Citroën C3-XR

Citroën C3-XR
Overview
Manufacturer	Citroën[a]
Also called	Citroën C3L سایپا سیتروئن Sialk (Iran)[1]
Production	C3-XR: 2014–2023 C3L: 2020–2021
Assembly	China: Wuhan (DPCA)
Body and chassis
Class	Subcompact crossover SUV Subcompact crossover sedan (C3L)
Body style	5-door SUV 4-door sedan (C3L)[2]
Platform	PSA PF1 platform
Related	Citroën C-Elysée Peugeot 301 Citroën C3 Citroën C3 Aircross Citroën C4 Cactus Peugeot 2008 Peugeot 208 DS 3 Opel Crossland X
Powertrain
Engine	1.6 L I4 (petrol) 1.6 L I4 turbo (petrol) 1.2 L I4 turbo (petrol)
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,650 mm (104 in) 2,655 mm (105 in) (C3L)
Length	4,260 mm (168 in) 4,505 mm (177 in) (C3L)
Width	1,790 mm (70 in) 1,748 mm (69 in) (C3L)
Height	1,560 mm (61 in) 1,513 mm (60 in) (C3L)
Chronology
Predecessor	Citroën C2

The Citroën C3-XR is a Chinese-exclusive subcompact crossover from the Franco-Chinese joint venture Dongfeng Peugeot-Citroën.^[3][4]

A three-box version has been marketed from 2020 to 2021 under the name Citroën C3L.

Overview

Originally previewed by the concept Citroën C–XR during the 2014 Beijing Auto Show in April 2014,^[5][6] the C3-XR is derived from the Citroën C-Elysée.^[7] 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.^[8]

The actual production version of the Citroën C3–XR was launched on the China car market on December 21, 2014.^[9] 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.^[10]

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.^[11]

2019 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.^[12]

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

This facelift failed to stop quickly decreasing sales volumes.^[13]

2021 facelift

The C3-XR gets a second facelift in May 2021. The front of the vehicle is heavily updated, evoking the recent facelift of the C3 Aircross. The C3-XR also gets a more modern interior. It will be on sale from July 2021.^[14]

Citroën C3L (M443)

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.^[2] The C3L is produced only for Chinese market at the Wuhan plant. The design incorporates numerous elements from the C3-XR, another vehicle derived from the C-Elysee. The suspension is raised and the bodywork has plastic protections in the bumpers and along the side. The Citroën C3L is 4,505 mm long, 1,748 mm wide, 1,513 mm tall with a 2,655 mm long wheelbase. The engine is a 1.2-liter VTi three-cylinder producing 114 hp and 140 lb-ft (190 Nm) of torque and mated to a six-speed Aisin automatic transmission.^[15]

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  Citroen C3L (front)
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  Citroen C3L (rear)

Notes

References

Current models

Cars	Ami C3 C3LATAM/IN C-Elysée
SUVs/crossovers	C3 Aircross C3 AircrossLATAM/IN C4 C4 Cactus C4 X C5 Aircross C5 X
Vans	Berlingo ë-Berlingo Jumpy / SpaceTourer Jumper

Historic models

Cars	2CV 7U Ami 6 / 8 / Super AX Axel Bijou BX CX C-Crosser C-TriompheCN C1 C2 C3 Picasso C3 Pluriel C3LCN C3-XRCN C4 / C6 C4 Picasso C4 Aircross C5 C6 C6CN C8 DS / ID DS3 DS4 DS5 Dyane E-Méhari Elysée Evasion FAF FukangCN GS / GSA LN / LNA M35 Méhari Nemo Multispace Rosalie Saxo SM Synergie Traction Avant Type A Type B2 Type B10 Type B12 Type C Visa Xantia XM Xsara Xsara Picasso ZX
Commercial	Acadiane Belphégor C15 C25 C35 H Van Nemo TUB / TUC U23

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