Engineering:Citroën C3 (CC21)

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Citroën C3 (CC21)
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Overview
ManufacturerCitroën
Also calledCitroën ëC3 (electric)
Production2022–present
AssemblyBrazil: Porto Real, Rio de Janeiro
India: Tiruvallur, Tamil Nadu (Citroën India)[1]
Body and chassis
ClassSupermini (B)
Body style5-door hatchback
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
PlatformPSA CMP platform
RelatedCitroën C3 Aircross (CC24)
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission
Battery
  • 29.2 kWh lithium-ion (ë-C3)
Electric range320 km (200 mi) (ë-C3)
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,540 mm (100.0 in)
Length3,981 mm (156.7 in)
Width1,733 mm (68.2 in)
Height1,586 mm (62.4 in)
Chronology
PredecessorCitroën C3 (SC, Brazil)

The Citroën C3 (codenamed CC21)[2][3] is a supermini car (B-segment) produced by Citroën. Differing from the European C3, the vehicle was announced on 16 September 2021 as a vehicle dedicated for the Indian and South American markets.[4] Avoiding the "crossover SUV" branding, the model has been described by Citroën as a "modern hatchback".[5]

It is built on the CMP modular platform originally developed by Groupe PSA, with body length under four metres (13 ft) to occupy a lower tax bracket in India.[6] It has been sold in India since mid-2022.[7] In 2022, the Indian version has 90% local parts.[8]

In January 2023, Citroën unveiled the all-electric ëC3 in India with a range of 320 km (199 mi).[9]

Overview

Production in Brazil started in March 2022.[10] The C3 was launched in the country late August of the same year with 1.0-litre and 1.6 engines. It is priced between A-segment (such as Renault Kwid) and B-segment (such as Hyundai HB20) vehicles.[11][12]

The Brazilian C3 was launched in Argentina late October 2022. In Argentina and in Uruguay, the 1.0-litre FireFly Fiat engine is replaced by the 1.2-litre PureTech PSA engine.[13] The base model is the most affordable vehicle in Argentina at its launch.[14]

Since 2023, the Brazilian-made C3 has been exported outside of Mercosur, in several Latin America countries such as Chile and Peru.[15][16]

  • Rear view

  • Interior

Safety

India

In India, the C3 is fitted with two frontal airbags, anti-lock brakes, seatbelt reminders for front-seat occupants and speed alerts at 80 km/h and 120 km/h as required by Indian AIS safety regulations. Side airbags for the thorax or head are not available, and neither are electronic stability control or a tyre pressure monitor. The rear centre seatbelt is of a dangerous static two-point type and this seating position is not fitted with a head restraint. The rear outboard head restraints are not adjustable. There are no ISOFIX anchorages for child restraints.[17] Although the C3 complies with Indian crashworthiness legislation, it has not been rated by independent consumer testing programmes like Global NCAP.

Latin America

In Brazil, the C3 is fitted with two frontal airbags, anti-lock brakes, electronic stability control, seatbelt reminders for the front seats, ISOFIX anchorages at the rear outboard seats, and adjustable head restraints and three-point inertia-reel seatbelts for all rear seats.[18] It has not been tested by Latin NCAP.

Sales

Year India Brazil Argentina
2022 10,834[19] ≈340[20][21][22] 528[23][24][25][26]

References

  1. ↑ Gupta, Nandini Sen (2021-09-16). "citroen: Citroen India to launch C3 sub-4 metre hatchback - Times of India" (in en). https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/citroen-india-to-launch-c3-sub-4-metre-hatchback/articleshow/86262299.cms. 
  2. ↑ Rakshit, Pratik (2021-09-15). "India-bound Citroen CC21 subcompact SUV teased ahead of global debut" (in en). https://www.indiatoday.in/auto/upcoming-launches/story/india-bound-citroen-cc21-subcompact-suv-teased-ahead-of-global-debut-1853059-2021-09-15. 
  3. ↑ "Citroen to start C3 (CC21) India production in December". https://www.autocarindia.com/car-news/citroen-to-start-c3-cc21-india-production-in-december-421682. 
  4. ↑ "Citroen New C3 small SUV revealed for developing markets" (in en). https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/citroen/356043/citroen-new-c3-small-suv-revealed-developing-markets. 
  5. ↑ "This is a special new Citroen C3 for India and South America" (in en). 2021-09-16. https://www.topgear.com/car-news/special-new-citroen-c3-india-and-south-america. 
  6. ↑ "With eyes peeled on India, Citroen C3 unveiled to the world, to launch in 2022" (in en). 2021-09-16. https://auto.hindustantimes.com/auto/cars/with-eyes-peeled-on-india-citroen-c3-sub-compact-suv-unveiled-to-the-world-41631778511223.html. 
  7. ↑ "India-bound Citroen C3 unveiled ahead of 2022 launch" (in en). https://www.autocarindia.com/car-news/india-bound-citroen-c3-unveiled-422070. 
  8. ↑ Chakravarty, Shubhodeep (July 27, 2022). "Citroen C3 customer deliveries begin. Check cities where available". https://auto.hindustantimes.com/auto/cars/citroen-c3-customer-deliveries-begin-check-cities-where-available-41658906856646.html. 
  9. ↑ "Fully Electric Citroen eC3 Debuts In India With 199-Mile Range". January 19, 2023. https://www.carscoops.com/2023/01/fully-electric-citroen-ec3-debuts-in-india-with-199-mile-range/. 
  10. ↑ "Começa a produção do Novo Citroën C3 em Porto Real" (in pt). https://www.media.stellantis.com/br-pt/citroen/press/comeca-a-producao-do-novo-citroen-c3-em-porto-real. 
  11. ↑ Vidal, Marlos Ney (2022-08-30). "[Primeiras impressões Citroën C3 2023 parte de R$ 68.990 e vai para cima de Onix e HB20"] (in pt-BR). https://www.autossegredos.com.br/lancamentos/citroen-c3-2023-parte-de-r-68-990-e-vai-para-cima-de-onix-e-hb20/. 
  12. ↑ "Lançamento Novo Citroën C3 2023: Versões, equipamentos, preços e impressões" (in pt-br). https://motor1.uol.com.br/news/606763/lancamento-citroen-c3-2023/. 
  13. ↑ "Prueba doble: Citroën C3 1.2 M/T Feel y 1.6 16v AT6 Feel Pack". https://www.autoblog.com.uy/2022/11/prueba-doble-citroen-c3-12-mt-feel-y-16.html. 
  14. ↑ "Lanzamiento: Citroën C3 (2022)" (in es-ar). https://ar.motor1.com/news/614031/lanzamiento-citroen-c3-2022/. 
  15. ↑ Gerlach, Nicolás (2023-03-13). "Citroën inicia la preventa del C3 Mercosur en Chile". https://www.latercera.com/mtonline/noticia/citroen-inicia-la-preventa-del-c3-mercosur-en-chile/MS4J462EAVBE3IVZJ56R7Q4WGY/. 
  16. ↑ Alarcón, Rossy (2023-02-22). "Nuevo Citroën C3: una combinación de atributos entre un hatchback y un SUV" (in es). https://www.mercadonegro.pe/actualidad/lanzamientos/nuevo-citroen-c3-una-combinacion-de-atributos-entre-un-hatchback-y-un-suv/. 
  17. ↑ "Citroen C3 review: Haute cross fun - Introduction" (in en). https://www.autocarindia.com/car-reviews/citroen-c3-review-haute-cross-fun-424708. 
  18. ↑ "Contacto en Río de Janeiro: Citroën C3" (in es-ar). https://ar.motor1.com/reviews/606529/contacto-citroen-c3-argentina/. 
  19. ↑ "Carros mais vendidos do Brasil em 2022". 2022-02-03. https://www.autoo.com.br/emplacamentos/veiculos-mais-vendidos/2022/. 
  20. ↑ "Así fueron las ventas en diciembre (y totales) 2022" (in es-ar). https://ar.motor1.com/news/628764/ventas-diciembre-2022/. 
  21. ↑ "Así fueron las ventas en enero de 2022" (in es-ar). https://ar.motor1.com/news/564379/fiat-patentamientos-enero-argentina/. 
  22. ↑ Approximative figure excluding second generation C3 (remaining stock)
  23. ↑ "Ventas: diciembre (y totales) 2022". https://www.autoblog.com.uy/2023/01/ventas-diciembre-y-totales-2022.html. 
  24. ↑ "Ventas: febrero 2022". https://www.autoblog.com.uy/2022/03/ventas-febrero-2022.html. 
  25. ↑ "Ventas: marzo 2022". https://www.autoblog.com.uy/2022/04/ventas-marzo-2022.html. 
  26. ↑ Figure excluding the 9 units of the second generation Citroën C3 that have been registered in 2022 in Uruguay

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