2024 Citroen C3 Arrives In ICE And Mild Hybrid Forms, Is Cheaper Than Its Predecessor

Citroen detailed the new C3 supermini with ICE and mild-hybrid powertrain options, six months after the debut of the virtually-identical fully electric e-C3. The fourth-gen Citroen C3 inherits stronger crossover styling cues and is focused on affordability, starting from €14,990 ($16,275), which makes it cheaper than its predecessor.The entry-level version of the Citroen C3 comes fitted with a non-electrified turbocharged 1.2-liter three-cylinder gasoline engine producing 100 hp (75 kW / 102 PS).

Power is transmitted to the front axle exclusively via a six-speed manual gearbox.More: Everything We Known About The 2024 Citroen C3 AircrossThe more efficient “Hybrid 100” version uses the same gasoline engine as a base, albeit enhanced with a 48-volt lithium-ion battery, and an electric motor integrated within the six-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox. The electric motor alone produces 28 hp (21 kW / 28 PS), although only 12 hp (9 kW / 12 PS) of those can be contributed towards the acceleration when required.

Citroen claims that the mild-hybrid version can run on electric mode for up to 50 percent of journeys in urban environments, while reducing emissions and fuel consumption by nearly 10 percent compared to the non-electrified equivalent.From the outside, its hard to tell apart the C3 from the e-C3 sibling, as the model share the same bodywork. The only difference is the absence of the “e” emblem on the profile, and the C3 badge on the tailgate.The 2024 Citroen C3 starts from €14,990 ($16,275) with the non-electrified 1.2-liter engine and a manual gearbox, with deliveries expected to commence in Europe this summer.

For comparison, the outgoing C3 which was originally introduced in 2016 and received a facelift in 2020, is currently priced from €16,590 ($18,014) in France. As for the fully electric 2024 Citroen e-C3, it starts from €23,300 ($25,301) although a more affordable version will follow in 2025 with a €19,990 ($21,708) price tag.This is a developing story and will be updated…