Get a load of Citroen’s C3 MPV

Stylish new Citroen C3 supermini-MPV is spied in France.

Auto Express Car Reviews

Photos: Auto Plus

06th May 2008

Citroen's new supermini-MPV is loaded with style! The upcoming people carrier, which bosses at the French company are confident will go straight to the top of the class, was snapped this week virtually undisguised by our spies in France.

And the distinctive high-mounted tail-lights which mark out the newcomer are clear to see in our picture. Rumoured to be badged Monospace, the MPV will be based on the same platform as the all-new C3 hatchback, which was revealed by Auto Express in Issue 1,008.

The Monospace takes its styling cues from the C4 Picasso. The front end will feature large headlights, chunky bumpers and the trademark double-chevron grille, while at the rear the screen opens independently of the tailgate. A central instrument binnacle will dominate the dashboard, and expect interiors to feel bright and airy, thanks to the panoramic windscreen and clever use of numerous cabin lights.

Engines are shared with sister firm Peugeot’s 207, and the range comprises 1.6-litre normally aspirated and turbocharged petrol units, plus punchy HDi diesels. These are mated to manual, automatic or clutchless SensoDrive transmissions.

The C3 supermini-MPV will debut next year, and take on the Renault Modus, Vauxhall Meriva and Nissan Note when it goes on sale in 2010.