Тест: Citroën C3 Aircross PureTech 110 S & S Shine
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If the already "regular" Citroën C3 was placed high enough, then the C3 Aircross is even higher with a more distant bottom from the ground, which significantly affects the fact that it cannot boast of high driving characteristics. The chassis is pretty soft tuned, which is reflected in the large tilt in the corners and body sway, but the C3 Aircross makes up for this with a very comfortable chassis.
The Citroën C3 already has a fairly soft-tuned chassis, and for the C3 Aircross you need to know that the ground clearance is 20 millimeters higher, even if it has been strengthened by the suspension and larger wheels. All three of these features become noticeable when combined with the vehicle's moderate off-road orientation. The drive is in any case front, but the Control Grip system, which we know from other PSA Group models, is also available, and, in addition to normal driving, it also makes it easier for the driver to drive the car. take it easy on off-road or snow. If you have the courage to tackle rough terrain with steep inclines, a downhill driving system is available that automatically maintains a safe speed of three kilometers per hour while descending.
However, driving performance is only one side of the car and not even the most important for the Citroën C3 Aircross. In any case, most of them will ride in more or less urban environments. Therefore, it will be more important to most potential buyers that the chassis not only be comfortably padded, but also effectively dampen impacts from under the wheels (except for short lateral bumps here and there that hit both rear wheels at the same time). thoroughly. The gust of wind around the bodywork is a bit louder, but that's to be expected in a car like this.
The good side of the multi-story body is also the high seats and the easier entry into the rather soft seats, which feel comfortable on short trips and a little fatiguing on long trips. When the driver is seated higher, there is a good view of what is happening around, except perhaps the view behind the car, which is rather limited by bulky pillars. We ask ourselves why the well-equipped test car did not include a rear-view camera, and we had to settle for only parking sensors. Considering that the C3 Aircross is much larger and taller than the “regular” C3, it is also roomier, as well as a larger and more useful trunk, the flexibility of which is greatly increased by a 15 cm longitudinally adjustable rear bench (which represents a significant advantage over competitors, which does not have such an option, and significantly increases the usability of the car) and the possibility of folding the seats into a flat bottom.
Anyone sitting in a Citroën C3 will immediately feel at home in the C3 Aircross, in both good and less good looks. By the latter, we mean that the designers have moved all but the really basic switches - the rotary knob to adjust the radio volume and the switches to defrost the windows, turn on the four turn signals and the lock - to center touch. screen. It is transparent enough that through it we can access the radio, vehicle control systems and the proven efficient infotainment system with smartphone connectivity (including Apple CarPlay and Android Auto), but on the other hand only through the screen, for example . operate the air conditioner. who needs tactile feedback.
While there are many similarities between the cabin layout of the Citroën C3 and C3 Aircross, there are also many differences. Instead of the leather straps from the C3, the C3 Aircross is equipped with "real" hard plastic handles, the gear levers and handbrake are different, and the dashboard and interior as a whole are more versatile due to the increased height. In the test C3 Aircross, the dashboard was also trimmed with a rough-looking, rough cloth and adorned with bright orange plastic elements, which were repeated on the exterior.
Even more than the interior, it is a brightly designed car exterior that, with orange accessories and bold shapes, really stands out from the average gray car. It doesn't hurt that it's mostly gray, paired with a shiny black roof and the aforementioned orange decorations. However, this is just one of many color combinations, as mentioned at the presentation of the Citroën C3 Aircross, that buyers will be able to choose between eight exterior colors, four roof shades and four special body color packages. There will be five color options inside.
The test C3 Aircross was powered by a turbocharged three-cylinder engine that already performed well on several other vehicles tested, including the Citroën test C3. There it worked in conjunction with an automatic transmission, but this time we were able to test it with a five-speed manual transmission. While it sometimes requires some push at higher revs, aided by the greater weight and front surface of the car, it handles the car quite well, which also translates into fuel consumption. In the test with 7,6 liters of gasoline per 100 kilometers, this was quite average, but the standard lap at 5,8 liters per 100 kilometers showed that the driver could be rewarded for moderate driving. But considering how comfortable the C3 Aircross is, we'd also go for the automatic version.
Citroën C3 Aircross PureTech 110 S&S Shine
Basic data
| Sales: | Citroën Slovenia |
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| Base model price: | 18.450 € |
| Test model cost: | 19.131 € |
| Power: | 81kW (110 KM) |
| Acceleration (0-100 km / h): | 10,2 with |
| Maximum speed: | 185 km / h |
| Mixed flow ECE: | 5,8l / 100km |
| Guarantee: | 2-year general warranty, 3-year varnish warranty, 12-year anti-rust warranty, mobile warranty |
| Systematic review | 25.000 km or once a year km |
Cost (up to 100.000 km or five years)
| Regular services, works, materials: | 1.404 € |
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| Fuel: | 7.540 € |
| Tires (1) | 1.131 € |
| Loss of value (within 5 years): | 8.703 € |
| Compulsory insurance: | 2.675 € |
| CASCO INSURANCE (+ B, K), AO, AO + | 4.440 ( |
| Calculate the cost of auto insurance | |
| Buy up | € 25.893 0,26 (km cost: XNUMX €) |
Technical information
| engine: | 3-cylinder - 4-stroke - in-line - turbocharged petrol - front mounted transversely - bore and stroke 75,0 × 90,5 mm - displacement 1.199 cm3 - compression 10,5:1 - maximum power 81 kW (110 hp) at 5.500 rpm – average piston speed at maximum power 16,6 m/s – power density 67,6 kW/l (91,9 hp/l) – maximum torque 205 Nm at 1.500 rpm - 2 camshafts in the head (belt) - 2 valves per cylinder - direct fuel injection. |
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| Energy transfer: | the engine drives the front wheels - 5-speed manual transmission - gear ratio I. 3,42; II. 1,810 hours; III. 1,280 hours; IV. 0,980; H. 0,770 - differential 3,580 - wheels 7,5 J × 17 - tires 215/50 R 17 V, rolling circle 1,95 m. |
| Capacity: | top speed 185 km/h – 0-100 km/h acceleration 10,2 s – average fuel consumption (ECE) 5,0 l/100 km, CO2 emissions 115 g/km. |
| Transportation and suspension: | crossover - 5 doors, 5 seats - self-supporting body - front single suspension, coil springs, three-spoke cross rails, stabilizer - rear axle shaft, coil springs, stabilizer - front disc brakes (forced cooling), rear discs, ABS, rear wheel mechanical hand brake (lever between seats) - rack and pinion steering wheel, electric power steering, 3,0 turns between extreme points. |
| Mass: | empty vehicle 1.159 kg - Permissible total weight 1.780 kg - Permissible trailer weight with brake: 840 kg, without brake: 450 kg - Permissible roof load: np |
| External dimensions: | : length 4.154 1.756 mm - width 1.976 mm, with mirrors 1.597 mm - height 2.604 mm - wheelbase 1.513 mm - front track 1.491 mm - rear 10,8 mm - ground clearance XNUMX m. |
| Inner dimensions: | longitudinal front 860-1.100 mm, rear 580-840 mm - front width 1.450 mm, rear 1.410 mm - head height front 880-950 mm, rear 880 mm - front seat length 490 mm, rear seat 440 mm - luggage compartment 410 - 1.289 370 l – handlebar diameter 45 mm – fuel tank XNUMX l. |
Our measurements
| T = 5 ° C / p = 1.028 mbar / rel. vl. = 57% / Tires: Bridgestone Blizzak LM-001/215 R 50 V / Odometer status: 17 km | |
| Acceleration 0-100km: | 10,9s |
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| 402m from the city: | 18,2 years ( 123 km / h) |
| Flexibility 50-90km / h: | 10,1s |
| Flexibility 80-120km / h: | 16,0s |
| test consumption: | 7,6 l / 100km |
| Fuel consumption according to the standard scheme: | 5,8 l / 100km |
| Braking distance at 130 km / h: | 73,7m |
| Braking distance at 100 km / h: | 42,9m |
| AM table: | 40m |
| Noise at 90 km / h in 6rd gear | 58dB |
| Test errors: | Without mistakes. |
Overall rating (309/420)
The Citroën C3 Aircross is not without its drawbacks, but it certainly surpasses you with great comfort, roominess and modern technology, and above all with its attractive design that certainly stands out from the middle gray.
Exterior (14/15)
With the Citroën C3 Aircross, you will be different from the medium gray anyway, as it is striking in both the shape and the color combination of the body, although it is mostly gray.
Interior (103/140)
The passenger compartment is lively, spacious, flexible and relatively well equipped.
Engine, transmission (50
/ 40)The engine and transmission match well with the car, the fuel consumption is good, only the chassis is a little unpredictable.
Driving performance (39
/ 95)Driving performance corresponds to a fairly large distance from the bottom of the ground and soft suspension.
Performance (23/35)
The Citroën C3 Aircross owns this engine entirely, but sometimes it needs some acceleration.
Security (37/45)
Safety is well taken care of.
Economy (43/50)
In terms of economy, the Citroën C3 Aircross is somewhere in the middle. There is a lot of basic equipment, but you have to buy a lot.
We praise and reproach
appearance
engine and transmission
spaciousness and flexibility
ease of use in urban environments
plastic can work a little cheaper
rear view: would like a rear view camera
chassis could be more accurate
