Starting this month, Frence car maker, Citroen will boast a ten-strong sub-100g/km CO2 car line-up.
Adding three new congestion charge and VED-free C3 models this July, Citroen’s total sub-100g/km CO2 list jumps up to ten, thanks mostly to the to the introduction of clean, low emission e-HDI 90 micro-hybrid powertrains including a second-generation Stop&Start system. One of the new C3 e-HDi models boasts CO2 emissions as low as 93g/km CO2 and the other two at 98g/km. Fuel economy stands at a respectable 78.5mpg and 76.3mpg respectively.
The C3 HDi 70 manual VT has also been rehomologated and now is more fuel efficient with lower emissions. CO2 output reduces from 112g/km to 99g/km with improved fuel economy of 74.3mpg over a combined cycle, up from 65.7mpg.
A C4 e-HDi 110 Airdream EGS6 VTR+ is also improved, with sub-100g/km emissions thanks to a new Aerodynamic Pack and Michelin Energy Saver tyres with ultra-low rolling resistance. These efficiency boosting measures reduce CO2 emissions from 109g/km to just 98g/km – one of the lowest for a vehicle in this class.
Not only do drivers of these low-CO2 models benefit from improved efficiency to combat rising fuel prices, but there is also free VED and central London commuters could save up to £2,500 a year with congestion charge exemption. Business users can also enjoy the lowest possible B.I.K tax rates – 0% for C-Zero and just 13% for the nine other diesel powered models.
A total of five C3 models and one C4 model join Citroen’s fully-electric and zero tailpipe emission C-Zero and three DS3 models as part of Citroens sub-100g/km CO2 club.
Linda Jackson, Citroën UK’s Managing Director, commented: “Citroën is committed to improving the efficiency of all its vehicles, minimising running costs to benefit drivers and reducing emissions to help the environment. With 10 Citroën models now emitting between zero and 100g/km of CO2, new car buyers have an even greater choice of environmentally-considerate models to suit a variety of driving preferences.”
