Recently, as a guest of Citroen, I went to Sinop to test the New Citroen C3.. We had the opportunity to test the car by visiting many sights of Sinop from Sinop to Samsun.. In addition, both during the test drive and after the drive, Citroen managers shared a lot of information with us about the renewed New Citroen C3.. Here are the answers to many of your questions about the car and my impressions of the car.
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What Kind of Car Is The New Citroen C3?
The New Citroen C3 1.6 BlueHDI Shine 100hp M/ T
So we tested the highest Shine package of the New Citroen C3 with 1.6 liter diesel engine and 100 hp manual transmission.
Where to Test Did we?
We had the opportunity to test and experience the car on a 190.5 km track, from Sinop Akliman to Samsun Sheraton Hotel.
Where is the New Citroen C3 Made?
The car is produced at PSA Group’s factory in Slovakia.
h4 style=”text-align: justify;”>What are the Alternatives to the New Citroen C3?
The models that come to mind in the first place are the biggest models of the B hatchback segment. k players are Renault Clio, Volkswagen Polo. Again, Opel Corsa and Hyundai i20 should not be forgotten.. However, with its Airbump and dual color options, the Citroen C3 also plays for those who can’t afford the Mini Cooper.. Again, Fiat 500 and Opel Adam may be rival models in this regard.
Comparison Chart of New Citroen C3 2017 with Competitors
About the New Citroen C3
French automaker Citroen These 4 models of the C3 in the B hatchback segment. generation. 3. generation 3.5 million sold in the world, 22 thousand in Turkey. In Europe, 20 percent of Citroen’s sales were made up of the C3 model.
Citroen aims to increase its sales by 30 percent by 2020. It also has goals such as being a reference brand in comfort and being a recommended brand in this regard.. For this, with the renewed C3, the aim of reaching the segments that have not been targeted until now has been determined.. I even observed this clearly in the test drive of the brand.. Many friends were invited to test drives that I was not used to seeing at car launches until now.
New Citroen C3 1.6 BlueHDI Shine 100hp M/T Technical Specifications and Fuel Consumption
New Citroen C3 Review (Pros and Cons)
New Citroen C3 Pros of 1.6 BlueHDI Shine 100hp M/T
While renewing the new Citroen C3, the French manufacturer focused on 4 strong points.
1) New C3 Design
Substantial improvements have been made in the design of the car. It also seriously needed this because there is a very serious competition in this segment.. The previous C3 fell far behind this competition. The design elements that stand out in the renewed Citroen C3 are as follows:
- Design details that give off an SUV feel
- With its wider and lower design, the road grip is also improved
- Rear spots with 3D effect
- Airbumps on the sides, which we saw in the C4 Cactus, are optionally available in this car as well
2) New C3 Personalization Feature
Car personalization begins with two-tone vehicle color.
- 9 exterior colors (Orange, White, Almond Green, Cobalt Blue, Black, Ruby Red, Aluminum Grey, Space Gray and Sand Beige)
- 3 ceiling colors (Aden Red, White and Black) are available.
With these, it is possible to make 36 combinations in total.. Thus, users are given the opportunity to open the classic body color with a glossy ceiling color or mix a light body color with a tougher ceiling color.
Color selection is not limited to the body itself, either.. Customization is also possible for detailed parts.. Front fog lights, side Airbump bumpers, side mirrors and rear window frame are also offered in harmony with the ceiling color.
Interior personalization possibilities 4 options (Standard, Urban Red, Metropolitan Gray and Colorado). Each of these is expressed in upholstery materials as different colors and different features to be compatible with the instrument panel.
3) Comfort
- The first thing that stands out in terms of comfort is the comfortable seats.. Thanks to this feature, which is offered as a standard in the entire product range, the seats take the shape of the body and provide lumbar support thanks to their soft and dense interior fillings.. For this, the French manufacturer has taken furniture companies as a benchmark.. Because the seats are designed for a journey in the comfort of home.. A design reminiscent of the bag handle that we see on the side door handles as well as on the C4 Cactus draws attention.
- The suspension of the vehicle did not cause any problems even in bad road conditions.
- In addition, there was an increase of 81 mm in its interior volume.
- The width of the front glove box of the car is the storage area.
- The optional panoramic roof can be a good choice in terms of refreshing the interior space in the car, which is a little shorter in length.
- The luggage volume of the new Citroen C3 is also 300 liters, which will impress in its segment.
4) Expensive Technologies
Many technological toys attract attention in the automobile. However, the ConnectedCAM (integrated camera) feature is the first in the automobile industry as far as I have heard.. This feature managed to get 10 points from me. Soon, many automobile brands will want to add this feature to their vehicles.
I have explained the details of this technology in a very comprehensive way in my blog post titled “The New Citroen C3 Takes Selfies and Videos for Travelers”. .
Other Important Technological Toys are as follows:
- Mirror Screen technology: Copies the screen of the driver’s smartphone to the central display of the vehicle. The driver can view their smartphone or access multimedia content on the digital display. Compatible with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto (available in early 2017) and MirrorLink. In this way, you can operate your phone’s navigation application (for now, only Apple Maps) and Spotify, and manage them from the steering wheel controls.
- Hill Start Assistant: Helps on uphill climbs with more than 3 percent inclination.
- Lane Departure Warning System: Activates at speeds above 65 km/h to provide assistance when the driver is drowsy or inattentive. it is entering. If the vehicle moves towards the other lane without signaling, the system issues an audible and visual warning to the driver.
- Driver Fatigue Alert: Alerts the driver with a beep that it is time to take a break from driving. For example, it is activated when traveling over 70 km/h for 2 hours and then every hour. It warns you with the icon that appears on the instrument panel.
New Citroen C3 1.6 BlueHDI Shine Package M/T Interior Design
As a matter of fact, I have the interior of the car we tested i like your design very much. However, this is purely subjective.. That’s why I leave the situation to your taste with less words and more visuals.
Cons of the New Citroen C3 (What I Don’t Like?)
- Most of today’s multimedia screens like it very much. There is even a very large 7-inch multimedia screen used in this car.. However, it is not very comfortable for the driver to make all the settings on the multimedia screen.. I prefer to adjust the settings with a small joystick at the bottom right.
- The car currently does not have an automatic transmission option.. This option will come in March. Honestly, I’m not much of a person who prefers manual transmission cars.. Moreover, one of the most searched topics by people who search about Citroen C3 on Google is “Citroen C3 automatic transmission“.. I think it’s a bit of a pain to wait for this car until March.
- The most impressive feature of the car for me, the integrated camera (ConnectedCAM technology), is only included in the highest hardware package.. In this case, your mind may shift to models such as the upper C segment (C4, Peugeot 308, Opel Astra etc…).
New Citroen C3 Engine Options
The new C3 is available with PureTech petrol and BlueHDi diesel engines. As someone who has tested these engines on Peugeots, I like both engines very much.. PSA Group is one of the brands that I appreciate most in the engine sector.. Especially as a Kayseri native, I am enchanted by the fuel performance of both engines.
In the automobile, 1.2-liter PureTech 3-cylinder engine has 82 HP, while 1.6-liter diesel BlueHDi engine has 75 HP. It is offered for sale in two versions with 100 HP Stop & Start technology.. These beautiful engines will unfortunately only be available with manual transmission for a while.
New Citroen C3 Hardware Options
The new C3 is introduced to the market with 3 different hardware levels. You can find these equipment and the options offered alongside these equipment in the image below.
New Citroen C3 Sales Prices
The recommended key prices will be as follows in the first stage. It’s a good idea to check the website afterwards.. As you know, as the Euro increases, these prices will increase.
C3 1.2 puretech Live 82 HP M/T 52.250 TL
C3 1.2 puretech Feel 82 HP M/T 57,300 TL
C3 1.6 BlueHDI Live 75 HP M/T 62,100 TL
C3 1.6 BlueHDI Feel 75 HP M/T 66,400 TL
C3 1.6 BlueHDI Shine 100 HP M/T
