2017 Skoda Citigo 5 doors 1.0L 5AT FWD (75 HP)

Vehicle Overview

Based on the same platform as its sibling, the Volkswagen up! And the SEAT Mii, the 2017 Citigo was Skoda’s alternative for urban mobility, with a five-door hatchback that could fit in most parking lots inside the busiest European cities.

While it was mostly a badge-engineered product, the car retained the Czech brand image identity. Its cubist styling was already notorious for Skoda, and the automaker promised that the running costs for the car won’t ruin anybody. In addition, its price made it very interesting not just for pizza delivery but also for those who didn’t or couldn’t spend too much for a family vehicle.

On the outside, the most significant upgrade was visible on the headlights, which boasted LED daytime running lights. In addition, the wide headlights swept back on the sides created the image of a larger vehicle. From its profile, it was noticeable that the front doors were shorter than on the three-door version of the Citigo.

Thanks to its five-door configuration, the Citigo could easily accommodate four adults inside for short trips within the city. Still, the slim seats couldn’t provide enough comfort for long distances. At the front, Skoda installed power windows and an AC unit, while the occupants from the split-fold bench seat in the back had to deal with the pop-out windows system installed on the rear doors. A removable navigation system was available as an option, and it could have been mounted on a special cradle on top of the center stack.

Underneath the hood, Skoda installed an inline-three engine available in two power versions paired with a five-speed manual gearbox or a five-speed automatic, depending on the option.