Citroen C3 Aircross Hatchback 1.2 PureTech 110 C-Series Edition 5dr On Lease From £315.40

Equipment

- Electric front windows + one touch + anti-pinch
- Electric rear windows with one touch/anti-pinch
- Heated rear window
- Rear wiper
- Tinted rear windows and rear quarterpanel glass
- Variable front intermittent wipers
- ABS with Electronic brakeforce distribution and Emergency braking assistance
- ESC (Electronic Stability Control)
- Hill start assist function
- Custom carpet mats
- eCall emergency call system
- Coffee Break Alert
- Cruise control with speed limiter
- Engine start button
- Lane departure warning system
- Mirror screen with Apple CarPlay and Android auto
- Rear parking sensors
- Traffic signs and speed limit recognition and recommendation
- Variable assistance power steering
- Tailgate
- 7" Capacitive colour touchscreen
- Driver instrument cluster including trip computer and rev counter with white text LCD display and white needles
- Outside temperature sensor
- Electrically adjustable door mirrors
- Electrically folding door mirrors
- Heated door mirrors
- Painted door mirrors to match colour pack
- Bluetooth hands free and media streaming with USB socket
- Citroen connected DAB radio with 6 speakers
- Steering wheel mounted controls for stereo and telephone
- 3D C-series embossed exterior signature
- Black roof bars
- Body colour painted door handles
- Chrome chevrons front grille
- Front and rear body coloured bumpers
- Integrated roof spoiler
- Rear side wing doors
- 3D effect LED rear lights
- Automatic Eco LED headlights
- Automatic lights and windscreen wipers
- Fog lights integrated into front bumper
- LED daytime running lights
- LED third brake light
- Automatic air conditioning
- 12v socket in front
- Centre console with open storage
- Driver and front passenger cup holders
- Front and rear door storage
- Gloss black air vent surrounds and steering wheel insert
- Glovebox with closable lid
- Height and reach adjustable steering wheel
- Manual handbrake with chrome insert
- Mica cloth upholstery with grey ambience
- Satin chrome interior door handles
- Soft touch dashboard facia
- Boot light
- Front and rear courtesy reading lights
- Passenger compartment headlight adjustment
- Anodised bronze exterior colour pack - C3 Aircross
- 3 point, height adjustable, pre tensioned front seatbelts
- Automatic illumination of hazard warning lights
- Curtain airbags
- Driver airbag
- Drivers/passengers and rear seats unfastened seat belt warning
- Front lateral airbags
- Front passenger airbag
- Front passenger airbag deactivation switch
- Mono-tone horn
- Rear door child safety locks
- Three 3 point rear seatbelts
- Tyre pressure monitor
- 2 rear isofix mounting points (outside seats) with top tether
- 60/40 split folding rear seat
- Front head restraints
- Height adjustable driver's seat
- Row 2 - Three seats with individually adjustable head rests
- Single front passenger seat
- Automatic door and boot locking with automatic unlocking in case of impact
- Automatic locking of the vehicle (after 30 seconds if door or boot unopened)
- Immobiliser
- Perimetric and volumetric anti theft alarm
- Remote central locking + deadlocks
- Vehicle locater function (headlights illuminate when button on key pressed)
- Driver and passenger sunvisor with courtesy mirror
- 16" X Cross full black alloy wheels

Technical Data

- Standard Euro Emissions: EURO 6
- WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb: 134
- WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH: 147
- WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL: 134
- Camshaft: DOHC
- Catalytic Convertor: Yes
- CC: 1,199
- Compression Ratio: 10.5:1
- Cylinder Layout: IN-LINE
- Cylinders: 3
- Cylinders - Bore (mm): 75
- Cylinders - Stroke (mm): 90.5
- Engine Layout: FRONT TRANSVERSE
- Fuel Delivery: TURBO DIRECT INJECTION
- Gears: 6 SPEED
- Number of Valves: 12
- Transmission: MANUAL
- WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb: 5.5
- WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb - TEH: 6.5
- WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb - TEL: 5.2
- WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Extra High: 5.8
- WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Extra High - TEH: 7.2
- WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Extra High - TEL: 5.6
- WLTP - FC (l/100km) - High: 4.7
- WLTP - FC (l/100km) - High - TEH: 5.7
- WLTP - FC (l/100km) - High - TEL: 4.5
- WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Low: 6.8
- WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Low - TEH: 7.1
- WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Low - TEL: 6.4
- WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Medium: 5.3
- WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Medium - TEH: 6.2
- WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Medium - TEL: 4.9
- WLTP - MPG - Comb: 51.5
- WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH: 43.2
- WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL: 54.2
- WLTP - MPG - Extra High: 49
- WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH: 39
- WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL: 50.9
- WLTP - MPG - High: 59.7
- WLTP - MPG - High - TEH: 49.4
- WLTP - MPG - High - TEL: 62.6
- WLTP - MPG - Low: 41.7
- WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH: 40
- WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL: 44
- WLTP - MPG - Medium: 53.5
- WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH: 45.6
- WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL: 57.7
- Alternative Fuel Qualifying: No
- Badge Engine CC: 1.2
- Badge Power: 110
- Coin Description: PureTech 110
- Coin Series: C-Series Edition
- Generation Mark: 1
- Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07: 18E
- Man Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years: 12
- Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years: 3
- NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %: 85
- NCAP Child Occupant Protection %: 82
- NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09: 5
- NCAP Pedestrian Protection %: 64
- NCAP Safety Assist %: 60
- Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage: 999,999
- Standard manufacturers warranty - Years: 2
- Vehicle Homologation Class: M1
- 0 to 60 mph (secs): No
- 0 to 62 mph (secs): 10.1
- Engine Power - BHP: 110
- Engine Power - KW: 81
- Engine Power - PS: Yes
- Engine Power - RPM: 5,500
- Engine Torque - LBS.FT: 151
- Engine Torque - MKG: 20.9
- Engine Torque - NM: 205
- Engine Torque - RPM: 1750
- Top Speed: 114
- Emissions Test Cycle: WLTP
- RDE Certification Level: RDE 2
- Alloys?: Yes
- Space Saver?: No
- Tyre Size Front: 205/60 R16
- Tyre Size Rear: 205/60 R16
- Tyre Size Spare: TYRE REPAIR KIT
- Wheel Style: X-CROSS
- Wheel Type: 16" ALLOY
- Height: 1,637
- Length: 4,155
- Wheelbase: 2,604
- Width: 1765
- Width (including mirrors): 1,976
- Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres): 45
- Gross Vehicle Weight: 1,795
- Luggage Capacity (Seats Down): 1289
- Luggage Capacity (Seats Up): 410
- Max. Loading Weight: 579
- Max. Towing Weight - Braked: 840
- Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked: 600
- Minimum Kerbweight: 1,216
- No. of Seats: 5
- Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb: 10.8

Review

Citroen aims to gain for itself a slice of the lucrative small SUV market with this car, the C3 Aircross. Jonathan Crouch checks it out

Ten Second Review
Like most mainstream brands, Citroen knows it has to address the growing market for small SUV Crossovers characterised by models like the Nissan Juke and the Renault Captur. In response, instead of designing a purpose-designed contender to fill this niche, the French maker has produced a version of its C3 supermini, the C3 Aircross. If we hadn't already seen the ordinary C3, we'd be hailing this as a top Juke or Captur alternative. Perhaps it still is.

Background
Almost every mainstream brand you can think of is piling into the small SUV market, but most are doing so with cars designed for that segment from scratch. So what should we make of this contender, the C3 Aircross? Citroen says this model was indeed designed for the SUV market from scratch, pointing to the fact that this Aircross variant's introduction was planned for as part of the fundamental development of the third generation C3 supermini it's based upon. Whatever. Certainly, the look is unique, though surprisingly, it doesn't feature the 'Airbump' side panels used on the ordinary C3. Roof rails, unique wheels and extra scope for personalisation should do just enough to please potential buyers. Plus there's a smattering of off road-orientated technology too.

Driving Experience
As you'd expect, most of the engineering of this Aircross model is shared with its C3 supermini stablemate. The engines of course are the same, though this SUV-orientated model steers clear of the feeblest C3 units. The range starts with a 1.2-litre 82bhp normally aspirated PureTech petrol unit and there are 11 and 130bh turbocharged versions of this three cylinder powerplant available on request, with the 110bhp variant also being offered in EAT6 automatic form. If you want a diesel, there's the choice between BlueHDi 100 and BlueHDi 120 1.6-litre derivatives. It's a pity the turbocharged PureTech petrol engine isn't more affordable because this really is a very sweet little unit. The turbo nearly doubles this little powerplant's pulling power and the result is that overtaking moves that'd be white-knuckle manoeuvres in the entry-level 82bhp model can be safely completed with hardly a thought. As for the Aircross changes, well this would-be SUV introduces new technologies to the C3 range, including Grip Control with Hill Descent Assist to help in the very unlikely event of an owner being brave enough to take this little Crossover off road. The enhanced traction system clams to provide control and safety even on steep inclines, reducing the risk of slipping or acceleration as the vehicle descends in forward or reverse gear.

Design and Build
The C3 Aircross aims to dominate the road with its raised ground clearance, elevated driving position, front and rear skid plates, large wheels and wheel arch extensions. The body styling is underscored by strong graphic features such as touches of colour on the roof bars, and the 'Venetian Blind' rear quarter-lights. Inside, the ergonomically designed seats are paired with ingenious storage spaces and an uncluttered dashboard. The continuous 360o glazed area and opening panoramic sunroof fill the cabin with light, meaning even greater visibility for both the driver and passengers. As on an ordinary C3, there's the option of a 'ConnectedCAM' camera that sits behind the rear view mirror, allowing owners of plushly-specified C3 models to share road trip photos and videos directly with friends and family. The car's centre-dash 7-inch colour touchscreen is there to de-clutter the dashboard but goes too far by including ventilation controls and concealing them behind menus that can be awkward to instantly access when you're using the screen's other functions. As for practicality, well there's a split sliding and folding rear bench, plus 60/40 split-folding and adjustable seat backs. The boot is large by class standards at 410-litres and can be further extended up to 520-litres with the sliding rear bench option available on the Flair trim level.

Market and Model
Prices start at around £14,000, which represents a premium of around £2,000 over the ordinary C3 supermini. There's a choice of three trim levels, 'Touch', 'Feel' and 'Flair'. Most buyers will be opting for the latter two spec levels, in which case a budget in the £15,000 to £20,000 bracket will be needed. This striking SUV has a number of personalisation options. The exterior bi-tone roof, standard on the Flair trim level and available in three colours can be complimented by one of the four exterior colour pack options, giving a total of 85 combinations. The C3 Aircross also features coloured light surrounds, plus special treatment for the door mirrors, wheel centre caps, rear quarter windows and roof bars. Inside, customers can select between five different interior ambiences comprising of special seat upholstery, a range of dashboard textures and door panel designs, and touches of colour on the central console surround, steering wheel, air vents and seat backs. Connectivity and infotainment is taken care of via a 7-inch touchscreen which groups together the key vehicle functions such as air conditioning, radio, telephone and Sat Nav. Safety-wise, there are up to 12 driving aids, including a colour Head-up Display, Speed Sign Recognition, an Active Safety Brake system, Intelligent Beam Headlights, Park Assist, a reversing camera, Lane Departure Warning and a Blind Spot Monitoring set-up.

Cost of Ownership
Almost every fashionable type of technology has been thrown at this car to drive its running costs down and, as you'd expect, the best returns can be achieved from the BlueHDi diesel models. Go for the entry-level BlueHDi 100 variant and you can expect over 80mpg on the combined cycle and 104g/km of CO2. If you're able to stretch to the top BlueHDi 120 model, the CO2 figure is 107g/km. Don't automatically sign on the dotted line for a diesel though, particularly if, like many supermini owners, you don't cover a huge number of annual miles. In the Pure Tech petrol range, the entry-level 82bhp 1.2-litre unit delivers around 55mpg on the combined cycle and 116g/km of CO2, while even the far pokier 110bhp unit manages 115g/km. The top PureTech 130 petrol variant is rated at 119g/km. Every C3 Aircross comes with a three-year and 60,000-mile warranty and there's also Europe-wide breakdown assistance included from new for the first year you own the car. Looking at the longer term, you also have a 12-year guarantee against rust and 36 months cover for any paintwork defects, though that doesn't include stone chips and other wear and tear damage.

Summary
Citroen claims that this C3 Aircross is a 'people-minded SUV' inspired by customers. Perhaps. It's certainly inspired by a need for the brand to be part of a growing small SUV segment not fully covered for the company by its slightly larger C4 Cactus model. Normally, we're tempted to be slightly disparaging about brands that simply dress up an existing model and try and pretend that it's some kind of SUV but in this case, the design of the original C3 supermini really lends itself to this kind of transformation. The result is a car that in its own way is just as characterful as any Juke or Captur model in this sector. Which means that if you're buying in this category, it could be worth a look.

Citroen C3 Aircross Hatchback

1.2 PureTech 110 C-Series Edition 5dr

£315.40 _{inc VAT Per Month}

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