C3 Pluriel Overview

Dare to be different with the C3 Pluriel.

A car with awe inspiring modular versatility - starting off in the guise of a spacious 3-door saloon, the C3 Pluriel can morph into a C3 Pluriel Panoramic Saloon, a stylish C3 Pluriel Cabriolet, a C3 Pluriel Spider pick up or, a sporty C3 Pluriel 4-seater Spider.

A unique car with a host of configurations, the C3 Pluriel heralds a new phase in vehicle design through its ability to change shape at will.

Even though it is always ready for leisure activities, the C3 Pluriel is - first and foremost - the perfect car for everyday driving, outperforming most of the saloons in its category with a practical and ingenious design.

Not only does the C3 Pluriel have the qualities required for everyday use. It also boasts the unique personality and magic of a car with instant appeal and a host of possibilities.

Enjoy all the possibilities out of life with a Citroën C3 Pluriel.

Features

Curvaceous design, leading-edge technology, generous specifications, sophisticated safety features and outstanding driving dynamics combine in the new, stunningly different 4 seat Citroen C3 Pluriel.

Relax in French refinement - four airbags, pollen-filtered air-conditioning, light and nimble power steering, power door mirrors, power front windows and even ABS.

Modular versatility

Why own one car when you can have five with the C3 Pluriel? In a few easy steps the C3 Pluriel can morph from a spacious and comfortable saloon to racy sportscar - and it doesn't stop there. What other car affords you the ability to drive a panoramic Saloon, leisure filled Cabriolet or a practical Spider pick-up whenever you choose?

Interior Space

Inside the C3 Pluriel, you will enjoy abundant interior roominess in the four individual seats. A spacious area and significant headroom provides generous space for passenger movement.

The C3 Pluriel's raised seats and the vast windscreen offer a clear view of the road, giving drivers an impression of height, offering increased security and optimum visibility.

Comfort and intelligence

Conventional electrics have been ousted by the computer-based multiplex system that both simplifies and speeds servicing and maintenance. This enables the C3 Pluriel to offer a wider range of standard and optional electrical equipment and features.

At dusk, or when you enter a tunnel or dark underground car park, the C3 Pluriel headlamps can be programmed to come on - automatically. The C3 Pluriel can also be programmed so that when it starts to rain the rain sensitive windscreen wipers know how hard it is raining and adjusts the wiper speed automatically. In the event of rapid deceleration, the hazard warning lights are self-activated to alert drivers behind you. An audible over-speed warning tells you if you exceed your pre-programmed speed limit.

The SensoDrive is one of the C3 Pluriel's systems developed in response to demand for functional driving aids. It brings significant progress in ergonomics, while reducing the factors of fatigue, stressful urban driving and fuel consumption.

Sound-proof driving

With acoustics worthy of a saloon, the silent running of the C3 Pluriel will be much appreciated. The multilayer soft top has been designed to satisfy motorists who are used to conventional saloons, while the mobile aeroacoustic deflector can be deployed automatically when the roof is opened to ensure occupants can enjoy the open air with minimal buffeting by the wind.

Revolutionary engine and gearbox

The new generation 1.6i 16V 82kW engine, coupled with the SensoDrive gearbox as standard, combines powerful performance with efficient fuel consumption, responding to all types of driver input.

The C3 Pluriel has a revolutionary gearbox that offers the ease of an automatic combined with the performance and economy of a manual gearbox. At the flick of the finger, and as an alternative to letting the C3 Pluriel change its own gears, the Citroen SensoDrive system allows the driver to shift gears in fractions of a second adopting a sporty driving style, without using a clutch pedal - there isn't one!

CD stereo

The C3 Pluriel is equipped with a 6-speaker radio/CD player that automatically adjusts the volume settings according to the speed of the car.

For added safety and convenience at your fingertips, right-hand stalk-mounted controls are standard in the C3 Pluriel.

Power-assisted electric steering

For smooth manoeuvring in the city and reassuring precise steering on the open road, the C3 Pluriel features a unique electric power steering system in which the power varies as a function of vehicle speed.

Air-conditioning

The C3 Pluriel's air-conditioning adapts to the various roof configurations to ensure comfort in any driving position and features air-conditioning with pollen filters as standard.

Multiplex electrics

The C3 Pluriel is fitted with a new generation 32-bit on board computer.

Multiplex electrics offer a range of comfort and safety features including:
Automatic lights on system to identify night, day or a tunnel
Automatic locking of the boot when the car is in motion
Hazard warning lights that come on automatically in the event of emergency braking
Automatic wiper speed operation of the windscreen wiper
Radio volume indexed to vehicle speed

One of the biggest boots in its class

The C3 Pluriel has a boot capacity of around 267 litres, making it one of the biggest in its category.

Practical and ingenious, the boot can be accessed in two different ways:
By opening the rear window (the parcel shelf retracts automatically) for quick access, even if the car is parked against a wall or too close to another vehicle.
Opening the window and tailgate to create a wide opening (79cm) for access to the entire boot and a wide space for placing objects.

Generous storage space

The C3 Pluriel also features a host of generously sized and convenient storage spaces at your disposal for pens, glasses or a mobile phone.

The doors feature two stowage bins, each able to hold a 1.5 litre bottle and the backrests of the front seats are fitted with mesh map pockets.

Fully adjustable seats

Make yourself at home. Ergonomically designed front seats are tilt-adjustable and slide-adjustable. The driver's seat is also height-adjustable. Relax in the renowned comfort of Citroen seats finished with chic techno trim.

Style

The C3 Pluriel adds a new dimension to vehicle design. Its unique personality is an invitation to a new multi-faceted travelling experience.

Rounded wings and wheel arches put C3 Pluriel's self-confidence on display, and an expanse of glass opens up panoramic views of the world you desire to be seen in. The curves of the roof, wings, windows, bonnet and doors accentuate the compact design. Even the triangular rear lamp clusters direct the eye to the C3 Pluriel's organic body styling.

A number of unique interior styling details create a feeling of leisure and open-air such as body colour inserts on door panels, a 'wishbone' style front armrest that is also a grab handle, arched head restraints and a two-tone seat fabric.

Loving attention to detail adds to the effect. Sturdy bumpers, and rubbing strips that run the length of the car. A streamlined grille dominated by a distinctive chrome Citroën chevron, with imposing clear lens headlights on either side.