[theturbogirl]

Originally Posted by aaren

An excellent, concise report and the photos that are very relevant and thoughtful. Some questions:
a. What kind of a mileage are you getting?
b. In terms of rear seat space, how do you perceive it?
c. The other day I was taking a look at C3 Air Cross, and I felt that the absence of a foot rest was really telling. Is there any foot rest provided?

Again, kudos to a wonderful note and wishing you and your family miles of safe smiles!

Thank you Aaren. Here are answers to your queries.

a. The mileage is mentioned in the post. However, I have an update. In city drives, I am presently getting a mileage of 19 KM/L on Faridabad Delhi route (40% Highway, 60% City). This mileage is due to the fact that AC operation is minimal due to onset of winters now. When the post was written, the mileage was based on full fledged AC operation.

b. Rear seats are comfortable, good thigh support and leg room for me and husband. Will suffice for two adults and one kid.

c Do you mean dead pedal? If you mean that then I agree, this is a bit inconvenient at start. I am now used to it.

I hope I have answered all your queries.

[aaren]

You did answer all my queries. It was dead pedal that I was thinking!

[AmGu]

I have now completed almost 18 months with my C3 Turbo and covered over 10k kms.

My experience so far:
+ ves
1. Ride quality is excellent. I realized how good this when going over a section of road which had been dug up for repaving. Others cars were going at a snail's pace due to the poor road conditions but i was easily able to maintain a good speed as the suspension just absorbed all the bumps.
2. Turbo engine is great. Free revving and when the turbo kicks in it really flies. My other cars includes a BMW and this one is just as much fun to drive as that!
3. Interior space is very good. Ample legroom for rear passengers
4. Easy to maneuver in traffic

- ves
1. Very iffy quality control - had a door sensor quit on me within the first few days. Recently the fan blower switch failed.
2. Fuel efficiency - could be the turbo petrol which is always begging to be revved, combined with heavy traffic conditions where i live, but my city average is quite poor in the 7-8 km/l; sometimes it drops even lower.
3. Quirky design issues- rear window switches are in the centre panel. Front seat rails are raised a bit too much - rear passengers can trip over them if not careful.
4. Dealership issues - 3rd dealer since i took delivery in Oct 2023 - that too in a city like Mumbai! Hopefully this one will be more permanent but makes one a bit nervous about support.

[bijims]

Citroen has generally had good driving dynamics with great ride, handling, suspension, engine and gearbox and it is evident in the C3 as well. However what has gone wrong for them is the poor QC, lack of dealerships and the image of a cheap car owing to the lack of features offered.