The new Citroen C3: orders are open for versions with a petrol engine

Order opening today for petrol versions of The new Citroen C3The French house updates the best seller on the European market, which has been sold more than 1.5 million units since 2016. This classic style is still very successful today, with a life cycle that continues unabated. With each new generation of C3, Citroën decided to shake up the market by offering an innovative concept while maintaining its characteristics: a unique and solid design, exceptional comfort on board, useful accessories for everyday life and an attractive price point.

New Citroen C3: orders for petrol versions open in Europe

The new Citroen C3 is no exception to this rule and makes a real difference to the B-segment sedan market. Design, modern and intelligent, it is an improvement on the previous generation in every respect. Most popular of all, it targets a wide audience because it is simple and offers different energy solutions that suit the customer’s needs.

In the New Citroen C3 everything is designed to enhance simplicity and comfort. So it gives Hybrid 100 version which facilitates access to electricity. Capable of completing up to 50% of urban journeys in electric mode without a charge limit, it allows customers to enjoy the smoothness and flexibility of electric operation while reducing their budget and environmental impact.

To go even further, Citroën equips the C3 for the first time with its innovative and unique suspension system with hydraulic shock absorbers, standard on all versions, which completes the cocooning effect provided by the Citroen Advanced Comfort seats and the new design of dashboard. C Zen Lounge, designed to increase stability on board thanks to its uncluttered style, Citroën Head Display and integrated steering wheel.

The New C3 offers an excellent synthesis of design, comfort and technology, while maintaining a very attractive price point. The C3, in fact, is available from 14,990 euros in the engine version 1.2 100 horsepower gasoline equipped with a manual gearbox. The first shipment is expected to arrive in the summer of 2024. The Hybrid 100 version will be available later this year. Alongside the 1.2 l Turbo engine, the New C3 offers a hybrid powertrain for the first time thanks to the flexibility of the SmartCar system, designed to be flexible and energy efficient.

L’Hybrid 100: The new Citroen C3 makes electrification more accessible by offering Hybrid 48V technology. Compact, light and simple, this solution is particularly suitable for this hybrid urban vehicle, which allows up to 50% of urban journeys to be made in electric mode. Without payment restrictions, it allows you to enjoy all the benefits of driving an electric car, from the ease of driving without noise or vibrations to the possibility of driving in low-emission areas, reducing your budget and your environmental impact.

This combination combines the advantages of gasoline and electricity with two engines that work together or separately, directly and without the intervention of the driver. Based on Hybrid 48V technology, it has a 48V lithium-ion battery that recharges during certain driving phases. 100 hp (75 kW) 3-cylinder gasoline engine of a new generation designed specifically to cope with this new hybrid system and connected to the new ë-DCS6 gearbox with electric power that connects the 21 kW ë-Motor electric motor produced in France.

More driving pleasure by reducing consumption and emissions. Simple and fluid in use, the Hybrid 100 offers comfort and versatility with a torque of 205 Nm (55 Nm for the electric motor), reducing emissions and consumption by almost 10% compared to the equivalent petrol version. In the WLTP combined cycle, this version is certified for 117g CO2/km. In the event of strong acceleration, the electric motor provides an additional power of 9 kW (approximately 12 HP), always ensuring a high level of comfort while guaranteeing a powerful acceleration.

1.2-liter turbo engine: as an entry-level option, the new Citroen C3 offers a 1.2-liter turbo gasoline engine with a power of 100 HP, with a 6-speed gearbox. Completely rebuilt for performance and reliability, this engine now has a timing chain. It ensures high accessibility and versatility of C3. In the WLTP combined cycle, this version will target 126g CO2/km (homologation subject to verification).