2023 Citroen C3 – New budget champion?

The all-new Indian-built Citroen C3 has gone on sale and comes to market competitively priced. We get behind the ‘wheel to see if it’s worth a second look!

The 2023 Citroen C3 has landed in South Africa, but it’s no longer French-sourced it now comes from India. With a World Urban Car of the Year title under its belt, a fashionable crossover shape and a competitive price point, could this be the ideal type of budget car for our new-vehicle market?

In this review, Ashley Oldfield gets behind the ‘wheel of the new Citroen C3 and rates its driving experience. He also takes a close look at the features, the cabin space and the safety tech fitted.  

• MORE: Want to buy a new or used Citroen?
• The latest Citroen specs and prices