Bojan Vrbnjak
New Citroën C3 is expanding its range of engines and now has a petrol engine under the bonnet. The vehicle can be ordered now at a price from 14.990 euros, deliveries will begin in the summer, with a hybrid version to follow later.
1,2 liter it has a three-cylinder engine 101 BAM and is expected to achieve fuel economy according to the WLTP cycle 5,6 l / 100 km. The manufacturer states the CO2 emissions in the amount 127 g / km. Citroën doesn't seem to care what performance it achieves. In any case, the front wheels are driven, and power transmission is taken care of 6-stage Manual transmission. There is no automatic transmission. Not even for an extra charge. New C3 with internal combustion, it is visually practically identical to the electric version. Except for the exhaust, which of course is hidden behind the bumper. Otherwise, there are no significant differences in the exterior.
Version MAX
The same goes for inside, where Citroën maintains a minimalistic design. With digital instruments and central 10,25-inch monitor, which is standard in the highest level of equipment. In the basic version, as the infotainment system uses a smartphone, which can be stored in a special holder. The trunk also remains unchanged with the smallest volume 310 liters and rear seats that can be folded in a ratio of 60 : 40. Equipment options Citroën C3 are the same as in an electric vehicle: they are called "you” (from EUR 14.990) and “Max” (from EUR 19.200). The first offers LED lights, 16-inch wheels, chassis Citroen Advanced Comfort, automatic emergency braking, rear park assist and standard manual air conditioning. The second version also offers a two-tone body, 17-inch rims, LED rear lights, 10,25-inch central monitor, Citroën Advanced Comfort seats, 60:40 folding rear seat backrests, automatic climate control, wireless smartphone charging station and reversing camera.
Basic version of YOU
What the base version of the new one actually looks like Citroën C3 with an internal combustion engine? We will show it to you. Name: YOU. Included: air conditioning, rear parking sensors, various assistance systems, 16-inch wheels and a multifunction steering wheel. What look like digital instruments actually work in principle head-up display. The free color is “blue Montecarlo". Additional equipment is not provided. So if you want a center touchscreen or automatic climate control, you should go for the C3 “Max”. It is also available only here optional winter package with heated seats and steering wheel (700 euros).
