New Citroen e-C3 has officially debuted. The French car manufacturer has unveiled its "small" electric which comes with a starting price of less than 25 thousand euros. Furthermore, in 2025 it will arrive a smaller version cheap from less than 20 thousand euros. Therefore, the manufacturer has kept its promise of wanting to launch an affordable B-segment electric car on the market.
The new model is based on an evolution of the Stellantis “Smart” platform Car” used for the models developed for India and South America.
DESIGN AND INTERIORS 
New Citroen e-C3 for the market European measure4.01m long x 1.76m wide x 1.57m high. The trunk has a capacity of of 310 litres. The new model has the shapes of a small crossover. The front, in particular, shows some similarities to that of the Citroen Oli concept, with a three-level light signature with a vertical bar and two almost blade-like horizontal bars.
The new electric also features the new Citroen logo. At the rear, the new light clusters are inserted at the corners of the vehicle and include two horizontal bars and one vertical one which recall the front light clusters. There are 16-inch (steel) and 17-inch (alloy) wheels available. Overall, the new Citroen e-C3 abandons the curves of the current C3 that we know, in favor of a more square.
Speaking of the interior, the new Citroen e-C3 offers more space compared to the previous model despite being only 19 mm larger. longer and 6 mm longer than wide. The passenger compartment is been rethought. Behind the steering wheel, for example, we do not find the classic instrumentation that is been replaced by a Head-Up Displaywhich displays vehicle information on a glossy black section between the top of the dashboard and the bottom of the windshield.
The new multifunction steering wheel is more small, and it is adjustable in height and inclination to avoid interference with the Head-Up Display when the latter is working. In the center of the dashboard, however, we find an infotainment system with a 10.25-inch display slightly inclined towards the driver, standard in the lowest trim level. rich.
In the “You” setup, however, it is There is an integrated smartphone holder that allows the driver to "hook" your device and automatically launch a new dedicated App using NFC (Near Field Communication) wireless technology. Through this application, owners use their device to access shortcuts for phone, radio, navigation and music services.
The car also features Citroen Advanced Comfort suspension combined with new Citroen Advanced Comfort seats. New e-C3 will be offered in a range of 5 colours: Banquise White, Montecarlo Blue, Elisir Red, Mercury Gray and Perla Nera Black.
ENGINES AND SAFETY 
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New Citroen e-C3 has a single 83 kW (113 HP) electric motorcapable of allowing the car to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 11 seconds. The speed maximum is of 135 km/h. The unit is powered by a battery with 44 kWh LFP (lithium-iron-phosphate) cells. Autonomy, according to the WLTP cycle, is of 320 km. In direct current, the accumulator can recharge up to a power of 100 kW (20-80% in 26 minutes), with alternating current up to 11 kW.
Owners will also be able to plan trips, monitor the charging status and battery level in real time and enjoy a complete navigation experience thanks to the new e-ROUTES App. This app is part of the “Connect Plus” connected services subscription.
Speaking of safety, the car can count on Active Safety Brake, Active Lane Departure Warning System, Driver Attention Alert, Speed Limit Recognition, Electric Parking Brake (EPB), Intelligent Beam Headlights and Hill Start Assist.
PRICES 
New Citroen e-C3 sar& agrave; offered in the You and Max trim levels at a starting price of 23,900 euros. As standard, starting from the basic version, among other things, LED front headlights, Citroen Advanced Comfort suspension, Active Safety Brake (emergency braking system), the new Citroen Head Up display, the “My Citroen Play with Smartphone Station” infotainment, electric mirrors, automatic lighting, rear parking radar, rear spoiler, speed regulator/limiter, manual air conditioning and 6 airbags.
The Max version adds 17-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels, Citroen two-tone paint with contrasting roof, decorative roof bars, front and rear protection elements, 10.25-inch color touchscreen with smartphone mirroring, Citroen Advanced Comfort seats, automatic windshield wipers, electrically folding and heated mirrors, imitation leather steering wheel, 60/40 folding second row seat, driver's seat adjustment, LED rear lights, tinted rear windows, seats in TEP/fabric, automatic climate control, 3D navigation, wireless charging, rear camera, electrochromic rear view mirror and electric rear windows.
It will arrive in dealerships. in the second quarter of 2024 and will be produced in Europe in the Stellantis plant in Trnava, Slovakia.
In 2025 it will arrive a version that will have a starting cost of 19,990 euros which we know, at the moment, that will offer a range of 200 km.
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