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Making its world debut at
the Geneva Motor Show, the new CITROËN C3
strengthens and enhances the qualities of its
predecessor. The result is even more C3 with
new assets to win over customers!
The new CITROËN C3, set for
launch in April 2013, will extend the success
of the Brand's leading model, which has sold
in nearly 3 million units since 2002.
The new CITROËN C3 brings
motorists even more C3, reasserting its unique
qualities and standing apart with new
strengths and advantages:
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Even more Créative
Technologie, in the shape of the Zenith
windscreen, a proven success providing
best-in-class visibility, as well as new,
more efficient engines with CO2 emissions
as low as 87 g/km, including the new
PureTech petrol powerplants bringing 15%
more power and a 25% cut in fuel
consumption.
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Even more personality,
with more assertive styling, a revitalised
front end and new tail lights.
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And even more
optimism, softness and comfort, with
warmer upholstery and new equipment for
motoring well-being including a reversing
camera for easier day-to-day manoeuvres.
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UNIQUE
PERSONALITY WITH NEW STYLING
The exterior of the new Citroën C3
combines soft curves with dynamic taut
lines. A restyled front end creates a
new ‘face’ with updated chevrons and
bumper-mounted LED daytime running
lights. There are expressive new tail
light clusters combined with new
reflectors set underneath the rear
bumper. A new Ink blue body paint is
also available, expanding the range’s
palette to a total of nine colours.
Inside, the cabin is finely crafted
with top-quality materials, including
chrome detailing and a thermo-coated
soft-touch dashboard. This can be
underlined with new dashboard strips in
matt black, a warm brown or Moondust
grey, which coordinate with the new
style upholstery. The instrument cluster
is also backlit in white for a
contemporary look and easier-to-read
driving information.
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COMPACT YET
SPACIOUS
One of the most compact vehicles in its
segment - 3.94m long & 1.71m wide -
with a 10.8m turning circle, the new C3
is perfectly proportioned for city
driving, and also offers a spacious and
practical interior.
The 300-litre boot is among the largest
in its class and there is an abundance
of storage compartments, including in
the central console, glove box and
central armrest. The semi-high seats
make for easy access and give occupants
a commanding view of their surroundings.
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OFFERING NEW
AUTOMOTIVE EXPERIENCES
The new Citroën C3 retains the unique
Zenith windscreen - a standout feature
of the model - which provides
best-in-segment visibility and is a true
technological feat for a whole new
driving experience. The Zenith
windscreen increases the upward field of
vision for front passengers by 80° and
combines with ultra-slim pillars to give
a panoramic view of the road ahead. The
screen also provides solar protection at
the top, which gradually merges into
clear glass for an optimum field of
vision.
Engineered for comfort on the road,
with a cabin that is well insulated
against external noise and vibration,
the new Citroën C3 is even available
with an integrated air freshener that
gives all occupants a real sense of
well-being.
For added user convenience, the new
Citroën C3 is available with a reversing
camera and parking sensors, together
with equipment such as an RD4 MP3 audio
system, Connecting Box (Bluetooth
hands-free kit, jack plug and USB
socket), eMyWay navigation and a
powerful HiFi System.
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IMPRESSIVE
& EFFICIENT PERFORMANCE
At ease in the city or out on the open
road, the new C3 offers well-balanced
road manners, closely controlled kerb
weight, optimised drag of only 0.30 and
a range of responsive and efficient
engines.
The new C3 can be powered by Citroën’s
new-generation PureTech 3-cylinder
petrol engines with a 1.0 or 1.2-litre
capacity. Lively and responsive to
drive, but fuel and CO2 efficient, some
52 patents were filed in the development
of the new engines to help bring down
weight and bulk, optimise combustion and
reduce friction with the aim of
improving fuel and CO2 efficiency by
around 25%.
The VTi 68 and VTi 82 PureTech engines
achieve impressively low fuel
consumption, between 62.8 and 65.7mpg,
and CO2 emissions between 99 and
104g/km. A VTi 120 engine is also
available with a manual or automatic
gearbox.
In addition, the new Citroën C3 will be
available in the UK with four diesel
engines - HDi 70, e-HDi 70, HDi 90 and
e-HDi 115. The three powerplants with
the brand’s micro-hybrid e-HDi
technology boast the most efficient Stop
& Start system on the market with
some of the best fuel efficiency and
lowest CO2 emissions in the class - from
as low as 87 g/km.
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Automobiles Citroën/Citroën
Communications/Citroënët
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