1.0 Turbo on the way

[tweenster]

A 60bhp Monte Carlo is close to £11k so I reckon a turbo with extra spec will retail at £13k or so.

[Tim1631]

That's list. You never ever pay list price

[fatbelly]

Review of new Audi A1 1.0 tfsi in Autoexpress in this week's magazine

 

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/audi/a1/89685/audi-a1-10-tfsi-sport-review

[Citigopher]

£18.5k for an 'entry level' A1! :o

 

Personally, I'm quite happy with the 75PS Greentech unit in mine. The car's a very nicely balanced package of handling, comfort, quality and performance. It's great fun to drive without putting your licence in mortal danger and it hasn't broken the bank (yet). As for discounts, well I had to work my dealer very hard just to get a few hundred quid off. They won't be busting a gut to offer huge discounts on any new 'performance' model.

Edited 11 December, 2014 by Citigopher

[Camlep]

That's list. You never ever pay list price

 

Regardless, I don't see them negotiating the price of a 'sporty' model down to the list price of their MC spec. 

There's less scope for negotiation on smaller budget cars. I imagine that any retail price would be 13k or upwards. Any negotiation will probably get it as low as 12 and a half. Which is a good price, for what it'll be. But I can't see 11k being the price of the model with this engine, were they to go ahead with it. 

[eykmak]

I am hoping Skoda will put the 1.0 TFSI on a normal model, like the Renault Twingo with their 1.0 Turbo engine. A 1.0 T Elegance for £11.5k does not sound excessive, and I will absolutely consider buying. It will probably be under 100g/l emissions so no car tax either!

[river27]

I'd buy a more powerful Citigo/Mii/Up! in a heartbeat.

Preferably a Skoda, but this probably won't happen.

[Camlep]

Skoda Citigo vRS? :P

 

 

I'd buy it! 

 

On one condition, that it wasn't in that Green. 

[Stormchaser]

Ooh nice

[DavidIF]

I'd definitely buy that IN THE GREEN

[M12MKD]

I've a lowly 60bhp, which I've enjoyed on track. It's biggest issue is power on the straights.

A turbo verso with good mpg and co2 would get my attention.

I've been looking at 1.2tsi fabia's as there are a few wreaked ones about. Would make a nice engine transplant. For someone with the skill/money. Sadly I have either :(

[tweenster]

 

 

 

I like that. A lot. Would make a great partner for Mrs T's Fabia:

 

[Stormchaser]

I'd love to put my 1.2tsi Rapid engine into my Citigo [emoji16]

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[Emil]

There might not be room for 4 cyl engine, and transmission which can handle the power and torque. Better not hold breath while waiting turbo engine for Citigo anyway.

[Citigouk]

I wouldn't be surprised if Skoda UK didn't ring the potential 1.0T to the UK. It would be a mistake as there is going to be alot of interest in the market for 1.0T models from others

 

Here's list:

 

Vauxhall Adam 1.0T 113bhp

Ford Fiesta 1.0T (in mix of outputs but max 138bhp)

Smart Forfour Brabus (2015) expected 120bhp

Renault Twingo GT (2015) expected 120bhp

VW Polo 110bhp

[Camlep]

I wouldn't be surprised if Skoda UK didn't ring the potential 1.0T to the UK. It would be a mistake as there is going to be alot of interest in the market for 1.0T models from others

 

Here's list:

 

Vauxhall Adam 1.0T 113bhp

Ford Fiesta 1.0T (in mix of outputs but max 138bhp)

Smart Forfour Brabus (2015) expected 120bhp

Renault Twingo GT (2015) expected 120bhp

VW Polo 110bhp

 

Why is this a reason they wouldn't introduce it? 

There was an abundance of cars in the 'City Car' bracket before Skoda created the Citigo - Smart Car, VW Fox, VW Up!, Renault Twing, Citroen C1, Toyota Aygo etc...

And with that competition, the Citigo was introduced and every review gave it fantastic write-ups, saying it was one of (if not the) best in the class. 

I can't see it'd be any different. In fact, I'd actively say that the competition is a direct reason to bring the 1.0T to the Citigo. 

Especially as they designed the engine, I'm sure. Certainly the 1.0T in the Audi A1 is Skoda built(?). I think the competition allows Skoda more scope for success and to continue knocking other City Cars out of the league. It'd be a mistake on Skoda's part if they didn't consider it. 

[tweenster]

Ctamlep - I think you may have misunderstood his post;I read it as it would be a mistake NOT to put the turbo engine into the Citigo and then gave examples of other manufacturers that are doing similar sized cars with similar engine output.

[Camlep]

It was a double negative. Such things boggle the mind, this close to the festive period! Apologies if I read it incorrectly.

[Stormchaser]

Just think of the sales if they made this badboy [emoji106][emoji16]

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[Markyg]

Just think of the sales if they made this badboy [emoji106][emoji16]

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I'd have one straight away.

My only worry is cost. They will probably price it at 13k which is too expensive for what it is imho.

[Dazzle daz]

They have a 1.0tsi in the new polo, 95bhp would be nice in the Citigo.

 

http://www.carbuyer.co.uk/reviews/volkswagen/polo/gti-hatchback/10-tsi-bluemotion_7410545/review

[Tim1631]

110 bhp for the Golf too. Same engine different map

[Citigouk]

Ctamlep - I think you may have misunderstood his post;I read it as it would be a mistake NOT to put the turbo engine into the Citigo and then gave examples of other manufacturers that are doing similar sized cars with similar engine output.

 

Exactly my point. I just feel Skoda will look at its model range and with its current view of reduced performance models and concentrate on value, thus it would prefer to stick with the 1.0 NA engine option in the Citigo.

 

If the turbo does make it we should expect it to be engineered to be lower output than fabia/polo/A1

[fatbelly]

110 bhp for the Golf too. Same engine different map

And the tuning firms are claiming to remap this to 135bhp!

 

http://www.venturatuning.nl/chiptuning-volkswagen-golf-7-1.0-tsi-110-pk.html

[bluecar1]

135 hp out of a 1.0TSi

 

when we had all the issues with the MK2 vrs?

 

I would be very wary