Citroën C3

Citroën C3
Overview
Manufacturer	Citroën
Production	2002–present
Body and chassis
Class	Supermini (B)
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Chronology
Predecessor	Citroën Saxo

First generation
Pre-facelift Citroën C3 hatchback
Overview
Production	2002–2009
Assembly	Aulnay-sous-Bois, France Porto Real, Brazil (Citroën Brazil) Barra de Carrasco, Uruguay (Oferol)
Designer	Donato Coco Jean-Pierre Ploué
Body and chassis
Body style	5-door hatchback 2-door convertible
Related	Citroën C2 Peugeot 1007 Peugeot 206
Powertrain
Engine	1.1 L TU1 I4 (petrol) 1.4 L TU3 I4 (petrol) 1.4 L ET3 I4 (petrol) 1.6 L TU5 I4 (petrol) 1.4 L DV4 I4 (diesel) 1.6 L DV6 I4 (diesel)
Transmission	5-speed manual 5-speed semi-automatic (SensoDrive) 4-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,460 mm (96.9 in)
Length	3,850 mm (151.6 in) (hatchback) 3,934 mm (154.9 in) (convertible)
Width	1,670 mm (65.7 in) (hatchback) 1,700 mm (66.9 in) (convertible)
Height	1,490 mm (58.7 in)
Curb weight	953–1,050 kg (2,101–2,315 lb)
Chronology
Successor	Citroën DS3 Cabrio (for C3 Pluriel)

Second generation
Overview
Production	2009–2016
Assembly	Poissy, France Madrid, Spain Trnava, Slovakia Porto Real, Brazil
Body and chassis
Body style	5-door hatchback
Platform	PSA PF1 platform
Related	Citroën C3 Picasso Citroën C3 Aircross Citroën DS3 Citroën C4 Cactus Peugeot 207
Powertrain
Engine	1.1 L I4 (petrol) 1.4 L I4 (petrol) 1.6 L I4 (petrol) 1.4 L I4 (diesel) 1.6 L I4 (diesel)
Transmission	5-speed manual 6-speed manual 5-speed semi-automatic 4-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,466 mm (97.1 in)
Length	3,941 mm (155.2 in)
Width	1,728 mm (68.0 in)
Height	1,510 mm (59.4 in)
Curb weight	948–1,065 kg (2,090–2,348 lb)

Third generation
Overview
Production	2016-
Body and chassis
Body style	5-door hatchback
Platform	PSA PF1 platform, renamed to 'PSA A platform'
Powertrain
Engine	1.2 L I3 (petrol) 1.6 L I4 (diesel)
Transmission	6-speed Manual 6-speed Automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2540 mm (100 in)
Length	3996 mm (157 in)
Width	1740 mm (69 in)
Height	1470 mm (58 in)
Curb weight	968-1080 kg (2134-2380 lbs)

The Citroën C3 is a supermini car produced by Citroën since 2002. It replaced the Citroën Saxo in the model line-up and is currently in its second generation, although in June 2016 the third generation model made its appearance and will go on sale in January 2017. It is produced in a 5-door hatchback body style, with the first generation also being produced in a 2-door convertible version, called the C3 Pluriel. A 3-door hatchback, with a similar design as the second generation, marketed as a premium model, is available as the DS3.

A mini MPV version of the C3 was announced in July 2008, called the C3 Picasso, and was unveiled at the 2008 Paris Motor Show. In South America, a mini SUV version, called the C3 Aircross, is produced and marketed only locally.

In 2014, the Citroën C3 was awarded most efficient small cars with the premium car DS 3.

The first generation of the C3 was launched at the 2001 Frankfurt Motor Show, as well as the 2001 Bologna Motor Show, and began marketing in January 2002, as a five-door hatchback. It was available with 1.1, 1.4 and 1.6 litre petrol engines, and 1.4 and 1.6 litre common rail diesel engines. All models came as standard with a five-speed manual transmission, except for the Stop & Start model, which came with the SensoDrive gearbox, a five-speed semi-automatic transmission with paddle-shifters and manual and automatic modes. The top level was the only version that had the option of a four-speed fully automatic transmission.