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Citroen Reveals Funky New C3 Aircross Small Crossover

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Citroen has officially revealed the new C3 Aircross, the French answer to compact crossovers like the Nissan Juke. The new C3 Aircross is also the successor to the C3 Picasso, with Citroen ditching the MPV style of the old model in order to attract a younger audience and that is portrayed also on the design of the new model. Citroen will offer 90 exterior combinations and five interior design schemes to match its fresh design and let customers customize their vehicles to their personal taste. Despite being a sister car to the Opel Crossland X and the upcoming Peugeot 2008, the new Citroen C3 Aircross looks to have its own unique personality both inside and out, with the interior featuring a user-friendly horizontal design approach. The new 4.15m-long C3 Aircross claims to offer class-leading space and modularity in its cabin, featuring a sliding bench in two independent parts and a flat-folding front passenger seat for a load length of 2.40m. Boot volume is rated from 410lt ...

Citroën Previews Return To Rallying With C3 WRC Concept In Paris

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Citroën is gearing up for its big return to the World Rally Championship, and will preview its new entry at the Paris Motor Show with the concept you see here. Called, simply enough, the  C3 WRC  Concept, it was designed jointly by the company's design and motorsport departments to preview the competition-spec model to follow. It's based closely on the new  production C3 hatchback , but with some telltale rally flourishes to convey its purpose. It's wider than the road-going version, with large wings protruding out both ends, and with a sportier racing livery. The concept was designed with the FIA's latest regulations in mind, which call for output up to 380 horsepower, 55 fewer pounds to sling around corners, increased downforce, and an electronic differential. So most of what you see here you can expect to see on the final version that will make its rally debut in Monte Carlo come January. When it does, the French team will be out to add to its unrivaled list of re...

New Citroen C3 Strikes Supermini Segment With Cactus-Inspired Styling

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Following a  short teaser campaign  and a few leaked images, the all-new Citroen C3 is finally here.  The  brand's second model  to sport the new makeover, after the C4 Cactus, has received the  signature airbump protection panels , slim lights flanking the grille, main headlights positioned right underneath, DS3-inspired taillights and rear end and a slightly curved roof.  Citroen offers  its new supermini  in 36 possible color combos, with nine body shades and three colors for the roof, joined by four interior themes, including the Urban Red, which adds a red dash panel finish and red stitching.  Compared to the larger  C4 Cactus , the cabin features conventional dials, a lower-mounted touchscreen display and face-level air vents. A 3D satellite navigation system with real-time traffic info, rearview camera, the brand's SOS service with live assistance, blind spot warning, hill start assist and driver fatigue warning are some o...