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MOTORING
CITROËN C3
he sales record of the conjunction with the cruise control,
BY ALAN ROSENMEYER
Citroën C3 model in infotainment system including
Europe has proven the reverse camera plus much more.
Popular in Twith over 4.5 million units Emphasis is placed on comfort in the
success of this range
C3 and this is noticeable with much
Europe, the new sold, of which over 1 million are the thicker padding on the seats for the
typical French levels of comfort in the
current generation. It is obvious
C3 is a promising that this is a car that is unfairly car. Automatic air-conditioning, auto
LED headlights and daytime running
overlooked by South African
alternative in a buyers. lights are all part of the standard
spec level.
highly competitive Under the new Stellantis banner, One item I noticed when travelling
the team are hoping to change the
market segment. situation with the launch of this latest as a passenger was the absence of
a ‘grab handle’ above the passenger
facelift (although I think there are
enough changes to call this an all
seat, something I always like to use
new version). Packed with spec and especially when the car is being
luxury, it's a compelling offer in a highly driven enthusiastically.
competitive B-Hatch market segment.
During the drive, I felt that the car
There are numerous typical Citroën was a bit slower than I expected
styling cues on the car, starting with on pull-off, especially as there is
the very square front end with the flat 81kW available. Chatting to the
bonnet line to aid forward visibility, Citroën team, they explained to me
moving to the white trim surrounds that this is deliberate and part of
around the fog lights and, of course,
the comfort effect that they have
CLICK https://www.youtube.com/ the air bumps on the sides with white created for the car. Thinking about
it, it actually makes sense to me.
accents. Overall, you cannot fail to
FOR VIDEO watch?v=Cxdo3ldRpQs recognise this as a Citroën. Smooth and relaxed driving will
definitely create a more comfortable
There are only two models in the and serene experience. This is aided
range. The Feel is powered by a 1.2l by extremely good sound insulation
3-cylinder providing 60kW to the front in the car and progress at all times is
wheels through a 5-speed manual very easy-going.
gearbox. The launch drive was in
the top Shine derivative, this adds With pricing of R269 900 for the
a turbo to the engine to up power to Feel and R324 900 for the Shine
81kW and changes the gearbox to a version, the new C3 is extremely
6-speed automatic. competitive and deserves a closer
look if you are shopping for a car in
Shine spec provides many features this category, especially if you take
including lane departure warning, the safety and luxury specifications
road sign recognition which works in into consideration.
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