Turbocharged Citroën C3 could join local line-up
While the brand's introduction of automatic drivetrains is on the cards for South Africa, the timing has not been confirmed.
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 Citroën South Africa, CAR Mag has learnt 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 line-up, Karl Kielblock, the Citroën product manager in South Africa, said: We are planning the introduction of the automatic drivetrains in South Africa, but [the] timing has not yet been confirmed.”
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, 1.2l naturally aspirated engine that develops 61kW/115 N.m and is mated with a five-speed manual gearbox.
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The turbocharged model is already available in India and features the firm’s PureTech 110 three-cylinder engine, capable of producing 81kW at5 500r/min and 190N.m at 1 750 r/min. A version of this unit featured in the outgoing C3 1.2T Shine hatchback, where it developed 81 kW/205N.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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