The Citroën C3 facelift is here to play
Citroen may have had a short comeback in 2019, but this does not mean that there is no room for another. The French automakers have announced that a new facelifted Citroën C3 has braced our local market. The latest Citroën C3 will get advanced upgrades in noise-cancelling which is further complemented by the vehicle's Advanced Comfort seats.
The Citroën C3 will certainly get the French flair as its grille design gets highlighted by distinctive chrome chevrons. The C3 will also feature new scratch-proof bump designs with silver inserts. Under the hood, the C3 gets a 1.2 PureTech engine that produces 60kW of power. To ensure clear confidence on the road, the C3 will get equipped with a comfortable leather, flat-bottomed steering wheel. If you after something with a bit more power, then the C3 Shine will certainly grab your attention and it gets a more powerful 81kW and gets paired further with a 6-speed automatic gearbox.
It's clear that the C3 has come to play and will come equipped with advanced features such as Auto Wipers, Rear Park Sensors, 16-inch alloy wheels, and bi-tone exterior colour options. Inside, the driver will be greeted by a highly stylish 7-inch Touchscreen that offers both Android Auto and Apple Carplay. To further exemplify how to advance the C3 is, it will also further come equipped with Auto Dim Rear-view Mirrors.
In addition to its safety features such as ABS, EBD, EBA, TCS, and ESP, the C3 will also come with aspects such as a Driver Attention Warning and Coffee Break Alert which warns the driver to take a break after two hours of non-stop driving. Other cutting-edge technologies on the C3 include Speed Limit Recognition and Recommendation, which reads the speed limit signs for you and will communicate them to the driver via a driver’s display.
The Citroën C3 Feel is currently available in South Africa, with the Shine derivative to be later launched in May 2021.
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FAQ
Q: What does the Citroën C3 facelift cost in South Africa?
The Citroën C3 Feel starts from around R280,000, while the more powerful C3 Shine with the 81kW engine and 6-speed automatic gearbox is expected to retail for approximately R320,000.
Q: Is the Citroën C3 facelift worth buying in 2024?
The C3 facelift offers decent value with its Advanced Comfort seats, 7-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus comprehensive safety features like Driver Attention Warning and Speed Limit Recognition for under R320,000.
Q: How powerful is the Citroën C3 facelift engine?
The base C3 Feel comes with a 1.2 PureTech engine producing 60kW, while the C3 Shine gets a more powerful 81kW version paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission.
Q: What are the best features of the new Citroën C3?
Standout features include the Advanced Comfort seats, scratch-proof bumpers with silver inserts, 16-inch alloy wheels, rear park sensors, auto wipers, and the Coffee Break Alert that reminds you to take a break after two hours of driving.
Q: Should I choose the C3 Feel or C3 Shine?
Go for the C3 Shine if you want the extra 21kW of power and smooth automatic gearbox, but the Feel offers excellent value if you are comfortable with the manual transmission and 60kW engine.
Should You Buy It?
The best French hatchback under R325,000 in South Africa is definitely the Citroën C3 facelift. At R280,000 for the Feel and R320,000 for the Shine, it offers impressive value with features you would normally find in pricier cars. The Advanced Comfort seats, comprehensive safety package including Driver Attention Warning, and that slick 7-inch touchscreen with smartphone integration make this a solid buy. Yes, you should buy the C3 facelift if you want European flair without breaking the bank, just go for the Shine if your budget stretches to R320,000 for that extra power and automatic gearbox.
