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Who is the Citroën C3 a good car for?>
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Is the Citroën C3 a good car?
The Citroën C3 is the latest entry-level budget car to enter the budget boxing ring but aims to add style and ride comfort in a trendy little package. That's what makes this a good car.
Who is the Citroën C3 a good car for?
The Citroën C3 is a good car for someone who wants a small city runabout that can do the occasional open road drive and do it all with minimal impact to the purse or wallet.
Is the Citroën C3 a good first car?
The Citroën C3 would make for an excellent first car. It's affordable to buy, the engine is simple so it shouldn't be a problem to service and maintain and it's very easy to drive even without an automatic variant available locally at the time of publishing.
Is the Citroën C3 a good family car?
The Citroën C3 would be okay for smaller families or if you're a first-time driver transporting your family about. Despite the compact size, you get 315 litres of boot space to play around with and there is plenty of space and convenience in the cabin too.
Is there a Hybrid Citroën C3?
At the moment, no there isn't a hybrid Citroën C3 for sale in South Africa.
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What’s it like to drive?
Reviewer's opinion
"The Citroën C3 for the 2023 model year has a decent amount of specification, style, design and handling for its segment. The C3 presents itself as a more expensive vehicle but its pricing is quite humble. The engine could use a turbocharger or perhaps a bit more displacement but the ride quality and handling on this car can be considered as unrivalled in its segment. Overall, this vehicle proves that you don't need to spend serious cash to have some chic style."
- Tayedza Mbiri, AutoTrader
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What does it look like?
Exterior
Interior
What is the Citroën C3 like inside?
Inside, the Citroën C3 dares to show that just because it's a budget hatchback doesn't mean that it can't be chic. With a mix of asymmetrical and symmetrical shapes along with gloss-painted trim pieces and pleasantly textured fabric seats, the cabin is pleasant and welcoming. There's also a slew of cup and bottle holders in the cabin.
Style
The feature that stands out the most in the Citroën C3 is the front end. The headlights flanking the twin chevron badge is a signature design point and further, add to the trendy design. Although this is a B-Segment hatchback, it follows more of an SUV motif with its proportions and sizing too. The rear is typically hatchback style. The side profile of course shows more of the SUV motif to it and wraps it all up with quad-fork spoke hubcaps.
Tech features
- SmartCar 10" HD Touchscreen
- Bluetooth
- Steering Wheel with Audio Controls
- Auto Door-Locking While Driving
- Auto-Down Front and Rear Power Windows
Price and specs
Which is the cheapest Citroën C3?
The cheapest Citroën C3 is the Feel trim- prices usually start from R229 900
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How much does it cost?
| Citroën C3 Feel 1.2 61kW Manual | from R229 900 |
*Pricing correct at time of publishing and subject to change without notice.
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