Skoda Citigo Officially Teased

Skoda Citigo will make its mark on the Indian terrain in 2012. The Citigo will be targeting the compact car hatchback segment. As a part of the confirmation with regard to the launch of the car in India, the company has already released an official teaser to increase the baited breath of the audience eagerly awaiting the launch of the Citigo.

The car will actually be the beta avatar of the Volkswagen Up! but with the Skoda signature. As of now, reports indicate that the car will be thrown open in the market with a three and five door option. The three door version is expected to be a little short on space which might make it unfavourable with the demands of the desi audience.

The Skoda Citigo will be quite cheaper compared to the Volkswagen Up! with lesser manufacturing price and is also expected to be one of the cheapest car from the house of Skoda. Both the cars are made out of the same platform and this will in fact reflect in the size specifications as well with the Skoda Citigo sharing the same dimensions on the exteriors. The Skoda Citigo front appearance will be an exact replica of the VW Up! with the Skoda badge on the grille. With a length of 3.56 meters, width of 1.65 meters and height of 1.48 meters, the Skoda Citigo will be your perfect companion for the busy city streets. Skoda Citigo is 3.56m long and will look to attract the younger lot, young families looking to get themselves a second or even third car, and also best agers.

The insides of the car are made with an aesthetic touch and give the car a premium classic touch despite its entry level market positioning. The dashboard and the steering wheel are also a rip off the Volkswagen Up! The Skoda Citigo engine will be equipped with a 1.0 L three-cylinder petrol engine enabling it to churn out a peak power of 59 Bhp and a peak torque of 75 Nm. The car also promises to offer a best in class mileage of 26 kmpl and is capable of attaining equally surprising top speed of 170 kmph.

Initially the small car will make its way in the Czech Republic by the end of this current year before making its presence in other markets inclusive of India. Volkswagen is also in no mood to relent and is planning to release the VW Up! around the same time, probably a little earlier than the Citigo.The Skoda Citigo is expected to compete with likes of the upcoming Renault Pulse, Hyundai i30 and its own cousin, the Volkswagen Up!