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Gross frontal area: 2,59 m 2 Weight: 1 289 kg Drag coefficient: 0,33 Seating: 5
CITROËN C3 AIRCROSS Headroom/kneeroom:
1,2 PURETECH 81 KW 861/583-716 mm
the Aircross to 100 km/h in 11,74 Headroom:
seconds. Overtaking acceleration TURBO SHINE AT 844/921 mm 1 841 mm
from 120 to 140 km/h is rated at 200-304
1 637 mm /920 L
8,46 seconds.
The crossover excelled in our 79 61% 39% 682 mm
rigorous 10-stop braking test, too, /100 178 mm
with a best time of 2,84 seconds 2 604 mm
4 154 mm
and an average of 2,90 seconds
earning it an “excellent” rating. On Built in Spain Width (excl. mirrors): 1 756 mm Track front/rear: 1 513/1 491 mm Tow rating (unbraked): 450 kg
our standardised 100 km mixed-
SPECIFICATIONS POWER & TORQUE ENGINE SPEED
use fuel route, the C3 Aircross
sipped 7,2 litres (Citroën claims ENGINE
a fuel-consumption gure of Cylinders: three, inline, transverse 100 250 280 6th

5th
Fuel supply: electronic direct fuel 90 Torque 225 240
6,5 L/100 km). 80 200 Max torque Max power
injection, turbocharged, intercooled, petrol 70 175 200 4th
60 150
Bore/stroke: 75,0/90,5 mm 50 Power 125 160 3rd
TEST SUMMARY Cubic capacity: 1 199 cm 3 40 100 120
30 75 80 2nd
One. That’s how many points sepa- Compression ratio: 10,5 to 1 20 50 1st
40
10
rate the C3 Aircross 1,2 PureTech Valvegear: d-o-h-c, four valves per cylinder kW 25 km/h
N.m
1 2 3 4 5 6 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Shine AT from the segment-lead-
ENGINE OUTPUT Revs per minute (x 1 000) Revs per minute (x 1 000)
ing Volkswagen T-Cross 1,0 TSI
Max power ISO: 81 kW
85 kW Highline DSG, which Power peak/Red line: 5 500-6 000/5 500 r/min Oil filter: R184,00 Air filter: R360,00 Left headlamp: R5 005,00
PARTS
scored 80/100. Max torque: 205 N.m PRICES* Left rear tyre: R1 412,00 Windscreen: R5 048,00 Brake pads
The Citroën packs dollops of Torque peak: 1 500 r/min (front set): R2 037,00 Cambelt (incl. tensioner): R2 028,00
Total parts basket: R16 074,00
visual punch and that quirkiness
TRANSMISSION
the brand is known for. Although
Type: six-speed automatic TEST RESULTS
it’s not as “out there” as some CAR 1st gear/2nd gear: 4,46/2,51 to 1
members had hoped for, in our 3rd gear/4th gear: 1,56/1,14 to 1 Test conditions**: Ambient temp/barometric press: 27 °C/1 018 hPa Test car’s odometer: 1 573 km
conservative market that should 5th gear/Top gear: 0,85/0,67 to 1 BRAKING TEST
count in the C3 Aircross’ favour. Reverse gear: 3,39 to 1 TOP SPEED
Final drive: 3,68 to 1 Manufacturer’s figure: 184 km/h Best/worst stop: 2,84/2,96
Considering its compact Average of 10 stops/rating: 2,90/excellent
Drive wheels: front
dimensions, it’s deceptively Driver aids: ESC (electronic stability SPEEDO CALIBRATION (true speed) Average stopping distance: 39,93 m
spacious, with ample head- and control), hill start 10 stops from 100 km/h measured in seconds.
60 80 100 120
kneeroom front and back; tall 57 77 97 117
BRAKES FUEL CONSUMPTION
occupants should t comfortably

Front: 266 mm ventilated discs Odometer error: 0,30% under Fuel tank: 45,0 L
on the rear bench. In the top- Est. tank range (fuel index): 577 km
Rear: 249 mm solid discs
spec Shine, the C3 Aircross Hydraulics: ABS with EBD and EBA ACCELERATION (sec) Taxable CO rating: 146 g/km
2
offers generous standard features
0-60 0-80 0-100 0-120 0-140 Manufacturer’s figure

with an impressive ve-year/ WHEELS AND TYRES 4,96 7,87 11,74 16,87 24,55 6,50
100 000 km service plan (and war- Tyre make: Bridgestone Turanza T001 L/100 km
Tyre size (f/r): 215/50 R17
ranty of the same duration). It’s
Spare – type and location: space-saver, OVERTAKING ACCELERATION (sec)
relaxing to drive, with absorbent under boot board CAR fuel index
suspension and a punchy 1,2-litre AT 7,80
L/100 km
turbopetrol engine. STEERING 40-60 2,27
60-80
2,96
Will this be enough to sway Type: rack and pinion, 80-100 3,99 Fuel route
electric power assist 100-120 5,42 7,20
local consumers who regard
Lock to lock: 3,1 turns 120-140 8,46 L/100 km
brand cachet, dealer network and Turning circle diameter: 10,8 m
resale value as some of the most
important aspects when shop- SUSPENSION Power/mass: 63 W/kg Power/litre: 68 kW/litre PERFORMANCE
ping for a new car? Will they be Front: independent, MacPherson struts, Torque/litre: 171 N.m/litre Cabin noise level at idle: 43 dBA FACTORS
Engine speed (at true 120 km/h in top gear): 2 507 r/min
compelled to take the C3 Aircross coil springs, anti-roll bar
Rear: torsion beam, coil springs
for a test drive? Time will tell. Airbags: front/side/curtain Air-con: climate Audio system: radio/
Citroën has certainly blown some WARRANTY & SERVICE INTERVALS FEATURES aux-in/USB/Bluetooth/voice control/smartphone mirroring Cruise
fresh air into the market with this 5-year/100 000 km warranty CHECKLIST control: standard Sat-nav: standard Park assist: standard Windows:
rst-generation C3 Aircross. It’s 5-year/100 000 km service plan all-electric Trip computer: standard Driver seat adjust: manual, incl.

a quirky car in a segment largely Service every 15 000 km height Folding rear seat: 60:40 split Upholstery: cloth Isofix anchorages: outer rear
Steering adjust: rake + reach Steering audio controls: standard Tyre sensors: standard
comprising conservative options
Wipers auto-on: standard Headlamps auto-on: standard Head-up display: no
... but backs up that air with real

substance. *Prices as recommended by manufacturer **All tests conducted at sea level

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