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Citroën Previews Redesigned C3 Supermini; First Production Citroën with Less Than 100 g/km CO2
29 June 2009
Citroën has released first details of the new C3, a completely redesigned successor to the popular supermini, which has sold more than 2 million units worldwide.
| The new C3 and Zenith windshield. Click to enlarge. |
From launch, an HDi 90 powered version will be available emitting 99 g/km CO2—the first full production Citroën to emit less than 100 g/km. New engines scheduled from 2011, incorporating second-generation Stop & Start technology, will see diesel versions emitting as little as 90 g/km CO2, to be followed by new generation three-cylinder gasoline engines with less than 100 g/km CO2.
The C3 features what Citroën calls the Zenith windshield—an exceptionally long windshield that expands the front occupants’ field of vision by 80° upwards. As a world first, the progressive glass smoothes the transition from the strong sun protection above the front passengers to the standard clear glass for looking forwards.
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Posted by: Scott | June 30, 2009 at 02:44 AM
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The C3, not the most atrractive car - looks too 'cute' or 'cuddly' and would appeal to a market into that sort of thing, as well as the somewhat prius-like 'smug - look what i've done to save the planet' market.
Also, what about the practicalities of having so much glass on the windscreen - great idea but much more prone to stone chips, cracking etc and I be these aren't cheap to replace - watch the insurance premiums rise on this model.
Otherwise a good little motor for round town but likely to be stretched out there on the motorway (unless stats indicate otherwise).
Make something a bit more practical and less 'wet' to look at and it will appeal more.