The past two years, a growing number of joint ventures and Chinese brands have made a small SUV in force, and the younger models to create unlimited, it seems to have realized the potential purchase of 90 even after 00. Of course, for young first-time buyers, the coffee brother feel small SUV price is still high, especially in the late car costs more economical.
The mention of French cars, although sales results in recent years in general, but these are not prevent the law or its powder are obsessed, today coffee brother gave you a small law SUV, that is, Dongfeng Citroen C3-XR, and this model ushered in a mid-term facelift in March last year, its price range of 9.48-11.79 million. The new Citroen C3-XR changed the design of the front face and tail, looks more young and trendy, then this model is currently how the product strength? In the end we also worthwhile to buy it? Then coffee brother and everyone will have a good talk.
Interior and exterior highlights: were changed, followed latest design family
The new Citroen C3-XR as interim change models, adjusted the design, the interior is brand new, it is now more in line with the aesthetic standards of young people. (With photo: 2019 models 190THP automatically receive the version)
The new family design also makes the Citroen C3-XR has finally caught up with Yun Yat pace appearance and Tianyi and other models, the overall visual effect is more stylish, rectangular grille adds layering front face, surrounded by a red rounded rectangle decorative ordinary version of the model looks more personalized conspicuous. Unfortunately, not all models equipped with LED headlamps, but the standard halogen headlights.
and the body side, the change is not so big, the overall proportions of the body looks more coordinated, minimalist styling to outline the body, the use of elegant smooth lines to highlight the sense of movement. While the luggage rack cleverly embedded in the body, and the side windows perfect echo.
ThisIn addition, color design decorations rim shape, dimensions body size were 4282/1748 / 1557mm, wheelbase 2655mm.
tail shape overall simplicity, to the rear of Citroen Logo outline bright chrome black material, in stark contrast to a white body.
Meanwhile, the bar also after the other with a silver shield, SUV, highlighting the sense of movement of the tail.
the overall interior design on the first day Yat Citroen C5 AIRCROSS been felt, but Citroen C3-XR, this is new, Founder of the center console overall use of symmetrical style, follows the current Citroen’s latest family-oriented design.
three-spoke steering wheel as the classic style, although cortical wrapping material is not employed, but in terms of feel, soft slush molding process still good of.
hit the color design of the instrument panel, the visual effect is good, but the use of the material is hard Tangsu, if the next upgrade is soft material quality sugar crisp, tactile feel and texture of the coffee brother will be improved.
mechanical instruments with monochrome central instrument display is clear, but the technology is still some lack of sense.
top model upgraded to 9 inches big screen in the control, and the function is also to keep up with the trend of the times, to support voice control, CarPlay and carLife, although the screen display in general, but the overall response rate car machine is worthy of recognition.
It is worth mentioning that Dangba also features a new style, although it is very conventional style,But compared to the previous lever to be good-looking too much. Sorry for all models not equipped with keyless start button, still using the traditional mechanical key is turned on.
and is also used in a conventional mechanical handbrake, compared to electronic parking brake, the cost savings can make a difference, this is a sure 10 10,000 of models.
the seat with leather / fabric mashup design, internal filling soft, the ride comfort is very friendly and more lenient front seats, However, the whole system is not equipped with a power seat adjustment, a main seat 6 to manual adjustment, the general performance of the support body.
compared to the rear seats of some harder front, center armrest not fitted, somewhat less long ride comfort, and the middle seat no headrests.
the back of the luggage compartment under the normal volume of 420L, more unfortunately, the rear seat can not press down with the ratio of 4/6 boot floor forming a planar, fortunately space is more structured, but daily use is no problem, the bottom is also equipped with a spare tire.
driving force and how to behave control?
power, the new Citroen C3-XR equipped with two power 1.2T 1.6L naturally aspirated engine and turbocharged engine, wherein 1.6L engine maximum power of 86kW (117Ps), maximum torque 150Nmiddot; m, 1.2T engine maximum power of 100kW (136Ps), maximum torque 230Nmiddot; m, and is currently the only power to meet the country’s six emission standards; and 190THP models equipped with 1.2T engine maximum power of 85kW (116Ps), maximum torque 190Nmiddot; m.
Transmission System, matching 5-speed manual gearbox or a 6-speed manual gearbox and version of the model is matched 230THP six-speed double clutch changeGearboxes, chassis and suspension structure using McPherson independent suspension, torsion beam non-independent suspension.
Although the Citroen C3-XR for the former front-drive, but also supports multi-terrain switch, this set is named Grip Control intelligent multi adapt to road conditions the system supports roads, snow, mud, sand, five kinds of vehicle stability system off driving mode.
on the driving experience, focus on that Colombian coffee 230THP 1.2T models in performance, the speed at 1500rpm less, this power will become more fatigue, of course, this is small-displacement turbocharged cars a common problem, but will be improved after the close 2000rpm, and began to build the power turbine to intervene to improve the pressure is more obvious, the overall power output performance is quite positive.
steering feel is also very light, directional fairly good, although there is no strong sense of quality, but for women owners, whether is a U-turn or parking, coffee brother think it is quite effortless. Perhaps to emphasize care for the sake of smooth and low torque output of the engine, the performance of this six-speed dual-clutch gearbox is still more partial to adjust ride in everyday driving.
chassis suspension tuning is biased towards comfort, shock absorbers very positive for spring extra bounce suppression, but also to ensure a certain degree of tenacity children, some will be suspended or a little extra time in case of larger bumps bounce back .
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On the whole, after the mid-term facelift Citroen C3-XR as a whole to get a comprehensive upgrade, exterior, interior design family following the latest Citroen, also has more light driving experience, of course, if the interior texture can enhance the look so much the better, combined with the current price of 100,000 and below, for first-time buyers young consumers, coffee brother think it is in the field of small SUV a nice personality choice!