Auto Express New Car Award winners come and go, as each year a batch of fresh segment rivals arrive to steal the limelight. The Skoda Citigo has had it all its own way for a while, with an impressive five category wins since its launch in 2012. This year, however, the facelifted Volkswagen up! But hot on the heels of its VW sister car, Skoda has now injected a similar set of midlife tweaks into its smallest model. As with the up! 鈥檙e not looking at dramatic changes to the exterior - with revisions limited to a set of re-profiled bumpers, a new grille, redesigned bonnet and new headlights incorporating LED daytime running lights on SE spec and above. A couple of bright new colour choices help freshen the Citigo further. The Citigo鈥檚 interior upgrades largely mirror that of its VW sibling, too, save for a few absent details like that car鈥檚 ambient lighting option. Tweaked instruments, a new multifunction steering wheel and two-tone trim options feature, while SE spec cars bring the new Swing infotainment setup with a colour display, Bluetooth and six speakers.
As we鈥檝e come to expect from Skoda, the list of 鈥榮imply clever鈥?convenience features has grown, with a wealth of storage options, plus an umbrella stored under the front passenger seat. You鈥檒l even find a bag hook built in to the glovebox handle. Even without these, though, the Citigo鈥檚 cabin remains a spacious, practical and pleasingly solid environment, with logical switchgear and a comfortable driving position. Five-door models offer easy access to the rear and a surprising amount of space for adults, while five years on it still has one of the biggest boots in the class. Neither offers sparkling performance, requiring plenty of revs and frequent gearchanges to keep up with traffic. What distinguishes the unit is is the level of refinement; vibrations are kept to a minimum, while it鈥檚 nicely subdued once up to speed. Economy figures are competitive, too. It鈥檚 a real pity, however, that there are no plans to offer the excellent 1.0-litre turbo petrol from the up!
TSI - Skoda says there鈥檚 no financial case for doing so, but we suspect that Volkswagen wants to keep the punchier unit to itself for now. In ride and handling terms the Citigo is identical to before. That鈥檚 not a big issue, though, it still has a composed and fluid ride quality that shames some larger superminis. It shrugged off the potholed tarmac of our Czech test route with ease, while both road and wind noise are very well isolated. The soft set-up means roll is a touch more noticeable than in a Kia Picanto, but the Skoda still offers decent body control, accurate, well-weighted steering, and a slick gearshift. With prices rising by around 拢200 over the outgoing car, the Citigo still looks strong value, and is roughly 拢500 less spec-for-spec than the VW up. We鈥檒l have to wait until we try both back-to-back to give a definitive verdict, but there鈥檚 a good chance the Skoda has what it takes to rise back to the top.
It was the only unit that was produced and was sold immediately. Important specifications and features include V12 engine, 690 hp, and single-clutch transmission. One of the most expensive Lamborghinis did not have additional comforts like air-conditioning and radio to save excess weight. At 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show the company unveiled a roadster version of Lamborghini Reventon. At 2.2 million dollars, it is one of the most expensive Lamborghinis in the world. The rare and expensive version of Reventon is also a limited version with the manufacturers saying that only fifteen units will be built. Important features and specifications include 6.5 L V12 engine, 661 hp, 487 lb-ft torque, 3,726 pounds weight and 205 mph top speed. Reventon Roadster has been a bigger hit than the Reventon Coupe and has become one of the coveted and most expensive Lamborghini in the world. Pregunta Concept is one of the most expensive Lamborghini in the world. It was unveiled in the year 1998 at the Paris Motor Show. It had a carbon-fiber body and was overlaid with matte grey paint.
The curvy cockpit resembled glass screens and had rear-view cameras. Fiber optics was used to make lights. Important specifications include running gear, Diablo鈥檚 chassis, 530 hp, V12 engine and a top speed of 206 mph. At a recent auction, the Pregunta Concept was sold at a cool 2 million dollars, making it one of the most expensive Lamborghinis in the world. The Lamborghini Reventon was unveiled in 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show. It is a mid-engine sports car that was produced between the years 2007 and 2009 and assembled at their plant in Italy. Reventon is a limited edition series and the company manufactured only twenty-one vehicles out of which one was for the museum and the rest or consumer use. The automobiles were stamped with their respective number between the passenger鈥檚 and driver鈥檚 seat. At 1.4 million dollars, it is one of the most expensive Lamborghini in the world. Lamborghini Reventon is a 2-door coupe with all-wheel drive and mid-engine layout.
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