The two cars have relatively different designs however retain the same dashboard, allowing Citroën to grab different submarkets of the supermini class.

The LX model was the "no-frills" version of the C2 and came with basic equipment, including black plastic bumpers and no fog lamps.

The L model, produced from 2003 to 2005, came with black lower bumper and door handles, CD player, rear-seat modulation, and no fog lamps.

The Furio, VTR and VTS are continuations of the sports models which made the C2's predecessor, the Saxo, famous as an affordable "pocket rocket".

The Furio has the same sports body kit as the more expensive VTR and VTS models but lacks their alloy wheels.

Earlier models of the Furio had 15" Coyote alloys, but these were later replaced with wheel trims from the end of 2003 onwards.

Other additions that helped the VTS model achieve a low insurance rating (in the United Kingdom) were security-based including deadlocks and a Thatcham Category 1 alarm system which includes perimeter and volumetric detection as well as an engine immobiliser.

The limited-edition model GT, introduced in September 2004, offered a sporty body kit, with bright red, blue, silver and black paintwork and unique white alloy wheels.

April 2007 saw Citroën Europe announcing a facelift for its C2 model, which had received a minor update in November 2006.

Levels remained unchanged.The Citroën C2 brings with it two key new technologies, the Stop & Start environmental system, and the SensoDrive five-speed automated manual.

One actuator changes gears while the other, which is equipped with a facing wear compensation system, opens and closes the clutch.

The car has no common features with the C2 on other markets, due to the positioning of the model in the line up of Citroën China.