LIKES DISLIKES
Well equipped
Excellent fuel economy
Good handling and ride characteristics
The Citroen C3 five-door hatchback is a new
entry into the crowded small car segment, and
one that comes with a big reputation from
overseas.
The C3 has won car-of-the-year awards in
Europe and was even voted the “world’s most
beautiful small car”.
In Australia, the C3’s pricing puts it at the
upper end of the small car segment where it
competes with recent new (and well regarded)
arrivals such as the Honda Jazz, Mazda2 and
Renault Clio.
Two versions of the C3 are available, the SX
and the Exclusive. Both are powered by a 1.4
litre single overhead camshaft engine that
produces a fairly meagre 57 kW. Buyers have
the choice of five-speed manual or four speed
automatic transmission.
Later this year, a more powerful (82 kW) 1.6
litre version of the C3 will arrive, with the option
of a five-speed sequential automatic gearbox.
Prices for the current C3 models start at
$19,990 for an SX, with an Exclusive manual
costing $20,990. Automatic is only available
in the Exclusive and its price is $22,990.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
ENGINE
Type.... Four cylinder, in-line, SOHC, 8 valves
Capacity in litres.................................. 1.360
Induction................ Sequential fuel injection
Fuel recommendation ......................... PULP
Claimed max. power...... 57 kW at 5400 rpm
Claimed max. torque.... 115 Nm at 3300 rpm
Specific power output ..............41.9 kW/litre
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