Citroen C3 test drive since 2009 hatchback

Citroen C3 VTI 120 from 604,000 rubles.

Citroen C3 VTI 120 from 604000 rub.

In mid -April, sales of the new Citroen C3 began. The design bureau carried out colossal work, and this was not only in appearance. Both French engineers and German motor builders did not stand aside

The assembly of the new Citroen C3 occurs only on the territory of France, in the cities of Olne and Puassi, which continues the traditions of design thoroughness in the design of the original body, when assembling and installing parts of the salon and exterior. The quality of materials used in the decoration only adds individuality to the salon.

With seemingly inexpressive external dimensions, the interior space is quite free, both visually and physically. The range of adjustments of the driver and passenger seats allows you to comfortably accommodate in the back seat. And this is facilitated not only by a 30 mm decreased back thickness. The largest space may remain behind the front passenger, opposite which the line of the torpedo panel is raised, which allows you to place a glove of 13 liters with a glove with a volume of 13 liters, and move the passenger without damage to 80 mm appliances relative to the driver, releasing the legs for the legs in the back row.

On this, French engineers do not end in victory in an increase in the interior. For V-Class cars, a luggage compartment of 300 liters and 1000 liters with a folded row of seats is a good indicator. For convenient filling of this volume, the opening of the fifth door was finalized, the loading level is reduced to 227 mm, and the width is increased to 1040 mm.

Citroen C3 with an engine of 1598 cm3 and a 4 -speed automatic transmission is configured for the main work in urban mode. Outside the city, a box and a power unit with a capacity of 120 liters. p., like the back suspension, do not always cope with a torn rhythm of movement set by the driver.

With a significant height of 1538 mm, the stability of C3 ensures an increased wheelbase of 2466 mm, as well as the expansion of the front and rear rut of the wheels by 29 and 31 mm, respectively, now these values \u200b\u200bare 1469 and 1471 mm. But the new rear suspension with a dump-filler beam without a stabilizer does not add confidence when driving a car at high speed. On irregularities and in unpredictable turns of Russian roads of the car feed with enviable constancy, it strives to jump towards the reverse direction of the front wheels.

But it is worth noting that the strength of the new C3 in French originality and the brightness of the interior and exterior design, and not in the desire for dynamic movement and active control.


Driving
Both in overall dimensions and in the settings of the chassis, the car is suitable for urban movement.

Salon
Thoughtful and organic, with a significant degree of sophistication. And quite spacious.

Comfort
Excellent noise-insulation does not prevent the body fluctuations from convex irregularities in the road.

Security
A good level of active and passive safety.

Price
Competitors monitor not only quality and equipment, but also the price.
 


Advantages and disadvantages
+ Salon with thoughtful ergonomics and high -quality finishes, the exterior is worthy of admiration.
- lack of a stabilizer on the beam of the rear axle, a 4 -speed automatic box.


Specifications
Mark and model - Citroen C3 VTI 120 AT
Dimensions - 3941x1728x1538 mm
Engine - gasoline, 1598 cm3, 120 hp/ 6000 min -1
Transmission - AKP, 4 -speed
Dynamics - max 190 km/h; 10.9 s to 100 km/h
Competitors - Opel Corsa, Skoda Fabia


Author: Eduard Shivorshinov

 

A source: Magazine 5 wheel [June 2010]