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Citroen C3 Pluriel

Everyone has fond memories of their first car. It seems we can recall the good times spent exploring new places with friends in the sunshine, while the inevitable shortcomings of our first wheels are forgotten.

By Chris Thorp

May 2003

Everyone has fond memories of their first car. It seems we can recall the good times spent exploring new places with friends in the sunshine, while the inevitable shortcomings of our first wheels are forgotten.

Citroen's C3-based Pluriel is the kind of car we'd all have wanted as teenagers, and new drivers might just be able to afford this ΂£11,995 1.4-litre base model - especially when the inevitable special offers and deals appear. The big attraction is its roof. The first stage is excellent - the fabric folds back electrically to leave a full-length sunroof. Drop all the windows and you're nearly there, but when you want the full wind-in-the-hair effect, the Pluriel gets complicated.

After folding the rear screen into the boot - a fiddly task - the bulky sidebars have to be removed manually and left at home. Most people won't bother, especially as the only protection from the weather is an anorak-like tonneau cover.

The cabin will be familiar to C3 owners, and gets electric windows, side air-bags and central locking. The driving experience is similar to the C3's, with a clumsy five-cog manual box, but great speed-sensitive power-steering. So if you're after a practical fun car on a budget, the Pluriel is worth remembering.

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    Successfully mixing supermini practicality with sun-seeking fun is no mean feat, but Citroen has pulled it off in a budget package. Driving enthusiasts will be happier elsewhere, yet the Pluriel offers unparalleled convertible practicality at this price.
 

AT A GLANCE

    Dealers taking orders for base Pluriel now; first deliveries in June
    Five-speed manual box only
     
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