The Truth About the Citroen C3 – £20k EV with "Rolls-Royce" Suspension?

Опубликовано 11 ноября 2024, 11:04

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Is the new Citroen e-C3 actually the best small electric car in 2026, or has the low price led to too many compromises? Mat Watson is getting stuck into the multi-award-winning hatchback that was crowned Auto Express Car of the Year to see if that "Rolls-Royce" suspension and a sub-£20,000 price tag (with grants) make it the ultimate SUV-slayer.

We’re diving into the "Truth" about its 199-mile range and testing the reality of the "Love Heart" interior—is it quirky and cool, or just a bit too cheap? From the real-world efficiency of the 113hp motor to the surprising amount of space in the back seats, here is the definitive verdict on the car that just revolutionised affordable electric driving.

Chapters
00:00 Intro: Why is the e-C3 winning so many awards?
00:33 Design: Why it looks like a "Rugged" Mini SUV
01:58 Engine & Performance: 113hp vs the Renault 5
02:16 0-60mph: Is it fast enough for the motorway?
03:07 Town Driving: Testing the "Rolls-Royce" suspension!
05:07 Interior Truth: Is the "Love Heart" design too cheap?
07:53 Quality Test: Where did Citroen cut the costs?
08:59 5 Annoying Features: What drives Mat mad?
11:95 Back Seats: Can you actually fit adults in the rear?
13:49 Motorway Driving: The truth about the 199-mile range
15:29 Boot Space: 310 litres vs the Dacia Spring
16:44 Storage & Practicality: Where do you put your phone?
18:13 5 Cool Features: Did you spot the head-up display?
19:58 Country Road Driving: Does it lean too much in corners?
21:11 The Verdict: Should you buy, sell or avoid?

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