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The C3 has been Citroen's small car since 2002, replacing the Saxo and quietly becoming one of the brand's best sellers. The first generation had a domed roof and a soft ride, the second added a huge Zenith windscreen that curved up over the front seats, and the third, launched in 2016, introduced the Airbump plastic panels on its doors and a playful look that made it stand out among sober superminis. Each version leaned on Citroen's comfort-first character rather than sharp handling.

The fourth-generation C3, launched in 2024, is taller and more rugged, styled like a small crossover and built on a low-cost Stellantis platform shared with the Fiat Grande Panda and Opel Frontera. Its headline version is the e-C3, an electric car priced to undercut most rivals, with a choice of battery sizes, alongside petrol and mild-hybrid models. Reviewers have praised its comfort, space and value, while noting the basic cabin plastics that keep the price down. A larger C3 Aircross offers seven seats in some markets.

In India and South America, the C3 name belongs to a related family of affordable cars developed for those markets, including the C3 hatchback, the Basalt coupe-SUV and the Aircross, and even a panel van conversion in South Africa. In Europe the C3 competes with the Dacia Sandero, Renault Clio, Peugeot 208, Toyota Yaris, Hyundai Inster and budget Chinese EVs. Coverage follows reviews, special editions, price moves, recalls and sales results in each market.