2023-11-29 19:30:00
Citroen Disclosure Citroën has been going through a revolution since Stellantis took control of the former PSA. Now the French brand seeks to be what it has always been: accessible and innovative according to its executives. And as part of the Citroën 4All plan (from the English “for all”, or “for everyone”), the brand launches the C3 Aircross to be the cheapest way to transport up to seven people with good internal space. C3 Aircross is 4.32 m long and has a wheelbase of 2.67 m Citroen Disclosure After a long wait and a revelation that took place six months ago, Citroën, now a Stellantis brand, launches the compact SUV C3 Aircross on the national market . Made in Porto Real (RJ) based on the C3 hatch, it is larger, positioned as an SUV and with an interesting price, starting at R$109,900. It arrives in three versions with an eye on more affordable crossovers, but with a generous price proposal and internal space. Marcos Camargo jr The lines of the Citroën C3 Aircross were revealed a few months ago and from December its three five-seater versions will be available. The seven will arrive at the beginning of next year, when prices will be announced. Marcos Camargo jr High waist line, the profile with straight cutouts on the sides, wide moldings on the fenders and lanterns with wide friezes increase the perception of volume. When revealed in the studio, the Citroën C3 Aircross didn’t seem so big. Marcos Camargo jr Citroën’s brand director for South America, Valère Lourme, said that “When we talk about Citröen we are talking about a French brand that has been making popular cars for 104 years. Next year we will complete the Citröen 4ALL plan and we will launch the third C-Cubed car and with these three cars and the Aircross the brand will reach 4% market share next year”. Marcos Camargo jr It measures 4.32 m in length, 2.67 m in wheelbase, 1.72 m in width and 1.67 m in height. Added to this is the 493-liter trunk with five seats and 1,080 with the rear seat folded down. Three rows of seats, something unusual in the segment considering the external size Marcos Camargo jr The formula for accessing the third row is simple and functional (the car that illustrates this article is a seven-seat version not yet available). Just pull a button on the backrest, fold the seat and remove it easily. The idea is that, if it is not necessary to use all seven seats, the car owner can simply store the seats in the garage. Marcos Camargo jr Passenger access is via two handles that fold down the rear seat, allowing entry. And access is generous: 95 cm high and 62.9 cm wide. It is by far the best in the segment. The ground clearance is also generous: 23.3 cm. Inside, the origin of the C3 Aircross becomes clearer, which is based on the hatchback version with structural reinforcements and an enlarged platform. The panel has the same shape, with large air vents at the ends. What changes is the “bronsmart” plastic texture and a lower “monorite” silver appliqué to differentiate. Marcos Camargo jr There are two new features in the C3 Aircross SUV compared to the hatchback: upper air conditioning diffusers that improve climate control by 15%, according to Citroën, and also the 7-inch digital panel. The Aircross CMP platform has 59% high-strength steel and 6% ultra-strength steel with rear reinforcements due to the greater weight. In relation to the hatch, there is a different adjustment of springs and shock absorbers and a new front stabilizer bar, but it follows the McPherson formula at the front and rigid rear axle. Citroën invested R$ 2.5 billion to produce three new models in Porto Real/RJ Marcos Camargo jr Unlike the C3 hatch, the Aircross does not have the option of the EC5 1.6 aspirated engine. The SUV comes with a T200 engine developed by Fiat (already used in the Pulse, Fastback and Peugeot 208 turbo) that produces 125/130 hp and 20 kgfm of torque with a CVT transmission that simulates seven speeds and a specific setting for the Aircross. Stellantis reports consumption of 7.4 to 8.6km/l with ethanol and 10.6km/l and 12km/l on the road. 0-100km/h is done in 9.7s and the top speed is 191km/h. “We are happy with the choice of the turbo engine and CVT automatic transmission, which makes the C3 Aircross an agile car for everyday life with our customer’s profile in mind”, says Vanessa Castanho, vice-president of Citroën. Versions and prices of the new Citroën C3 Aircross (five seats). Marcos Camargo jr The C3 Aircross range is very limited, with basically three versions: Feel, Feel Pack and Shine. See the content of each of them. Feel Turbo 200 AT: R$ 109,900 The entry-level Feel version has air conditioning, electric steering with height adjustment, DRL with LED and halogen headlights, 10-inch multimedia with wireless cell phone mirroring, six speakers , sound controls on the steering wheel, hill start assistant and tire pressure monitoring, 16-inch wheels with hubcaps, double airbags and ABS brakes, as well as a key with alarm. Feel Pack turbo 200 AT: R$ 119.9 thousand It has the same items as the Feel version, in addition to a 7-inch digital panel, 16-inch alloy wheels, rear parking sensor, central armrest and electric exterior mirror and airbags sides, totaling four bags. Shine Turbo 200 AT: R$ 129.9 thousand The same items as the Feel Pack version, in addition to 17-inch diamond wheels, two-tone roof, reversing camera, rear finish and grille with a glossy black finish, limiter and speed regulator, fog lights, gray front and rear skid plates and steering wheel, as well as synthetic leather seats. The range of packages is very limited, but offers three options: Protection Pack (sill protector and crankcase protector), Comfort Pack (fog lights and reversing camera), in addition to the Design Pack (black or white grille trim and protector doors) The Citroën will be offered in five colors: white, gray, graphite, black, ruby red and artense gray (lighter). In the Shine versions there is the option of a white two-tone roof. Vanessa Castanho: simplification is imperative and that’s why the range of versions and prices have been simplified Marcos Camargo jr The C3 Aircross has a three-year warranty and the first three revisions are free. Carina Oliveira, director of brand, parts and services at Stellantis, says that “after sales is the way we have to build customer loyalty. And along with that, we started working thinking about the pillars for everyone and that’s why maintenance of the C3 Aircross will be 15% cheaper than the segment average, three first free inspections and service scheduling via WhatsApp”. The seven-seat versions will have prices announced in early 2024.
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