The new Citroen C3 2016-2017 - photos and videos, price and equipment, specifications of the third generation of the French hatchback. The official premiere of the "third" Citroen C3 is planned as part of, but without waiting for a public presentation, the manufacturer removed the "secrecy stamp" from the new model, revealing new design the body of the novelty, decided in the pseudo-crossover style of the older one, and the interior design, as well as the technical characteristics, and even pre-voiced the initial price at 13800 euros for basic equipment new Citroen C3 with initial 68 hp gasoline engine. Sales of the third generation Citroen C3 in Europe will start in late 2016 and early 2017, but whether the novelty will reach Russian motorists is not yet known.

The new exterior design of the body of the third generation five-door hatchback Citroen C3 almost exactly repeats the original and stylish external design Citroen C4 Cactus with crossover notes. In the presence of multi-level front lighting with ultra-narrow LED daytime running lights, solid headlights and large round foglights, a black plastic protective body kit around the perimeter of the body, wide three-story Airbump moldings on the doors, big wheels, powerful and knocked down body with a high roof, neat feed with nice LED position lights.

At the heart of the new generation of the C3 model from Citroen is modular platform EMP1, which allowed not only to noticeably enlarge the new product outside and inside compared to its predecessor - a pure blood hatchback, but also to equip the car with the most modern system security.

• External dimensions body new Citroen The 2016-2017 C3 is 3990mm long, 1750mm wide, 1470mm high, with a 2540mm wheelbase and 150mm ground clearance.
• The fresh and, to put it mildly, extravagant look of the French novelty emphasizes the huge possibilities for individualizing the car: a choice of 9 enamel colors and three different colors for painting the roof. Such a wide selection allows for 36 different combinations for painting cars.

The interior design of the "third" Citroen C3 is organized in the same way with an eye on the Citroen C4 Cactus, but the interior of the new C3 is made in a more traditional and familiar way for motorists with a front panel and a center console that are correct in shape. True, the interior door handles, as if from an old suitcase, and flat front seats with wide-spaced side support rollers, have found application here as well.

When ordering interior decoration, the buyer is free to choose one of four color options: standard version Standard Ambience gray interior complemented by yellow stitching stitches, Metropolitan Gray Ambience - soft and calm colors for interior panels and seat upholstery, Urban Red Ambience - red accents on the front panel and seats, and the most stylish, bright and expensive version of Hype Colorado Ambience - with an abundance of orange inserts and better materials.

The organization of the driver's workplace will delight with correct and convenient ergonomics: a compact multifunctional wheel with a rim cut from below, a modern instrument panel with a color screen on-board computer, the latest multimedia system Citroen Connect Nav with 7" color screen (Apple, CarPlay, MirrorLink, Android Auto, navigation with voice prompts, rear view camera and even climate control). As assistants and helpers of Hill-Start Assist, Lane Departure Warning and Blind-Spot Monitoring.
Of particular note is Citroen's unique ConnectedCAM system with a front camera (Full HD, 2 million pixels, 120-degree capture angle, 16 GB disk and GPS). The system is able to automatically turn on when there is a threat of a collision and record images (30 seconds before and 60 seconds after the accident).

Thanks to the increased dimensions of the wheelbase of the novelty compared to the previous generation C3, the second row has noticeably increased legroom for passengers, and the width at shoulder level has increased by 20 mm.
The trunk of a new hatchback with a crossover appearance in the stowed state with passengers on rear seats able to take 300 liters of luggage.
Specifications new third generation Citroen C3 2016-2017.
For the novelty, new PureTech gasoline engines and diesel engines BlueHDi equipped as standard with Stop & Start system, gearboxes to choose from 6 manual transmission or 6 automatic transmission.

• Gasoline engines for the new Citroen C3 are three-cylinder 1.2-liter and, depending on the settings, produce 68, 82 and 110 forces.
• Diesel engines for Citroen C3 four-cylinder 1.6-liter capacity of 75 and 100 forces.

Citroen C3 2016-2017 video test

A good car for the city, small, it will slip everywhere, it will crawl everywhere :-) Very smart, what is called a city car. Full stuffing, except for climate control, and so there is everything. There are few such cars, but it's worth it, the French know how to make cars, greens can be counted on one hand. A galvanized body, that is, it will never rot, you don’t have to worry about it.

Citroen C3, 2004

I bought a car in 2004 in the cabin and never regretted it. Very comfortable, easy to manage and cute. Never let me down. Starts even in cold weather. A car for a woman. Very economical. When there are no parking spaces, there is always a place where this car can fit. The trunk is roomy. I didn't really have to fill it out. The car is durable. I went on it in the winter to the Urals. In the mountains, the frost is up to 25 degrees, I thought that I would not start it in the morning, but no ... it started up. So I advise you to buy it.

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Citroen C3, 2007

Citroen C3 - just a miracle. Can not leave indifferent sand (beige) color - very practical. Modern salon. The 1.6 liter engine paired with a robotic gearbox is a frisky, economical car, that's what you need. Consumption 8.6l100 km - just a buzz. The steering wheel is light, but with increasing speed it is nicely poured with heaviness. The seats are comfortable, after 6 hours (a trip in February to Vyshny Volochok) the back does not hurt. The trunk impresses with its capacity - bags + grandson's baby carriage enter easily. Aerodynamics are top notch. What to say? I like!

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Citroen C3, 2009

Quiet on the machine, dynamic on the handle, smooth, comfortable, large enough interior. Maintenance is inexpensive, low fuel consumption. The perfect first car for a woman. Sufficiently large ground clearance, economical engine 1.4 l, 88 l / s. The turning radius is minimal, easy to control, smoothly gaining speed, good brakes, ABS works great.

The second generation Citroen C 3 debuted in 2009. Stylish urban French car is focused primarily on the fair sex. Today, many copies on the secondary market have a mileage of less than 100-150 thousand km, and the car itself is relatively cheap. In addition, most C3s were in the hands of calm drivers (including ladies) and received proper maintenance.

The Frenchman was offered only in the back of a 5-door hatchback and did not have sports modifications. The latter in a 3-door body with the designation DS3 were sent to a more prestigious segment. C3 of the second generation, in comparison with its predecessor, slightly increased in size. The length of the compact is less than 4 meters, which, combined with a large glass area and a small turning radius (10.2 m), makes it an almost ideal city car.

Positive assessments deserve not only the style and everyday practicality of the body, but also the protection against corrosion. Red plaque can be found only on the elements of the exhaust system.

The interior is also good, which resists the effects of time well. Some cars have a two-tone front fascia or even a panoramic windshield, named by the manufacturer "Zenith". Its upper part, if necessary, can be covered with a plastic curtain.

The front seats are quite spacious, but the seat cushion is a bit short. Behind tall people do not have enough space in the legs and overhead. However, it is unlikely that adult passengers will often travel there.

Another advantage of the Citroen C3 is good sound insulation. Compared to the first generation, the area of ​​noise reduction mats between the passenger compartment and engine compartment was increased from 48 to 155 cm2. You won't have to complain about the dimensions of the wardrobe trunk - 300-1000 liters. At the time of its debut, it was one of the largest trunks in the B segment.

The advantage of the Citroen C3 is that many cars were sold in Russia official dealers. Unfortunately, the basic versions were not equipped with air conditioning. But you can count on 4 airbags, power steering, on-board computer, central locking and electric front windows.

As for safety, in 2009 the crash test was completed with 4 stars.

Engines

Base versions were offered with a 1.1-litre 4-cylinder gasoline engine 60 HP Such a power unit is only suitable for very calm drivers. Its merits are high reliability and low repair costs.

In 2013, a 3-cylinder 1.0 VTi unit appeared, developing 68 hp. He, too, is not able to turn the C3 into a "rocket", but it consumes a little fuel - an average of 6.5 l / 100 km. The Toyota development motor was borrowed from the small C1. There are no questions about its reliability, but the work culture leaves much to be desired.

Of the shortcomings of 1.4 8V (TU3), misfires can be mentioned. Surprisingly, it's not the electronics or the ignition coils that are to blame, but the negative battery cable. The manufacturer made it too short. Another weakness is the head gasket. With age, it gives up, which leads to loss of coolant.

An interesting gadget is a fragrance integrated into the airflow system.

The model also has stronger aggregates. In particular, the 16-valve 1.4 VTi with a return of 95 hp. and 1.6 VTi - 120 hp These are modern and economical engines EP series with timing chain, developed by PSA together with BMW. Unfortunately, they often force us to deal with two problems: excessive oil consumption and malfunctions of the variable valve timing system (due to premature wear of the timing drive elements). The last defect appears after 100,000 km, especially with too long oil change intervals.

Another problem with EP family engines is ignition coils. They fail prematurely due to hot gases penetrating through the candles. With faulty coils, it is difficult to start a cold engine. Difficulties with starting can also arise due to a faulty camshaft position sensor. And high fuel consumption is the antics of a damaged lambda probe.

Individual owners of cars equipped with 1.4 VTi and 1.6 VTi units have encountered anomalies in the operation of the engine, accompanied by a drop in power, an increase in fuel consumption and the engine malfunction indicator lights up. The reason is mechanical and is related to the incorrect operation of the hydraulic switches (variator) of the gas distribution phases due to a drop in oil pressure in them.

Oil to the variators comes from the cylinder head through the end bearings camshafts. A spacer ring is installed between the chamber and the variator. Initially, it was soft - it was made from pertinax. In later versions of the engine, the ring was made of steel and allowed oil to pass through.

PSA solved the problem by replacing the cylinder head with a modified one. The original number 0200 HF was changed to 0200 HR. The ring is part of the head and is not available as a spare part. It is curious that in some the defect was found after 50-100 thousand km, while in others it was not planned even after 200,000 km. Experience shows that the described malfunction affects younger specimens.

In 2012, another 3-cylinder 1.2 VTi unit with 82 hp appeared in the engine lineup. And at the end of 2014, this engine acquired a turbocharger, began to develop 110 hp. and received the designation PureTech. In some instances with 1.2 VTi, oil leaks occur through the crankshaft seals.

A good choice would be quite rare HD i turbodiesels for our market: 1.4 / 68 hp. and 1.6 / 92, 99, 112 and 114 hp The 1.4 HDi lacks a dual-mass flywheel and particulate filter practically never occurs. 1.6 HDi has a more complex design and sometimes requires regeneration of the turbocharger with variable geometry and FAP filter. But this is all typical for any modern turbodiesel. Including fuel leaks through the sealing washers of the injectors, and malfunctions of the EGR valve.

Chassis

Front and rear suspension similar to its predecessor. Behind the torsion beam is installed. The manufacturer managed to reduce its weight by 13 kg.

Only vehicles with 1.6 VTi and 1.6 HDi engines for Euro 5 and Euro 6 were equipped with disc brakes on rear axle. The rest of the variations were content with drums.

Simple and inexpensive to repair, the suspension demonstrates good survivability. Expendable items are bushings and stabilizer struts. From time to time you have to deal with such an ailment as a leak rear shock absorbers. Sometimes the front wheel bearings also fail.

Sometimes the efforts on the steering wheel begin to change. The steering wheel becomes either heavy or too light. The reason is trivial - the failure of the amplifier. It uses an electromechanical amplifier with an electric motor mounted on the steering rack. The manufacturer provides for the replacement of the rail assembly, since the servomotor is not supplied as a separate part.

In some cases, changes in effort are caused by malfunctions in the amplifier control unit. If updating the software does not help, the replacement will be very expensive.

Lighting up the ESP indicator, accompanied by an ESP / ASR error, may indicate a malfunction of the pressure sensor in the ASR / ESP hydraulic unit. When the diagnosis is confirmed, the block changes entirely.

Typical problems and malfunctions

C 3 of the first generation regularly suffered from electrical problems. The manufacturer has eliminated the shortcomings in the second generation model. Although the small Citroen has a multiplex control system with a BSI unit at the head, almost nothing is heard about serious problems with the electrician.

In the cars of the first batches, there were difficulties with starting the engine. Fortunately, after updating the software, the disease receded. And in the case of an unreasonable occurrence of a large number of errors, you need to pay attention to the condition of the battery. After replacing it, all problems go away.

You should beware of cars with an automated transmission - it does not differ in durability. In addition, in the "robots" drive shafts made in Holland wear out prematurely (material is too soft). And in cars with manual transmission, sometimes the gearshift mechanism needs to be replaced.

Conclusion

Citroen C3 does not yet require serious maintenance costs. The car is still young, so it doesn't cause much trouble. And in the event of a malfunction, thanks to a relatively simple design, repair costs will not seem prohibitive.

Specifications Citroen C3 II

Gasoline engines

Engines
Type, number of valves
Timing system
Engine displacement (cm3)
Power (hp at rpm)
Torque (Nm at rpm)
Transmission
Maximum speed (km/h)
0-100 km/h (s)

Diesel engines

Engines		1.6HDi*
			since 2014.
Type, number of valves	turbodis.	turbodis.	turbodis.	turbodis.	turbodis.
Timing system
Engine displacement (cm3)
Power (hp at rpm)
Torque (Nm at rpm)
Transmission		5MT, 6MT, 6AMT
Maximum speed (km/h)
0-100 km/h (s)
(according to EU, l/100 km)
* 90 HP 16-valve head also available in some markets.

five-door hatchback Citroen The first generation C3 debuted in 2002. Gasoline engines with a volume of 1.1, 1.4 or 1.6 liters with a capacity of 60 to 110 liters were installed on the car. With. There were also versions with 1.4 HDi and 1.6 HDi turbodiesels, but they were not supplied to the Russian market. As an alternative to "mechanics" were proposed robotic box SensoDrive or four-speed "automatic".

V model range there was a modification of the Citroen C3 XT-R, which was distinguished by increased ground clearance and plastic body kit body. In 2003, an open version of the car with a removable top was presented, and in 2008 mass production of a compact van began.

Restyling in 2005 practically did not affect appearance machine, but the design of the front panel has noticeably changed.

The production of "Ze-thirds" for the European market at factories in Spain and France ended in 2009 with the advent of new generation machines. In Brazil, this model was produced for several more years, they made versions with 1.4 and 1.6 liter gasoline engines.

2nd generation, 2009–2016

Compact five-door hatchback The second generation Citroen C3 began to be produced in 2009, in 2013 a slight restyling of the model was carried out. The cars were made at a factory in France until 2016, in Brazil, production continues.

In Russia, the car was officially sold until the beginning of 2013. We were supplied with versions with 1.4i (75 hp) and 1.4 VTi (95 hp) engines, for which a robotic gearbox was offered as an option. Citroen C3, equipped with a 1.6-liter engine with 120 hp. with., was completed only with a four-speed "automatic".

In other countries, there were also modifications with a 1.1-liter gasoline engine (61 hp) or 1.4 HDi and 1.6 HDi turbodiesels (70–110 hp)

On the platform of this model, a three-door hatchback and a compact van were created.

The third generation Citroen C3 was released in 2016 and gained enviable popularity. At the moment, more than 750 cars of this generation have been sold, making it the most popular offer in model line manufacturer. Despite this, 4 years have passed since the debut, and in order not to lose popularity, the manufacturer decided to carry out the first planned restyling. It turned out to be rather soft, marketers did not want to frighten off sales. It is easiest to distinguish such a car from its predecessor from the front. Designers stretched the upper trim, imitating the grille to the headlights. The lights themselves are brand new. They received modified optics and a fully LED filling. On the doors, you can see the modified branded Airbump lining. Instead of seven protruding sections, they received three, but more elongated. Among other things, new 17-inch alloy wheels with a unique design. The size of the past did not exceed 16 inches. C3 is a bright and fashionable model, 65% of all purchased copies had a two-tone body color. The company decided to give customers more more possibilities for personalization. From now on, 97 different design combinations are available to customers, instead of 36. There are four special decorative packages, four colors for the roof and seven basic colors for the body to choose from. Armchairs were installed in the cabin with increased comfort. The layer of soft foam filler has increased from 2 to 15 millimeters, and a folding armrest has appeared on the driver's side. For the salon itself, two additional versions were prepared: more dynamic and sophisticated with imitation of wooden panels. As for the list additional equipment, then he received several additional functions for the security complex. For an additional fee, you can order front parking sensors, a system automatic braking and monitoring driver fatigue.

Dimensions

The Citroen C3 is a five-door, five-seater B class urban subcompact hatchback. It measures 3996mm long, 1749mm wide, 1474mm high and 2540mm between wheelsets. Ground clearance is 145 millimeters. The car is based on a platform previous generation PSA PF1. It has class-specific semi-dependent layout. There are McPherson struts with a stabilizer in front, and a torsion beam in the back. The size of the trunk when loaded under the shelf is 300 liters. If you fold the rear sofa, it increases to 922 liters.

specifications

palette power units Citroen C3 was brought to the new Euro 6d-TEMP standards even before restyling, so, in essence, it remained unchanged. The gasoline range is represented by 1.2-liter gasoline in-line engines with three cylinders. Depending on the presence of a turbocharging system, they give out 83 or 110 Horse power. By default, a five-speed manual is offered, but for the older motor, you can order a 6-speed automatic. Among other things, a 1.5-liter diesel four with 102 horses is offered. It only works with mechanics. The drive is exclusively front.

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Specifications Citroen C3

hatchback 5-door

city ​​car

• width 1 749mm
• length 3 996mm
• height 1 474mm
• ground clearance 145mm
• places 5

Engine	Name	Price	Fuel	Drive unit	Consumption	Up to a hundred	Max. speed
1.2MT (83 HP)			AI-95	Front	3,8 / 5	15.2 s	169 km/h
1.5 MT (102 HP)			DT	Front	3,1 / 3,7	11.4 s	188 km/h
1.2MT (110 HP)			AI-95	Front	4 / 5,5	10.4 s	188 km/h
1.2AT (110 HP)			AI-95	Front	4,2 / 6,1	10.9 s	188 km/h

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