N/U: Citroen C3-XR [CHN] - Prj. M44

beckervdo · 12 Agosto 2014

Via AutoEvolution

After the French manufacturer revealed the DS 5LS and DS 6WR, the offensive in China continues with the C3-XR, a model that follows the same boot tree as the Peugeot 2008 and other subcompact crossover vehicles like the Nissan Juke and Renault Captur.

With great emphasis on the upmarket DS brand, Citroen sales from the start of 2014 to the month of June were poor to say the least, the biggest drop met in the manufacturer's traditional markets in Western Europe. This is the main reason why Citroen pushes model after model in China, attempting to counteract the dramatic drop in sales volumes in Europe.

Similarly styled to the C-XR Concept that debuted in April at the Beijing Auto Show, what you can see in the picture gallery below are the very first photos of the production-ready China-only Citroen C3-XR. 163 inches (4.14 meters) long and 68 inches (172.7 cm) wide, the base model will be offered in the company of a 1.8-liter four-cylinder petrol engine, while the most snazzy model will benefits from a turbo'd 1.6, churning out a chunky 163 horsepower. Despite the raised ground clearance, front-wheel drive renders this Citroen as a street car, not an off-roader.

Like most other modern Citroens, the cabin will be kitted with useful features coming in the form of a tablet-like touchscreen media system, automatic air conditioning, funky interior color combinations for the door panels, dashboard and upholstery and the list goes on. To be assembled in China by the Citroen & Dongfeng Motor Group joint venture, the upcoming Citroen C3-XR is slated to make its public debut in November at the 2014 Guangzhou Auto Show, hitting Chinese showroom floors shortly after the event.
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