24 Years Ago, Citroën Launched the C3
This page is translated from the original post "Il y a 24 ans, Citroën lançait la C3" in French.
- 13/09/2025 17:28
On September 13, 2001, Citroën unveiled the C3, a round-shaped city car that has now become a 100% electric crossover.
24 years ago, on September 13, 2001, Citroën presented the first generation of the C3 at the Frankfurt Motor Show. This model represented a true stylistic break for the brand with the chevrons, succeeding the Saxo and drawing inspiration from the spirit of the legendary 2CV.
The Citroën C3 stood out with its rounded lines and spacious interior. It introduced innovative elements such as the Moduboard, a modular trunk floor, and the panoramic roof, offering unprecedented brightness in the city car category. From its beginnings, it combined practicality and comfort, a sign of Citroën’s innovative spirit.
A nice commercial career for the C3
Launched in January 2002, the C3 quickly gained great success, with over 2 million units sold by 2010. It positioned itself against the Peugeot 206 and Renault Clio, regularly maintaining third place in city car sales in France.
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Over the years, the C3 has evolved through several generations: the second in 2009, the third in 2016, and the fourth in 2023, transformed into an urban crossover. This latest generation marks a major turning point: the C3 is now available in a 100% electric version, responding to new environmental demands and the expectations of modern drivers. Each evolution has maintained the spirit of innovation and comfort that made it successful initially.
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