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Citroen C3 III facelift

Subcompact Hatchback

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Citroen C3 III facelift is an affordable subcompact hatchback in production from 2020. It is available with a range of inline-3 and inline-4 engines that displaced 1.2 to 1.5 liters.

Compared to the pre-facelift, the facelifted C3 III is much uglier. The added black plastic further cheapens the design. At the same time, it has horridly more complex engines that are likely to fail in no time.

The official fuel economy rating is exceptionally rosy, though it may cast more doubts on the trustworthiness of the regulators and perhaps the owner's own sanity than it relates to reality. Utility-minded owners will have to keep in mind that the 300L (11cu-ft) cargo space may not be sufficient.

Ratings

What we found

Neofiliac score 8%

Pros

Low fuel consumption

Cons

Horrible performance
Miserably low engine output
Only available with tiny engines
No independent rear suspensions
Low cargo capacity

What external reviewers found

External score 63%

Pros

Good fuel economy
Decent infotainment system
Comfortable ride
Sleek styling
Comfortable to drive

Cons

Not as practical as rivals
Not the most fun to drive
Ride feels a little underdamped
Short wheelbase

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Specifications

Variants shown:

1.2 110

1.2 110 AT

1.2 83

1.5 HDi 102

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External Reviews

autocar^[1]

Reviewer score 46% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from autocar have found:

Citroën’s supermini fails to make good on the connotations of modernity and refinement exuded by the car's styling. The 1.2-litre engine pulls nicely up to 70mph and, once there, fades unobtrusively into the background, returning a pleasing - if not awe-inspiring - mid-40s MPG read-out if you’re sensible. The C3 goes some way to compensating for its failings with impressive levels of comfort and refinement, but can be found in slightly bigger cars.

Pros

Sleek styling
Comfortable ride
Decent infotainment system

Cons

Bounciness to ride
Ride feels a little underdamped

autoexpress^[2]

Reviewer score 71% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from autoexpress have found:

The Citroen C3 is a solid choice for buyers wanting a funky-looking small car at a good price. It's going up against the likes of the Ford Fiesta, Vauxhall Corsa and Volkswagen Polo. Other rivals include the closely related Hyundai i20 and Kia Rio, along with the Skoda Fabia and SEAT Ibiza.

Pros

Comfortable to drive
Good fuel economy

Cons

Not as refined as rivals
Not as comfortable as rivals

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References

^ Citroen C3 1.2 Puretech 110 Flair Plus 2020 UK review. [autocar].
^ Citroen C3 review. [autoexpress].

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