For the new C3 model Citroën's design team has focused on four main areas - Style, Quality, Space and Efficient Performance.
One of the biggest novelty is the unique panoramic Zenith windscreen, increases the upward field of vision by 80 degrees.
The new C3 will be offered in Citroën's three core trim levels - VT, VTR+ and Exclusive - along with the Special Edition Airdream+ 1.6HDi 90hp, which emits just 99g/km of CO2.
The car will have a choice of four gasoline engines and three HDi diesels, with a Special Edition Airdream+ 1.6HDi 90hp available from launch, emitting just 99g/km of CO2 - the first production Citroën to emit less than 100g/km.
The infotainment system includes the MyWay widescreen color satellite navigation system, Bluetooth and USB connectivity for portable media players, and a six-speaker audio system.
The active and passive safety equipment includes a reinforced body structure and ABS with EBD and EBA as standard, as well as the availability of cruise control with speed limiter and up to six airbags.
The new C3 will be reaching the streets in early of 2010.
The Zenith windscreen is a major innovation with its exceptional length of 1.350mm feat increases front passengers' upward field of vision 80º by removing the upper beam.
Curved and coupled with slim A pillarss that boost front three-quarter visibility, it gives all passengers a sense of high-resolution and limitless vision.
The design of the body is much more dynamic, with smooth lines flowing over chrome-trimmed surfaces.
There's even chrome detailing at the top of the panoramic Zenith windscreen where it meets the roof.
The new look is underpinned by the front grille, the incisive boomerang-shaped headlights and emphatically drawn wings, which help to give the car its purposeful, low-slung stance.
Buyers can personalise their new Citroën C3 with a choice of ten body colours.
There is also a choice of stylish alloy wheels, with 15" alloys available on VTR+ models and either 16" or 17" alloys on Exclusive versions.
Another distinctive detail is the dominant front grille, which fits into a well established design trend of the moment.
Inside the cabin, Citroën's designers have focused on quality and comfort, with a stylish interior tailored with chrome and gloss black trim, and a choice of four upholstery styles - including a leather seat option.
The flowing lines of the exterior are mirrored in the smooth horizontal dashboard design, which combines all design styling with high-tech appeal and is finished with either a brushed steel or chrome strip that runs the full width of the car.
The new Citroën C3 offers the comfort of the contoured seats and the driver looks through the sculpted steering wheel to a new instrument cluster design, which sports two analogue dials and an LED display with a floating visor above to shield them from glare.
(Source: Citroën)
