New Citroen C3 Shine is an online-exclusive trim degree

• 4 exterior colors
• Apple CarPlay and Android Auto commonplace
• Out there on-line now from £16,995

In a world the place producers are slimlining mannequin ranges resulting from manufacturing constraints, Citroen has added one other new trim degree to the C3 lineup that can solely be out there on-line. Dubbed the Citroen C3 Shine, this new mannequin sits between the Sense and C-Sequence Version trims and boasts loads of commonplace tools, plus an computerized transmission.

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Prospects can order their new C3 Shine now, with costs ranging from £16,995. Citroen has not but confirmed when the primary buyer orders will arrive in showrooms, however we perceive that offer for the French marque is comparatively robust in comparison with the remainder of the trade – the Ford Fiesta is at present unavailable to order. The Shine is now the sixth trim degree within the C3’s ever-expanding lineup, with different latest additions together with the value-focused ‘YOU!’ and the particular version ‘Elle’ fashions.

Regardless of costing lower than an entry-level Renault Clio, the funky C3 Shine comes with a excessive degree of apparatus. Commonplace package consists of LED headlights, a seven-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, keyless entry and begin, lane departure warning, cruise management, velocity restrict help and rear parking sensors.

Citroen is providing the C3 Shine in 4 exterior colors: Smooth Sand, Cumulus Gray, Platinum Gray and Spring Blue. Regardless of which color you select, the C3 Shine will get a black two-tone roof in addition to a number of black particulars on the wing mirrors and the model’s signature ‘Airbumps’. Additionally commonplace are a set of model-specific 16-inch alloy wheels.

Underneath the bonnet, the C3 Shine is powered by a 1.2-litre PureTech petrol engine, mated to a six-speed computerized gearbox. With simply 82bhp at its disposal, this implies the C3 Shine ought to get from 0-62mph in round 15 seconds, making it greatest suited to shorter journeys round city. Drivers can anticipate to return gas economic system figures of round 50mpg, making the Citroen as low cost to run as it’s to purchase.

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