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The new Citroën C2 VTS – Affordable performance for the real world Citroën is unleashing its new sporty supermini, the C2 VTS, on the UK public this August. This exciting new arrival heads up the C2 range, offering real hot hatch handling and performance thanks to a `specially-tuned` chassis and new, uprated engine. Packed with equipment, it’s also reassuringly high on safety and, above all, great value for money. The performance supermini market is one that Citroën knows well, with a pedigree for producing lively hot hatches, most notably the Saxo VTR/VTS combination that topped the hot hatch tables for five consecutive years. This year, sporty models have already accounted for 40% of total C2 sales. Now, the new C2 VTS is set to become the next affordable `thrill-maker` for a new generation of younger buyers, costing some £1,000 less than the Saxo VTS did at launch, yet featuring even more kit. Most likely stepping into a performance hatch for the first time, these buyers are looking for all the thrills offered by a sporty supermini, but without the associated bills, ruling out the premium priced and `over-powered` rivals. The C2 VTS makes a very clear case for high value, performance motoring, with a group 8 insurance rating – an impressive 6 groups less than Saxo VTS – that promises to keep insurance costs right down, a recommended retail price of just £11,995, as well as a comprehensive standard equipment list. And at launch Citroen’s latest hot hatch includes the valuable benefit of one year’s free insurance for buyers aged 21 to 80. Significant work on the 125hp 1.6i 16V petrol engine ensures that it is able to rev freely to its maximum 7,200 revs, whilst also providing a good spread of torque lower down the rev range – unusual in this type of car. The `5-speed` gearbox features specially developed close ratio gears which, together with the engine upgrades, give the C2 VTS a `0-62mph` time of just 8.3 seconds, together with a maximum speed of 126mph. The `fun-to`-drive nature of the C2 VTS is further enhanced by changes to the overall chassis design, which incorporates bigger `anti-roll` bars and stiffer springs and dampers, together with more direct steering and wider wheels fitted with special sports tyres. And hot hatch lovers will certainly appreciate the distinctive engine tone of the C2 VTS. With its sharp, angular lines and purposeful stance, the C2 VTS wears the same stylish clothing as its stablemate the C2 VTR, in the same manner that proved so successful for the Saxo VTR/VTS combination. The pumped up 16” alloy wheels, front foglights, chrome tailpipe and subtle rear spoiler contribute to the distinctive, modern look, yet it is the red and silver ‘VTS’ badging that really singles it out in a crowded car park. The sporty theme continues on the inside - the `two-tone` black bolstered seats, aluminium gear knob and aluminium drilled pedals are all specific to the new model. Further touches designed to create a youthful, stylish ambience include translucent door grab handles, chunky chrome door handles and a black leather steering wheel. Yet while the C2 VTS openly flaunts its sporty credentials, it comes with a specification list that takes everyday life firmly into account. Air conditioning, power assisted steering, electric windows, an alarm and a CD player are among the list of standard equipment, while sliding/folding rear seats, side window airbags and rear parking sensor are all options. Owners also obtain the benefits offered by a genuinely spacious supermini with room for four and the practicality of a split tailgate. The C2 VTS incorporates the latest `up-to`-date safety technology, in keeping with the rest of the range - EuroNCAP has already rated C2 one of Europe’s safest in the supermini sector. As well as four airbags, the C2 VTS also boasts ABS with EBD and EBA as standard. Further enhancing its safety credentials, it is one of very few sporty superminis to offer drivers advanced levels of grip thanks to the standard fitment of ESP. Alain Favey, managing director of Citroën UK, comments: “Following the success of the Saxo VTR/VTS duo, Citroën has proved that it understands what real buyers want from a hot hatch. The C2 VTS is a fun, practical and highly attractive ownership experience and is sure to continue the Company’s tradition for producing great value sporty superminis.”

true they did make the 106 look Kool with the GTi Kit on . Feel though they have made more work for themselves with the 107 having a sliding door..... :wink:

Tigz, Have you not just seen the pic's of the 107 it's ming !

What you typed was Irrelevant, we were talking Old Saxo VTR VS C2 VTR what you put had nothing to do with `0-60`!

EssexC2VTR you just proved nothing !!!!! all that typing for that Crap Info! @crusoe the 107 sucks big time even reports of a sliding door !!!!!! GTI can't be coming in that !!!

Spelling :oops: ^^

Ok who's this Saxo VTR = 9.3, `0-60` C2 VTR = 10.9, `0-60` :oops:

I have to chanllenge you on that last comment The C2 VTS is coming to the Uk, read an article which stated this ! C2 VTR slower than the Old S*xo VTR gutted !

Apologies had to translate this info from French to English please, forgive me if i mad any mistakes November 6 2003 THIS IS almost official, there will have not any C2 VTS... the amateurs will have to content themselves with VTR deja very pleasing. After the success in life end of the Saxo VTS 16V become the reference in the range of the small athletic one, the C2 etait awaited with a heavy spot, the one to replace the etalon. After numerous rumors before and since the gone out of the C2 VTR, the most athletic one of the range, one begins has to see clearer around the car. The VTR will remain the most athletic one of the range, all at least in the French territory. The hypothetical version VTS 125CV not yet has the order of the day and the homologuation of the C2 programmed Tournament for March 2004 will have to be done on a basis known... or not again devoillée. Some had meme etait even has to imagine a C2 2.0 VTs 16V drunk 6 speeds... This will be certainly the C4 that heritera of this motorization to use basis to replace the Xsara WRC. Info begins has to fall, on certain sites web foreign plebecitant formulates it of the C2 Tournament.

No No being serious for once. I was talking about performance rather than build/styling/Chav Magnet ! style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":o" border="0" alt="ohmy.gif" />

Out september 130BHP C2 VTS border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" class="linked-image" /> Discuss please ! style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" />

Blackheath southeast London Mods Inc: Ejector seat / fluffy dice!!!! 8)

Not me twist ! :oops:

Just had a bit of luck on my side. Went too see the car in Battersea Dover court garage at the end of the month, Salesman was clucking for a sale to make his bonus, i was in the right place at the right time. style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":P" border="0" alt="tongue.gif" />

They wanted 12k for it (02 plate) 5k on the clock . Used the gift of the gab got it down too 11k due to it had a slight scratch on the bonnet. Never looked back!

I was in luck when i purchased the car. Some young chap purchased it before me, but found out a week later that he had lost his job so VW kindly took it back off him, think his job was well paid until he got made redundant, hence why it has leather plus heated seats CD changer the lot!!

Sorry in another world bored @ work ! Nice Choice :wink:

The car or the reply?

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TDi is a nice little motor

Hahahaha Funny One TW I always said to my Girl, that their seemed to be lots of peeps with 3 eye's in Coleford!! I f have just been informed that EMF Actually come from Cinderford !

No please go on. Im intrested to know :wink:

Hahah, Usually see the sheep but funnily enough none this time always cracks me up seeing sheep on the roadside, being from south London that just doesn’t happen! My Girls folks live in Coleford right in the heart of the Forest. With regards to all the boy racers, I suppose with all those great roads you’re be silly not to have a car to enjoy them.

Agree with you on the corners, so many nice roads in the forest plus all the boy racers (Never seen so many big Exhausts in all my life) willing you on when they see the twin pipes out the back of the loop. Scared myself to death a couple of times too!