Citroën C3 (CC21)

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 Latin American markets.[4] Produced in Brazil and India, the model has been described by Citroën as a "modern hatchback", avoiding the "crossover SUV" branding.[5]

For the supermini produced in Europe, see Citroën C3.
Citroën C3 (CC21)
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
PlatformSmart Car Platform
RelatedCitroën C3 Aircross (CC24)
Powertrain
Engine
Electric motorBYD Auto / FinDreams Powertrain 42 kW (57 PS; 56 hp) permanent magnet synchronous (ë-C3)
Transmission
BatterySVOLT
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)

Overview

Production in Brazil started in March 2022.[6] 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.[7][8]

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.[9] The base model is the most affordable vehicle in Argentina at its launch.[10]

The C3 has been sold in India since mid-2022.[11] In 2022, the Indian version has 90% local parts.[12]

Since 2023, the Brazilian-made C3 has been exported outside of Mercosur, in several Latin America countries such as Chile, Peru and Costa Rica.[13][14][15]

  • Rear view
  • Interior

ë-C3

In January 2023, Citroën unveiled the all-electric ë-C3 in India with 43kw motor, 29.2 kwh battery and a range of 320 km (199 mi).[16]

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 had been tested by Latin NCAP and received 0 star because of unstable structure, weak frontal crash protection, lack of lateral head protection and lack of seatbelt reminder.[19][20]

Awards

In 2023, the Citroën C3 won the World Urban Car of the Year.[21][22][23]

Sales
Year India Brazil Argentina Uruguay
2022 5,686[24] 10,834[25] ≈340[26][27][28] 528[29][30][31][32]

References
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  19. "Novo Citroën C3 recebe nota zero em teste de colisão do Latin NCAP". Motor1.com (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2023-07-14.
  20. "LatinNCAP: cero estrellas en seguridad para el nuevo Citroën C3". Motor1.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-07-15.
  21. "World Car of the Year Awards name best cars in six categories". New Atlas. 2023-04-06. Retrieved 2023-10-17.
  22. "2023 World Car Awards - Citroen C3 is the 2023 World Urban Car". India Today. Retrieved 2023-10-17.
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  24. Daniels, Pearl (2023-03-13). "Citroen C3 Price Hike Up To Rs 18k - March 2023 New Prices". RushLane. Retrieved 2023-07-12.
  25. "Carros mais vendidos do Brasil em 2022". AUTOO. 2022-02-03. Retrieved 2023-01-30.
  26. "Así fueron las ventas en diciembre (y totales) 2022". Motor1.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-01-30.
  27. "Así fueron las ventas en enero de 2022". Motor1.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-01-30.
  28. Approximative figure excluding second generation C3 (remaining stock)
  29. "Ventas: diciembre (y totales) 2022". Retrieved 2023-01-30.
  30. "Ventas: febrero 2022". Retrieved 2023-01-30.
  31. "Ventas: marzo 2022". Retrieved 2023-01-30.
  32. Figure excluding the 9 units of the second generation Citroën C3 that have been registered in 2022 in Uruguay
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