The best factor for Czech drivers? We drove a cushty, economical and inexpensive Citroën C3 – Garáž.cz

First, it is about consolation. The latter has all the time been a robust level of Citroën, however for the primary time it’s at such a excessive stage in such a compact automotive. To the surprisingly snug seats with a thick layer of froth, which the final C3 might already boast (however this time they’re much more improved), the French producer has additionally added hydraulic stops to the shock absorbers identified from larger fashions, and the impact is ideal – regardless of how deep the holes, regardless of how excessive the bump, whether or not you cross a retarder or a cross -rail, you do not even must decelerate and the brand new C3 simply strikes over the barrier with its grace that could possibly be pissed off by automobiles from main manufacturers a number of occasions costlier.

The magic can also be in the truth that you not solely really feel the imbalance, you do not even hear it. The C3 can also be nicely soundproofed, so shock or different sounds from the wheels and chassis is not going to attain your ears. In actual fact, not a lot noise enters the cabin even from the surroundings and the engine could be very quiet. You already know about it, however don’t fret.

That engine is the acquainted 1.2-liter turbocharged three-cylinder within the newest era, mated to a handbook transmission (a dual-clutch automated will be a part of a light hybrid engine by the tip of the 12 months). Its hundred horsepower is simply sufficient for the compact and lightweight C3, so you will not be a drag in visitors. On the similar time, with a bit ability, you’ll be able to scale back consumption to a really nice 5.5 liters, so you do not have to attend for an much more environment friendly hybrid on paper (should you do not want an automated).

However with the handbook, you might lose the tachometer, as a result of the C3 would not have one (so it’s important to drive​​​​”by ear” or get recommendation from the operate exhibiting the transferring occasions ). There is no such thing as a basic instrument panel within the merely designed cabin (its operate is represented by a skinny show beneath the sting of the entrance window, so it’s proper in your visual field), there are buttons at not less than, as a result of all features are based mostly on the ten.25-inch infotainment touchscreen (not less than the air con remained its personal management panel), all over the place there are onerous plastics to be animated solely with a material cowl of the dashboard and it’s began with the important thing solely.

The fourth era was additionally designed with a view to decreasing manufacturing prices, therefore the minimalist idea with out pointless frills. The premise of the fully new STLA Good Automotive platform (as, for instance with the brand new Opel Frontera), which allowed an entire vary of structural simplification – so the brand new product contains 30% fewer elements than earlier than. This allowed Citroen to supply a automotive with price-performance ratio. However how good…?

The fundamental C3 in You gear with handbook air con, electrical home windows and mirrors, rear parking sensors and a cellphone holder (with the My Citroën software) as an alternative of infotainment will price 380,000 CZK (an extra 20,000 can be saved by shopping for your outdated automotive), larger Max gear with all the pieces it prices CZK 455,000 all over the place else (you’ll be able to solely pay further for a package deal of heating or metallic components ). However for that cheaper price you’ll be able to have higher gear Sanderofor the best once more extra mature Fabia (and some different automobiles in between). What do you select?

For those who like less complicated, undemanding automobiles that provide house and luxury, the Citroen C3 could be the one for you. Then you’ll be able to run straight to the vendor to signal the order. The brand new C3 is already being produced in Trnava, Slovakia, and the primary automobiles will attain prospects in September.