Citroen C3 test drive since 2009 hatchback

The sun in Zenith’s

Where else can you evaluate the main chip of the new Citroen as not in the Elbrusa mountains when the peaks blinding ice hang over your head, and right in the zenith of the roof, the already confident spring sun sparkles?

My first acquaintance with the new Citroen C3 began with sex. That is, from a magazine sex and a big city. The updated Citroen shimmered with glare on the glossy page, and in his new huge panoramic windshield, a sparkling and tempting Eiffel Tower was reflected. However, as it turned out later, the new Ts3 was waiting for the Eiffel Tower, but the Kabardino-Balkan Mountains

It would seem that what to do one hundred percent city hatchback in the Elbrus? And where else can you evaluate the main chip of the new Citroen as not in the mountains, when the peaks blinding the ice hang over the head, and right at the zenith of the roof, the already confident spring sun sparkles?

The panoramic windshield Zenith new Citro is really unique, this is not a glass roof that separates a wide crossbar from the windshield, but a real transparent dome. Its length is unrealistic 1350 mm, and the absence of a jumper allows you to look up at an angle of 108 degrees instead of the usual 28. The French called this technique Visiodrive. The upper part of the wings glass is toned, but unlike ordinary tinted glasses, the Zenith level level is less than 9 units instead of 50. And this means mountain tan!

But what else did the French people have, in addition to the roof, to conquer lovers of class B hatchbacks? After all, the previous C3 was a bestseller around the world more than 2 million round French babies. At the same time, in Russia, a small Citro was only 17th with a share of 1 % in the total sales in the segment. The purpose of the new CE3 is to enter the top 10.

For the sake of this, the rounded C3 was pulled into a profile almost to the silhouette of the senior C4. Fortunately, the French decided not to go on the supply of general trends and did not grow out of the compact, leaving a compact, elegant and friendly appearance. Invisible central racks visually increase the area of \u200b\u200blateral glazing. After all, it was for his sweet appearance that he was chosen by buyers.

The dimensions of the novelty are 3.94 m in length, 1.73 m in width and 1.52 m in height. The front headlights have received a more complex shape and intersect the original white line, giving expressiveness, the rear lights are made in the form of a boomerang. The machine is also marked with an updated logo. From just sweet, she became cute-humble.

For the car, they are offered to choose 10 color solutions are especially good for pale blue and pure white.

Even more changes inside. Instead of a digital speedometer with a tachometer frame, analog speedometer and a tachometer, on the right window with digital fuel level indicators, transmission mode and on -board computer data. The steering wheel looks more fashionable, below the pseudo -sports cut. Extremely and in Parizh, the design of the climatic installation is elegantly resolved.

The finishing materials really talk about care and quality, the plastic trim of torpedo resembles the fabric. But the promised scope has its boundaries. The car has become more spacious than the previous generation, but the compact hatchback segment imposes its restrictions: it is still crowded in the elbows ahead.

But the legs are good: the pedals were pushed forward a little, the front passenger was released a place for knees under a glove box, by the way, very voluminous.

The backs of the front seats were reduced by 3 cm, but the posterior sofa is crowded, there is not enough space above the head, especially in versions with a panoramic roof, the sliding curtain eats the space.

But the roof itself from the inside is even more amazing than outside! Emotions from panoramic Citroen glass will not be compared with sensations from the panoramic roof. There are no barriers above your head, only heaven and views! In some trim levels, nightly spotlights are amazing!

But after emotions subside, insulting and practical thoughts climb into my head. For example, the cost of zenith. Replacing such glass will cost 26,356 rubles (23,636 rubles Glass itself and 2,720 rubles work)! The sun at the zenith is fun and useful for well -being, the rain is beautiful and romantic, but the weather conditions are not always so pleasing: the wipers will not reach the slush above their limit, in winter from the glass surface it will be treated for a long time by cold

However, if desired, the zenith can be hidden behind a sliding curtain, it will protect if the sun hits the eye. Just keep in mind, ladies, for the sake of panoramic windshield, you will have to sacrifice a make -up mirror in a visor. And also the heads of the rear passengers because of the curtain! By the way, for them the difference between ordinary windshield and Zenith is still not visible.

As a result, having weighed emotions from the windshield and its shortcomings on some scales, I would definitely come to the flaws.

What pleased in the new C3 was the built -in flavor of air (you do not need to look for where to stick a ugly bottle from the supermarket, just buy interchangeable blocks from the dealer), the entrances for the IPOD and USB and the mirror selfless when blinding by the headlights, brightening when the rear gear is turned on.

An important bonus C3 2010 Improved sound insulation and smoothness. The car ceased to be stiff, stirring on the cracks of asphalt with a box, it is now much quieter and more comfortable.

The car is available with one of three engines to choose from: a 1.4-liter 75-horsepower, as well as two engines from a BMW with a volume of 1.4 and 1.6 liters with a capacity of 95 and 120 hp. respectively. At the same time, the machine is offered only with the most powerful engine, which will upset Russian fans of compact hatchbacks.

On mountain serpentines, both bmwash engines managed to test. 1.4 is clearly a city resident, he does not have enough traction at low speeds, and for a dynamic driving he always has to maintain the desired rhythm. However, in the city due to good responsiveness on the accelerator pedal and a clear work of mechanical transmission, it will allow you to stay in favor.

In 1.6, on the contrary, it is supplied only with an automatic transmission. The machine is thoughtful and sometimes harsh, and here only the peppy potential of the engine, which is ready to and pull the mountains of three passengers, and maintain speed in protracted overtaking. Only this regime of Tse-third is not at all an economizer.

Maybe the French were not poorly invented, in this way, distributing the duets of motors and transmission.

Serpentines are the best nourburgring to test stability and handling. As a result of this test, it can be noted that the French compact holds the line perfectly and does not fly out of turns even at decent speed, but still you should not forget about the side wind and a high body. The effectiveness of the brakes was checked many times by the Kabardian cows, calmly walking along the roads.

Sales of the new Citroen C3 have already begun. The basic value of the compact starts from 500,000 rubles for a car with a 1.4-liter 75-horsepower engine on a handle (525,000 rubles with air conditioning). Versions with a 95-horsepower engine start from 579,000 rubles, with a 1.6-liter 120-horsepower and an automaton-from 615 500 rubles. Zenith windshield is available in the car for at least 615,500 rubles. The dynamic stabilization system is offered for a surcharge of 15,000 rubles, ports for USB and IPOD for 15,000 rubles.

Svetlana Aleeva
 
 

 

Source: Carclub.ru