Everything you need to know about the Citroën C3

We delve into the finer details of the Citroën C3 so that you can find out everything you need to know about the hatchback model.

In this article:

Is the Citroën C3 a good car? 

The latest iteration is of the C3 model is indeed a good car that offers good value for money. Customers can also expect a 5-year / 100 000km warranty and a 3-year / 60 000 km service plan to be included in the price.

Who is the Citroën C3 a good car for?

The Citroën C3 is a good car for younger individuals or couples that wants a stylish vehicle to use for their daily commute to the office and back and to have fun over the weekends.

Is the Citroën C3 a good first car?

It is indeed a good first car as it offers a variety of safety features as standard as well as a compact design that makes navigating parking lots much easier.

Is the Citroën C3 a good family car?

While it should provide ample space for two adults and some children, space will become an issue for parents with two or more teenagers. The boot offers a respectable 300-litres of luggage space and in terms of frugality, Citroën claims that the C3 1.2 Feel will use an average of 5.7 L / 100 km while the slightly more powerful C3 1.2T Shine will return an average fuel consumption figure of 6.0 L / 100 km.

Is there a Hybrid Citroën C3?

At the time of writing this article, both the Citroën C3 derivatives come fitted with petrol engines only. In the entry-level Feel model, customers can expect 60 kW and 118 Nm of torque to come from the 1.2-litre, 3-cylinder petrol engine while owners of the Shine derivative gain access to 81 kW and 205 Nm of torque from its 1.2-litre, turbocharged, 3-cylinder petrol motor.

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What’s it like to drive? 

Reviewer’s opinion

If there’s one thing the Frech get right, it’s comfort. I’ve written about it elsewhere but it is believed to be their cobblestone roads in old city centres that gave rise to their excellent suspension designs that are able to absorb any undulation that it faces. This trend continues, albeit to a lesser degree than the French offerings of the 70s and 80s and Citroën has redesigned the front seats to provide additional comfort. It’s complemented by the advances in noise-cancelling insulation that makes this cabin quieter than it was before.

– Chad Luckhoff, AutoTrader

What does it look like?

Exterior

Interior

What is the Citroën C3 like inside? 

Like with the exterior, the interior is laid out in a stylish fashion with a strong horizontal theme applied to the dashboard and upholstery. While the base model or rather Feel derivative comes fitted with a more basic infotainment configuration, both the Feel and Shine derivatives offer good levels of safety and comfort features to occupants.

Style

Although beauty is in the eye of the beholder, few will argue that the Citroën C3 is a good looking little hatchback. The exterior features bright colour options with contrasting trim that matches the headlamp and daytime running light design theme. While the Feel variant comes fitted with 15-inch wheels, the Shine offers 16-inch alloy units.

Tech features

• Active safety brake
• Hill-start assist
• Driver attention warning
• Lane departure warning
• Collision risk alert
• Coffee break alert
• 7.0-inch touch screen infotainment system
• USB input
• Bluetooth
• Aux jack
• 12V socket
• 6 speakers
• Android Auto
• Apple CarPlay

Price and specs

Which is the cheapest C3?

The cheapest Citroën C3 is the entry trim C3 Feel – prices usually start from R 289 900

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How much does it cost?

*Pricing correct at time of publishing and subject to change without notice.

Competitors

Similar Cars to the Citroën C3

Hyundai i20

KIA Rio

Toyota Starlet

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