“The market sector in which the Citroën C3 competes is dynamic and the second largest in the Australian market, so we have to keep looking at how we can make the Citroen C3 even more appealing, even though it is less than a year since the new C3 was launched,” says Miles Williams, General Manager of Citroën Australia. “Therefore we have made its unique feature, the Zenith windscreen, standard to ensure that it’s truly stands out from its rivals and we have fitted the latest turbo diesel to ensure it maintains its benchmark position for technology. These changes will ensure that the Citroen C3 continues to hold its position as a unique entrant into the burgeoning small car market and meets the growing demand for small cars that are full of character and feature-packed.”
Soaring 1.35 m from bonnet to roof, the panoramic Zenith windscreen is 36% bigger than a normal screen on an average five-door small car and the angle from the driver’s eye line to the top of the windscreen is a huge 108° instead of the segment average 28°. Coupled with slim A-pillars, the curved glazed area offers unrivalled visibility – with obvious safety benefits – and gives occupants a truly panoramic view of the world. Progressive tinting across the top 25 cm of the screen ensures optimal protection from overhead sunlight. A sunblind, featuring two sun-visors, can easily be pulled forwards when driving in low-angle sun conditions.
“The unique Zenith windscreen, which is now standard, provides a unique driving experience and makes every journey special,” says Mr Williams. “Much more than just a larger area of glass, it is also technically advanced, letting in light in differing amounts at different angles and stopping heat and UV rays. It is another example of Citroën’s advanced technical know-how producing a new solution and a better car.”
The new Citroën C3 is a smart, sophisticated, low emission, unique 5-door small car, designed for modern transport needs, both in the city and on the open road.
Boasting contemporary and dynamic styling, a sleek profile, refined quality throughout and the massive panoramic ‘Zenith’ windscreen, this is a car that sets a new benchmark in the small car segment - and is a bold reinvention of its popular predecessor, which sold more than two million examples worldwide.
With a focus on four main areas - STYLE, QUALITY, SPACE and EFFICIENT PERFORMANCE - Citroën’s design team have created one of the most appealing and rewarding models to own in its class.
In addition, thanks to the availability of the unique panoramic Zenith windscreen, new C3 provides something extra - a totally new motoring sensation. Just one of the stand-out design features of this new car, the vast and flowing glass area is a quintessential application of Citroën’s ‘Créative Technologie’, a feat of vehicle engineering and an unparalleled offering in the small car market.
Not only one of the most compact models in the small car sector (9 cm shorter than 207 and Clio); the new C3 also offers one of the most spacious cabin environments and a load swallowing 300-litres of boot space. The new C3’s intelligent architecture optimises internal volumes and provides generous amounts of room for all occupants - ensuring exceptional driver and passenger comfort.
On the road, new C3 combines refined performance with a smooth ride and nimble handling. The designers’ focus on the control of weight and optimising aerodynamics means the new C3 is one of Citroën’s most CO2-efficient models.
To further promote money-saving greener driving, most versions feature a Gear Efficiency Indicator (GEI), which alerts the driver at the optimum moment to change gear - helping them to minimise fuel consumption.
Designed with the latest technology to suit 21st century driving requirements, new C3 is available with optional Bluetooth® and USB connectivity for portable media players while the standard audio system includes an AUX socket and a six-speaker audio system.
The range of available engines meets every requirement. New C3 offers a choice of two petrol power-plants – one of which was co-developed with BMW – plus Citroën’s critically acclaimed e-HDi turbo diesel. With combined cycle fuel economy of as little as 7.0 l/km for petrol model, and from 3.6 l/km on the Turbo Diesel version and a remarkable open road figure of just 3.2 l/100 km for the Turbo Diesel, the new Citroën C3 offers a combination of stylish and economical motoring. The all important carbon dioxide rating is from as little as 93 g/km.
As with any new Citroën model, safety is assured. The new C3 features an array of active and passive safety equipment, which includes a reinforced body structure and ESP, ABS with EBD, six airbags, EBA as standard, as well as the availability of cruise control with speed limiter.
The new C3 is offered with one comprehensive trim and equipment level, Seduction, priced $23,990 excluding statutory charges, dealer costs and delivery for the 1.6 litre 88 kW petrol variant with an automatic gearbox and in Turbo Diesel 68 kW manual form, $24,990 excluding statutory charges, dealer costs and delivery.
“The stylish, grown-up, yet fun C3 is impossible to confuse with any other car,” says Miles Williams. “Retaining the exuberant charm and friendly personality of its predecessor, the new C3 represents a bold, contemporary, dynamically rewarding and fresh approach to the compact family vehicle, and provides a unique offering with that sensational panoramic Zenith windscreen. In these exciting times for Citroën, new models such as C3 clearly show the confidence of the brand. This new car illustrates our determination to exceed expectations, to do away with convention and to provide practical benefits through the use of Créative Technologie.”