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Citroën vindicates the right to have reinvented the SUV as a citizen vehicle, agile and friendly, in front of its crude predecessors. Good proof of this is the small - Segment B- C3 Aircross. In its 4.15 meters in length there is ample space for five passengers, from 410 to 520 liters of trunk and some road qualities that allow it to move off-road - despite having front-wheel drive - thanks to its electronic Grip Control system .

Presented at the 2017 Paris Motor Show, the Aircross version of the Citroën C3 is well known. In fact, 24,000 units have already been sold in Spain of the more than 240,000 produced worldwide. And they come from the Zaragoza factory.

It can be said that no two C3 Aircross are the same, which is a great asset for both the commercial department and the clientele

Therefore, it is also known that it is a compact SUV, with multiple customization options (eight body colors combinable with four roof and four other "color packs", along with five different interiors ... more tires, panoramic roof And a long etcetera). So it can be said that no two C3 Aircross are the same, which is a great asset for both the commercial department and the clientele.

Its untamed appearance, with its enlarged wheel arches, its greater ground height and its specific bumpers, has curdled among the young public, which gives it a mainly urban utility but also uses it for excursions and to practice sports in the field. For this purpose, nothing better than the PSA Grip Control, which electronically manages the traction of each wheel depending on the firm. It can be adjusted in standard position or in the specific 'Arena', 'SUV', 'snow' or ESP OFF. And it also has the 'HAD', or descent control for steep slopes. With field tires, there are few places where the Aircross cannot reach.

In any case, due to size and agility, its ideal terrain is the city. The elevated driving position makes it very suitable and with better visibility for wandering and has a firm suspension (and well shoes with wide wheels) that also allow you to ride on the road with ease.

It is precisely the rolling train that has deserved this chance of reunion with the popular Citroën model. Both the engines and the gearbox have received evolutions and a new pairing that did not exist before. The gasoline engines have passed the 'Euro 6.3' anti-pollution tests, while the EAT6 automatic gearbox has been completely redesigned. Now it is smaller and lighter and its exchange ratios have been adapted to the performance of the new 1.2-liter turbocharged 1.2-liter Pure Tech engines , with 110 or 130 HP of power . Specifically, the most powerful had never been associated with EAT6 ... until now.

Easy to use - even with a tortuous guidance of the lever in three lines - allows a fully automatic or manual use (pushing the lever back and forth). Its electronic control unit now dialogues with that of the engine, for better energy use. And you can also press the "S" button for a slightly more sporty behavior of both.

Supercharged three-cylinder thrusters offer high performance and a low level of loudness although - due to low displacement and turbocharges - they need to be kept high in turns to take advantage of their full potential. The frame is irreproachable, especially with large 17 "wheels and associated tires .

Citroën has placed a lot of emphasis on comfort and interior habitability. To be a "Segment B" has a lot of extra space for occupants (legs, heads ...). The rear bench can move 15 cm. back and forth in two parts and the passenger seat can be folded into a table, reaching up to 1,289 liters of cargo capacity. But when they are people who go inside, it also scores comfort: large glazed surface "360 degrees" with practicable glass roof, comfortable seats, sound insulation and all the usual brand connectivity.

The driver can also have the 7 "digital display, color" Head Up Display "and twelve driving aids, among which are the" Park Assist "or the 180º rear camera. The Citroën C3 Aircross 130 hp, coupled to the change EAT6, offers a new combination very attractive to the public, from 22,600 euros.

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