Based on the existing entry-level C1 city car, the Urban Ride boasts a more rugged appearance thanks to black plastic trim over the wheel arches, more aggressive-looking bumpers with contrasting silver accents and gray multi-spoke alloy wheels. A two-tone yellow and silver paint job helps the Urban Ride stand out from a stock C1.
The Urban Ride is powered by a C1-sourced gasoline-burning 1.2-liter three-cylinder engine that sends 82 horsepower to the front wheels via a five-speed manual transmission. The 1,851-pound city car reaches 60 mph from a stop in 11 seconds, a respectable statistic for the segment. The Urban Ride’s ground clearance has been increased slightly and it boasts a wider track.
Interesting, show-goers in Paris will be able to vote to decide whether or not the Urban Ride concept should be given the green light for production. If built, the SUV-inspired city car will likely go on sale across Europe early next year.
In addition to the C1 Urban Ride, Citroën will introduce a highly-fuel efficient concept called C4 Cactus 2L and the recently-emancipated DS brand will unveil the Divine concept.
Stay tuned to Leftlane for live images straight from the show floor in Paris starting next Thursday.
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