New Citroen C3, now also petrol and Mild Hybrid

After the launch of the new e-C3 in Europe, Citroën he announced endothermic versions of the new C3. Initially, the 100 HP 1.2 petrol will be available. By the end of the year, however, a 100 HP Hybrid version will also debut. The new Citroen C3 petrol is available in Italy from 14,990 euros. The first shipment is scheduled for the summer of 2024.

On an aesthetic level, endothermic versions of the new C3 They are very similar to the electricity model which we already know. The dimensions are also always the same, ie 4.01 m long x 1.76 m wide x 1.57 m high. Even the trunk does not change and always has 310 liters of capacity. As we saw on the electric model, the front shows some similarities to that of the Citroen Oli concept, with a three-level headlight signature with a vertical bar and two almost identical horizontal bars. On the car we also get the new Citroen logo. Remember that the car depends Stellantis Smart Car platform.

Even the layout of the passenger compartment is not particularly different from that of the electric model. The new Citroen C3 will be available locally You and Max make arrangements. On top of the range version we get a 10.25-inch display for the infotainment system. In the You version, however, there is an integrated smartphone holder that allows the driver to “capture” his device that will serve as a kind of control center thanks to special software.

For the new C3, Citroen also offers seats padded with special polyurethane foam to ensure proper comfort and support with shock absorbers and hydraulic dampers to absorb the roughness of the road.

As mentioned at the beginning, the new Citroen C3 will be offered with two petrol engines, one with Mild Hybrid technology. Initially, only the engine will be available 1.2 liter 3-cylinder turbo petrol engine with an output of 100 HP (75 kW), with a 6-speed manual gearbox. The manufacturer advertises emissions of 126 g/km of CO2.

Later, however, it will come Hybrid version which will feature the familiar power train that Stellantis integrates into more and more models of its brands. Let’s talk about a 100 HP (75 kW) 3-cylinder gasoline engine along with the new e-DCS6 dual clutch gearbox that connects the 21 kW (29 HP) e-Motor electric motor. At low speeds it is possible to travel short distances in electric mode only (50% of the time in city driving). Citroen says that this model allows to reduce production and consumption by around 10% compared to the same gasoline version. The manufacturer advertises emissions of 117 g/km of CO2.

As mentioned, the new Citroen C3 body kit will be offered in You and Max trim levels Previous versions, among other things, LED lights, Citroen Advanced Comfort suspension, Active Safety Brake (emergency braking system), Display the new Citroen Head Up. , Smartphone infotainment center, electric mirrors, rear parking assist, rear spoiler, air conditioning and 6 airbags.

Instead, the top of the range version offers two-tone paint with a different roof, roof racks, front and rear skid plates, 17-inch diamond alloy wheels, LED taillights, rear windows color. Inside, customers will benefit from a 10.25-inch color touchscreen with new-generation infotainment and 3D navigation, Citroen Advanced Comfort seats with TEP/Metropolitan Gray cloth seats, 60/40 split-folding second-row seats, climate control automatic climate control, wireless charging, reversing camera, electric rearview mirror and electric rear windows, electric folding mirrors and heated mirrors and automatic wipers.