Citroën C3: On petrol, it goes “easily” over potholes and velocity bumps

The primary of many

With the fourth era of the small spherical automobile Citroen C3 it turns into a small crossover. The size nearly doesn’t change, as that’s from one lump to a different dimension 402 cm: simply two extra. To maintain prices as little as doable and make costs extra engaging, the brand new Citroën C3 is being constructed platform Sensible from the Stellantis group: principally a rethought model of the CMP was created for the Peugeot 208 and also will be used for different vehicles, like the subsequent one C3 Air Cross e Opel Frontera and the longer term “Pandona”, which shall be introduced subsequent July.

Digital too

Examine the worth checklist of the brand new one Citroen C3impact the costs are fascinating: the 1.2 turbo and 101 CV (The brand new engine is with chain launch as a substitute of a belt) in You trim with a guide gearbox prices cash to purchase for 14.990 Euro and contains guide local weather management and legally required driving aids, reminiscent of automated braking and lane protecting. In reality, as a substitute of the display screen for the multimedia system there’s a mobile phone holder be related by way of Bluetooth to the interior audio system and the again of the couch is in a single piece, however there are nonetheless automated LED headlights and electrically adjustable mirrors. And, for the present variant (113 HP, 43.7 kWh usable battery and 320 km of common permitted vary) the quantity is 8,910 euros: in observe, not counting the state incentives (a is already operating out), 23,900 EUR is sufficient.

Wealthy however not costly

The opposite association is the Maxthe topic of this take a look at, and have to be nicely 4,510 euros extra however a minimum of it is nonetheless rather less than 20,000 euros (a bit greater than 28,000 euros for the electrical one, not counting the incentives): add the alloy wheels, the two-tone paint, the rear view digital camera , the rear electrical home windows, the couch partition and even a plate cost. There’s additionally a multimedia system, with a ten.3″ display screen, and automated local weather management: it’s managed with sensible and intuitive lever controls. For each variations, solely the metallic colours, the supply for the spare wheel and (for the electrical model) the 11 kW charger as a substitute of the optionally available 7 kW one.

A “contact” of white

If the You might be inside all inflexible plastic, contained in the Max the trouble made enhance high quality it’s apparent: the door panels incorporate a white cowl on the arms (in addition to these within the pockets) whereas a mushy cloth insert covers the “shelf” that crossing the dashboard: it’s nearly ineffective as an object holder, since it’s slim and with low edges (on the first acceleration what’s on high slides away). Straightforward to make use of it instructionseach behind the wheel and people on the left: one is devoted to turning off the velocity warning with one contact.

Glorious however very readable

Il dashboard it’s mounted on the backside of the windscreen: it’s easy and simple to learn, though it’s cramped: it doesn’t present the rev counter (helpful on a automobile with a guide gearbox just like the one within the take a look at) or the navigator pictograms. And even the coolant temperature is a substitute for the journey pc. It have to be learn above the small oval steering wheel: as in Peugeots however, not like these, it’s by no means lined by the crown. Lights and shadows additionally for the multimedia systemwhich is totally different from the one seen on different vehicles from the Stellantis group: it’s easy to make use of and connects Android Auto and Apple CarPlay wirelessly however reveals just one operate at a time and the reactivity is simply hidden (the automobile was nonetheless pre-series and we belief future updates).

The couch have to be “conquered”

Behind place is nice for 2 (particularly for the legs and above the pinnacle), and for 3 you undergo from the much less beneficiant width of the shoulders. Alternatively, there are two USB charging sockets and sensible pockets behind the seats: two on either side, as there are different small ones slightly below the headrests along with the normal ones. The largest flaw, nonetheless, is the one hooked up to itentry: the doorways are quick and don’t open at 90 °, whereas placing the couch again from the door requires a bit contortion to enter.

Common however loud

Lights and shadows additionally for the a gown: it has common shapes and, with 310 liters, it’s 10 occasions bigger than the earlier Citroën C3. Nonetheless, it doesn’t have a double backside or variable peak ground and the loading mouth is slim on account of many of the lights; with out counting the load threshold about 80 cm from the bottom.

An elevated set

In comparison with the earlier C3 it’s about ten centimeters larger. And this implies you’ll have one driving place stronger, which permits folks to enter and go away extra simply. As well as, on this costlier Max, the driving force’s seat is height-adjustable and the seats have dual-density padding: tougher under and softer above. Consequently, they encompass you with out limiting you.

What a spring!

Together with floor roughness is legitimate. That is additionally as a result of all Citroen C3, even the costliest, cease it with hydraulic finish stops as commonplace. These components, which change the same old rubber ones, guarantee higher moisture when the suspensions are totally compressed, as occurs when going over sure gradual bumps or significantly deep potholes. Solely fastidiously, nonetheless, thesoundproof; however, given the worth, it’s acceptable.

Good gearbox, much less vibration

The 1.2 energy you want to drive the C3: there aren’t any drive modes to select from and solely at low revs (when the turbo is not working) would possibly you need extra oomph. Nonetheless, many small folks definitely don’t do higher and at this value the engines are sometimes not even turbocharged. It’s, nonetheless, a three-cylinder, as might be seen from the indicators an earthquake which, particularly at low rpm, reaches the steering wheel and the knob a bit to alter. The latter gave us affirmation: a lever that may be moved nicely with an outlined stroke and is mixed with a light-weight clutch and nicely modeled. The lead it’s as exact as a small sports activities automobile wants and distinctive however at low velocity it isn’t gentle: whenever you transfer undoubtedly don’t flip with a finger, as in different vehicles.