Citroën announces pricing and specifications for funky new 2018 C3

Citroën has announced the pricing and specifications of its funky new 2018 Citroën C3, which goes on sale this month.

Brimming with exuberance and freshness, the new French hatch will also be extensively customisable to cater for individual expression.

“The new C3 has all the Citroën brand markers and all the qualities to give the brand new impetus. A comfortable car with real personality, it is set to appeal to new customers looking for a modern car of character,” said Linda Jackson, Citroën Brand CEO.

Australian models will feature black windscreen pillar and wheel arches, bi-tone roof colour with matching door mirrors, 17-inch diamond cut Cross Alloy wheels, LED 3D effect taillights and the brand’s trademark Airbumps.

Inside, all major functions are accessible from the 7” touchscreen that sits proudly on the horizontal dashboard. Customers can choose between four different mood packs addressing three different motoring outlooks.

The C3 also sees the world premiere of Citroën’s ConnectedCam, a fully-integrated and connected HD camera system that films on-the-road experiences for immediate sharing on social networks or for subsequent viewing or even as evidence in the event of an incident.

Advanced driver assistance systems include 3D-connected navigation with speech recognition, reversing camera, lane departure alert and blind spot monitoring.

Australian delivered C3’s are powered by a singular PureTech 1.2-litre turbocharged, direct-injected three-cylinder engine developing 81kW and 205Nm of torque mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. Combined fuel economy is rated at 4.9L/100km.

There are nine body colours to choose from: Nera Black, Ruby Red, Almond Green, Soft Sand, Orange Power, Platinum Grey, Aluminium Grey, Cobalt Blue and Polar White. They are complemented by three roof colours – Opal White, Onyx Black and Sport Red – plus the possibility of monotone versions.

The 2018 Citroën C3 is priced from $22,990 plus on-road costs at launch. Options include ConnectedCam ($600) and Panoramic Sunroof ($600), Metallic Paint ($590) and Solid Paint ($290).

C3 SHINE PURETECH 110 Specifications:

• 17″ diamond cut CROSS Alloy Wheels
• Wheel arch embellishers and lower side moulding
• Space saver spare wheel
• LED Daytime Running Lights
• Rear window wiper
• Front and Rear Electric windows
• Front, Side and Curtain airbags
• Driver and passenger’s sun visor with courtesy mirror
• Light in the boot
• Standard Ambiance / Grey Mica cloth
• Height and reach adjustable steering wheel
• ESP
• 2/3 – 1/3 rear bench seat
• Radio with Bluetooth, USB & Jack, 6 speakers
• Cruise control with speed limiter
• Automatic air conditioning
• Height adjustable driver’s seat
• Bi-tone Onyx Black roof
• Roof colour door mirrors
• Body colour door handles
• Electrically adjustable door mirrors
• Auto-dimming electrochromic rear view mirror
• Airbump
• Dark tinted rear windows
• Automatic windscreen wipers
• Automatic lights
• Reversing camera
• Rear parking sensors
• 7 inch capacitive touchscreen with DAB radio
• Mirror screen (Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and MirrorLink)
• Safety Pack (Lane Departure Warning System, Active Seatbelt Safety System, Speed Limit Recognition and recommendation, Coffee Break Alert based on journey time)