Citroën C3

Citroën will sell the 2010 model C3 in April 2010. At least initially, only be available with five doors bodywork. With this model, replace the Citroën C3 that leads to the sale since spring 2002.

As the model is still sold, has a slight look of minivan. It measures 3.94 meters long, 9 cm more than the current C3. It shares design elements with the prototype outside DS3 Inside, it advances a new model that will be sold in 2010. The interior of the new C3 and DS3 is very similar.

The exterior draws attention to a windshield that extends through the roof, to match the front seats (image). Citroën is called "Zenith" and allows the driver and passenger have a vertical viewing angle so big. The Citroën C4 Picasso can also be a case of this nature.

Citroën C3. 2010El dashboard of the C3 model is finished in two colors and integrates the information screen that displays audio and navigation equipment. Decorative moldings can be painted or chromed plastic.

Will new equipment as a kit of USB and auxiliary connections, Bluetooth connection and browser "MyWay" (with SD card reader), among others.

The boot measures 300 liters, a volume similar to the C3 that have sold (305 l).

For now, Citroën has announced the range of engines to be at the time of the initial marketing of the new C3, although many of them will be similar to the C3 is still sold. Following the launch, there will be a version with an HDI diesel engine 90 hp, which will have a very low consumption and CO2 emissions of 99 g / km. In 2011, the C3 has a new range of engines (some with three cylinders) and a device for automatic stop and start the engine. In this way, much of the versions of the C3 will have CO2 emissions below 101 g / km.

The aerodynamic friction coefficient Cx is 0.30, which is quite good for a car of this nature.

The C3 model 2010 is manufactured in factories Aulnay and Poissy in France. Will be presented at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September this year.