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Top 5 Citroën C3 and C3 AirCross articles on AutoTrader

For those of us who don't like to blend in, there are cars like the Citroën C3 and its crossover sibling, the C3 AirCross, to set us apart from the rest. Whichever one you choose, you can be sure of heaps of character, standard tech features, and value for money.

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1. Citroën C3 Facelift (20201) First Drive Impressions : Adding colour to the supermini class

"It’s probably the combination of an appearance that strikes a great balance between cuddly and assertive, along with a rather well-stocked standard specification sheet, that guarantees this model’s popularity among style-conscious buyers." Martin Pretorius attended the launch.

 

2. Citroën C3 1.2T Shine (2020) Review

Chad, whose very first car was French, test drove the 1.2T Shine model just before our nationwide lockdown came into effect last year. Now that we're driving again, the Citroën C3 hatch may sound like a bit of a wild card, but it surpassed his expectations.

 

3. C3 AirCross 1.2T Shine - French Connection

We took the new C3 AirCross for a spin as well, because people love crossovers and most buyers are attracted to that extra ground clearance and SUV styling. The C3 AirCross proved to be so popular with media members, it was a finalist in the 2020 AutoTrader Car of the Year competition.

 

3. Citroen C3 vs Ford Fiesta vs Volkswagen Polo: which one has the best infotainment system?

It may seem unimportant, until you get stuck with an infotainment system that just does not work for you. Buying a car is a huge step, and these details make a large difference to one's ownership experience. We compare the C3 to two of its main opponents.

 

4. Seven useful accessories you can fit to a Citroën C3

French cars are usually specc'ed to the hilt with standard comfort features — it's just how they roll (or baguette ;-). But there are some options for sprucing up your C3 to make it just right for you. Take a look.

 

5. Citroën C3 vs Peugeot 208 vs Hyundai i20: Which one has the lowest running costs?

When you're counting pennies, running costs play a huge part. So which one will cost you the least in the long run? We crunched some numbers to bring you a winner.

Author - Ané Albertse

Written by Ané Albertse

Ané was bitten by the motoring bug at a very young age. Her mom recalls her sitting in her stroller as a 3-year old, naming every car that came past. She was creating content for various publications within Media24 when AutoTrader nabbed her for good, and is one of the longest-standing members of the AutoTrader team. She prefers dirt roads to tar and SUVs/bakkies to sports cars, but her greatest passion is helping people find the perfect car for their budget, lifestyle, and personality.Read more

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