2023 Citroen C3

Information

The Citroën C3 is a supermini car (B-segment) produced by Citroën since April 2002. It replaced the Citroën Saxo in the model line up, and is currently in its fourth generation. The third generation model made its appearance in June 2016, and went on sale in January 2017.

The C3 is produced in a five-door hatchback body style, with the first generation also being produced in a two-door convertible version, called the C3 Pluriel. A three-door hatchback, with a similar design as the second generation, was available as the Citroën DS3 and marketed as a premium model.

A mini MPV derivative of the C3 was announced in July 2008, called the C3 Picasso. In South America, a mini SUV version called the C3 Aircross, was produced and marketed only locally.

In September 2021, a new, low-cost model was introduced for the Indian and South American markets. During its introduction, Citroën CEO Vincent Cobée mentioned that the “C3” is the trade name for all Citroën B-segment hatchbacks around the world. This model was extensively modified and upgraded for the European market as the fourth-generation C3, which was introduced in October 2023. Both versions of the fourth-generation C3 is available with a battery electric variant.

Fourth generation (CC21)
Europe (2024)

Overview

Also called Citroën ë-C3 (electric)
Production 2024
Assembly Slovakia: Trnava
Body and chassis
Body style 5-door hatchback
Platform Smart Car Platform
Related Citroën C3 (CC21) | Citroën C3 Aircross (CC24)
Powertrain
Power output 83 kW (113 PS; 111 hp)
Battery 44 kWh LFP
Electric range 320 km (199 mi) (WLTP)
Plug-in charging 7 kW (AC) | 00 kW (DC)
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,540 mm (100.0 in)
Length 4,015 mm (158.1 in)
Width 1,813 mm (71.4 in)
Height 1,577 mm (62.1 in)

The fourth-generation C3 was introduced on 17 October 2023. The model was initially introduced in a form of a battery electric vehicle called the ë-C3.

The ë-C3 is based on the Smart Car Platform, which will underpin 7 models produced by Stellantis in the future. It is described as an electric and more efficient alternative to other STLA modular architectures with focus on battery electric models.

The design of the fourth-generation C3 resembles crossover SUVs, with a 163 mm (6.4 in) ground clearance, 28 mm (1.1 in) higher than its predecessor. The C3 also feature a higher roof line, which creates a larger cabin with 30 mm (1.2 in) additional front headroom and 20 mm (0.8 in) of added rear knee room, despite being only 19 mm (0.7 in) longer and 6 mm (0.2 in) wider.

The ë-C3 is equipped with a 44 kWh lithium ferro phosphate (LFP) battery capable of an electric range of up to 320 km (199 mi) measured by the WLTP cycle. The 83 kW (113 PS; 111 hp) electric motor allows the vehicle to reach 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) in around 11 seconds.