Citroen C2 test drive since 2003 hatchback

Little sport

Charged kids from Citroen Favorite toy of many European fans of tuning and fast driving. The predecessor of C2 Saxo model was very popular. C2 supported the undertaking.

 
Thanks to the successful sports program of Citroen, the C2 model is a famous model among athletes. Especially the French succeeded in the rally. And if so, then a civilian car was just supposed to appear based on the masses to carry Citroen's sport. And she appeared in 2004. Prepared a car according to classic recipes. They put a small but powerful motor under the hood, conjured over the salon, changed the brakes and suspension.
The engine is 1.6-liter. In contrast to the VTR, which is established on the civil version of VTR, it has undergone a number of significant changes. New distributions appeared, the value of the rise of all valves has been changed. The motor tried on new inlet collector, fuel injection system, exhaust. As a result, the return is 125 hp. at 6500 rpm (the standard was 110 hp), and torque 143 Nm at 3750 rpm. In practice, the engine very confidently pulls in the middle range and does not graze even at the very bottom. He demonstrates a peppy capture from 4,500 to 6700 rpm, and the cut -off smoothly works at 7200 rpm. The motor has a very pleasant sports sound, and the modified exhaust system accompanies it with bass rumbling.
 
A 5-speed manual transmission works in pairs with a power unit. The sweeping moves of a long lever and slurred inclusions will require her claims from the driver to get used to her. The gear ratio is perfectly selected one step picks the other, acceleration is effective in any gear. The dynamics indicates the acceleration time from 80 to 120 km/h in the fourth gear only 8.3 seconds. There is no clearly clear to the work of the adhesion of complaints.
 
I really liked the S2 VTS suspension. Hard, elastic, it gives the car with particular acuteness. New springs and an enlarged anterior reptile stability stabilizer appeared in the chassis. The steering also revised the settings of the electrical power and the gear ratio of the mechanism. Now, from the stop to the stop, the steering wheel makes 2.6 turns (the usual C2 3 turnover).
 
The electrical power general as a whole works well, but sometimes the feedback on the steering wheel seems somewhat unnatural. In particular, the lamb has a very strong returning effect. And this is especially noticeable at a speed of 100120 km/h during rebuilding. It is worth letting the steering wheel a little, and the car shies on a straight trajectory. In turns, the information on the steering wheel is exhaustive. And what are the brakes here! Sensitive, grip. With such and on a racing track or on a winding mountain serpentine! But in the city car, they are only a joy.
 
The interior of the charged version is slightly different from the usual. Even the seats ordinary from VTR with two -tone upholstery. But there are pedals with aluminum lining and leather steering wheel. By the way, an aluminum cigarette tan in the form of a ball here is exactly the same as on Peugeot 307 Feline. I liked the analog tachometer. And the door handles made of translucent material were remembered. The C2 cabin is very spacious in the front row, and is closely close. There are two separate chairs that can be adjusted in the longitudinal direction and folded.
 
The appearance of the C2 VTS also has slightly differences from the basic version. The main 16-inch wheels with rubber Michelin Pilot Exalto dimension 195/45. A spoiler appeared from behind, and the lower perimeter of the car, unlike VTR, is painted in the color of the body. Swaying at C2 VTS for a couple of days, I practically fell in love with this car. It is difficult to ride it slowly, he is a real small provocateur. Everything in it is done correctly, everything for the sophisticated driver. Citroen Sport is felt, and sports genes of the brand are clearly felt!
  
Prices and configuration

You can become the owner of Citroen C2 VTS, having about 530,000 rubles in your pocket. At the same time, you automatically get a steering wheel with height and departure, on -board computer, ESP, ABS, EBD, front and side PB for those sitting on the front row, Tsz and DU, fog, mirrors and front windows with electric drive, air conditioning and cooling glove box , anti-wing, 16-inch discs, leather steering wheel and aluminum overlays on pedals and gearbox lever.
 
Nikolai Ilyin
   
 
 
 
 

 
 

Source: Motor magazine [December 2007]