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The Citroën C3 Aircross is a name designated to two SUVs produced under the Citroën marque, from the French automaker PSA Group, and later Stellantis. The first is the Brazilian version of C3 Picasso MPV, and the second is an urban SUV launched in 2017 that replaces the C3 Picasso in Europe.

Citroën C3 Aircross
2018 Citroën C3 Aircross
Overview
Manufacturer	Citroën[lower-alpha 1]
Also called	Citroën Aircross (Latin America, 2016–2020) Citroën C4 Aircross (standalone model, China)
Production	2010–2020 (Latin America) 2017–present (Europe)
Body and chassis
Class	Subcompact crossover SUV (B)
Body style	5-door SUV
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive

C3 Picasso-based model (AI58 ; 2010)

C3 Picasso-based model (Latin America)
Overview
Also called	Citroën Aircross (facelift)
Production	2010–2020
Assembly	Brazil: Porto Real (PSA Brasil)
Designer	Donato Coco Jean-Pierre Ploué[1]
Body and chassis
Related	Citroën C3 Picasso Peugeot 207
Powertrain
Engine	Petrol: 1.6 L EP6 VTi 16V I4
Transmission	5-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,540 mm (100.0 in)[2]
Length	4,279 mm (168.5 in)[2]
Width	1,723 mm (67.8 in)[2]
Height	1,697 mm (66.8 in)[2]
Kerb weight	1,387 kg (3,058 lb)[2]

The Citroën C3 Aircross for Latin America is a C3 Picasso based mini SUV, first announced by Citroën's Brazilian division in August 2010. The C3 Aircross is manufactured in Porto Real, Brazil, and was launched in Brazil and Argentina in September 2010.[3]

Compared with the C3 Picasso, the restyled C3 Aircross has raised suspension, chrome roof bars, mirror covers, side skirts and a rear spare tyre.[4][5] The Brazilian version is capable of running on E85 Bioethanol[6] and is based on the Peugeot 207 SW platform.[7]

Ivan Segal, the managing director of Citroën of Brazil predicted sales of 30,000 Aircross models in a full year at launch,[3] but lowered this expectation in 2011 to 2,000 Aircross models per month. Segal wanted to achieve this by targeting "young and adventurous" buyers.[8]

Late 2014, Citroën C3 Aircross Lunar showcar was revealed at São Paulo International Motor Show.[9]

Design and features

The Aircross features an upholstered fabric interior, with corduroy or leather options.[10] The engine supports are designed to collapse downwards slightly in a front end impact to prevent the engine from invading the cabin and injuring passengers. The C3 Aircross SX and Exclusive models have ABS, one of the few vehicles on sale in the Brazilian market with this feature.[11]

The C3 Aircross was designed with an obligation for green materials to be used where viable. 20 kg (44.1 lb) of the vehicle's polymers, include the parcel shelf, boot carpet, and partial use in the doors, are from natural fibres to meet this target.[12]

Engines

In Brazil, the Aircross is available with a four speed automatic or five speed manual gearbox.[13]

Petrol engines[14][15][16]
Model	Year	Engine code	Displacement (cc, cu in)	Power	Torque	0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) (seconds)	Top speed	Transmission	CO2 emissions (g/km)
1.6 litre VTi 16v (petrol)	2010–	EP6	1,587 (97)	110 PS (81 kW; 108 bhp)	142 N⋅m (105 lb⋅ft)	14	165 km/h (103 mph)	5 speed manual	220
1.6 litre VTi 16v (alcohol)	2010–	EP6	1,587 (97)	113 PS (83 kW; 111 bhp)	155 N⋅m (114 lb⋅ft)	14	165 km/h (103 mph)	5 speed manual	220
1.6 litre VTi 120 (petrol)	2013–	EP6	1,587 (97)	115 PS (85 kW; 113 bhp)	152 N⋅m (112 lb⋅ft)			5 speed manual
1.6 litre VTi 120 (alcohol)	2013–	EP6	1,587 (97)	122 PS (90 kW; 120 bhp)	161 N⋅m (119 lb⋅ft)			5 speed manual

Restyling (2016)

In the end of 2015, a facelifted version of the C3 Aircross was introduced in South America as a model for 2016. The most significant changes are a new front end. The non-Aircross version (C3 Picasso) was dropped.

The name of the C3 Aircross was changed to Citroën Aircross.

In 2016, Citroën revealed a showcar based on the Aircross, called Aircross Beach Crosser.[17]

The production of the Aircross ended late 2020.[18]

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  Facelift (front view)
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  Facelift (rear view)

Reviews

Autoblog.com reviewed the C3 Aircross, giving a mostly negative review to aspects and features of the vehicle. The basic X model launched with no airbags, ABS, or temperature sensor; the last of which they consider to be a necessity in the hot Latin American climate. They criticised the boot, calling it awkward and complicated since it can only open once an arm carrying the spare tyre has been unlocked and swung out of the way, which increases the space required for parking.

Further, in their review, they complained that the dashboard mounted displays were difficult for the driver to see comfortably, echoing concerns CNET had when reviewing the C3 Picasso, where they called the displays "not particularly readable" and possibly dangerous to use while driving.[19]

Only one engine is available for the C3 Aircross; a 1.6-litre HDi used in other Citroën cars, including the Latin American market's C3 Picasso. Autoblog.com's review was favourable to it since it performed very well in the Aircross off-road, although it was noisy on road. They found no discernible issues with the suspension, which handled well on and off the road, traversing irregular terrain without issues.[10]

Overall, Autoblog.com considered the price of Arg$80,000 to be unrealistically high for the lack of features they considered to be essential, and when compared to rivals.[10][20]

Standalone model (A88 ; 2017)

C3 Aircross
Overview
Also called	Citroën C4 Aircross (China)
Production	2017–present
Assembly	Spain: Zaragoza (Opel España de Automóviles) China: (DPCA)
Designer	Frédéric Duvernier (exterior) Céline Manetta (interior)
Body and chassis
Platform	PSA PF1 platform
Related	Opel Crossland Peugeot 2008 I
Powertrain
Engine	Petrol: 1.2 L EB2F I3 1.2 L EB2DT/EB2DTS turbo I3 Diesel: 1.5 L DW5 BlueHDI I4 1.6 L DW6 BlueHDi I4
Transmission	5-speed manual (2017~2020) 6-speed manual 6-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,604 mm (102.5 in)[2] 2,655 mm (104.5 in) (China)
Length	4,150 mm (163.4 in)[2] 4,270 mm (168.1 in) (China)
Width	1,760 mm (69.3 in)[2]
Height	1,640 mm (64.6 in)
Chronology
Predecessor	Citroën C3 Picasso Citroën C4 Cactus

The Citroën C3 Aircross for Europe is a subcompact crossover SUV from Citroën. Presented on 12 June 2017 in Paris, it has been marketed from October of the same year. The C3 Aircross was announced by the C-Aircross concept car, presented at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show. It shares its platform and many elements with its cousin the Opel Crossland X that replaces the Meriva, following the partnership between Groupe PSA and General Motors, which was first announced in 2012. Its style, directed by Pierre Authier, is in harmony with that of the new Citroën range: front double decker, "3D" lights. The C3 Aircross also offers numerous possibilities for customisation.

Citroën C4 Aircross

In China, a long wheel base version is launched in 2018. It is known as the C4 Aircross (full name: Dongfeng Citroën Yunyi C4 Aircross). Its wheelbase at 2,655 mm is 11.5 centimetres longer which results into a length of 4,270 mm.[21] The Citroën C4 Aircross is prematurely discontinued in 2020 due to poor sales[22].

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  Interior
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  Citroën C4 Aircross (China)

Facelift

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Sales

Year	Argentina Sales	Brazil Sales	Notes
2010	0[23]	4,254[24]
2011	4,341[23]	16,717[25]
2012	3,910[26]	9,793[27]	Brazil sales figures only represent from January to the start of November.
2013	5,517[28]
2014	2,450[29]
2015	TBA	TBA

Year	Europe[30][31]
2017	16,982
2018	110,394
2019	112,089
2020	75,281
2021	68,608

Like its predecessor, the C3 Picasso, the C3 Aircross is mostly popular in France and Italy, which together absorb almost half of total production.[32] The vehicle's main export market outside Europe is Turkey.[32]

Notes

References

External links

На других языках

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[de] Citroën C3 Aircross

Der Citroën C3 Aircross ist ein seit 2010 produziertes SUV der französischen Automobilmarke Citroën. Während die erste Generation auf Basis des Citroën C3 Picasso zwischen 2010 und 2021 nur in Südamerika verkauft wurde, löst die zweite Generation den C3 Picasso in Europa ab.

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- [en] Citroën C3 Aircross

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[es] Citroën C3 Aircross

Citroën C3 Aircross designa dos SUV producido por el fabricante francés Citroën. La primera es la versión brasileña basada en el C3 Picasso, y el segundo corresponde a un SUV urbano lanzado en 2017 para reemplazar al propio C3 Picasso y que se fabrica en la factoría de Opel en Figueruelas junto al Opel Crossland X, con quien comparte la plataforma y los motores, que son las mismas del Peugeot 2008.[1]

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[fr] Citroën Aircross (2010)

Le Citroën C3 Aircross (renommé en 2016 Citroën Aircross) est un crossover produit par le constructeur automobile français Citroën au Brésil et uniquement commercialisé en Amérique latine.

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[it] Citroën C3 Aircross

La Citroën C3 Aircross è una crossover-SUV compatta prodotta dalla casa automobilistica francese Citroën dal 2017. La denominazione C3 Aircross era peraltro già stata usata dalla casa francese in precedenza nel 2010 per una versione della Citroën C3 Picasso in vendita nel mercato sudamericano[1].

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