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2012 Citroen C3
The new Citroen C3 is a Light Luxury offered in a 5D Hatchback body style. Available in Australia from $21,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Seduction variant and topping out at $24,990 for the Seduction.
There is 1 variant of the C3 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in November of 2010.
Engine options include 1.6L multi-point injection (88kW/160Nm) and 1.6L turbo diesel common rail (68kW/230Nm). Available with 4-speed automatic or 5-speed manual transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
The new 2012 C3 is offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.
Retail Price
$21,990 - $24,990†
Transmission
4-speed auto or 5-speed manual
Driven Wheels
Front
Fuel Type
Diesel or Premium Unleaded
Body Types
Hatchback
Powertrain Type
Front-wheel Drive
Retail Price
$21,990 - $24,990†
Transmission
4-speed auto or 5-speed manual
Driven Wheels
Front
Fuel Type
Diesel or Premium Unleaded
Body Types
Hatchback
Powertrain Type
Front-wheel Drive
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Features & Specs
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2012 Citroen C3
Available Variants
The Citroen C3 comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Seduction and the most expensive being Seduction.
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Power to Weight
62.96 - 77.53 kW/t
52.38 kW/t
137.93 kW/t
Boot Space
300 litres
160 litres
311 litres
Fuel Efficiency
3.6 - 7 L/100km
3.6 L/100km
7.1 L/100km
Vehicle Range
714 - 1,333 km
704 km
1,333 km
Price
$21,990 - $24,990
$16,690
$74,500
Warranty (Years)
3 years
3 years
Warranty (Distance)
100,000 km
100,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
4 years
1 year
3 years
Citroen C3
Dimensions
3,941 mm
1,728 mm
1,524 mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 3,941 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,728 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,524 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,451 mm |
| Turning Circle | 10,400 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
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News
Derek Fung
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Citroen C3 recalled
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Citroen C3
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest Citroen C3 is the Seduction that starts from $21,990.
See all Citroen C3 PricingThe most expensive Citroen C3 is the Seduction that starts from $24,990.
See all Citroen C3 PricingThe best towing capacity of a Citroen C3 is offered by the Seduction which can tow 1150 kg
See all Citroen C3 towing capacityThe largest Citroen C3 is the Seduction which measures 1728mm wide, 3941mm in length and sits 1524mm tall.
The most powerful Citroen C3 is the Seduction which has 88kW of power from its 1.6L Multi-Point Injection engine.
The Citroen C3 is built in France and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Citroen C3 is the Seduction which weighs null kg (kerb weight).
The Citroen C3 may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded or Diesel.
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