Today no one can doubt that the Citroën C3 has been a success for the French firm. Since the first generation was put up for sale, it has given him nothing but joy and satisfaction. With the first iteration they marked a turning point since it had to take over from one of the most iconic models on the market, the Saxo. The second, which seemed like a profound restyling of the first, was a big step forward, especially in quality and standard equipment.
However, the third iteration of the Citroën C3 It was another breaking point for the brand. Especially since it inaugurated a new aesthetic code that, little by little, has been extended to the rest of the models. In addition, its sale coincided with a delicate moment, since they lacked a compact on the market and their range of SUVs was not yet properly formed. Now, is celebrating for how well he has done in these almost five years.
The Citroën C3 is manufactured in the center that Stellantis has in Trnava, Slovakia
The first unit of the current Citroën C3 left the assembly line in Trnava (Slovakia) in November 2016. During this time, thanks to its comfort and customization, it has managed to win the hearts of customers from half a continent. Not surprisingly, it is the seventh best-selling urban car in our region. But in addition, it is among the 3 best-selling models in its segment in markets such as France, Spain, Italy, Belgium, Portugal or Denmark.
According to Citroen, el C3 has a unique attitude, a distinctive graphic signature and a unique morphology in a highly stereotyped market. With a modern and protective look, the C3 differs from any other vehicle in its segment, standing out for its colorful personality. In fact, they confirm that it is the most customizable model in the segment with almost 97 possible exterior combinations and many other options for the cabin.
With everything, since the beginning of its history, back in 2002 more than 4,5 million units have been sold of the C3. Of this total amount, one million corresponds to the third generation. This milestone is what the Stellantis Group celebrates, since not all its rivals can reach such a healthy production figure and, therefore, sales. At the moment his generational change is cooking, although the current C3 still has a couple more years to live.
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Source - Citroën
