Brother of C3 and fresh look, and comes Aircross SUV variant. It offers more space, practical solutions and various driving aids. We tested it!

The segment small SUV -derivative utilitarios- He has increased sixfold its sales since 2012 and, with the new model makers Citroën aspire to market leader, since currently it holds the Renault Captur. Options are not lacking, as soon they will join rivals, as the Seat Arona, he Hyundai Kona or the Kia Stonic. Later they will come over rivals such as Skoda Crossover or the Volkswagen T-Cross.

Nobody wants to stay out of this lucrative market in which there is still room for new players, which is representing an important part of the pie Enrollments and, according to indicate the heads of brands, during the prosximos tous significant growth will occur, at least well into 2025.

Share resources and leverage group synergies has allowed to develop an interesting product for Citroën leveraging technology known elements and some other brands of the group. So much so that, although a completely different picture shows the newly released Opel Crossland X, shares andl mostía ororgans internal and even both are manufactured on the same production lines plant Opel Figueruelas in Zaragoza.

In the middle of Next October will perform the First deliveries of the new Citroën C3 Aircross, which starts on list price of 14,000 euros in its version of Access gasoline engine with 82 hp.

Citroën C3 Aircross: customizable

One of the pillars on which the model is based is based on the customization possibilities, because among the finishing options and level of finish 90 different combinations are offered. Apart from the body and roof colors, estton Available 4 Packs Color, finishes according to roof bars, mirror housings, decorative side windows, headlights and wheel center. There is also possibility of internal customization with optionorNo choice between four rooms in three trim levels, Live, Feel and Shine, modifying the termination of the dashboard, either textile or plastic coated, moldings vents, steering wheel inserts, etc.

From the Live finished, Access adds support to Hill Start (Hill Assist) alert involuntary change lanes, Recommended break indicator, A Signal recognition systemsignal líspeed limit and tire pressure detector.

At the next level, Feel, are included fog lamps and LED daytime running lights, touch screen 7 inches. He top end, Shine, adds the ConnectNAV browser with 3D functionorMirror scree nn, rear view camera and Parking assistance system.

Optionally can offer Head Up Display, inal recharge systemtoCambrian phone morvile, Park Assist, front parking aid system and blind spot monitoring, among other equipment.

Citroën C3 Aircross: Different

Apart from the 20 mm mtos headroom it offers over conventional C3 Citroen with a total 17.5 cm, has tried to strengthen the offroad style the Aircross with a Pans striking in the lower regions front and rear, large wheels and a wheel arches pltostico, very prominent. surprisingly It does not offer the typical airbumps yes carry the Cactus Citroën C4 or the C3 and that would fit well with the product philosophy but, says the chief designer, Alexander Malaval ‘recargarían much aesthetics“.

He C3 interior retains the style, inherited from C4 Cactus, but with Mtos space for occupants, especially as regards the headroom (In versions with no sunroof) and trunk capacity, 410 liters, expandable to 520, because it has longitudinally adjustable rear seat 15 cm.

Part of this space is achieved by the larger dimensions of the Aircross variant, with 4.15 meters long, 1.76 m wide and 1.64 m high, while his Battle is 2.60 meters, that is to say, 4.6 cm mtos than a C3. Folding down the backrest forwards passenger additional capacity is achieved to carry long objects up 2.40 meters.

Citroën C3 Aircross: good behavior

This new Aircross has a group known engines range, although not all from the C3; in PureTech 1.2 petrol three-cylinder in variants of 82, 110 and 130 hp, 110 hp version with possibility of manual gearbox or Autoto6 speed tica EAT6, while in diESEL offer focuses on the 1.6 BlueHDI in variants of 100 and 120 hp manual five six-speed.

During the initial contact with the model we have had the opportunity to driving the three-cylinder petrol engine 110 hp associated with the six-speed automatic transmission and the BlueHDi 120 hp. The first is especially nice because engine delivers smooth and progressive response, rounded by the good performance of the automatic six-speed. Nice, energetic and with good recoveries. It’s a shame that not available cams to make even better use the potential of this engine, as the shift lever is a little removed from the wheel.

In the case of diesel 1.6 BlueHDi 120 hp, yet more torque and delivers stronger, although the manual transmission, and some long runs rough, does not help much to improve the delivery, as response up to 1500 rpm is not very strong and quickly reach the cutting area. In both cases, account suspensions comfortable and effective something hard in compression- and precise steering, which contribute decisively to the agile model behavior.

Your driving aids

As for the RIDING aidorn and comfort equipment, will have a important endowmentorn of elements that facilitate the use, as the keyless start system, he Head Up Display in color, ctomara visiorn later 180 ° for easy maneuvering, the system Park Assist, It works for online car parks and battery, intelligent braking system, capable of operating speeds between 5 and 85 km / h, the warning device lane departure, that of surveillance todead angle, the system of traffic sign recognition, the Auto changetotico lights and low beam, the warning device driver attention by camera indicator recommended break after two hours of driving or Traction controlorn Advanced Grip Control, with five modes of operation and assistance system Hill Descent.

In short, the new Citroën C3 Aircross is an interesting model, with good use of space and ample carga. Very comfortable and easy to drive, with high driving posture improving the visibility, sufficient range of versions and power, highlighting the operation of the alternative supported by the automatic EAT6.

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Nobody wants to stay out of this lucrative market in which there is still room for new players, which is representing an important part of the pie Enrollments and, according to indicate the heads of brands, during the prosximos tous significant growth will occur, at least well into 2025.

Share resources and leverage group synergies has allowed to develop an interesting product for Citroën leveraging technology known elements and some other brands of the group. So much so that, although a completely different picture shows the newly released Opel Crossland X, shares andl mostía ororgans internal and even both are manufactured on the same production lines plant Opel Figueruelas in Zaragoza.

In the middle of Next October will perform the First deliveries of the new Citroën C3 Aircross, which starts on list price of 14,000 euros in its version of Access gasoline engine with 82 hp.

Citroën C3 Aircross: customizable

One of the pillars on which the model is based is based on the customization possibilities, because among the finishing options and level of finish 90 different combinations are offered. Apart from the body and roof colors, estton Available 4 Packs Color, finishes according to roof bars, mirror housings, decorative side windows, headlights and wheel center. There is also possibility of internal customization with optionorNo choice between four rooms in three trim levels, Live, Feel and Shine, modifying the termination of the dashboard, either textile or plastic coated, moldings vents, steering wheel inserts, etc.

From the Live finished, Access adds support to Hill Start (Hill Assist) alert involuntary change lanes, Recommended break indicator, A Signal recognition systemsignal líspeed limit and tire pressure detector.

At the next level, Feel, are included fog lamps and LED daytime running lights, touch screen 7 inches. He top end, Shine, adds the ConnectNAV browser with 3D functionorMirror scree nn, rear view camera and Parking assistance system.

Optionally can offer Head Up Display, inal recharge systemtoCambrian phone morvile, Park Assist, front parking aid system and blind spot monitoring, among other equipment.

Citroën C3 Aircross: Different

Apart from the 20 mm mtos headroom it offers over conventional C3 Citroen with a total 17.5 cm, has tried to strengthen the offroad style the Aircross with a Pans striking in the lower regions front and rear, large wheels and a wheel arches pltostico, very prominent. surprisingly It does not offer the typical airbumps yes carry the Cactus Citroën C4 or the C3 and that would fit well with the product philosophy but, says the chief designer, Alexander Malaval ‘recargarían much aesthetics“.

He C3 interior retains the style, inherited from C4 Cactus, but with Mtos space for occupants, especially as regards the headroom (In versions with no sunroof) and trunk capacity, 410 liters, expandable to 520, because it has longitudinally adjustable rear seat 15 cm.

Part of this space is achieved by the larger dimensions of the Aircross variant, with 4.15 meters long, 1.76 m wide and 1.64 m high, while his Battle is 2.60 meters, that is to say, 4.6 cm mtos than a C3. Folding down the backrest forwards passenger additional capacity is achieved to carry long objects up 2.40 meters.

Citroën C3 Aircross: good behavior

This new Aircross has a group known engines range, although not all from the C3; in PureTech 1.2 petrol three-cylinder in variants of 82, 110 and 130 hp, 110 hp version with possibility of manual gearbox or Autoto6 speed tica EAT6, while in diESEL offer focuses on the 1.6 BlueHDI in variants of 100 and 120 hp manual five six-speed.

During the initial contact with the model we have had the opportunity to driving the three-cylinder petrol engine 110 hp associated with the six-speed automatic transmission and the BlueHDi 120 hp. The first is especially nice because engine delivers smooth and progressive response, rounded by the good performance of the automatic six-speed. Nice, energetic and with good recoveries. It’s a shame that not available cams to make even better use the potential of this engine, as the shift lever is a little removed from the wheel.

In the case of diesel 1.6 BlueHDi 120 hp, yet more torque and delivers stronger, although the manual transmission, and some long runs rough, does not help much to improve the delivery, as response up to 1500 rpm is not very strong and quickly reach the cutting area. In both cases, account suspensions comfortable and effective something hard in compression- and precise steering, which contribute decisively to the agile model behavior.

Your driving aids

As for the RIDING aidorn and comfort equipment, will have a important endowmentorn of elements that facilitate the use, as the keyless start system, he Head Up Display in color, ctomara visiorn later 180 ° for easy maneuvering, the system Park Assist, It works for online car parks and battery, intelligent braking system, capable of operating speeds between 5 and 85 km / h, the warning device lane departure, that of surveillance todead angle, the system of traffic sign recognition, the Auto changetotico lights and low beam, the warning device driver attention by camera indicator recommended break after two hours of driving or Traction controlorn Advanced Grip Control, with five modes of operation and assistance system Hill Descent.

In short, the new Citroën C3 Aircross is an interesting model, with good use of space and ample carga. Very comfortable and easy to drive, with high driving posture improving the visibility, sufficient range of versions and power, highlighting the operation of the alternative supported by the automatic EAT6.

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