Citroen C3, a car that is referred to as a hatchback with the feel of a Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) car is now present in Indonesia through PT Indomobil Wahana Trada as Citroen's official distributor in the country.
The presence of the Citroen C3 is predicted to be ready to compete with some of their rivals, namely the Toyota Raize and Daihatsu Rocky, to the Nissan Magnite.
Only the manufacturer claims, the appearance of the C3 marks the start of a new chapter for Citroen, to embody the spirit of the French manufacturer to design a car that can meet the needs of the Asian market.
According to PT Indomobil Wahana Trada Product Specialty Expert Trainer Aswin Febianto, one of the selling points of the C3 is the attractive color combination, where the color can reflect the character of the consumer.
"Apart from that, the design. The design of this car is indeed compact but also looks like a crossover, so the ground clearance is quite high (180 mm), so it can be used on various road terrains," said Aswin. So, if you want more details on what are the advantages of the Citroen C3, see the review below.
Citroen C3 exterior
The C3's visual appearance is indeed quite adorable, with dimensions of 3,981 mm in length, 1,733 mm in width, 1,604 mm in height, and a wheelbase of 2,540 mm.
This car can also be owned by consumers by customizing the color according to taste. As in the fog lamp shell, fenders, mirrors to the roof. There are at least four body colors available and two dual-tone colors for a total of six different color combination options.
From the outside, the C3 is characterized by a chrome grille that crosses typical of Citroen and has a logo in the middle. The hood is made high, the wheel arches widened, and the bumper is rounded.
This car is equipped with Daytime Running Light with LED technology. But unfortunately the headlights, turn signal lights, fog lights and taillights still use halogen type bulbs.
While on the sides there are panels with black color, which are suitable for protecting the lower body so that they don't get scratched easily, so as to avoid pebbles or rocks. The legs of this car are mounted with 15 cm alloy wheels.
As for the back, there is a complete Citroen logo with Citroen writing. Of course, if you are a fan of European cars, this is an important thing and deserves to be showcased because it looks different. Well, roof rails have also been installed on the roof of the Citroen C3, giving the impression of an SUV-Crossover.
Interior of the Citroen C3
The C3's cabin is quite quirky, because of the combination of gray and orange on the dashboard. Then there is also a 10-inch touch screen with the Mirror Screen function which is compatible with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay wireless connectivity.
Not to forget, the head unit of this car will sound more pleasant to hear thanks to the four speakers that have been embedded behind the interior lining.
This car also has a manual AC player that can be rotated to adjust the temperature, then fresh air will come out through the slightly rounded AC vents in the center and sides.
Drivers can also get various information on the condition of the car with a digital speedometer, then the steering wheel is equipped with radio control. The rear trunk is also quite spacious, because it can accommodate 315 liters. Of course, this can carry various items such as a suitcase or a few gallons.
Quite Complete Features
The C3 is also equipped with several features, such as braking using the Anti Lock Braking System (ABS) and Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD). Apart from that, when parking, it is also assisted by the Rear Parking Sensor, Rear Parking Camera.
The car is also equipped with dual airbags located in front of the driver and passenger. In addition, this car also has an Immobilizer, Alarm, Central Lock, Auto Door Locking, and Automatic locking of the vehicle.
Engine Performance
For matters of the pacemaker, the Citroen C3 is equipped with 1,198 cc, which is capable of spewing power 81 hp at 5,750 rpm and maximum torque of 115 Nm at 3,750 rpm.
This car is combined with a 5-speed manual transmission, and it is stated that the fuel consumption can reach 19.8 km per liter.
In order for the car to remain comfortable when crossing various road conditions, the front suspension uses McPherson Strut with Coil Spring and Rear Twist Beam with Coil Spring.
