Turbocharged Citroën C3 Could Join Local Line-up

Citroën South Africa is mulling plans to introduce automatic versions of its C3 crossover, and a turbocharged model, featuring a six-speed automatic transmission and more power, could be on the cards.

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Speaking to Citroen South Africa, we’ve learned that a line-up comprising automatic models, and possibly a turbocharged powerplant could be headed our way. When approached to confirm whether or not the turbocharged C3 would be offered in their local lineup, the company stated…

“We are planning the introduction of the automatic drivetrains in South Africa, but [the] timing has not yet been confirmed at this stage.” – Karl Kielblock, Citroën Product Manager in South Africa.

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Image: Citroën

Citroën introduced the reimagined C3, which had changed from a five-door hatchback to a five-door crossover, in the middle of last year. At present, the local line-up comprises just one model – the Citroën C3 1.2 Feel. It features a three-cylinder 1.2-litre naturally aspirated engine that develops 61 kW/ 115 N.m and is mated with a five-speed manual gearbox.

Related: Review: Citroën C3

C3

Image: Citroën

The turbocharged model is already available in India and features the firm’s PureTech 110 three-cylinder engine capable of producing 81 kW @ 5 500 r/min and 190 N.m @ 1 750 r/min. A version of this unit featured in the outgoing C3 1.2T Shine hatchback, where it developed 81 kW/205 N.m and was coupled to a six-speed automatic transmission instead of the six-speed manual utilised in the newer model.

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We will continue to provide updates regarding the arrival of the possible expansion of the Citroën C3 range as more information is made available.

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