Seeing important improvements within the C3 compared to its predecessor, you may believe that this giant step could reach the mechanical section and in special its activities. Not trying to nag the second part, but progress shall not, not here and its commanders revolutionizes an entire Citroen remains, i.e., first and foremost comfortable.

The French Citroen has taken cautious account of the emergence of DS3 to configure the C3 chassis. Since the first shall acquire clients more dynamic, it is logical that the five-door version has a much more quiet, comfy and somewhat bourgeois. And that could well have been simple to adjust the setting of the suspension to manage more swings at the expense of losing some consolation, but then we would not be logical to a C3.

CONVENIENT TO ALL

Leaving sideways the DS3, Which shall test a bit later, the C3 amply, meets the regular expectations that Citroen seek in their products: smoothness, peace of the ride, handling and, above all, peacefully and quite neutral reactions.

In nearly all circumstances the French multipurpose moves with a high attribute of filtering, downplaying irregularities and creating travel fairly disagreeable. Although it did note that a important loss of consolation as potholes are significant (or classic highway joints) with a response from the rear end too suddenly. The sensation is alike to a spring with very short tour, which reaches its peak faster, and transmits a thud. Is particularly noticeable sitting in the rear bench, but also by their commanders?

In land curly, medium attribute reverse is true. Overcome the impediment without creating note, as if the place of the small tunnel waving or had positioned a pillow and so passing over the wheel of a sudden not finds change in texture of the asphalt. This eventually is very significant given the regular state of many roads Spanish, with frequent irregularities in some vehicles become actually uncomfortable and ultimately stress and situation the passage.

Something that is unforgivable in a car of its cost is the lack of stability manage as part of the standard equipment. The selection does not price much (€ 300), but yet the maximum finish should not be left out.

Soft suspension

And continuing with the dynamism of C3, surely not amaze you if I tell that is cute clumsy in mountain roads with many bends or sections in a row. Here the Frenchman lost ground to the championship, with substantial and continued swings inertia even at moderate speeds. Draw The principle of the curve, but once the angle is changed; there is a minor delay from that move the wheel till the wheels reacts. Yet, no main complaints in attendance (variable), and once the C3 is in complete sustain, follows the path with related ease. It is true that the optional alloy wheels, 17 inch tires anchotes, assist much to get better the grip. In relationships to C3 1.4i SX I could test in creating communicate, there are notable differences (though not all fine, because here the lightest weight gas block also totaled a little more lightness to the reactions.)

Since a few years past, idea about a multi for a long trips no amaze to anybody. The continuing escalation in engine power, enhanced active and inactive protection, and more polished racks permit these kings of the cities also can face infinite distances without screening complaints. The C3 is not excluded from this and is a enjoy for how quiet it is (although in some tires asphalt heard a lot), the very comfy seats and fine response from its engine. Management also accompanied to maintain a specific guidance without constant corrections, even at speeds much higher than legal. The quick corners are your thing, with a swing that is noticeable but not scared and in general, ever responds with noble reactions. The bad thing is when we find an irregularity complete sustain, at which time the rear shows nervousness and even shall smash your ride with rebounds that alter the way initially marked. Therefore we must remain vigilant to not bring a scare in the early days. As you get used to their ways, check that the limits are higher than it seems initially (despite that, does not reach a fine compromise reached 207 or Ibiza).

Brilliant to city

And if quick roads are not bad moves, the better he does in town. Here few rivals might overshadow the C3. Maybe the Evo, which premieres suspensions focused on consolation, can be more successful against some irregularities of the terrain or speed bumps, but in the other paragraphs, the French left at the same height. His direction is a enjoy for its lightness (it is not inaccurate, though it tends to spiral gears to release all of the couple at once, for example, in a sprint) though the visibility is fine, both at crossroads and in parking maneuvers, here with a sensor that comes after the customary ringing with an image on the navigation screen indicating the proximity and location of the impediment. Being very light, creating lane changes are very easy and fine disposition of the engine helps keep the pace without having to be continually altering.

What remains somewhat irritating, is balancing your body, particularly at roundabouts and tight turns. Will be accompanied not require many bells and whistles to begin hearing complaints. And is that what little lateral sustain from their, joined the slippery leather upholstery and the absence of handholds on the ceiling, not accessible on any square.

KNOWN MOTOR

Speaking of the 1.6 HDI is to comment on an old acquaintance. In its setting of 92 hp (90 commercially) is used in many products, both PSA and in some Suzuki (SX4), Santana (300/350), Mazda (Mazda2) and even Ford (Fiesta and Focus). Mounted on the C3 is depicted nice and just vibrates. it is cute quiet in most of the band use, excluding when you squeeze the most capacity, at which time the carrier slip a few more decibels.

The response is fine from 1500 rpm but gives the greatest of him after 2200 and till 3500 when that begins to lose steam. The five-speed gearbox is well-sequenced, though I personally would have installed a sixth gear of relief and development would have shortened the fourth and fifth to further improves fine resilience. Stresses that Citroen have not used techniques increasingly normal in current products such as the indicant of shifting optimum or Stop & begin system, but I assure you that when you take numerous days to circulate without regard and see that the fuel gauge barely moves shall apprehend that wants no aid to be frugal. But if you want to save a little more, there is a difference in the range in conjunction with the SX finish known 99g, which includes the elongated filtration and developments.

Consumption ridiculous

In actual life situations, 1.6 HDI 92 hp on the body of the C3 light consumes very little. In city traffic, filled and connected with the air conditioner has been impossible to overcome the 6.7 L/100 km though as the condition improves dramatically to a little low 5.8 L/100. Highway, 120 km / h cruising the average score was 6.1 L/100 and the greatest is that though we increase the rate significantly, it shall not spend the same amount.

CONCLUSION

The second-generation C3 might not revolutionize the market but it has more than convincing arguments for it in your next list of candidates if you are looking for a versatile. The pleasant life on board, your consolation and finishes so far unthinkable in a Citroen of this size (and off the mark, with few exceptions) are its most significant qualities. The performance is within expectations and merely the suddenness of the suspension level and occasionally the accused swings can be a nuisance. Apart from that very well meet in the segment B.

Would I purchase it? My tastes more dynamic level DS3 to the peaceful nature of the C3, but we require more doors would not hesitate to take a look and compare what they proffer their rivals. The fee payable on cars of this size is very significant, and we might not be accustomed to seeing a Citroen at prices higher than other rivals, so though it now that plays with all the cards on the table without complex, can less charming. As in the prior models of the mark, as the C5, the C3 is without a dilemma, a great step forward.