The Citroen C3 is an EXCELLENT option for an small City crossover, but there's one main handicap - There's no CVT or Automatic transmission😢. Rest all is excellent. Citroen better needs to make auto climate control, sunroof and CVT available in all trims. Then it's an real hot cake and winner 🎉🎉🎉🎉
And it ceases to be budget. If they are charging this for what is on offer now, for all those bells and whistles your advocating for the price will easily go above 300k, at that point its in a different market that it cant make an impact.
@@VinayWebstar i get that but they are basically getting a toehold in the market. They did something similar in India, after a time they added more features and trims as time went on.
Nice review Ash. Uhm the C3 has the correct “urban” criteria but ther are features they could have included but then again the price will shoot up. But electric windows and mirrors has to be standard in 2023! As for the dash, no Mann Citroen looks like a Renault kwid😂 I think I’ll look at a Suzuki but this looks better than competitors just some things lacking 😢😊
So this car is what happens when a premium brand starts to go the budget route, you can see where the focus was, in this case it was tech, which appeals to the young people who would buy a car like this. The manual wing mirrors is bad, but a lack of stability control is dealbreaker as that gives you better control especially at higher speeds and can also help you get out of a situation when you have wheel slip. If however youre more concerned with screen size and infotainment features and digital dashboard availability at budget prices then this is the car for you. On a side note its nice to see that Citreons moves in India are starting to pay off with exports out of India. Their strategy is to make India a local production hub which means that only parts made in India will be put in the cars.
This is why the Chinese cars are so popular under the young people's market. Very funky and full of tech even in the budget versions. Look at Wuling mini ev. R90k - R250k.
@@etienne6641 thats true.most of the persons I see for instance driving Jolions are young persons while most older folks drive and H6. That Wuling mini though, more power to anyone with the stones to drive it, it has the Bajaj vibes.
Being a tall person in the back of that car seems to be a surefire way of getting whiplash if the car gets hit from behind. It doesn't seem as if those headrests are adjustable?
Yes!! I totally agree. This makes the C3 name look bad. The C3 was meant to be a premium small hatch to an extent that competes with the Polo, 208, Corsa, Clio etc. Not this.
A great review and nice looking car. This would sell well in the UK but unfortunately we don't get this style. We get a C3 hatch and Aircross mini suv but in my eyes they don't look as good.
They wouldnt dare sell something in Europe without 6 airbags, ADAS and esp. You want EuroNcap to crucify them? At that point btw this car would cease to be budget.
I don't think this is meant for Europe or the UK. None of the Indian built cars are. They're sent to us and Brazil because clearly we have no safety minimums lol. ESP should be standard. The Euro C3 is a much better and more substantial product but will be doubly the price probably.
The front looks so similar to the KWID and the placement of the rear electric window switches is same as that of the CELERIO Both Suzuki and Renault have the 5 year wsrranties Almost looks like it's a mixture of Renault n Suzuki with a Citroen badge
These vehicles are top heavy for their size, their wheel and body structures according to weigh ratio. Are problematic especially in making tight turns and when loaded. The same goes for smaller Nissans.
Each section of the world has a few journalists who vote for the world car of the year. We have an article on our site about it. There are about 8 categories
Why are car companies filling this country with indian built crap?? And why don't the reviews mention the Euro NCAP safety ratings? In country like South Africa where accidents happen a lot this should be top of the list. But I guess you can't bash a car you get for free
one of the best car reviews I have ever seen in terms of the amount of useful information you pack into 14 minutes.
When he ran away with the backseat 😂
Does the new Indian-built Citroen C3 offer enough to be a great budget car option?
They are trying, at that price they are in the game, you just have to be aware of what you are getting for your money.
seems like good value for money. I really like the economy.
Watch many C3s start missing their backseats😂😂😂
You could use it as seating at a picnic... 🤔
😂😂😂😂Hilarious
@@Carscozatrue that's a great idea
😂😂😂
Another great review, relaxed, concise and informative.
Much appreciated!
Good useable review
this looks like a decent budget car option for someone who wants something different.
Such a great review! All within 15min. No nonsense info. Thanks a lot! Very useful.
The Citroen C3 is an EXCELLENT option for an small City crossover, but there's one main handicap - There's no CVT or Automatic transmission😢. Rest all is excellent. Citroen better needs to make auto climate control, sunroof and CVT available in all trims. Then it's an real hot cake and winner 🎉🎉🎉🎉
And it ceases to be budget. If they are charging this for what is on offer now, for all those bells and whistles your advocating for the price will easily go above 300k, at that point its in a different market that it cant make an impact.
@@mindfreeze0838 hmmm right, but i think Citroen should be giving this for those who pay the top Rand too.
@@VinayWebstar i get that but they are basically getting a toehold in the market. They did something similar in India, after a time they added more features and trims as time went on.
Great review. No stability control and not isofix points for a chilled seat 😬 is a deal breaker for many.
Fair enough!
I've never had a car with stability control.
Am I missing out on anything?
child seats? This car is for granny's and students... and lone drivers
Nice review Ash. Uhm the C3 has the correct “urban” criteria but ther are features they could have included but then again the price will shoot up. But electric windows and mirrors has to be standard in 2023! As for the dash, no Mann Citroen looks like a Renault kwid😂
I think I’ll look at a Suzuki but this looks better than competitors just some things lacking 😢😊
The Baleno GL seems the best new car under R250k
It really is
Sad that we're no longer getting a proper European C3. The Euro one was next level but probably double the price.
So this car is what happens when a premium brand starts to go the budget route, you can see where the focus was, in this case it was tech, which appeals to the young people who would buy a car like this. The manual wing mirrors is bad, but a lack of stability control is dealbreaker as that gives you better control especially at higher speeds and can also help you get out of a situation when you have wheel slip. If however youre more concerned with screen size and infotainment features and digital dashboard availability at budget prices then this is the car for you.
On a side note its nice to see that Citreons moves in India are starting to pay off with exports out of India. Their strategy is to make India a local production hub which means that only parts made in India will be put in the cars.
This is why the Chinese cars are so popular under the young people's market. Very funky and full of tech even in the budget versions. Look at Wuling mini ev. R90k - R250k.
@@etienne6641 thats true.most of the persons I see for instance driving Jolions are young persons while most older folks drive and H6. That Wuling mini though, more power to anyone with the stones to drive it, it has the Bajaj vibes.
Being a tall person in the back of that car seems to be a surefire way of getting whiplash if the car gets hit from behind. It doesn't seem as if those headrests are adjustable?
They are one-piece seats so the headrests are not adjustable
So many options in Mzansi, pricing is key
What is the status of Citroen in SA at the moment?
I feel like Citroen should have named it C2 and sold both it and the previous C3
Yes!! I totally agree. This makes the C3 name look bad. The C3 was meant to be a premium small hatch to an extent that competes with the Polo, 208, Corsa, Clio etc. Not this.
Agree as well. The “real” C3 looks different, so it creates some confusion, this one should not share the nameplate with a higher end model
Looks like a Kwid for some reason, glad that another brand is competing in the budget class
Hi why does its engine so loud? 😢 For me that's the only bummer
Im going for this car
This car looks great value for money
A great review and nice looking car. This would sell well in the UK but unfortunately we don't get this style. We get a C3 hatch and Aircross mini suv but in my eyes they don't look as good.
They wouldnt dare sell something in Europe without 6 airbags, ADAS and esp. You want EuroNcap to crucify them? At that point btw this car would cease to be budget.
@@mindfreeze0838 Ain't that the truth lol 😆 But it looks good anyway.
I don't think this is meant for Europe or the UK. None of the Indian built cars are. They're sent to us and Brazil because clearly we have no safety minimums lol. ESP should be standard. The Euro C3 is a much better and more substantial product but will be doubly the price probably.
Original current c3 looks way better than this new one which has a really painfully angular rear end.
😭😭 you come back your backseat is gone. Either than that this is a great budget car worth a consideration no doubt
The front looks so similar to the KWID and the placement of the rear electric window switches is same as that of the CELERIO
Both Suzuki and Renault have the 5 year wsrranties
Almost looks like it's a mixture of Renault n Suzuki with a Citroen badge
Great review. Great car!
Thanks! 👍
9:45 😱😂😂😂😂😂😂
What about life quality for 10 years apart thanks for the information sir
I love it already
Waiting for the C3-e 🔋 😄
would make for a great budget EV
As for running away with the seat 😂
Budget beater
These vehicles are top heavy for their size, their wheel and body structures according to weigh ratio. Are problematic especially in making tight turns and when loaded. The same goes for smaller Nissans.
Same thing I felt with the Suzuki Dzire
In my opinion the 2013-2016 C3 looked the best with better interior quality
Who is it that votes for these “urban car of the year” award etc because at this point it feels like every car has its own award
Each section of the world has a few journalists who vote for the world car of the year. We have an article on our site about it. There are about 8 categories
Ash never mentions price or price comparisons😢 but still very good reviews 👌👌👌
Can Ashley please do more videos🥹🥹
Super unreliable, bought one a month ago and it's already dead , stwitches off while driving and refusing to start not even 1000km on the clock
Are you still driving it? What was the issue? Was it sorted?
This is not a good car if you aren't a good driver yet. It will switch off at any slight inconvenience. Had very little power
Can you take me for a ride one day please
Why are car companies filling this country with indian built crap??
And why don't the reviews mention the Euro NCAP safety ratings?
In country like South Africa where accidents happen a lot this should be top of the list.
But I guess you can't bash a car you get for free
I feel you. We're just ignorant as drivers, Ncap rating can't save us from taxi drivers.
Where is Ciro ?🙈
On annual leave.
He'll be back in August
This car is dead on arrival even in India where it is made.
The open is too small and load lip is too high
That is a common quirk of this segment. You have to go a segment up to get a load shelf.
This car is a MEGA FLOP in India. Hardly sells 700unit per month!
Looks like a huge shitbox