Design
The appearance of the Citroen C3 Aircross crossover is impressive! Strong, ambitious, high-tech, futuristic - it's all about him. Two-level optics with chrome and colored edging make the front of the car unusually expressive. The character of the crossover is emphasized by a radiator grill with a complex architecture and massive chevrons located on a double chrome trim.
The taillights are decorated with high-gloss inserts in striking black, while the rear side windows designed in the form of "blinds" - they are made in various colors.
Exterior
Elements typical for the SUV segment are not alien to the novelty: for example, pads on the front and rear bumper as well as wheel arches.
The manufacturer offers motorists 90 body color combinations. Bright accents are literally scattered throughout the crossover: they are on the arches of the roof rack, side windows, mirror housings, headlights and even wheel caps.
You can choose a car in discreet gray or black tones, or prefer the same original solution as the novelty itself: for example, sky blue, noble red or cheerful orange tone.
Interior
A lot of smart solutions, ergonomics, thoughtful storage system, futuristic design with bright notes of sports style - this is the Citroen C3 Aircross cabin, recognized as the most spacious in its segment.
The driver's seat, equipped with an armrest, is adjustable in height. The rear seats are three separate comfortable chairs that are adjustable for backrest tilt. The chairs can be folded in one motion - you get a large space that can accommodate objects up to 240 mm long.
The upholstery also impresses with a variety of shades. Choose a discreet black and gray design or an option with bright orange accents.
Comfort
Citroën Advanced Comfort is uncompromising comfort in every respect: from the energy-intensive suspension that allows the car to smoothly overcome bumps, to excellent sound insulation.
Thanks to panoramic roof the interior space is filled with light and air. The roof is equipped LED backlight which creates a special atmosphere of comfort. Turn every trip into an exciting journey!
PARK ASSIST makes perpendicular or parallel parking simple and easy. The system will automatically select a suitable parking space and activate wheel to perform maneuvers.
Safety
High-tech systems will provide essential assistance along the way:
- The blind spot monitoring system is especially useful when maneuvering in the city.
- System automatic switching high beam automatically adjusts the lighting depending on the current conditions. It really increases the safety of driving at night.
- Active Safety Brake will warn the driver if there is a risk of a collision and will reduce the speed itself.
- The traffic sign recognition system will not allow you to exceed the recommended speed.
Technology
- Already in the basic modification, a projection display is available, which is located at a level convenient for the driver's eyes. Key information is displayed on it: speed, fuel consumption, etc.
- Wireless charging allows you to charge your favorite gadgets. The system uses the Qi standard and works with the help of a charging cell, which is built into a special niche in the center console.
- Mirror Screen will give you the opportunity to use your smartphone safely on the go. Listen to music from the playlist, view applications on the 7” touch screen, take calls!
The car is unique in its speed and maneuverability. Powerful 120 horsepower engine allows you to tear from the spot overtaking almost all other models of the same class. Competed even with 2.0 and 2.4 liter sedans a class above. The lightness of the body and the power of the motor allows you to pick up speed of 100 km / h on the machine with a sports mode for 5 seconds, I personally spotted it. Everyone was far behind. That 3.5 liter BMW did not work. I really like the suspension setup. The car really has sporting glory at races in Liman and others, from ring to dirt. Super quiet interior, powerful air conditioning, excellent gearbox with two modes of automatic and manual. For five years of operation, no complaints and breakdowns. There are also no complaints about the shock absorber struts, unless, of course, you drive through potholes and ditches, they work perfectly on the highway, gently hold the surface, when switching to sport mode, they press the car at speed and hold it in sharp turns. Qualitatively assembled car with typical European charm. I would never even change to Koreans.
Low curtain front bumper, snow clings in winter, curb in summer. The clearance itself could be a little higher. but still a sports car. Cramped on rear seats, if the driver and passenger with long legs are sitting in front, having rolled back. To get to the fog lights to change the bulb, you need to disassemble a lot of parts of the bumper, but it is better to remove it. Light bulbs are not in simple glasses, but sealed, with their own mount. It is also difficult to change the bulbs in the main headlights, it will not be possible to remove them on the spot without disassembling and unscrewing the headlight itself. To change the candles, you need to unscrew a few bolts to remove the ceramic-metal protective cover, the key size for candles 14 is rare, like on BMW, they are planted very deep. Changing spark plugs takes a lot of time. Change air filter is also not simple and requires lengthy operations. Replacement oil filter does not do without removing part of the air duct supplying air to the filter. Very sensitive to the quality of gasoline. Rubbish is no longer filled
Changing the pressure valves on the automatic gearbox 20,000 km, happened due to sports racing in extreme heat in the summer. I burned it myself. It cost 8,000 rubles at the rate of 50 euros. Replacing the sealing ring in the engine hydraulic compensator and the chain pretensioner. 25000 km. It's my own fault, I filled in the standard TOTAL oil with an American additive 2 GMS of the second generation. The motor became even more powerful, but the sealing gum could not stand it. The cost of work is 3,000 rubles at the rate of 90 euros. In short, if you don’t compete and don’t drive hard, nothing will happen. I recommend such cars to girls and with their careful driving it will last a long time. It is very sensitive to the quality of gasoline; very coldy. But the engine started without problems.
June 2016 year Citroen C3 appeared in a completely new guise, without retaining a single particle from the previous model, while retaining a common platform. The car received a wide range of external and internal personalization and a huge selection of additional useful equipment. The third generation car is designed for an active young audience, students or families who want to stand out from the gray stream.
About design
Creating a style, designers were inspired by the second generation of Picasso. The front of the body received an individual style: the optics consist of double-deck LED headlights, daytime running lights with a chrome grille are integrated above. The grille follows the overall box style of the body. The round fog lamps are framed with custom-coloured inserts.
The profile of the car looks no less impressive: the doors are decorated with a special rectangular AirBump protective panel, consisting of 6 monolithic honeycombs. With a general downturned body of the Citroen C3, wide wheel arches and light-alloy 4-spoke wheels attract attention. The plastic black body kit in a circle imitates involvement in a crossover, and not a subcompact hatchback.
The rear part of the body is decorated with a relief bumper with a plastic fang-shaped lip. LED lights are another detail that repeats the square shape of the body. The trunk lid is small, but the cargo area is comfortable.
Dimensions (length, width, height mm): 3996/1749 (2007 with mirrors)/1490.
Color spectrum:
- almond green;
- gray (aluminum);
- gray (shark);
- white (snow field);
- Orange;
- red ruby;
- sand.
In addition to 7 enamels, the roof is painted in a separate color (optional), side mirrors, "glasses" fog lights and instrument panel inserts. In total, the buyer has the opportunity to personalize the style for themselves from 36 variations.
Appearance is the hallmark of the third generation in front of direct competitors, and in the stream will not leave anyone indifferent.
Salon Citroen C3 2018-2019
The design inside the car largely repeats the overall style. There is a harmonious balance of conciseness and ergonomics.
On the central part of the panel, a minimum number of physical buttons is noticed, a large multi-functional multimedia catches the eye. touchscreen. Along the torpedo there are rectangular deflectors, framed by a stripe, in a color of your choice.
The driver's seat was designed to make him feel at home. The three-spoke steering wheel is quite large, which is not typical for modern cars, has a bevel at the bottom and a block of buttons that can be used to control cruise control and music. The steering wheel cushion, of course, is square with a chrome herringbone.
Despite the squareness of the seats, they have lateral support and a wide range of settings that allow you to comfortably accommodate a person of any height and build. On the back sofa, tall passengers will feel cramped in the knees, but the high roof improves the situation.
The buyer of the Citroen C3 can choose one of four color versions of the interior design.
The luggage compartment of 300 liters is enough for urban use. Under the raised floor there is a stowage and a set of tools.
Specifications
| Type of | Volume | Power | Torque | Overclocking | Max speed | Number of cylinders |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 1.2 l | 68 HP | 106 H*m | 15.9 sec. | 164 km/h | 3 |
| Petrol | 1.2 l | 82 HP | 118 H*m | 14.6 sec. | 173 km/h | 3 |
| Petrol | 1.2 l | 110 HP | 205 H*m | 10.4 sec. | 188 km/h | 3 |
| Diesel | 1.6 l | 75 HP | 233 H*m | 15.1 sec. | 171 km/h | 4 |
| Diesel | 1.6 l | 99 HP | 254 H*m | 11.9 sec. | 185 km/h | 4 |
Power units and transmission
The European version of the car is available with three petrol and two diesel units.
Petrol three-cylinder:
- 1.2 PureTech, with a capacity of 68 “horses” and 106 N * m. Paired with a 5MKPP, it accelerates to 100 km / h in 14 seconds, and maximum speed- 165 km / h. Fuel consumption (G/Z/S): 5.5/4/4.8 l;
- 1.2 PureTech, 82 HP, 118 N*m. The pair is 5MKPP accelerates to 100 km / h in 13 seconds, and the maximum speed is 168 km / h. Fuel consumption (G/Z/S): 5.5/4/4.8 l;
- 1.2 PureTech VTi, 110 hp and a moment of 205 "Newtons" thanks to the turbine. Works in conjunction with a manual and automatic 6-speed transmission. Acceleration to 100 km / h with a manual transmission is 9.3 seconds, and the “maximum speed” is 188 km / h. With a 6-speed automatic transmission, it accelerates to 100 km / h in 9.8 seconds, the maximum speed is the same. Fuel consumption (G / Z / S): 5.5 / 4 / 4.6 with manual transmission and 6.7 / 4 / 5.4.
Diesel four-cylinder Citroen C3 2018-2019:
- 1.6 BlueHDi with a turbine, 75 hp and a torque of 230 Newtons at 1750 rpm. Paired with manual transmission accelerates in 15 seconds, and the maximum speed is 170 km / h. The engine shows incredible economic performance (G / Z / S): 4/3 / 3.5 liters, with a volume fuel tank 45 liters, the minimum power reserve is 1400 km.
- 1.6 BlueHDi with a turbine, 100 “horses”, 254 N * m at 1750 rpm. The motor docks with a mechanical transmission and accelerates to the first hundred in 12 seconds. Maximum speed - 185 km / h. Fuel consumption (G / Z / S): 4.5 / 3.1 / 3.8 liters.
The power line is designed in such a way as to provide maximum speed characteristics, Euro 6 toxicity standards and minimum fuel consumption with a small volume.
Chassis and brake system
Front suspension type "" on triangular levers. Behind U-shaped twisting beam (semi-dependent). Front brakes Citroen C3 ventilated disc, rear, depending on the configuration, drum or disc.
Provide sharp control with instantaneous feedback allows electric power steering. Chassis devoid of any frills, and despite the simple design gives comfort on any type of coating.
Prices and equipment
The starting price for a car in Europe starts from 13800 Euros. For this amount it includes:
- anti-lock braking system with distribution of forces during emergency braking;
- antibuks;
- protective door linings
- electronic stabilization and lift assistance;
- immobilizer;
- fastening of a child seat ISOFIX;
- blocking doors at the beginning of the movement;
- tire pressure control;
- air conditioner;
- electropackage;
- heated front seats;
- halogen headlights;
- iron 15 inch wheels.
The price of a fully equipped car is about 17,000 Euros. Additionally includes:
- “Start/Stop” system;
- adaptive cruise control;
- front and side airbags + front curtains;
- lane control and speed limit sign recognition;
- front and rear parking sensors;
- multimedia with Bluetooth and 6 speakers;
- leather steering wheel;
- control of dead zones;
- light alloy 16 inch wheels.
The car, in addition to its bright appearance, took care of maximum safety, since the minimum equipment here has everything to ensure traffic safety. Also new is a 2-megapixel camera integrated into the interior mirror, which, in the event of an accident, records up to 1 minute and then saves it. Thanks to this, the car in the ratio “equipment / safety” is the best among competitors.
Summary
Citroen C3 2018-2019-2019 is a real discovery of the French car industry. Now the family subcompact hatchback allows you to stand out among the stream and ensure safety. Among other things, the car boasts a wide personalization of style, a high level of equipment, an advanced and economical engine and a strong suspension.
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Citroen C3 debuted at the annual Paris International Motor Show in September 2016. In fact, the model is a full-fledged third generation of the compact French hatchback. Distinguishing the novelty from its predecessor is not difficult, it has rounded rectangular headlights, above which are small garlands of LED daytime running lights. running lights adjacent to the radiator grille. The latter is made in the corporate style and consists of two thin chrome-plated horizontally oriented overlays, forming the logo of the French manufacturer in the center. There are two air intakes here, one is located just above the front end amplifier, and the other is directly below it, both are covered with a plastic mesh of elongated hexagonal cells. In general, the car has noticeably changed and is completely different from the model of the previous generation.
Citroen C3 dimensions
Citroen C3 is a five-seater B class hatchback. His dimensions are: length 3996 mm, width 1749 mm, height 1474 mm, wheelbase 2540 mm, and the ground clearance is 145 mm. Such clearance is typical for cars whose path is busy streets and narrow lanes. They hold the road well, are quite maneuverable and can even storm small curbs while parking.
Trunk Citroen C3 has an average capacity for this class of car. With the backrests of the second row of seats raised, 300 liters of free space remain behind. This is quite enough for everyday tasks of a city dweller, as well as for a small trip out of town. If, by a whim of fate, the owner needs to take on board a larger cargo, he can always fold the rear row of seats and free up to 922 liters of free space.
Engine and transmission Citroen C3
Citroen C3 is equipped with a total of five engines, mechanical and automatic boxes variable gears and exclusively front-wheel drive. Thanks to such a variety and versatility of units, the car meets most of the needs of a potential buyer. Everyone will be able to pick up a complete set to taste and a purse.
- Basic Citroen engine The C3 is a 1199 cc inline three-cylinder naturally aspirated petrol unit. Due to the small displacement, the engine produces only 68 Horse power at 5750 rpm and 106 Nm of torque at 2750 rpm crankshaft. In this configuration, the hatchback accelerates to hundreds in 15.9 seconds, and the maximum speed, in turn, will be 164 kilometers per hour. The power unit is quite economical. The fuel consumption of the Citroen C3 will be 5.7 liters of fuel per hundred kilometers at an urban pace of movement with frequent accelerations and braking, 4.1 liters during a measured trip along a country road and 4.7 liters of fuel per hundred in a mixed driving cycle.
- For lovers of hotter, Citroen C3 offers an engine with the same layout and volume, but equipped with a turbocharging system. The compressor allowed engineers to squeeze out 110 horsepower at 5750 rpm and 205 Nm of torque at 1500 rpm of the crankshaft. With increased power, the hatchback accelerates to hundreds in 10.9 seconds, and the speed ceiling will be 188 kilometers per hour. Despite the increased power and dynamic characteristics, profitability was practically not affected. Citroen C3 fuel consumption will be 6.1 liters of gasoline per hundred kilometers at an urban pace with frequent acceleration and braking, 4.2 liters during a trip on a country road and 4.9 liters of fuel per hundred in a combined driving cycle.
Outcome
Citroen C3 keeps up with the times, it has a bright and unusual design that perfectly emphasizes the character and personality of its owner. Such a car will not dissolve in the gray everyday traffic and will not get lost in the large parking lot of the shopping center. Salon is a realm of high-quality finishing materials, well-adjusted ergonomics, practicality and comfort. Even a long trip can not bring unnecessary inconvenience. The manufacturer is well aware that, first of all, the car should give driving pleasure. That is why, under the hatchback hood is a modern and economical power unit, which is an alloy of innovative technologies and many years of experience in the field of engine building. Citroen C3 will last for many kilometers and will give you unforgettable driving emotions.
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Specifications Citroen C3
sedan
city car
- width 1 749mm
- length 3 996mm
- height 1 474mm
- ground clearance 145mm
- places 5
| Engine | Name | Price | Fuel | Drive unit | Consumption | Up to a hundred |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2
(68 HP) | AI-95 | Front | 4,1 / 5,7 | 15.9 s | ||
| 1.6D (75 HP) | DT | Front | 2,9 / 3,6 | 15.1 s | ||
| 1,2
(82 HP) | AI-95 | Front | 4,1 / 5,7 | 14.6 s | ||
| 1.6D (99 HP) | DT | Front | 3,2 / 4,4 | 11.9 s | ||
| 1.2T (110 HP) | AI-95 | Front | 4 / 5,5 | 10.4 s |
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compact cars recently quite popular in Russia. They are very convenient in the metropolis, where the streets are crowded with traffic, and it is increasingly difficult to find a parking place. Subcompact cars are attracted by moderate prices, low maintenance costs and low fuel consumption. Moreover, with modest external dimensions they are quite spacious inside. And the French models, in addition to everything else, are distinguished by a non-trivial design.
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five-door hatchback Citroen The first generation C3 debuted in 2002. Gasoline engines with a volume of 1.1, 1.4 or 1.6 liters with a capacity of 60 to 110 liters were installed on the car. With. There were also versions with 1.4 HDi and 1.6 HDi turbodiesels, but on Russian market they were not supplied. As an alternative to "mechanics" were proposed robotic box SensoDrive or four-speed "automatic".
AT model range there was a modification of the Citroen C3 XT-R, which was distinguished by an increased ground clearance and plastic body kit. In 2003, an open version of the car with a removable top was introduced, and in 2008 began mass production compact van.
Restyling in 2005 practically did not affect the appearance of the car, but the design of the front panel changed noticeably.
The production of "Ze-thirds" for the European market at factories in Spain and France ended in 2009 with the advent of new generation machines. In Brazil, this model was produced for several more years, they made versions with 1.4 and 1.6 liter gasoline engines.
2nd generation, 2009–2016
The compact five-door hatchback Citroen C3 of the second generation began to be produced in 2009, in 2013 a slight restyling of the model was carried out. The cars were made at a factory in France until 2016, in Brazil, production continues.
In Russia, the car was officially sold until the beginning of 2013. We were supplied with versions with 1.4i (75 hp) and 1.4 VTi (95 hp) engines, for which a robotic gearbox was offered as an option. Citroen C3, equipped with a 1.6-liter engine with 120 hp. with., was completed only with a four-speed "automatic".
In other countries, there were also modifications with a 1.1-liter gasoline engine (61 hp) or 1.4 HDi and 1.6 HDi turbodiesels (70–110 hp)
On the platform of this model, a three-door hatchback and a compact van were created.