2011 Citroen C3 launched in Australia
UPDATED November 16, 2010, at 4:30pm.
The long-awaited 2011 Citroen C3 has been launched in Australia and - with a starting price of $19,990 (plus on road costs) - is hoping to revive local interest in the brand.
General manager of Citroen Australia, Miles Williams, said he believed the new C3 would attract young buyers, female drivers and many more to the French brand in Australia.
"The new C3 will expand and develop its role of introducing the benefits of Citroen ownership to young car buyers, but, at the same time, with its sophisticated styling and performance, it will also be attractive to people wishing to downsize their car without any loss of style, comfort and driving pleasure," Mr Williams said.
Like the previous generation C3 that found more than two million buyers around the world, the 2011 Citroen C3 will continue to entice small car customers thanks its improved practicality and economy.
Some of the new features include the new unique panoramic Zenith windscreen (standard on the Exclusive). The French company believes the C3 will appeal to young families and single professionals.
Not to worry though, Citroen still wants older drivers as well. Hoping the C3's comfortable and spacious interior and high-end specification will help seal the deal.
Exterior design is inspired by more premium models and is emphasis by the front grill and the "incisive boomerang-shaped" headlights.
Measuring 3.94 m long, 1.73 m wide and 1.52 m high, the new C3 has three times more sound insulation around its engine bay compared to the previous generation.
Three engines will be on offer: 1.6-litre HDi turbo diesel (66 kW - 215 Nm - 4.3L/100km), 1.4-litre 16V (54 kW - 118Nm - 6.3L/100km) and the Citroen/BMW co-developed 1.6-litre 16V VTi (88 kW - 160 Nm - 7L/100km).
Features include cruise control (with speed limiter) and a Gear Efficiency Indicator (GEI) which informs the driver as to the most optimum time to change gears for the best fuel economy. All models gain an auxiliary socket as standard and USB is available as an option on the VT and VTR+ (standard on the Exclusive).
Bluetooth phone connectivity as well as audio streaming is also available on the new Citroen C3.
The new C3 will be offered in three trims, VT, VTR+ and exclusive. The base model doesn't gain the full compliment of six airbags (driver, front passenger, front lateral and curtain) as standard.
Prices start at $19,990 (plus on road costs) for the Citroen C3 VT. C3 VTR+ is $23,490 (petrol + automatic), add an extra $500 for the diesel manual. The top of the range Citroen C3 Exclusive starts at $25,990 (petrol + automatic). $26,490 will get you the Exclusive with a diesel engine (manual).
CITROëN C3 Specifications
C3 SPECIFICATIONS | PETROL | DIESEL | ||||
C3 Vt | C3 Vtr+ | C3 Exclusive | C3 Vtr+ | C3 Exclusive | ||
1.4l 5 spEED ManUAL | 1.6l 4 spEED AutoMATIC | 1.6l 4 spEED AutoMATIC | 1.6l 5 spEED ManUAL HDi | 1.6l 5 spEED ManUAL HDi | ||
Engines | ||||||
Engine | TU3A | EP6C | EP6C | DV6ATED4 | DV6ATED4 | |
Emission Standard | EuroV | EuroV | EuroV | EuroIV | EuroIV | |
Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | |
Bore and Stroke | 77 x 75 | 77 x 85.5 | 77 x 85.5 | 75 x 88.3 | 75 x 88.3 | |
Injection Type | Valeo V34.1 | Bosch MEV17.4 | Bosch MEV17.4 | Bosch Common rail 1600 bar | Bosch Common rail 1600 bar | |
Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.0:1 | 11.0:1 | 18.0:1 | 18.0:1 | |
Turbocharging | ~ | ~ | ~ | Turbocharger | Turbocharger | |
Cubic capacity (CC) | 1360 | 1598 | 1598 | 1560 | 1560 | |
Valves per cylinder | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | |
Maximum power (kW?@?rpm) | 54?/?5200 | 88?/?6000 | 88?/?6000 | 66?/?4000 | 66?/?4000 | |
Maximum torque (Nm?@?rpm) | 118?/?3300 | 160?/?4250 | 160?/?4250 | 215?/?1750 | 215?/?1750 | |
Fuel system | Multi-point electronic fuel injection | Multi-point electronic fuel injection | Multi-point electronic fuel injection | High pressure direct diesel injection | High pressure direct diesel injection | |
Fuel tank capacity (L) | 50 | 50 | 50 | 48 | 48 | |
Fuel Type/quality | 95 RON | 95 RON | 95 RON | Diesel | Diesel | |
Transmission | ||||||
Transmission type | 5 speed manual | Automatic | Automatic | 5 speed manual | 5 speed manual | |
Speed at 1000 rpm in each gear (kmh) | 1st | 7.75 | 8.86 | 8.85 | 8.93 | 8.92 |
2nd | 14.65 | 16.11 | 16.08 | 16.52 | 16.49 | |
3rd | 20.70 | 24.16 | 24.13 | 26.68 | 26.64 | |
4th | 27.20 | 34.01 | 33.95 | 37.51 | 37.45 | |
5th | 34.55 | ~ | ~ | 45.74 | 46.47 | |
6th | ~ | ~ | ~ | ~ | ~ | |
Reverse | 7.40 | 9.85 | 9.83 | 9.25 | 9.24 | |
Wheels & tyres | ||||||
Tyre size | 185?/?65 R15 | 185?/?65 R15 | 195?/?65 R16 | 185?/?65 R15 | 195?/?65 R16 | |
15” wheel covers | Asterodea | Whaletail | – | Whaletail | – | |
16” wheel covers | – | – | Nuclear | – | Nuclear | |
Full size spare wheel | • | • | – | • | – | |
Space saver spare wheel | – | – | 125?/?80 R15 | – | 125?/?80 R15 | |
Brakes | ||||||
Ventilated front discs | • | • | • | • | • | |
Size (mm) | 266 x 22 | 286 x 26 | 286 x 26 | 266 x 22 | 266 x 22 | |
Rear discs | – | • | • | – | – | |
Rear drums | • | - | - | • | • | |
Size | 8 inches | 249 x 9 mm | 249 x 9 mm | 8 inches | 8 inches | |
Anti-lock braking system (Abs) | • | • | • | • | • | |
Electronic brake force distribution (EBD) | • | • | • | • | • | |
Emergency brake assist (EBA) | • | • | • | • | • | |
Electronic stability program (ESP) | • | • | • | • | • | |
Steering | ||||||
Variable electronic power assisted steering | • | • | • | • | • | |
Number of turns lock to lock | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.1 | |
Turning circle (m) | 10.2 | 10.4 | 10.4 | 10.2 | 10.2 | |
Suspension | ||||||
Pseudo Macpherson strut front with flexible beam rear | • | • | • | • | • | |
Weights (kgs) | ||||||
Kerb weight | 1030 | 1135 | 1135 | 1080 | 1080 | |
Maximum roof rack load | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | |
Maximum tow bar down weight | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | |
Maximum trailer towing weight Braked | 1105 | 1150 | 1150 | 1150 | 1150 | |
Unbraked | 550 | 570 | 570 | 570 | 570 | |
AERODYNAMICS | ||||||
Cd / Frontal Area | 0.307 / 2.20 | 0.307 / 2.20 | 0.307 / 2.20 | 0.307 / 2.20 | 0.307 / 2.20 | |
Cd.A | 0.70 | 0.70 | 0.70 | 0.70 | 0.70 | |
Exterior dimensions (mms) | ||||||
Length | 3941 | 3941 | 3941 | 3941 | 3941 | |
Width excluding mirrors | 1728 | 1728 | 1728 | 1728 | 1728 | |
Height | 1524?–?1538 | 1524?–?1538 | 1524?–?1538 | 1524?–?1538 | 1524?–?1538 | |
Wheelbase | 2451 | 2451 | 2451 | 2451 | 2451 | |
Interior dimensions (mm) | ||||||
Boot volume under parcel shelf (litres) | 300 | 300 | 300 | 300 | 300 | |
Boot height under parcel shelf | 595 | 595 | 595 | 595 | 595 | |
Load length with seats up | 648 | 648 | 648 | 648 | 648 | |
Load length with rear seat down | 1250 | 1250 | 1250 | 1250 | 1250 | |
Boot width between the arches | 1041 | 1041 | 1041 | 1041 | 1041 | |
Performance | ||||||
Maximum speed (km?/?h) | 163 | 190 | 190 | 180 | 180 | |
0-100 km?/?h (sec) | 14.2 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 11.0 | 11.0 | |
0-400 metres (sec) | 19.1 | 17.9 | 17.9 | 17.8 | 17.8 | |
0-1000 metres (sec) | 35.5 | 32.4 | 32.4 | 32.7 | 32.7 | |
FUEL CONSUMPTION AND EMISSIONS | ||||||
Extra-Urban (l/100 km) | 8.3 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 5.3 | 5.3 | |
Urban (l/100 km) | 5.0 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 3.7 | 3.7 | |
Combined (l/100 km) | 6.3 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 4.3 | 4.3 | |
CO2 (g/km) | 145 | 160 | 160 | 110 | 110 | |
Warranty | ||||||
Vehicle | 3 years?/ 100,000 kms | 3 years?/ 100,000 kms | 3 years?/ 100,000 kms | 3 years?/ 100,000 kms | 3 years?/ 100,000 kms | |
Paint?/?corrosion | 3 years?/?12 years | 3 years?/?12 years | 3 years?/?12 years | 3 years?/?12 years | 3 years?/?12 years | |
Roadside assistance | 3 years?/ 100,000 kms | 3 years?/ 100,000 kms | 3 years?/ 100,000 kms | 3 years?/ 100,000 kms | 3 years?/ 100,000 kms | |
Safety | ||||||
Driver and passenger airbags | • | • | • | • | • | |
Side front airbags | • | • | • | • | • | |
Full length curtain airbag | – | • | • | • | • | |
Energy absorbing side impact protection | • | • | • | • | • | |
Anti-lock braking system (Abs) | • | • | • | • | • | |
Electronic brake force distribution (EBD) | • | • | • | • | • | |
Emergency brake assist (EBA) | • | • | • | • | • | |
Electronic stability program (ESP) | • | • | • | • | • | |
Auto hazard lights on under rapid deceleration | • | • | • | • | • | |
Five X three point inertia reel seat belts | • | • | • | • | • | |
Front seat belt pre-tensioners with force limiters | • | • | • | • | • | |
Seat belt unfastened warning lights and sound for driver’s seat | • | • | • | • | • | |
Height adjustable front head restraints | • | • | • | • | • | |
Three height adjustable rear head restraints | • | • | • | • | • | |
Rear anchor points for child seat restraint | • | • | • | • | • | |
Automatic door unlocking in case of accident | • | • | • | • | • | |
Child lock control and indicator | • | • | • | • | • | |
Security | ||||||
High frequency remote control with central locking | • | • | • | • | • | |
Deadlocking | • | • | • | • | • | |
Automatic central locking when driving away | • | • | • | • | • | |
Automatic locking when vehicle unlocked but not opened | • | • | • | • | • | |
Central locking push button on dash | • | • | • | • | • | |
Permanent display of door locking status | • | • | • | • | • | |
Child lock control and indicator | • | • | • | • | • | |
Indicator sound for “lights on” and “keys in ignition” | • | • | • | • | • | |
Indicator warning light when doors and boot open | • | • | • | • | • | |
Transponder immobiliser with rolling code | • | • | • | • | • | |
Outside temperature indicator with ice alert | • | • | • | • | • | |
Vin coded audio system | • | • | • | • | • | |
Locking fuel filler cap | • | • | • | • | • | |
Interior features | ||||||
Soft touch upper dash | • | • | • | • | • | |
Brushed steel effect lower dash | – | – | • | – | • | |
Shiny black painted centre console | – | – | • | – | • | |
Leather steering wheel | – | • | • | • | • | |
Height and reach adjustable steering wheel | • | • | • | • | • | |
Horn control on steering wheel | • | • | • | • | • | |
Driver’s footrest | • | • | • | • | • | |
Day-night interior rear view mirror | • | • | • | • | • | |
Cruise control and speed limiter | – | • | • | • | • | |
Black panel function | • | • | • | • | • | |
Rear window demister | • | • | • | • | • | |
Front electric windows | • | – | – | – | – | |
Front and rear electric windows with “one-touch” operation on driver’s and passenger side | – | • | • | • | • | |
Dark tint rear windows | – | – | • | – | • | |
Laminated windows | • | • | • | • | • | |
Front sunvisors | • | • | • | • | • | |
12 volt socket | • | • | • | • | • | |
Scented air freshener diffuser | • | • | • | • | • | |
Digital clock | • | • | • | • | • | |
Chrome interior door handles | • | • | • | • | • | |
Interior climate control | ||||||
Air conditioning | • | • | – | • | – | |
Automatic digital air conditioning | – | – | • | – | • | |
Air recirculation and pollen filter | • | • | • | • | • | |
Cooled glove box | – | • | • | • | • | |
In-car entertainment and hands free connectivity | ||||||
Radio-cd player | • | • | • | • | • | |
Mp3 compatible | • | • | • | • | • | |
Auxiliary socket | • | • | • | • | • | |
Six speakers | • | • | • | • | • | |
Audio controls on steering column | • | • | • | • | • | |
Usb connectivity | – | O | • | O | • | |
Bluetooth | – | O | • | O | • | |
Seating and trims | ||||||
Mistral Black Omni Crépe Cloth with Bise Grey | • | – | – | – | – | |
Karl Velour with Mistral Black Omni Cloth | – | • | • | • | • | |
Height and tilt adjustable driver’s seat | – | • | • | • | • | |
Height and tilt adjustable passenger seat | – | – | • | – | • | |
Front centre armrest | – | – | • | – | • | |
Height adjustable front head restraints | • | • | • | • | • | |
Three retractable rear head restraints | – | • | • | • | • | |
Storage pockets on backs of front seats | • | • | • | • | • | |
2?/?3?–?1?/?3 split fold rear seat providing flat floor | • | • | • | • | • | |
Storage | ||||||
Cooled glove box | – | • | • | • | • | |
Storage on handbrake console | • | • | • | • | • | |
Driver’s side glovebox | • | • | • | • | • | |
Dash storage below radio | • | • | • | • | • | |
Storage in front door pockets | • | • | • | • | • | |
Storage in rear door pockets | • | • | • | • | • | |
Storage pockets on backs of front seats | • | • | • | • | • | |
Driver information | ||||||
Multi-function on-board trip computer | • | • | • | • | • | |
Rev counter | • | • | • | • | • | |
Speedometer with analogue dials | • | • | • | • | • | |
External temperature display | • | • | • | • | • | |
Water temperature warning light | • | • | • | • | • | |
Fuel gauge | • | • | • | • | • | |
Maintenance indicator | • | • | • | • | • | |
Oil level indicator | • | • | • | • | • | |
Black panel function | • | • | • | • | • | |
Indicator warning light when doors and boot open | • | • | • | • | • | |
Diesel water filter detector with diesel engines | – | – | – | • | • | |
Boot features | ||||||
Automatic boot lighting | • | • | • | • | • | |
Rigid parcel shelf | • | • | • | • | • | |
Tie-down rings – 4 | • | • | • | • | • | |
Lifting handle | • | • | • | • | • | |
Exterior features | ||||||
Location of car by hold lock function on plip | • | • | • | • | • | |
Zenith Windscreen | - | - | • | _ | • | |
Electric rear view mirrors | • | • | - | • | - | |
Electric rear view mirrors, heated | - | - | • | - | • | |
Body coloured painted front bumper with chrome insert | – | – | • | – | • | |
Body coloured painted front bumper with black insert | • | • | – | • | – | |
Body coloured painted door mirrors with chrome base | – | – | • | – | • | |
Body coloured painted door mirrors with black base | • | • | – | • | – | |
Chrome window trims | – | – | • | – | • | |
Chrome door handles | – | – | • | – | • | |
Body coloured painted door handles | – | • | – | • | – | |
Chrome exhaust extension | – | • | • | • | • | |
Chrome grill surround | – | – | • | – | • | |
Chrome trim on tailgate | – | – | • | – | • | |
Lighting and VISIBILITY | ||||||
Halogen headlights | • | • | • | • | • | |
Front fog lights in front bumper | – | • | • | • | • | |
Rear reversing light | • | • | • | • | • | |
Rear fog light | • | • | • | • | • | |
High mounted led third stop light | • | • | • | • | • | |
Lights on security delay operated via stalk | • | • | • | • | ||
“Lights on” audible warning | • | • | • | • | • | |
Front wipers two speed intermittent | • | • | • | • | • | |
Rear wiper with wash function | • | • | • | • | • | |
Front courtesy reading lights | • | • | • | • | • | |
options/ACCESSORIES | ||||||
Rear electronic park assistance | – | O | O | O | O | |
Bluetooth and usb connectivity | – | O | • | O | • | |
Metallic/Pearlescent paint | O | O | O | O | O | |
15” alloy wheels | O | O | – | O | – | |
16” alloy wheels | – | – | O | – | O | |
17” alloy wheels | – | – | A | – | A |
• = Standard O = Optional* – = Not available A = Dealer Accessory
*Optional features available at an additional cost
Specification details apply to new vehicles sold from 15.10.2010.