Island Life Magazine Ltd April/May 2006 | Page 72

MOTORING The C2, it’s full of personality... By Nick Pointing Citroens success with its predecessor the Saxo has established itself as a serious contender within the super-mini market. Enter the compact and stylish C2. Everything about this car is young and vibrant, it’s built on a cornerstone of innovation and tradition, yet it is funky and contemporary. I have always admired Citroen for its bold statement and genuine foresight. The French car manufacturer holds credit to a list of ground breaking firsts, and tucked away within the C2 is evidence of this. This little Citroen is full of personality, when the midlife crisis hits, you could either have a weekend away with your secretary en-route to buying a Harley or run off with a C2, it’s that kind of car. The Furio 1.4 was light and precise as it shuffles between urban ch X