Citroen C3

The Citroen C3 is a model of car produced with Aulnay-sous-Bois, and to a lesser extent with Madrid - Villaverde, which succeeded the Citroen Saxo.

Available only in version 5 doors, C3 is shouldered commercially by the C2, strict 3 doors, whereas the Sax was available in the two configurations. This model places in competition vis-a-vis the Peugeot 206 and Renault Clio and other town.

Direction with electric assistance permanently variable lack sometimes of recall. The place for the passengers back is a little right, but his rather vast trunk is appreciated. It is the first Citroen to be profited from the Multiplexage right from the start (the Xsara had received it at the time of sound restylage). C3 was the first car of the group has to profit from the small diesel FD of the series of the HDi. It also inaugurated, in option, the gear boxes controlled (BVMP) with passage of the reports/ratios by means of pallets located behind the wheel. Its principal defect is a a little light interior completion. Its rich person equipment and his very successful line however ensured a commercial nice success to him.

C3 can have in option a panoramic roof sliding.

In 2003, launching of the motorization 1.4i (90 ch) which fills a vacuum between 75 ch and 110 ch.

In May 2005, diesel C3 of 92 ch de 1,4l is replaced by an engine 1,6l equipped with a better couple.

Versions

The convertible C3 Pluriel

Impetus in May 2003, C3 convertible is named C3 Pluriel , because it can be transformed into Découvrable, Pick-up or spider. The Pluriel are produced only with Madrid. The operation of the roof in fabric is electric, but for the passage to the position spider, the demounting of the cumbersome arches of roof is necessary. C3 Pluriel is available with the engines gasoline 1.4i, 1.6 16v and with the diesel 1.4 HDi of 70 ch.

C3 XTR

In 2004 was launched a version XTR, with the widened passages of wheels which gives him a pace of cross-country vehicle. Moreover, this model is available in option with a differential to limited slip making it possible to improve motricity on ground glissant.

The system Stop and Start

Starting from end 2004, the 1,4 L gasoline, equipped with the Sensodrive gear box can be equipped in first world with the system “Stop & Start” which is put in day before as soon as the speed of the vehicle goes down under 5 km/h and starts again without jolts and almost immediately (0,4 second) as soon as the driver releases the brake pedals. It includes/understands a reversible alternator, pulled by a specific belt and a tensioner, which fulfills alternatively the functions of starter and alternator. The system is supplemented by various sensors, a black box of piloting, which supervises the behavior of the engine permanently, and a special battery, with lead, planned for a great number of cycles of load and discharges. Its consumption downtown is reduced approximately 20% compared to a comparable model.

Restylage of the C3 range

At the beginning of October 2005, the C3 range offers a light cure of youth. With the program, an interior more looked after, a polished look, a more powerful diesel and less pollutant and tariffs in increase.

The cockpit is modernized by adopting a new drawing of the instrument panel, orders of the central console and trimmings of screen-doors. The total quality of materials is improved. To note that the C2 and the Pluriel adopt these evolutions in the cockpit. To note, the arrival of new equipment of comfort and assistance to control such as the limiting device speed and new orders of the SensoDrive box. Outside, the front face adopts a more imposing shield, and the grill extends and raises rafters to increased dimensions. The new grill is underlined of a slit intended to optimize the cooling of the engine. With the back, fires lay out of a standard central zone crystal, and the rafters on the door of the forage ladder are marked also.

Under the cap, the diesel offer is supplemented by new the 1.6 HDi of 110 ch equipped with a Filtre to particles.

Citroên C3 II

The future Citroen C3 is planned for 2009; announced into 3 and 5 doors, it will replace not only C3 but also C2. A version monospace which would compete with Renault Modus is in project on the same basis, just as a convertible version inspired of the C-Airplay prototype which would replace Plural.

External bonds

official Mini-site Citroen C3
commercial Site Citroen France
commercial Site Citroen Belgium
commercial Site Swiss Citroen

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