What does Citroen airdream mean?
Airdream is Citroen’s label for highly economical vehicles that provide less than 140g/km of CO2, be produced at an ISO 14001 certified plant and be 95% recoverable. A Citroen with an Airdream moniker means has an incredibly low carbon footprint with both build and running considered.
Does a Citroen C3 have a turbo?
Citroën C3 Aircross engines, drive and performance There are just three conventional turbocharged engines to pick from, two petrols and one diesel, with not a single hybrid in sight. Power ranges from 110-130hp so don’t expect brisk acceleration, either.
What engine does the C3 have?
The core petrol engine is a 1.2-litre three-cylinder unit. There’s a 82bhp/118Nm version badged PureTech 83, while the PureTech 110 is a turbocharged unit producing 109bhp and 205Nm of torque. Sales of diesel superminis are pretty poor these days, but Citroen does have a 1.6-litre motor in the range.
What does e HDi stand for?
HDi – a diesel engine (HDi stands for High-pressure direct injection) eHDi – a diesel engine with start /stop technology. The engine cuts out when the vehicle comes to a standstill (such as at traffic lights) and restarts when the accelerator is depressed.
What does HDi 16 mean?
The PSA Group sells a variety of diesel automobile engines with the HDi (high-pressure direct injection) designation. Earlier versions were exclusive to Peugeot and Citroën. The joint venture makes identical engines which are fitted to a variety of vehicles from a range of car manufacturers.
What is the fastest Citroën C3?
The entry-level PureTech 83 feels quicker than its 0-62mph time of 13.3 seconds suggests, and comes with a five-speed manual gearbox. Top speed is 105mph.
What is a 1.6 e-HDi engine?
The e-HDi uses a 1.6-litre oil-burning engine, instead of the 2.0-litre unit, and packs all the firm’s eco know-how under the bonnet to save fuel and slash CO2 emissions.
Is the Citroen C3 Airdream+ a high efficiency hatchback?
As is now common-place in the compact hatchback segment, Citroen has developed a high efficiency version of the new C3 model with the aim of avoiding road tax charges for customers. The 99g/km CO2 producing C3 Airdream+ competes with similarly emitting small hatchback models from rival manufacturers.
How much CO2 does the C3 Airdream+ produce?
The 99g/km CO2 producing C3 Airdream+ competes with similarly emitting small hatchback models from rival manufacturers.
When does the Citroen C3 go on sale?
The brand new Citroen C3 will go on sale in early 2017, with a focus on style, technology and personalisation that the company hopes will tempt buyers away from rivals such as the Ford Fiesta, Vauxhall Corsa and Renault Clio
What are the key features of the Ford Airdream+?
The Airdream+ also benefits from the key features of the rest of the range, including a recessed dash design that allows for greater legroom for front and rear passengers, the huge Zenith windscreen which provides excellent visibility and a light, airy feel and the most spacious boot in its class.