Citroën South Africa, has been launching a bevy of new models, and now new additions to the line-up are being introduced that will complete the range.
The C3 range will now be powered by a 1,6-litre HDi 90 turbo diesel model. It develops approximately 66kW of power and around 215 N/m of torque, which is a sizeable increase over the 1.4-litre diesel’s 50kW and 160N/m. Importantly; it has the low CO2 emission rating of 110g/km, which means buyers do not have to pay the government’s recently introduced CO2 emissions tax. Whilst claimed performance levels are a top speed of 180km/h and 0-100km/h acceleration in 11sec.
The new diesel derivative, as well as most of the other C3 models, are front-wheel drive with a five-speed manual gearbox, whereas a 1.6 VTi Automatic will be released before the end of the year.
The 1,6 HDi 90 newcomer is based on the equipment and trim levels of the Seduction variant and it is priced at R205 900 with no CO2 tax.
The top of the range C3 1.6 VTi Exclusive is also being offered with added options which include: a Hi-Fi pack, and 17" alloy wheels.
Despite an interior with unrivalled interior space and one of the largest luggage compartments in the segment, at 300 litres, it also claims to be one of the most compact hatchbacks in its range.
What sets the new C3 range apart is Visiodrive derived from the massive, Zenith windscreen that brings a new motoring experience to all the occupants. The car has the biggest windscreen and smallest roof in the class, but advanced engineering technology ensures that safety is not sacrificed.
This unique windscreen provides the largest angle of vision to its driver and passenger, without sacrificing their comfort due to an advanced glass treatment reflecting most of the sun’s heat.
All aspects of performance have been improved over the previous model including driving enjoyment and ride comfort in town and on the open road, while fuel economy is even better than before and engine development has included and ambitious CO2 reduction programme that has reduced CO2 emissions from the range of petrol engines to between 134 and 140 gm/km.
