The new generation Citroen C3 will go on sale this November. Sold in more than 2 million units until now, the C3 is one of the most successful models on the European market.

The new C3 will get new powerplants starting 2011, incorporating second-generation Stop & Start. Coupled with five- and six-speed electronic gearboxes, they will equip diesel versions emitting only 95 and 90 g/km de CO2. In short, the new generation of three-cylinder engines will enable versions emitting less than 100 g/km de CO2.

With a length of 3.94 m, a width of 1.71 m and a 10.2 m turning circle, it is perfect for the city.

Press release after the jump.

Citroen C3 originally appeared on topspeed.com on Saturday, 20 June 2009 10:31 EST.

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Citroen unveiled at the Paris Auto Show the second generation Stop & Start technology. It was displayed using this white and orange C3 Picasso. The new technology will be introduced in 2010 and will be available on a range of gas and diesel models.

The special show car offers even better economy than the standard model with almost 70mpg on the combined cycle as well as low CO2 emissions of just 110g/km thanks to the new Stop & Start technology and six-speed EGS (Electronic Gearbox System). When the new C3 Picasso is launched in 2009, diesel versions will be fitted with a Particulate Filter System and will meet the Company’s green ‘Airdream’ criteria (CO2 emissions below 130 g/km when running on gas, under 158 g/km if the vehicles is running on diesel.)

The new-generation Stop & Start system will retain the combined alternator-starter unit, which Citroen claims provides quiet, smooth and almost instantaneous restarts, and will produce even better fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. Improving the system’s environmental performance further, the new generation Stop & Start will also recover energy during braking and deceleration to recharge the vehicle’s battery without consuming fuel.

Citroen C3 Picasso with Start-Stop technology originally appeared on topspeed.com on Thursday, 9 October 2008 01:01 EST.

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Citroen will unveil the all new C3 family body style at this year’s Paris Motor Show, ahead of launch in first-quarter 2009. The C3 Picasso is a concept vehicle that revolutionizes user-friendliness with its intuitive modular design that allows owners to optimize interior space in record time.

Measuring 4.08 m long, 1.73 m wide and 1.62 m tall, it has a surprisingly compact front end and a strictly vertical rear end. These original proportions provide an incredible amount of cabin room. The boot is equally capacious, boasting up to 500 litres VDA under the parcel shelf with all five seats in place.

Citroen C3 Picasso originally appeared on topspeed.com on Tuesday, 8 July 2008 12:02 EST.

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Citroen, the biggest French manufacturer unveiled again a new special edition range, the Cachet. The C2, C3 and C4 will be the vehicles on which the new edition will be available.

You may say: so what? Does this contain any improvements? Well, the answer is YES! The supermini C2 comes with alloy wheels, front fog lamps, air conditioning, mp3 compatible CD player and is available in 4 stylish colours: black, arctic steel, poseidon blue and sport red. Another option is that you can choose between two petrol engines.

Citroen launches Cachet special edition range originally appeared on topspeed.com on Tuesday, 1 April 2008 16:01 EST.

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