Citroen C3 test drive since 2009 hatchback

Citroen C3: Macro. Bukashka, scatter

Many were looking forward to the new C3. The previous outwardly, although I looked like a cheerful bug, inside was even a toy. All the details were some kind of frivolous. However, this is a male look, the beautiful half even liked this approach. But now there is a fresh c-three, and this is a completely different matter. The machine has remained buzzing, but now it is more refined by or something from the updated citrone directly blows glossy macrophics, from an expensive magazine.

There is something to consider. Take at least the headlights. Let them not shine with fashionable lenses, but in them you can see a fashionable white strip. And the color? It seems that C3 is made of acrylic as a whole. The merit of such an illusion successfully selected tones playing under a layer of varnish. The rear -view mirror, which seems to soar in the air thanks to the chrome leg, also adds an refinement. In general, the C3 continues the line of amazing design, which began with the appearance of a new C4.

However, the C3 has no crazy design details, it is very similar that after 5-10 years, a bright appearance will not fade, and will not look outdated, like many Citroen in the late 90s. Moreover, now Citro has the entire line of passenger cars in the new style is simply amazing.

Inside, the treshka continues to delight the eye. And the materials are perfectly chosen, which is not tattered by the almost tactile extravaganza. The chubby steering wheel is successfully provided and comfortably lies in the hands, and the lower cut of the roller resembles the sports tutes of the buttons, the truth on the helm does not appear C3 continues to preach the strategy of blind music and cruise control, which are hiding behind the wheel. From the first time, it is not possible to find the desired combination, you have to stop and sort it out with your own eyes.

At the wheel of heaply there are three wells two with analog scales of a tachometer and speedometer, at the bottom of the third display of the on -board computer. The designers also tried well over the central console. Now Citroen does not smoke buttons, like his closest relative of Peugeot 207, where sometimes heating of mirrors should be sought with a magnifier. There are no less functions in C3, but each was found in a beautiful, fleshy button, which is easy to get a finger on, even on the shaking road of the Elbrus.

The only not very practical moment is a silver decorative insert from the door to the door. It looks great and well revives the interior, but it is easy to scratch it, for example, with a key. With the top layer of paint, it parted easily, and under it is white plastic without any embellishment.

Sitting at the wheel is convenient to chairs with good lateral support, and the new velor material from which they are made makes you forget about the leather salon. Although if you want, only 45 thousand on top. Even our colleague talked in two meters could get a comfortable way, though his head rested on the roof visor with Zenith glass. The visors easily moved out of the situation easily move forward, though in this case it does not give any advantages from the panoramk.

The back of the Citroen C3 is even better than at the front of comfort due to a soft suspension. Noise is less thanks to piles with pile coating (front shers, as before, from drumming smooth plastic). Here, quietly, smoothly and even frightening sizes do not annoy. The rear suspension is the most comfortable in the classroom. But there are no interesting things on the gallery. There is no armrest, ceiling handles also (like the front), ducts only for the legs.

For two days, a test drive managed to ride on two different versions. The first 1.4 liters (95 hp) with a manual gearbox, and the second 1.6 l (120 hp) with a four -speed automatic. The pen was looking forward to the mountains. Heights of heights up to several kilometers. And the highest point of our trip was generally at an altitude of 2500 meters above sea level. Serpentines, albeit light, not Italian, demanded a manual box. How not to roll the engine, not to unscrew the motor on the rise? ..

But we were disappointed. For a long time, such a fuzzy work of the wings was not met for a long time. Although no, not so long ago. On C3 Picasso the same thing. Unfortunately, the motor did not play along. His strength was enough only for short overtaking, and at a height he completely coughed. The situation was much better with a machine gun. Let the unit itself are quite archaic four-stained, but along with a powerful 120-horsepower engine he showed himself well.

The speed set has ceased to be a problem, and in a sports mode the machine was shown not by the fighting, but very fast reactions. Of course, this potential quickly disappears on a mountain pass, but this does not spoil the picture. Yes, and our consumption turned out about eight liters, although no one tried to set the records of economy. It is a pity that with a 120-horsepower engine they do not put any clear six-speed box (I would have supplied BMW and the gearboxes) but you can’t do anything here. I want 120 forces on the handle take mini.

C3 rides very well, steer well in corner and overtaking at high speed. Here he is close to Peugeot 207 and in no comparison goes with his rolled predecessor. If in Fiesta and Corsa the suspension does not allow the machine to swing, then in C3 longitudinal buildup is the norm of life. This does not interfere too much, but sensitive passengers on the trip may occur an attack of marine illness. Despite all this, for Citroen it is a victory with an automatic box. They turned out to be a well -controlled, dynamic car. The suspension, although imprisoned for comfortable driving, allows you to hooligate a little. Although in steep turns it is felt that the French, the rear stabilizer removed the treshka in vain, now the stab’s functions fully performs the twisting beam.

The trunk may not be too much only 300 liters, but having put three road bags there, the place is still left. Moreover, in the underground, a full -size reserve was discovered. And if you fold the rear seats, it is possible to get a whole of 1000 liters of useful space.

The most affordable C3 in the Dynamique configuration costs 498 thousand rubles. However, in this case, you will get a very old engine of 1.4 with a capacity of 75 forces. C3 with a 95-horsepower VTI engine is already 579 thousand. Here, side airbags, air conditioning, air conditioning, the ability to heat the seats or take it along with the velor seats Karl for 10 thousand rubles will be added to the kit. In the maximum EXCLUSIVE configuration with an engine of 120 hp. The rear disc brakes, the panoramic glass Zenith (and it is no longer possible to abandon this option), climate and cruise control with a speed limiter. Heating the seats here is also an option.

You can now go to Elbrus right from Nalchik Airport. Recently, direct flights from Moscow began to fly there. Then a little more than 100 km to the village of Elbrus, and you are at the foot of the highest mountain of Russia and Europe. More precisely, in two peaks, the eastern rises by 5621 m, and the western by 5642. The local infrastructure is very different from the place to the place. There are campases where nothing has changed since Soviet times, but there are also modern hotel complexes with a price level of at least Swiss. However, exciting heights of that are worth it. If you overcome the broken roads and leave the car on a paid but spontaneous parking at the lower point, then only two lifts will separate from a height of 3750 meters. For skiers there is just paradise. The length of the route is seven kilometers and in just a few lifts you can roll plenty. However, for professionals there is a complex freeride track 10 km long.


Nikita Vasiliev
Photo: Citroen

pros
* Comfortable soft suspension
* Huge windshield Zenith
* Attractive appearance and interior


Minuses
* For the engine 120 hp Only an automatic machine is provided
* The mechanism of selection of gears of the mechanical box does not provide the desired clarity
* There are no ceiling handles in the cabin

  
 

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