Orders have opened for the new Citroen C3 in Europe, with prices for the heavily modernised supermini starting from under €15,000 . The new C3, which will be sold alongside the all-electric Citroen e-C3, is due to be sold with the choice of two powertrains. The range opens with a 1.2-litre, 98bhp turbocharged petrol engine, mated to a five-speed manual gearbox.
Two specification levels are available: You and Max. The entry-level You variant has LED headlights, comfort suspension, a head-up display, rear parking assistance and active safety braking. There’s no touchscreen infotainment system, but a smartphone mount is included as standard. Range-topping Max models gain roof bars and a set of front and rear protection plates, 17in wheels, a 10.