Citroën C3-XR

The Citroën C3-XR is a Chinese-exclusive subcompact crossover from the Franco-Chinese joint venture Dongfeng Peugeot-Citroën.[2][3]

Citroën C3-XR
Overview
ManufacturerCitroën (Groupe PSA)
Production2014–present
AssemblyChina: Wuhan (DPCA)
Body and chassis
ClassSubcompact crossover SUV
Subcompact crossover sedan (C3L)
Body style5-door SUV
4-door sedan (C3L)[1]
PlatformPSA PF1 platform
RelatedCitroën C3
Citroën C3 Aircross
Citroën C4 Cactus
Peugeot 2008
Peugeot 208
DS 3
Opel Crossland X
Powertrain
Engine1.6 L I4 (petrol)
1.6 L I4 turbo (petrol)
1.2 L I4 turbo (petrol)
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,650 mm (104 in)
2,655 mm (105 in) (C3L)
Length4,260 mm (168 in)
4,505 mm (177 in) (C3L)
Width1,790 mm (70 in)
1,748 mm (69 in) (C3L)
Height1,560 mm (61 in)
1,513 mm (60 in) (C3L)
Chronology
PredecessorCitroën C2

Overview
Citroën C3–XR (pre facelift)

Originally previewed by the concept Citroën C–XR during the 2014 Beijing Auto Show in April 2014,[4][5] the C3-XR is derived from the Citroën C3.[6] Citroën debuted the C3-XR on the 2014 Paris Auto Show, and released the production version in China on the 2014 Guangzhou Auto Show in November 2014.[7]

The actual production version of the Citroën C3–XR was launched on the China car market on December 21, 2014.[8] A special anniversary edition package for the Citroën C3–XR was available, when the joint venture of Dongfeng PSA celebrates its twenty fifth anniversary in 2017.

The special edition was sold as a package exclusively for the 134 hp 1.2 liter turbo version released in 2016. The package comes in two trim levels, including the glitter and gold trim.[9]

Engines

During the initial release, available engines for the Citroën C3–XR are a 117 hp 1.6 liter engine and a 167 hp 1.6 liter turbo engine.

An additional engine option was added for the Citroen C3–XR in 2016. The added engine was a 1.2 litre turbocharged four cylinder petrol engine with an output of 136 hp and 230 nm, and was mated to a six speed automatic gearbox. The updated model was released to the car market in China in March 2016.[10]

2019 facelift
2019 Citroën C3–XR (facelift)
2019 Citroën C3–XR (facelift)

The C3–XR received a facelift in 2019, featuring a restyled front fascia. The facelift was revealed on January 16, 2019, and was available in the market by March 2019. Engine options include a 1.6 litre engine, producing 117 hp, and a 1.2 litre turbo engine, producing 136 hp, both mated to either a five speed manual gearbox, and one six speed semi automatic gearbox.[11]

In 2020, a 4-door crossover sedan version was released, called the C3L whose design is similar in concept to the Volvo S60 Cross Country.[1]

References
  1. https://www.carscoops.com/2020/05/citroens-oddly-shaped-c3l-is-a-crossover-derived-sedan-exclusive-for-china/
  2. Wang, Joey (September 9, 2014). "First Official Images of the new Citroen C3-XR for China". CarNewsChina.com.
  3. Feijter, Tycho de (December 26, 2014). "Citroen C3-XR SUV launched in China". CarNewsChina.com.
  4. "【图】2014北京车展：东风雪铁龙C-XR概念车_汽车之家". www.autohome.com.cn.
  5. Wang, Joey (December 15, 2014). "This is the Citroen C3-XR SUV for China". CarNewsChina.com.
  6. Chevalier, Jacques (2014-04-21). "Citroën C-XR : grand frère du Peugeot 2008". Le Point (in French). Retrieved 2017-10-08.
  7. Feijter, Tycho de (October 5, 2014). "This is the new Citroen C3-XR for the China car market". CarNewsChina.com.
  8. Feijter, Tycho de (October 16, 2014). "Citroen C3-XR will hit the China car market on December 21". CarNewsChina.com.
  9. Ning, W. E. (April 10, 2017). "Citroen C3-XR Anniversary Edition Gets An 11.6 Inch Touch Screen And Some Glitter And Gold". CarNewsChina.com.
  10. Wang, Joey (February 26, 2016). "Citroen C3-XR to go 1.2 Turbo in China". CarNewsChina.com.
  11. "【图】1月16日亮相 新款东风雪铁龙C3-XR官图_汽车之家". www.autohome.com.cn.


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