92-634: The Citroën C3 is a supermini car ( B-segment ) produced by Citroën since April 2002. It replaced the Citroën Saxo in the model line up, and is currently in its fourth generation. Initial models of the Citroën C3 were built using the same platform as the Peugeot 206 . The third generation model was released in January 2017, and has been developed alongside the Peugeot 208 since 2019. The C3
184-451: A Hindustan Ambassador (including having an elephant sit on it) and then spending the night welding it. The following day, the car emerges as an exact replica of the 206's shape – except with many dents and discolorations. The man then takes his 206 replica driving with friends, with many interested onlookers. The track playing is "Heaven Is A Place On Earth" by Raja Mushtaq, later remixed as " Husan ", by Bhangra Knights . The commercial won
276-581: A mini SUV version called the C3 Aircross , was produced and marketed only locally. In September 2021, a new, low-cost model was introduced for the Indian and South American markets. During its introduction, Citroën CEO Vincent Cobée mentioned that the "C3" is the trade name for all Citroën B-segment hatchbacks around the world. This model was extensively modified and upgraded for the European market as
368-514: A 250 mm (10 in) touchscreen infotainment system, a dimpled-effect on the dashboard panel, a raised driving position and the colour of the dashboard and seat fabrics can be customised. Supermini car The B-segment is the second smallest of the European segments for passenger cars between the A-segment and C-segment , and commonly described as "small cars". The B-segment
460-399: A buffet minimizing wind deflector over the windshield; a fixed profile convertible, with the roof open to the back window, the roof assembly folds into a well in the trunk floor; a full convertible where roof side rails are unlatched and removed. and as a roadster pick up, where the back seats fold to a pickup like bed with a drop-down tailgate. The roof tended to let in water. The C3 Pluriel
552-595: A chocolate teapot." The first generation C3 was manufactured in the Porto Real PSA plant from 2003 to August 2012. This version was sold locally and also exported to other Mercosur markets. The South American C3 significantly differentiated itself from its European counterpart in 2008 when it got a facelift, including exclusive front bumpers . A limited number of CKD Citroën C3 have been assembled in Uruguay by local assembler Oferol. The second generation of
644-507: A convertible with five open top variations, hence the name. The name Pluriel is a cognate with the English plural . This model was developed as a turnkey project by Italdesign . It was exclusively assembled in Spain. The Pluriel can be configured as a hatchback with a multi-layer insulated top; a full-length landaulet, operable partially or to the back window or any stage in between, with
736-693: A derivative version of the Peugeot 206 known as the Citroën C2. While it shares the same nameplate with a European-market model , it is instead a 206 with a modified front and rear body. In 2012, Citroën released a crossover-styled version called the Citroën C2 Cross. Almost 80,000 Citroën C2 were produced in China from 2006 to 2013. In Malaysia , the 206 was also marketed under the Naza name. It
828-647: A different rear bumper design and the option of larger alloy wheels. The C3 is the first model to feature Citroën's new design language and new logo, which were both previewed by the Oli Concept in 2022. For the interior, the European version C3 features a layered dashboard layout, opposed to the Indian-market C3 which has an older interior layout with basic controls. It features the C-Zen Lounge concept with Citroën's Heads Up Display (which replaces
920-549: A dimensions on par or slightly larger than traditional B-segment cars, and often are built on the same platform as B-segment hatchbacks or saloons. B-segment SUVs are usually excluded by analysts from traditional B-segment car sales. 22 percent of SUV global sales were contributed by B-segment SUVs in 2019. One of the first mass-market electric B-segment cars in Europe was the Renault Zoe , released in 2012. Global sales of
1012-464: A five-door hatchback , with four seats and rear suicide doors for easy access for passengers to the rear seats. It featured a five-speed manual transmission , and a 1.1 L TU1 I4 petrol engine upfront. The C3 in its standard European market configuration received 4 stars for adult occupants and 2 stars for pedestrians from Euro NCAP in 2002. The C3 was given a redesign in October 2005, with
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#17327796834561104-516: A five-speed automated manual transmission with paddle-shifters and manual and automatic modes. The top level was the only version that had the option of a four-speed hydraulic automatic transmission . In accordance with the PSA Group policy, the C3's chassis was used for the Peugeot 1007 and the Peugeot 207 . Many components of the C3 are the same as those of the Peugeot 206 . Some versions of
1196-638: A formal car classification term, eventually being adopted in European Commission classification as the B-segment. The 1990 Renault Clio and 1983 Fiat Uno were significant models in the supermini or the B-segment, being the recipients of the European Car of the Year award. The Clio replaced the long-running Renault 5, although the latter remained in production until 1996. In 1993,
1288-602: A global sales of 910,839 units that year, in which 54 percent was contributed by its European sales. It took the world number one spot from the Toyota Corolla at 906,953 sales. Safety features have improved for the cars in the segment. In 1995, both petrol and diesel B-segment vehicles had only around 40 percent of the listed safety options installed (side impact bars, driver/passenger airbag, side airbag, ABS , electronic braking system, stability control), whereas by 2010 they were averaging over 90 percent. This represents
1380-541: A higher base price. In February 2009, Peugeot announced that this revised model will be made at the Mulhouse plant in France for the European ( left-hand drive only) market, badged as the 206+. as a patriotic recession-beating rejoinder to Renault 's initiative of importing low priced Dacias from Romania. In May 2009 the company announced the recruitment of an additional 450 workers to support production at Mulhouse of
1472-401: A higher roof line, which creates a larger cabin with 30 mm (1.2 in) additional front headroom and 20 mm (0.8 in) of added rear knee room, despite being only 19 mm (0.7 in) longer and 6 mm (0.2 in) wider. The ë-C3 is equipped with a 44 kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery capable of an electric range of up to 320 km (199 mi) measured by
1564-555: A minor facelift, getting clear headlights, different rear clusters, new side repeater lamps, chrome badges, a new range of colors, as well as other subtle interior revisions. The Peugeot 206 was also assembled at its Ryton facility in Coventry , England, however, with the introduction of the 207 to the range, Peugeot decided to close the Ryton factory, ending the 206 production on 12 December 2006 and move production to Slovakia, due to
1656-669: A more expensive offering. Examples include the Ford Fiesta ST , Hyundai i20 N , Peugeot 208 GTi , Suzuki Swift Sport , Toyota GR Yaris , Volkswagen Polo GTI , among others. B-segment MPV (also called mini MPV or B-MPV) are taller and/or longer derivatives of B-segment hatchbacks with an emphasis in interior space and practicality. Examples are the Citroën C3 Picasso , Fiat 500L , and Ford B-Max . B-segment crossovers or SUVs (also called subcompact crossover SUV, small SUV, or B-SUV ) are crossovers/SUVs that has
1748-870: A new 1.6 HDI 66 kW (90 PS) engine. The New C3 was presented at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 2009. It was launched in November 2009, as a 2010 model. Across Europe, the advertising slogan was known as "The Visiospace", playing on the merit of the large windscreen and the improved vision afforded. Launched at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2013, the C3 hatchback was revised to featuring updated exterior and interior, and more efficient engines. The C3 facelift comes with updated chevrons and bumper-mounted LED daytime running lights at
1840-500: A row between 2000 and 2002. However, by 2003 the 206 WRC was beginning to show its age and was less effective against the competition, notably the newer Xsara WRC and the Subaru Impreza WRC , so it was retired from competition at the end of the season, to be replaced with the 307 WRC , albeit, unlike its predecessor, based not on the production version's hatchback, but its coupé cabriolet body style. The Peugeot 206 WRC
1932-504: A significant improvement in vehicle safety over the period, despite petrol and diesel B-segment vehicles averaging an inflation-adjusted price increase of 6 percent and 15 percent respectively. Studies from the European Union and JATO has found that the average maximum power output of B-segment vehicles has increased by 40 percent between 1995 and 2010, while the average overall vehicle weight only increased by around 20 percent in
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#17327796834562024-467: A small chrome badge on each front door on Exclusive models. Norev has produced a 1:43 scale model of the new Citroën C3 in Botticelli Blue, Metallic Green, and black. By 2016, a 74 kW (100 PS) 1.6HDi with 5-speed gearbox was available. The official pictures of the new C3 were revealed on 29 June 2016. The C3 takes front styling cues from the facelifted Citroën C4 Picasso , as well as
2116-464: A sole career win for the Finn, and the latter victory helped by assorted problems for the blisteringly quick debuting Citroën Xsara WRCs ), before Auriol left the team at the end of the season. Grönholm, meanwhile, suffered sufficient reliability woes in the first half of the year such that he could manage no higher than fourth overall in the series, although Peugeot did fend off Ford , with a 1–2 result by
2208-502: A top speed of 220 km/h (137 mph) with 177 PS (130 kW ). In 2001, two more versions of the 206 were launched – the 206 CC ( coupé convertible ) with a folding steel roof and the 206 SW station wagon. A 4-door notchback sedan version, developed by Iran Khodro , was unveiled in late 2005, and it is available in the Iranian, North African, Chinese, Russian, Romanian, Turkish and Bulgarian markets. The Peugeot 206
2300-552: A total of 6.3 billion francs , with intensive use of IT as it is their first car designed with a digital mock-up along with crash simulations. The prototype was extensively tested on the Belchamp test circuit in the Valentigney forest. With no larger in-house platform from PSA Group to base its new supermini on (the Peugeot 106 shared its platform with the Citroën Saxo ), Peugeot developed an all-new front drive platform for
2392-453: A unique strategy and decided that its new, smaller, supermini, the Peugeot 106 (launched in 1991), would take sales from the lower end of the 205 range while the lowest models of the Peugeot 306 range, launched in 1993 to replace the Peugeot 309 , would take sales from the top-end 205s. Between the 106 and 306, Peugeot hoped that the 205 would not need to be replaced, and could be phased out slowly, while customers who would normally plump for
2484-522: Is 0.307 C d . In engineering terms, the PSA TU powerplants are carried over from the old car and Citroën also announced a new range of small petrol engines that PSA Peugeot Citroën developed in partnership with BMW. These "Prince" engines have double overhead 16 valve camshafts, on-demand oil and water pumps, and BMW's patent injection and ignition technology. They are designed for low CO 2 emissions and for good performance and economy. The economy
2576-673: Is a coupé cabriolet featuring a powered fold-away roof based on the Georges Paulin system, first seen on the 1935 Peugeot 402 Eclipse coupe . It was developed with the codename T16 . The roof-trunk modules, specific to the CC are manufactured in Cerizay , France, by the French company Heuliez , which is specialized in producing short series for niche markets such as convertibles or station wagons. Heuliez manufactured, assembled and painted
2668-564: Is based on the Smart Car Platform , which will underpin 7 models produced by Stellantis in the future. It is described as a more efficient alternative to other STLA modular architectures with focus on battery electric models . Compared to the Indian market C3, the European version C3 features C-shaped LED headlights, an enclosed grille that features Citroën's new logo, triple element LED DRLs, distinct front fenders and door designs, conventional grab door handles, different taillights,
2760-633: Is produced in a five-door hatchback body style, with the first generation also being produced in a two-door convertible version, called the C3 Pluriel . A three-door hatchback , with a similar design as the second generation, was available as the Citroën DS3 and marketed as a premium model. A mini MPV derivative of the C3 was announced in July 2008, called the C3 Picasso . In South America,
2852-459: Is the largest segment in Europe by volume, accounting for 20 percent of total car sales in 2020 according to JATO Dynamics . B-segment cars include hatchback, saloon , estate , coupe / convertible , MPV , and crossover / SUV body styles. The European segments are not based on size or weight criteria. In practice, B-segment cars have been described as having a length of approximately 3.7–4.2 m (146–165 in), and may vary depending on
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2944-492: Is used in France but also in other countries like Greece or Italy. Various names are used across Europe like C3 Hit Classic (Belgium), C3 First (UK, Germany) or C3 First+ (Switzerland). The first-gen C3 was manufactured in Spain until 2010, in France until Summer 2011 and sold across Europe until February 2011. The South-American model was manufactured and sold until 2012. Citroën marketed the C3 Pluriel from 2003 to 2010 as
3036-522: The 2001 Frankfurt Motor Show , as well as the 2001 Bologna Motor Show , and began marketing in January 2002, as a five-door hatchback. It was available with 1.1, 1.4 and 1.6 litre petrol engines , and 1.4 and 1.6 litre common rail diesel engines. All models came as standard with a five speed manual transmission , except for the Stop & Start model, which came with the SensoDrive gearbox,
3128-581: The 206 WRC , and it competed for the first time in that year's World Rally Championship , with French tarmac veteran and long-time marque stalwart Gilles Panizzi narrowly failing, against a resurgent reigning champion in Mitsubishi 's Tommi Mäkinen , to win the Rallye Sanremo . The car was soon a success, however, and won both the manufacturers' and drivers' championships in 2000 , Peugeot's first such accolades since their withdrawal from
3220-577: The 207 Compact , and as the 207 respectively. This version was subsequently launched in Europe in February 2009, only in hatchback form and marketed as the 206+ . In South America it continued to be offered as the 207 Compact nameplate until January 2017, and furthermore in China, both under the 207 nameplate and as the Citroën C2 . The 206 is the best-selling Peugeot model of all time with 8,358,217 cars sold by 2012. As of April 2024 ,
3312-568: The A0-class in China, and the supermini category for B-segment hatchbacks in Great Britain. Category:Subcompact cars ( 306 ) Peugeot 206 The Peugeot 206 is a supermini car ( B-segment ) designed and produced by the French car manufacturer Peugeot since May 1998 as a replacement to the Peugeot 205 . Developed under the codename T1 , it was released in September 1998 in hatchback form, which
3404-666: The Nissan Micra (K11) , became the first Japanese car company to be receive the European Car of the Year award. In 1999, the Toyota Yaris received the European Car of the Year award, and was noted for its high roof which allowed for improved interior space. Another notable model is the Opel Corsa , which was the best-selling car in the world in the year 1998 thanks to its extensive international presence. It recorded
3496-631: The WLTP cycle. The 83 kW (113 PS; 111 hp) electric motor allows the vehicle to reach 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) in around 11 seconds. Citroen simplified the fourth-generation C3 and ë-C3 range with two trim levels and no optional extras, but the only customisable option is the exterior colour. The third generation C3 for Indian and Latin American markets was released on 16 September 2021 and produced since 2022. Produced in Brazil and India,
3588-474: The 1980s. Following brands like Fiat and Volkswagen , Peugeot sells an off-roader version of the Peugeot 206 in selected South American markets, called the Peugeot 206 Escapade. It is essentially a Peugeot 206 SW station wagon with a rugged SUV-like bodykit and higher and tougher suspension. It is powered with a 1.6L 16v engine. In November 2006, the Chinese joint venture Dongfeng Peugeot-Citroën launched
3680-481: The 205 would continue to have a choice with either a smaller or larger car. This strategy did not work. With the 205 phased out, other superminis like the Ford Fiesta and Volkswagen Polo continued to sell well and increased in popularity, and without a direct competitor to these cars Peugeot was losing sales fast. A new supermini was required, and the 206 was launched in 1999 as a somewhat belated replacement for
3772-441: The 205. On 7 April 1994, Jacques Calvet , then president of Peugeot, approved of the 206 development program codenamed T1 , with launch planned by 1997. The in-house design team was led by Peugeot's Head of Design, Murat Günak , and designer Gérard Welter [ fr ] . The design was fixed six months after project approval, and the project took 34 months from design freeze to start of production. The development costs
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3864-411: The 206 GTi 180 and 206 RC include 17 inch alloy wheels, racing bucket front seats, a short shift gear linkage and altered gearbox ratios (1st & 2nd gears). The new car was capable of reaching 62 mph (100 km/h) in 7.4 seconds. The 206 GTi 180 and 206 RC were produced to celebrate Peugeot's rallying successes from 2000 to 2003, and to replicate the success Peugeot had with the 205 GTi in
3956-421: The 206 SD to other countries, including Russia, Ukraine, Turkey, Romania, Bulgaria, and Algeria, along with Serbia, Montenegro and Macedonia. It was also produced in Brazil, starting from October 2008, with the front end of the 206+ and sold as the 207 Passion. It was not related, however, to the 207 sold in Europe. It was removed from offer in the first quarter of 2015. This model was also offered throughout
4048-588: The 206+ and the two door 308 models also assembled at this facility. This plant exported the model under the 207 Compact nameplate to Chile (since 2010), Mexico (2009–2011) and the Dominican Republic . From October 2010, Naza Group started the assembly of the 207 sedan in Malaysia. It was also exported throughout RHD Southeast Asian and South Asian markets such as Thailand, Indonesia, Brunei, and Sri Lanka. From May 2013, Peugeot no longer offers
4140-456: The 206+ in Europe due to higher demands of the newer 208 and the introduction of the 207 -based 301 . In March 2010, Iran Khodro Company (IKCO), which produces the Peugeot 206 in Iran since April 2001, announced the production of the "207i" in hatchback version. The annual production target for this locally built 206+ was 15,000–20,000 annually. At the end of year 2011, IKCO 's production of
4232-517: The 206. The 206 was originally launched as a hatchback with 1.1L, 1.4L, and 1.6L petrol engines and a 1.9L diesel engine , an HDi version with common rail coming later. In 1999 a 2.0L GTi capable of 210 km/h (130 mph), and in 2003 a tuned version of the GTi called the Peugeot 206 RC (GTi 180 in the UK), were added to the range. It did 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) in 7.4 seconds and it reached
4324-409: The 207i stopped temporary during relation cut between IKCO and Peugeot because of international sanctions against Iran . This was IKCO's main seller and it strongly impacted the company's sales. However, in early 2016 IKCO presented an Iranized model, no longer dependent on French parts, and production restarted. IKCO had redeveloped the 207i using parts manufactured in Iran, India and China and launched
4416-697: The B-segment term, emerged in the UK in the 1970s, as car manufacturers sought a new design to surpass the influential Mini , launched in 1959, and journalists attempted to categorise such a vehicle. The car which is widely regarded as the first modern supermini is the Autobianchi A112 , launched in 1969. It was later followed by the Fiat 127 , Renault 5 , VW Polo and Honda Civic , which are similar in concept and size. These supermini or B-segment cars were considered to feature better comfort and convenience, with
4508-473: The C3 feature a start-stop system that can automatically cut the engine when not needed to save fuel, such as in traffic, and restart it briskly to move on again. The vehicle was loosely styled after the Citroën 2CV . An offroad-looking model called C3 X-TR was marketed from 2005 to 2009. The Citroën C3 Lumiere was a concept car that previewed the production Citroën C3, it was initially released in 1998 as
4600-465: The C3 was revealed in June 2009, and made its official debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 2009. It features a new body design, with a 108 degree field of vision windscreen, similar to the one of the larger C4 Picasso, which is available on all versions, except the entry model VT. The new C3 builds on the curvy profile of the previous model and has a look in keeping with other Citroën models and
4692-484: The Citroën C2 (this car was not related to the European-market Citroën C2 ). In 2001, Peugeot showcased a near-production concept version of the 206 SW ("Sports Wagon"). Developed with the codename T12 , the production model was released in March 2002 and was manufactured at the Ryton plant. It adopts a reinforced rear axle in order to support the excess weight. In 2007, the 206 SW assembly line
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#17327796834564784-419: The European 207 CC and RC, which are also sold in those countries. Peugeot planned to name it "207 Brasil" in Brazil, but soon dropped the "Brasil" from the name, as this decision gained generally negative reactions from the media. The Brazilian 207 has also been criticized because it was perceived essentially as a facelifted 206, despite Peugeot's efforts to market it as an entirely new car and even selling it at
4876-605: The Grand C4 Picasso. It receives optional side Airbump mouldings as used on the Citroën C4 Cactus . The new C3 is offered with a choice of nine exterior colours, and three contrast shades that appear on the roof, foglight trims, side mirrors, and Airbump surrounds. Citroën claims the range will offer a total of 36 different colour combinations. The C3 in its standard European market configuration received 4 stars from Euro NCAP in 2017. The restyled version
4968-558: The WRC after Group B was banned after the 1986 season , and achieved in the hands of Panizzi, Francois Delecour and Mäkinen's successor as drivers' world champion, Marcus Grönholm . For 2001 , Grönholm competed alongside two refugees of SEAT 's exit from the championship at the end of 2000; compatriot Harri Rovanperä and the French 1994 world champion, Didier Auriol . Rovanperä and Auriol each contributed single wins, on Swedish Rally and Rally Catalunya respectively (the former to be
5060-524: The Zoe achieved the 50,000 unit milestone in June 2016, and 200,000 units by March 2020. Other manufacturers followed suit; Groupe PSA introduced the Peugeot e-208 and Opel Corsa-e in 2019, while Honda followed with the low-volume Honda e , and Mini with their Mini Electric . The B-segment is considered as the European equivalent to the subcompact category widely known in North America,
5152-400: The body styles, markets, and era. In some cases, the same car may be differently positioned depending on the market. The Euro NCAP vehicle class called "Supermini" also includes smaller A-segment cars alongside B-segment cars. In Britain, the term "supermini" is more widely used for B-segment hatchbacks. The term was developed in the 1970s as an informal categorisation, and by 1977
5244-513: The cars, while final assembly took place in Mulhouse. Production was stopped in early 2008, and it has since been replaced by the 207 CC . In order to homologate the 206 World Rally Car , Peugeot needed to sell road going versions of the 206 that were at least 4.0 metres long (the minimum length stipulated by the FIA for WRC cars). The WRC car was homologated with the 206 Grand Tourisme, similar to
5336-455: The championship. A similar championship also existed in France. In 2003, Peugeot launched a popular television commercial for the Peugeot 206 directed by Matthijs van Heijningen, with Creative Direction by Roberto Greco and Giovanni Porro from Euro RSCG of Milan-Italy, known as "The Sculptor", involved a young man in India who sees the 206 advertised in a magazine and then goes about damaging
5428-489: The driver information easier to read. The addition of light metallic grey embellishers around the central section of the fascia and air vents contributed to the updated interior, as did the completely redesigned front and rear door panels and trims. The steering was also improved so that it stiffens up with speed. Citroën also added a new 1.6 L 16 valve HDi diesel engine to the range, rated at 81 kW (110 PS). The Pluriel also received similar interior alterations but
5520-479: The entry-level VT (which does not have the panoramic windscreen), the mid-range VTR+ and eco-efficient "Airdream+" (which has lower CO 2 emissions) to the top of the range Exclusive, which has half cloth half Alcantara seats, extra chrome outside, alloy wheels, an alarm, folding mirrors, and power windows all around. Trim levels are denoted by a small badge on the rear window frame on the VT/VTR+ and Airdream+ and by
5612-406: The facelifted version of the car (called the 207i) remained in production under license in Iran by IKCO . In 2020, the 206 had been counted as the thirtieth most long-lived single generation car by Autocar magazine. During the early 1990s, Peugeot decided not to directly replace the Peugeot 205 , citing the reason that superminis were no longer profitable or worthwhile. Instead, Peugeot followed
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#17327796834565704-411: The fact that they could produce their vehicles with same or better quality for a lower price there. The Peugeot 206 proved to be a sales success all over Europe. It was one of the best-selling cars in Europe from 2001 to 2003 and it was the best car of the year in the UK for three consecutive years, between 1998 and 2001. The 1.4-litre XR was the best-selling model. On 26 May 2005, the 206 celebrated
5796-552: The five millionth unit produced since its commercial launch on 10 September 1998. Sales in the United Kingdom were strong from the start, with the 206 regularly being among the nation's five most popular new cars during its first six years on sale. Second hand examples of the 206 traditionally hold their value well, due to high demand. Production in Brazil took place in Porto Real , Rio de Janeiro , starting in 2001 with
5888-473: The fourth-generation C3, which was introduced in October 2023. The third and fourth-generation C3 are available with a battery electric variant. After Jean-Pierre Ploué was appointed Director of the Citroën Design Center in 2000, he designed the C3 under the leadership of Donato Coco , who was already responsible for Citroën Xsara Picasso . The first generation of the C3 was launched at
5980-411: The front and new tail light clusters combined with new reflectors set underneath the rear bumper. The C3 in its most basic Latin American market configuration received 4 stars for adult occupants and 2 stars for toddlers from Latin NCAP in 2015. The C3 in its standard European market configuration received 4 stars from Euro NCAP in 2009. There are four trim levels in the C3 range, which range from
6072-434: The front end featuring a more imposing bumper, wider lower air intake, single air intake slit below the restyled radiator grille, and a repositioned number plate. The rear of the car was also given redesigned light clusters, with crystal coloured midsections. The passenger compartment was also enhanced, with the fitting of a restyled dashboard with a high-quality finish, as well as a newer, more modern instrument cluster making
6164-531: The hatchback, followed by the station wagon version in 2005. The models produced there featured 1.0-litre 16-valve, 1.4-litre 8-valve and 1.6-litre 16-valve engines, the last two of which are flexible fuel engines (petrol/ ethanol ). The 1.0-litre version used a Renault-sourced engine and was produced until 2006. The Peugeot 206 has also been produced in Villa Bosch , Buenos Aires , Argentina , from July 1999 to 7 December 2016. The trim levels manufactured are XR, XRD, XS, XT and XTD. The diesel powered versions use
6256-412: The market in 2003, the Peugeot 206 GTi 180 and 206 RC brought high performance to the product range. The range topping GTi 180 was brought to the UK market, while the 206 RC was introduced to the rest of Europe. The new 'hot hatch' used the 2 litre EW10J4S engine, which produced 175 bhp (130 kW; 177 PS) thanks to variable valve timing and modified inlet and exhaust manifolds. Other features on
6348-435: The model has been described by Citroën as a "modern hatchback", avoiding the "crossover SUV" branding. The exterior has crossover SUV styling with its high ground clearance, high bonnet, roof rails and black cladding. There are split headlights connected to Citroen’s double-slat grill, the option of orange accents on the front bumper and side cladding, an upright rear hatch door and rectangular LED taillights. The interior has
6440-426: The naturally aspirated DW engine . Some of these versions are equipped with local-made engines in Jeppener , Buenos Aires . In May 2006, the Malaysian car manufacturer Naza launched a locally assembled version of the model with the name of 206 Bestari . In 2006, Peugeot started production of the 206 in China . In September 2006, Dongfeng Peugeot-Citroën Automobile launched a slightly modified Peugeot 206 called
6532-462: The older C3, although it is longer and wider than the old model. The lights at the front, bonnet, dashboard assembly, and other components are shared with the DS3 . On the new C3, the instrumentation is a mix of analogue dials beneath a styled cowl and a digital display for the fuel and trip computer. There is no temperature gauge (unlike the DS3), but a red and blue warning lamp to show hot or cold engines which come on as required. The drag coefficient
6624-591: The original 206 and the European 207, having the Volkswagen Fox , Renault Clio Campus and the Chevrolet Agile as its main competitors. It is offered in 3- and 5-door hatchback, estate and 4-door saloon bodystyles, including a facelifted 207 Escapade. The car is sold under the "207 Compact" nameplate in Argentina (country in which it is also produced) and Uruguay, in order to differentiate it from
6716-402: The production of a vehicle extremely close to the one supplied by Peugeot. This second series 207i, launched in 2017, has some aesthetic differences (rear lights for example) and additional equipment (rear view camera, infotainment system). It retains the Peugeot badge, despite the rupture of ties between the two companies. In December 2016, the three-box, automatic-only sedan version of the 207i
6808-590: The rest of Latin America, including in Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, Colombia, Ecuador or Mexico. In Malaysia and China, it was also locally produced and sold as the 207 , solely as a sedan version. The Peugeot 206 CC was formally launched at the Paris Motor Show in September 2000 and was based on the Peugeot 20Coeur (or Two-oh-heart) concept car, revealed two years before at the Geneva Motor Show . It
6900-467: The safety and surefootedness of the Mini's front-wheel drive/transverse engine package. That meant the addition of a hatchback and folding rear seats. The oil crisis in the 1970s was also argued to increase supermini market share. In 1976, Ford launched the Ford Fiesta which became popular. The segment began to be more popular in the 1980s. By the mid-1980s, the term supermini had become established as
6992-470: The same period. Fuel consumption has decreased by around 20 percent, and power-to-weight ratio has increased by 15 percent. Hatchback is the most popular body style for the segment. While the majority is equipped with five doors, many European-oriented hatchbacks was offered with both three-door and five-door versions, with 31 percent of European customers opting for three-door B-segment hatchbacks by 2007. The share has decreased to 13 percent in 2016 due to
7084-554: The shift of market preference which is moving towards prioritizing usability and practicality. As the result, by late 2010s, a number of manufacturers had stopped offering three-door versions of its B-segment hatchback models in Europe. Other body styles currently available in the segment in Europe are saloon (example: Dacia Logan ), estate (example: Dacia Logan MCV and Škoda Fabia Combi ), and coupe/convertible (example: Mini Cooper Cabrio/Convertible ). Performance-oriented versions of B-segment hatchbacks were developed and sold as
7176-494: The standard 206 but with front and rear body extensions to bring the car from the standard road car's 3.83 meters to the rally car's 4 metre length. 4000 cars in total were produced, each with a unique number on a plaque on the door pillar both sides. 600 right-hand drive cars were produced for the UK. The mechanicals fitted to the Grand Tourisme were what was fitted to the upcoming 206 GTI, not yet released. Introduced to
7268-413: The traditional instrument cluster) and a flat bottom design steering wheel. For the first time in history, the C3 is equipped with Citroën Advanced Comfort® Suspension along with new Citroën Advanced Comfort® Seats. The design of the fourth-generation C3 resembles crossover SUVs , with a 163 mm (6.4 in) ground clearance, 28 mm (1.1 in) higher than its predecessor. The C3 also features
7360-604: The two Finns on the season-ending Rally of Great Britain to successfully defend the constructors' championship title. In 2002 , Grönholm – despite now being paired in the factory line-up with defending 2001 champion from Subaru , the Briton Richard Burns – led Peugeot to a repeat of the WRC title double aboard his 206 WRC. His dominance that year was compared to Michael Schumacher 's dominance of Formula One . In summary, Peugeot won two drivers' championships, in 2000 and 2002, and three manufacturers' titles in
7452-625: Was awarded the Autosport "Rally Car of the Year" in 2002, preceded by the Ford Focus RS WRC and followed by the Citroën Xsara WRC. In 2002, Peugeot GB created the Peugeot 206 Cup, a one-make rally championship aimed at young drivers. The championship was created to help young drivers develop their careers. The cars were built by Vic Lee Racing and drivers such as Tom Boardman , Luke Pinder and Garry Jennings all drove in
7544-623: Was followed by coupé cabriolet (206 CC) in September 2000, station wagon (206 SW) in September 2001, and a sedan version (206 SD) which is an abbreviation of the Iranian and Persian word sandogh-dar, it was made, produced and sold in Iran. in September 2005, before being replaced by the 207 in April 2006. Its facelifted version was initially launched in South America in September 2008, and in China in November 2008, in hatchback, sedan and station wagon body styles, and marketed as
7636-569: Was improved by the standard-fit cruise control and speed limiter available on the VTR+, Airdream+, and Exclusive models. All versions have a standard fit "Gear Efficiency Indicator" which graphically states what gear to be in and when to change up to optimise economy. They come in 1.4 L 70 kW (95 PS) and 1.6 L 88 kW (120 PS) versions with low emissions, as well as new diesel engines, all with CO 2 emissions of under 120 g/km, plus an "Airdream+" model with 99 g/km using
7728-418: Was introduced in July 2003, and was originally offered with a choice of a 1.4 or a 1.6 L petrol engine, and a 1.4 L diesel engine. The 1.6 L petrol came fitted, as standard, with an automated manual gearbox . The Pluriel was withdrawn in July 2010. In October 2013, Top Gear Magazine placed the C3 Pluriel on its list of "The 13 worst cars of the last 20 years", describing the car as "useful as
7820-457: Was launched in February 2009. In May 2008, Peugeot's Brazilian branch announced it would not manufacture nor import the Peugeot 207 to Brazil, but instead it would change some elements of the 206 already in production, arguing it would be impractical to do otherwise. The car, launched in August 2008, had minor changes to mechanical parts such as the suspension and gearbox. It is marketed between
7912-615: Was mainly manufactured in Peugeot's Poissy and Mulhouse factories in France until 18 December 2012, as well as in Ryton , United Kingdom, whereas outside Europe it was produced in Iran ( Iran Khodro ), Chile (for the Mexican and Colombian markets, French-made 206s were cheaper than Chilean-built ones, in Chile), Argentina (PSA), Brazil (PSA), Uruguay (Oferol), China ( Dongfeng ), Indonesia ( Gaya Motor ) and Malaysia ( Naza ). In 2003, it received
8004-531: Was moved to Poissy after the Ryton plant was closed. By the end of its production, 366,000 units were produced. Sales ended in July 2006 after the 206 SW was replaced by the 207 SW. A notchback sedan model was introduced in Iran in 2006. Developed under the codename T13 , it was jointly designed by the Peugeot Design Center for Iran Khodro and is the fifth and last version of Peugeot 206 models. Since 2006, Iran Khodro started exporting
8096-405: Was otherwise unchanged. As with the Peugeot 206+ and Renault Clio Campus , Citroën didn't yet end the original C3 despite the new generation arrival. It stayed offered on selected European markets. During Autumn 2009, the brand announces the first-gen C3 will be marketed under a new name : Citroën C3 Génération. However, a few weeks later, the name is changed to Citroën C3 Classic. This name
8188-770: Was presented. Called the 207i SD, it was fitted with the TU5 engine but did not meet sales expectations and was withdrawn in 2019. The 206 in its standard European market configuration received 4 stars for adult occupants and 2 stars for pedestrians from Euro NCAP in 2000. The 207 Compact in its most basic Latin American market configuration with no airbags received 1 star for adult occupants and 2 stars for toddlers from Latin NCAP in 2010. The 207 Compact in its most basic Latin American market configuration with 2 airbags received 2 stars for adult occupants and 2 stars for toddlers from Latin NCAP in 2010. In 1999, Peugeot Sport unveiled
8280-400: Was revealed in February 2020. The main evolutions are on the front and on the headlights with new LEDs. There are two new colours, "Spring Blue" and "Rouge Elixir", and two new interior atmospheres called "Techwood" and "Emeraude". Launched in 2023, C3 You is the new entry-level version. The European market fourth-generation C3 was introduced on 17 October 2023 and produced in 2024. The model
8372-472: Was sold as the Naza 206 Bestari, and was available in 1.4L petrol engine (TU3JP), and with the option of 5- speed manual transmission and 4-speed automatic transmission (codename AL4). It was replaced by the 206 SD, which was renamed as the 207 in Malaysia. The 206+ is a facelifted version of the 206, with a new front end and styling, similar to the European 207 . It was manufactured in Mulhouse , France, and
8464-647: Was used regularly by the British newspaper The Times . By the mid-1980s, it had widespread use in Britain. In Germany, the term "small cars" ( German : Kleinwagen ) has been endorsed by the Federal Motor Transport Authority ( Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt [ de ] , KBA) equivalent to the B-segment. The segment accounts for 15.1 percent of total car registrations in the country in 2020. The term supermini, which precedes
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