Citroën C3 Aircross

Citroën C3 Aircross
Production period:	since 2010
Class :	SUV
Body versions :	Station wagon
Previous model:	Europe: Citroën C3 Picasso

The Citroën C3 Aircross is an SUV produced by the French car brand Citroën since 2010 . While the first generation based on the Citroën C3 Picasso has only been sold in South America since 2010, the second generation replaces the C3 Picasso in Europe.

1st generation (since 2010)

1st generation
Citroën C3 Aircross (since 2015)
Production period:	since 2010
Body versions :	Station wagon
Engines:	Petrol engines : 1.4-1.6 liters (66-90 kW)
Length:	4097-4307 mm
Width:	1723-1767 mm
Height:	1694-1742 mm
Wheelbase :	2542 mm
Empty weight :	1213-1328 kg

The basis of the first generation vehicle is the Citroën C3 Picasso . Visually, the Aircross differs from the Picasso with chrome-plated side skirts, front spoiler and rear cover, chrome roof rails beginning at the bonnet, chrome-plated mirror caps and a spare wheel attached to the rear; technically through a raised body and a harder suspension set. The Aircross is built at the PSA Peugeot Citroën plant in Porto Real in Brazil for the South American market. A 1587 cm³ petrol engine with VTi and 16 valves is used as the drive. In the 83 kW and 90 kW variant with E85 bioethanol design. In addition to the standard 5-speed manual transmission , a 4- speed automatic transmission is also available as an option.

The interior of the Aircross is upholstered with fabric, but can also be equipped with cord or leather on request. ABS is partly standard, but was only available for a few models when it was launched on the Brazilian market.

At the end of 2015, a revised version of the C3 Aircross was introduced in South America. The most important changes concerned the redesigned front, and the spare wheel at the rear is only available as an extra. At the same time, production and sales of the normal Citroën C3 Picasso were stopped.

Technical specifications

Engine characteristics
	1.5	1.6	1.6
Construction period	since 2016	2010-2013	since 2013
Motor type	Gasoline engine
Engine type	R4
Displacement	1449 cc	1587 cc
Max. Performance in min ^-1 , gasoline operation	66 kW (89 PS) / 5500	81 kW (110 PS) / 6000	85 kW (115 PS) / 6000
..., ethanol operation	68 kW (93 PS) / 5500	83 kW (113 PS) / 5800	90 kW (122 PS) / 5800
Max. Torque in min ^-1 , gasoline operation	132 Nm / 3000	142 Nm / 4000	152 Nm / 4000
..., ethanol operation	140 Nm / 4000	155 Nm / 4000	161 Nm / 4000
Power transmission
Drive, as standard	Front wheel drive
Gearbox, as standard	5-speed manual transmission
Gearbox, optional	-	4-speed automatic transmission
Readings
Top speed		165 km / h
Acceleration, 0-100 km / h		14.0 s
Tank capacity	55 l

photos

Side / rear view
Citroën C3 Aircross (2010-2015)
Rear view

2nd generation (since 2017)

2nd generation
Citroën C3 Aircross at the IAA 2017
Production period:	since 2017
Body versions :	Station wagon
Engines:	Otto engines : 1.2 liters (60–96 kW) Diesel engines : 1.6 liters (73–88 kW)
Length:	4155 mm
Width:	1765 mm
Height:	1605-1648 mm
Wheelbase :	2604 mm
Empty weight :	1163-1335 kg

Stars in the Euro NCAP - Crash Test (2017)

Rear view

Citroen C-Aircross Concept at the Geneva Motor Show 2017

The second generation of the C3 Aircross was presented in Paris on June 12, 2017 . It has been available to order since August 2017 at prices from 15,290 euros, and the vehicle arrived at dealerships on November 11, 2017. Technically, the five-seater is based on the platform of the Citroën C3 , on which the Opel Crossland X is also based. The Citroen C-Aircross Concept study presented at the 87th Geneva Motor Show in March 2017 already provided a first preview of the C3 Aircross .

Another compact SUV was presented at the Beijing Auto Show in April 2018, the Citroën C4 Aircross . This is based on the C3 Aircross, but is around twelve centimeters longer.

Technical specifications

The C3 Aircross is offered with the 1.2-liter petrol engines and 1.6-liter diesel engines already known from the Peugeot 208 and the Opel Crossland X, which have a power range from 60 kW (82 PS) to 96 kW (131 PS) cover. Since summer 2018, all engine variants have been compliant with the Euro 6d-TEMP emissions standard. Since then, the diesel engines have only had a displacement of 1.5 liters.

Parameters	PureTech 82		PureTech 110		PureTech 130			BlueHDi 100	BlueHDi 120	BlueHDi 100	BlueHDi 100 S&S 96g	BlueHDi 120
Construction period	11/2017–07/2018	07 / 2018–05 / 2019	11/2017–07/2018	since 07/2018	11/2017–07/2018	07 / 2018–05 / 2019	since 10/2019	since 08/2018		11/2017–07/2018
Engine characteristics
Motor type	Gasoline engine							Diesel engine
Engine type	R3							R4
Mixture preparation	Manifold injection		Direct petrol injection					Common rail direct injection
Engine charging	-		turbocharger
Displacement	1199 cc							1499 cc		1560 cc
Compression ratio	11.0: 1		10.5: 1					16.5: 1		17.0: 1
Max. power	60 kW (82 PS) at 5750 rpm		81 kW (110 PS) at 5500 rpm		96 kW (131 PS) at 5500 rpm			75 kW (102 PS) at 3500 rpm	88 kW (120 PS) at 3500 rpm	73 kW (99 PS) at 3750 rpm		88 kW (120 PS) at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque	118 Nm at 2750 rpm		205 Nm at 1500 rpm		230 Nm at 1750 rpm			254 Nm at 1750 rpm	300 Nm at 1750 rpm	254 Nm at 1750 rpm		300 Nm at 1750 rpm
Power transmission
Drive, as standard	Front wheel drive
Gearbox, as standard	5-speed manual transmission			6-speed manual transmission			6- speed automatic transmission	6-speed manual transmission	6-speed automatic transmission	5-speed manual transmission		6-speed manual transmission
Gearbox, optional	-		[6-speed automatic transmission]		-
Readings
Top speed	165 km / h		185 km / h [183 km / h]	183–185 km / h [183 km / h]	200 km / h		195 km / h	175-178 km / h	179-183 km / h	175 km / h	178 km / h	183 km / h
Acceleration, 0-100 km / h	14.0 s		10.2 s [10.6 s]	11.3–11.5 s [11.8–12.0 s]	9.3 s		10.3 s	12.1-12.8 s	10.8 s	11.5 s		9.8 s
Empty weight	1163 kg		1234 kg [1278 kg]		1263 kg	1248 kg	1200 kg	1278 kg	1308-1335 kg	1278 kg		1308 kg
Fuel consumption over 100 km, combined	5.1 l super	5.0 l super	4.9–5.0 l super [5.5–5.6 l super]	4.8 l super [5.7 l super]	5.3 l super	4.8-5.2 l super	5.0 l super	4.0-4.1 l diesel		4.0 l diesel	3.7 l diesel	4.0-4.1 l diesel
CO ₂ emissions, combined	116 g / km	118 g / km	112–115 g / km [124–126 g / km]	109–110 g / km [131 g / km]	119 g / km	110-119 g / km	114 g / km	105-107 g / km	106-107 g / km	104 g / km	96 g / km	105-107 g / km
Tank capacity	45 l
Emission standard according to EU classification	Euro 6	Euro 6d-TEMP	Euro 6	Euro 6d-TEMP / Euro 6d ⁽¹⁾	Euro 6	Euro 6d-TEMP	Euro 6d	Euro 6d-TEMP Euro 6d ⁽²⁾		Euro 6

Values in square brackets apply to models with automatic transmission

⁽¹⁾ from 05/2019 for variant with manual transmission

⁽²⁾ from 02/2020

Individual evidence

↑ Result of the Citroën C3 Aircross in the Euro NCAP crash test (2017)
↑ Katharina Berndt: Citroën jacks up the C3. June 12, 2017. Retrieved August 1, 2017 .
↑ Uli Baumann, Andreas Of: New compact SUV based on C3. August 1, 2017, accessed August 1, 2017 .
↑ Citroen attacks with the C4 Aircross. April 24, 2018. Retrieved May 8, 2018 .

Web links

Commons : Citroën C3 Aircross - Collection of pictures, videos and audio files

[1] Result of the Citroën C3 Aircross in the Euro NCAP crash test (2017)

[2] Katharina Berndt: Citroën jacks up the C3. June 12, 2017. Retrieved August 1, 2017 .

[3] Uli Baumann, Andreas Of: New compact SUV based on C3. August 1, 2017, accessed August 1, 2017 .

[4] Citroen attacks with the C4 Aircross. April 24, 2018. Retrieved May 8, 2018 .