The all-new Citroen C3 promises to deliver more style and practicality while keeping low the running costs, but does it deliver?

Citroen’s latest design language suits really well the French supermini which adjusted the different styling features first seen on the C4 Cactus with great success. Even the so-called airbump protection panels don’t overwhelm the fresh shape of the new C3.

Customers can spec their new Citroen C3 in 36 different color combos, giving it a rather unbeatable personalisation options list. Add to that the wide range of fuel-efficient engines which include three petrol and two diesel units and the C3 really looks like it has what it takes to become one of the segment’s best-sellers.

It may not have the plushest materials in its cabin or excite its driver like a Ford Fiesta, but the new C3 is a relaxing, easy-to-live-with compact city car which also looks different from most of its opponents.

Mat Watson delivers his driving impressions on Car Wow’s latest video linked below.

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