Touareg ownership may require fewer greenbacks than its Porsche cousin, but it's still a lot of green. And then there's the green that goes into the tank, which demands premium juice, and believe me, the Touareg V8 is not a 'poster-child' for economy. It is, however, the poster-child for great road trips on- or off-pavement - especially if the mountain-flattening V8 is burbling beneath its hood.