The Citroën C3 is one of those cars that wants to succeed for several reasons. Not only has it been on the market for more than two decades, it is also that its fourth generation has managed to reinvent itself wonderfully. However, there was something missing and It was an intermediate versionthe one that was positioned between the gasoline with the C label and the electric variant. Now it finally hits the market Citroën C3 Hybrid which is the one that introduces electrification to achieve the appreciated DGT ECO label.
Although they call it “Hybrid”, it must be made clear that the small urbanite is actually a micro-hybrid model. It has a 48V electrical system which is what the label gives it and also has a series of important advantages. It is capable of moving its wheels at low speeds, although its electric range is around one kilometer. In any case, it serves as support for the 1.2-liter three-cylinder turbo gasoline blockwhich develops the same 100 HP as in the entry version and is linked to the ëDCS6 dual-clutch automatic transmission.
One of the keys that the Citroën C3 Hybrid has is superior efficiency, which is calculated in a 10% reduction in CO2 emissions. They also claim that it is capable of driving half the time electric in urban environments. The battery is recharged during braking and deceleration, while it will also notice slightly in the performance thanks to a Boost effect of the electrical part over the thermal part. With this version they want boost model salessince in its category these types of MHEV engines represent around 15%.
In the case of the Citroën C3 Hybrid, it is now available from from 19,700 euros. Its buyers can choose it in the You Pack Plus and Max finishes, directly skipping the access level. This means that it comes with a very interesting standard equipment, with details in its equipment such as the My Citroën Play system with wireless access to Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. It also achieves good levels of interior spaciousness and comfort, since for the first time it uses the suspension and seats signed by Advanced Comfort.
