The A-segment is not the most popular of the European markets, but in an increasingly populated world, it will gain in importance over time. In the not too distant future, models like the Skoda Citigoe IV will dominate the urban landscape for two reasons. The first is its small size, the second is its 100% electric concept.
Manufactured in the Slovakian plant of Skoda in Bratislava, it began to be marketed in 2012 in our country and in 2017 it received a restyling. Finally, in 2019, the Czech brand decided to give it a radical change, getting rid of the combustion versions, moving only to electric mobility.
Thanks to this change, the Citigoe iV can move around the city without ties and without restriction problems to low-emission spaces or on protocol days. The DGT certifies it with the ZERO label, which not only entails cleaner mobility, but also certain benefits such as tax advantages and free urban parking.
Technical characteristics of the Skoda Citigoe iV
The Skoda Citigoe iV has mutated to a 100% electric car taking advantage of the architecture it already had. The NSF platform (New Small Family) it is the same used by his twin brothers from the Volkswagen Group. On one hand the SEAT Mii Electric, and on the other hand Volkswagen e-up! All three have followed the same path, and that is why all three have the same characteristics.
As the platform does not change, the Citigoe iV shows the same external dimensions of the combustion versions. 3,6 meters long, 1,64 meters wide and 1,48 meters high. In its cabin up to a maximum of four passengers can travel in relative comfort thanks to the 2,42-meter wheelbase.
Thanks to the fact that the batteries are installed under the floor of the car, the trunk is clear of components that allow the load capacity to be expanded. 251 liters is the minimum capacity. Data that can be increased to 923 liters if we lower the second row of seats in a 60:40 ratio.
Mechanical range of the Skoda Citigoe iV
The Czechs have not complicated life too much when it comes to forming the mechanical range of the Citigoe iV. The initials iV correspond to the most efficient range of the house. The same acronyms can be seen in other models such as the Skoda Superb iV. The secret lies in the battery. A water-cooled lithium-ion cell with 36,8 kWh capacity.
A synchronous electric motor is coupled to the battery that releases 61 kW of power, or what is the same; 83 of the meager horsepower. To that power we must add a maximum electric torque of 210 Nm available from a standstill. With all this, the benefits of the Skoda Citigoe iV are discreet. From 0 to 100 km/h in 12,5 seconds and a maximum speed of 130 km/h.
The electrical set homologates a maximum autonomy of 260 km in the WLTP cycle. For the critical moment of recharging, Skoda claims that it can go from 10 to 80% battery capacity in just 60 minutes if we connect it to a socket of up to 40 kW. If we do it in a domestic socket it will take 12 and a half hours, and if we do it in a 7,2 kW Wallbox it will take approximately four hours.
Equipment of the Skoda Citigoe iV
To move around the city many luxuries are not necessary. With this premise Skoda has prepared a very basic but balanced equipment for the smallest of its models. The Citigoe iV has a unique line of equipment called Citigoe iV Style. It refers to the highest finish, and thanks to it we have very interesting elements.
Some examples are 16-inch wheels, parking sensor and climate control. To that we can add details that will make life on board much more comfortablesuch as heated front seats, digital radio, heated windscreen, cruise control, or fog lights. In addition to a small and discreet package of driving assistants.
We cannot forget connectivity, an important issue in a segment so popular among the youngest. In this section, the Skoda Citigoe iV always brings support with connectivity for the latest generation mobile devices. Thus the mobile will serve as the central axis of a multimedia system through Android Auto or Apple CarPlay.
The Skoda Citigoe iV on video
The Skoda Citigoe iV according to EuroNCAP
Safety is an important factor in all models, however the smaller segments continue to show safety deficiencies in Euro NCAP tests. The European body has tested the Citigoe iV of 2019 and has certified three of the five stars possible for him. Although he has obtained notable scores in protection of adult and child passengers, he has been weaker in the areas of pedestrian safety and driver assistance.
The Skoda Citigoe iV of Km 0 and Second Hand
The Skoda Citigo could be branded a commercial failure, at least in our country. At no time has the Czech urban managed to reach reasonable sales levels. This makes the number of second-hand units is very scarce and reduced. The good thing is that prices remain very stable, and at least are usually around 3.500 euros for 2014 versions with a gasoline engine.
The electrical units are found in the channel of Km 0, although they are not many either because, once again, of the little commercial success of the Citigoe iV. The good thing is that they have lower prices than those offered at the dealership, so it can be a good way to save a few euros if we are looking for an electric city car.
Rivals of the Skoda Citigoe iV
The electric market is growing every day. However, the smaller segments begin to have a increasingly large fleet of electric for the simple fact of being more economically accessible. The Skoda Citigoe iV has two clear rivals, its group brothers the SEAT Mii Electric and Volkswagen e Up! To these two we can add others such as the FIAT 500e, smart forfour and Renault Twingo in its electric version Citroen C-Zero and Peugeot iOn.
Highlight
- Agility in the city
- Trunk
- Electric mobility
To improve
- habitability
- Materials quality
- High price
Skoda Citigoe iV prices
In the past you could get the services of a Skoda Citigo for less than 10.000 euros. But in the days of electrification those prices are impossible. As there is only one level of equipment There is only one price for the Skoda Citigoe iV, and it is 22.970 euros. This distances it considerably from the most accessible model in the segment, the Mii Electric, although it must be recognized that the Spanish is not capable of matching the base equipment.
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