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No matter what safety tests the Citi undergoes, it comes through with flying colours every time. That's because all the Citi's safety features are built in at design stage, not tacked on as an afterthought. Passive Citi safety features include body crumple zones that collapse on impact and soak up the collision force. A steering wheel which folds away from the driver, out of harms way. And a petrol tank which is positioned in a 'dead zone' for maximum safety. A rigid steel safety cell keeps the passenger cabin intact and protects Citi occupants from impact. And in the event of a rear-end collision, three-point mounting on the front seats prevent them from tipping back, while head restraints prevent whiplash. All these advanced safety features mean you're safe as houses in a Citi.

made for life

 

The street smart Citi range has for years proved to be a popular fleet choice. The new 1.3 and 1.6 Chico's are loaded with upgraded features and improved specifications. They're affordable, practical and highly rewarding to drive; offering a stylish motoring experience over and above the solid Volkswagen intrinsics. It s not hard to see why it s South Africa's best-selling range.

Made for life

It's been around for 14 years.
And it's still the most loved in the country.
It's built its name on trust, reliability, affordability and fun.
It's a reflection of excitement and enthusiasm.
A classic in its own right.
Always in fasion.
And here to stay.
It's the Citi Golf.
And it's made for life.
Made to simply jump in and head off.
But most of all, made to ensure that the good times last & last.
A car that's built to offer each new owner the best years of their life, for the rest of their life.
Citi Golf.
Made for life

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MODEL SPECS
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1.6 Chico Lux 1.6 Deco 1.3 Sonic 1.6 Sonic
       
Tinted windscreen Tinted windscreen 5 doors 5 doors
Tinted side and rear glass Tinted side and rear glass Lowered suspension Lowered suspension
Body colour mirrors Body colour mirrors Alloy Wheels Alloy Wheels
Twin headlights Twin headlights Front sports seats Front sports seats
4-speaker radio/tape combination (optional) 6-spoke alloy wheel rims Radio/Tape Radio/Tape
  Colour-coded leather seats Colour coded mirrors Colour coded mirrors
  Colour-coded 3-spoke leather steering wheel Sports steering wheel Sports steering wheel
  Colour-coded owner's manual High level brake light High level brake light
  Colour-coded door inserts Silver gearknob Silver gearknob
  Colour-coded gear lever gaiter Bee sting arial Bee sting arial
  Cut pile front floor mats Rear decklid blackout Rear decklid blackout
  Unique Deco graphic package B pillar blackout B pillar blackout
    3 year warranty 3 year warranty
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GUARANTEES
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  • 15 000 km service intervals
  • 3 -year anti-corrosion
  • 3 years or 120 000 km guarantee
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PERFORMANCE
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Performance   Fuel economy
             
  0 – 60 km/h 0 – 100 km/h Max speed L / 100km L / 100km Urban
  (seconds) (seconds) (km/h) @60 km/h @ 120 km/h cycle
1.3 Chico 5.4 13.4 151 4.6 8.2 8.9
1.6 Chico 4.5 11.3 166 4.8 9.0 10.5
1.6 Chico Lux 4.5 11.3 166 4.8 9.0 10.5
1.6 Deco 4.5 11.3 166 4.8 9.0 10.5
1.3 Sonic 5.4 13.4 151 4.6 8.2 8.9
1.6 Sonic 4.5 11.3 166 4.8 9.0 8.9
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RANGE
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  Capacity (cm3) Power @r/min Torque @r/min Transmission Wheel rims Tyres
1.3 Chico 1297 48kW @5600 100 Nm @3300 5-speed manual 5J x 13 steel 165 SR 13
1.3 Lux 1297 48kW @5600 100 Nm @3300 5-speed manual 5J x 13 stee 165 SR 13
1.6 Chico 1595 60kW @5200 130 Nm @4000 5-speed manual 6J x 14 alloy 175/65 R14
1.6 Lux 1595 60kW @5200 130 Nm @4000 5-speed manual 6J x 14 alloy 175/65 R14
1.6 Deco 1595 60kW @5200 130 Nm @4000 5-speed manual 6J x 14 alloy 175/65 R14
1.3 Sonic 1297 48kW @5600 100 Nm @3300 5-speed manual 5J x 13 steel 165 SR 13
1.6 Sonic 1595 60kW @5200 130 Nm @4000 5-speed manual 6J x 14 alloy 175/65 R14
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SAFETY
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Passive
  • Body crumple zones absorb impact in the event of a collision
  • A rigid steeI safety cell protects the passenger cabin
  • Three point mounting on the front seats prevent them from tipping back during an impact
  • Front head restraints prevent whiplash
  • Collapsible steering column. Steering wheel folds away from driver's head in the event of a collision
  • Front and rear inertia reel seatbelts
  • Anti-burst, child proof locks on rear doors
  • Dual exterior manually remote controllable rear view mirrors
Active
  • Negative roll radius skid prevention keeps the Citi steady and in a straight line, even when braking hard with two wheels off tar
  • Dual circuit, diagonally linked brakes stop the Citi straight and sharp, even if one circuit is damaged
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FEATURES
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  • Top selling hatchback in South Africa re-affirms Citi's proven reliability
  • Highest volume rental car in South Africa because of its affordable economy
  • Anti-theft immobiliser
  • Advanced passive and active safety features
  • A 49l fuel tank provides an excellent range
  • Compatible with lead-free fuel
  • Large boot capacity provides 260 dm3 of space (rear seats upright) and 869 dm3 of space (rear seats folded down)
  • Wraparound colour coded bumpers
New Features
  • Dual exterior manually remote controlled rear view mirrors
  • Wide range of colours including metallic paints
  • Heated rear window with wiper/washer system
  • Stylish 3-spoke steering wheel
  • Centre air-vent
  • Digital clock
  • Trip recorder
  • Rev counter
  • Centre console with cupholders