Ducking and diving : using a Citigo in the city

[Didescharlie]

There's lots of discussion on these here forums and most of the reviews I've read about how great a car our little Citigos are, but seemingly very little which concentrates on what they're like in their intended environment...

 

I had reason to head into Leicester city centre today with 3 kids in tow and was left with the impression that the Citigo just reigns supreme in such an environment. The lack of top-end oomph is rendered entirely moot and consequently the low down nippy fizz becomes really noticeable as you duck out into traffic - loads of pull in 2nd and 3rd gear. The connected feel of the steering and the rock-solid handling just give you so much confidence to dash about - more than any car I've owned to be honest. Then there's the whole park in any space you feel like quickly with no fuss - no squeezing necessary.

 

After 6 months of ownership I'm still in love with this little car and constantly surprised by it. I'd be interested in hearing what other people's urban stories might be...

[MickA]

My typical Saturday morning consists taking the grandson to his football training. Now all the other parents are turning up in cars like 4x4, big BMWs or what I call mum buses. They have an hell of a job maneuvering and parking them, the car park is so small with narrow lining and takes some of the drivers three or four attempts back and fourth to get in, I'm sure I would struggle too in a larger car.

So this is where the Citigo comes into it's own and also down the narrow lanes near to where I live. I often find because I am driving a small car other drivers expect me to give way and drive onto the grass verge, no way I say I stick to the road it's wide enough for two small cars to pass, stuff em. Yes it's very nippy and parkable (if that's a word) I love it. 

[Auric Goldfinger]

The CitiGo, perfect for what it was designed for, The City   It's like a go kart 

 

 

Likes to stretch it's legs now and again

 

Well done Skoda 10/10

[jpmurray]

Its also fun out of the city.

I live in the lake district and its fun to drive around the mountain passes. The speed is not an issue as you throw it into a corner and it just wants more. Fantastic car :-)

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[BossFox]

It's certainly east to park and actually have space to open the doors, although I believe the width is almost exactly the same as a Fabia.

[Didescharlie]

Feeling slightly easier to squeeze down the side of my house I reckon it's slightly narrower, but there's not much in it for sure.

[Stormchaser]

Looks lost in my garage compared to the Octavia.

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[stooz]

Its not the nipiest small car, but the extras it brings outweigh it.

It is great at cutting between lanes, getting a gap that others can't make ( but some of them should try a bit harder!)

impossible tight cornering speeds

all for £20 tax a year, and £70 insurance....

[Damo]

Perfect city car for me

 

Nippy enough to zip out at junctions, great to park and cheap to run

 

As for its motorway capability, I was astounded at how comfortable it is cruising at 70mph

[bluecar1]

As for its motorway capability, I was astounded at how comfortable it is cruising at 70mph

you can stuck another 10 on that and it still comfortable and not pushing it

[EikokuSanzoku]

Sometimes commute through Leeds down the A61.... mine loves the roundabouts...

[Damo]

you can stuck another 10 on that and it still comfortable and not pushing it

 

I agree, but I was sticking to the letter of the law 

[MickA]

Its not the nipiest small car, but the extras it brings outweigh it.

It is great at cutting between lanes, getting a gap that others can't make ( but some of them should try a bit harder!)

impossible tight cornering speeds

all for £20 tax a year, and £70 insurance....

£70 insurance, tell us more, pretty please.

[learnwithmike]

I think it will be a great car for driving lessons. I spend most of my day in city traffic. Hoping my car is built next week.

[stooz]

£70 insurance, tell us more, pretty please.

 

my age, adding the wife brings it down, full no claims and used a cashback site.

[Markyg]

I agree, but I was sticking to the letter of the law 

 

But surely 79mph is the letter of the law, which on GPS is about 85 on the speedo.

[Didescharlie]

my age, adding the wife brings it down, full no claims and used a cashback site.

 

How old are you Stooz, if you don't mind me asking? My insurance is only £130 all-in, although adding the wife only makes mine go up, and she's got full no-claims etc etc, but I ain't complaining. I laughed when Skoda quoted me over £400 after the driveaway had ran out!

[stooz]

The wrong side of 40   but  I also live in a tiny town, eg good postcode etc. the cashback site was the key factor - £50 off, so more like your quote.

I would post a link but I can't fin d the deal anymore - insurance quote deals always change. Im with churchill if that helps? didnt come up on the typical comparison site.