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Built to a budget, but feels surprisingly premium
2026
Urban Living Award
Highly Commended
Carwow’s own expert rating out of 10 - how our reviewers rate this car overall for value, comfort, kit and driving experience
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8/10

'From' prices stated are for the lowest priced version of the car. Price may vary based on the selected version.

Standard kit

  • Android Auto
    Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
  • Apple CarPlay
    Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
  • Cruise control
    Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
  • Leather seats
    Leather (or leather-look) seat upholstery instead of cloth.
  • Parking Camera
    A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
  • Parking Sensors
    Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
  • Touchscreen infotainment
    A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.

Key information

Body type SUVs, Hatchbacks, People carriers
Available fuel types Petrol
Number of seats 5
Boot space, seats up 310 litres (2 suitcases)
Boot space, seats down 1,188 litres
External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,015 mm x 1,813 mm x 1,577 mm
Towing capacity 600 kg
First year tax rate £455
Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
52.0 mpg
Drive type Front wheel drive
Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
Group 23 · average
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Drivetrain & power

Engine name 1.2 Turbo
Engine size 1.2 L Petrol • 100 BHP
Body type SUVs, Hatchbacks, People carriers
Fuel type Petrol
Transmission Manual
Drive type Front wheel drive
Forward gears 6
Acceleration 10.6 s (0-60 mph)

Dimensions & space

Number of seats 5
Number of doors 5
Boot (seats up) 310 litres
Boot (seats down) 1,188 litres
Length 4,015 mm
Width 1,813 mm
Height 1,577 mm
Wheelbase 2.54 m
Turning circle 10.6 m

Full features list

  • Additional Metallic paint
  • Cloth/leather effect - Blue
  • Monotone body colour roof
  • Pre-disposition for spare wheel
  • Premium metallic paint
  • Special solid paint
  • Anti-lock brake system
  • Child locks on rear doors
  • Driver and front passenger seatbelts with pyrotechnic pretensioners and force limiters
  • Driver's airbag
  • ESP with anti skid system
  • Front passenger airbag
  • Front passenger airbag deactivation
  • Front side airbags + front/rear curtain airbags
  • Hill start assist
  • Manual parking brake
  • Mono-tone horn
  • Three rear 3-point seatbelts
  • Tyre pressure monitoring system
  • Automatic door and boot locking when moving off with automatic unlocking in case of impact
  • Central locking with deadlocks
  • Connected anti theft alarm (Volumetric and perimetric with tilt sensor)
  • Immobiliser
  • Remote control central locking with 2x plip key
  • 1 litre bottle storage in front and rear door pockets
  • 1/3 to 2/3 split folding rear seat
  • 12V socket on console
  • 2 side air vents and 2 central air vents on dashboard
  • 4x anchoring rings on boot
  • Advanced comfort front and rear seats
  • Bag support hook in boot
  • Central storage with 2 cupholders
  • Chrome effect interior door handles
  • Closed glove box
  • Cloth/leather effect upholstery
  • Collection floor mats
  • Driver and passenger's sun visor with courtesy mirror
  • Driver's seat height adjustment
  • Fixed boot light
  • Front seats adjustable with forward back slide and adjustable backrest
  • Height adjustable front head restraints
  • Height/reach adjust steering wheel
  • ISOFIX mounting on outer rear seats with top tether and labels indicating fixing points
  • LED front lighting panel with map reading lights
  • Leather effect steering wheel with gloss black and chrome elements and integrated audio/telephone/cruise control/speed limit controls
  • Leather effect wrapped armrests in blue
  • Manual air conditioning
  • Map pockets in back of driver and front passenger seats with additional pocket for smartphone storage
  • Matt black gear knob with gloss black insert
  • Padded fabric armrests in front and rear doors with labels
  • Parcel shelf
  • Seatbelt unfastened on the move audible and visual alert for front and rear seats
  • Single front passenger seat
  • Sofa element to dashboard in blue
  • Sofa soft touch fabric wrap on lower dashboard
  • Three rear headrests
  • 3D rear light signature
  • Andre red colour clips on front bumper and C-pillar
  • Automatic activation of hazard warning lights
  • Automatic headlights
  • Black roof
  • Black roof bars
  • Black wheel arch extensions
  • Body colour bumpers
  • Collection badging
  • Dark tinted tailgate and rear side windows
  • Electric front power windows with auto up/down for the driver and auto down for passenger
  • Electric rear power windows
  • Electrically heated, folding and adjustable external rear view mirrors
  • Front and rear skid plates in grey
  • Front intermittent wipers
  • Gloss black exterior door handles
  • Gloss black finish B and C pillar
  • Gloss black rear view mirror caps
  • Heated rear window
  • Intelligent beam headlights
  • LED daytime running lights
  • LED headlights with electric levelling
  • LED third brake light
  • Metallic paint
  • Rear roof spoiler
  • Rear side wing doors
  • Standard day night switchable interior rear view mirror
  • Turn indicators integrated into rear view mirrors
  • 1x USB-C connection on dashboard
  • 1x USB-C fast charge in row 2
  • Active lane departure warning system
  • Citroen connect box emergency and assistance system
  • Connected services
  • Cruise control + speed limiter
  • Electric power steering
  • Exterior temperature display
  • Head up Display
  • Manual gearshift indicator
  • Multi function trip computer
  • Rear parking sensors
  • Reversing camera
  • eCall emergency call system
  • Advanced comfort suspension with progressive hydraulic cushions
  • DAB digital radio, 6 loudspeakers, 10.25" capacitive touchscreen, wireless mirror screen includes apple carplay/android auto and bluetooth
  • Blue decor on front doors
  • Grey decor on dashboard
  • Safety pack - C3 Plus and Max/C3 Aircross
  • Visibility pack - C3 Plus and Max/C3 Aircross
  • 17" Atacamite diamond cut bi-tone alloy wheels with locking wheel nuts
  • Puncture repair kit and compressor

'From' prices stated are for the lowest priced version of the car. Price may vary based on the selected version.

*Please contact the dealer for a personalised quote, including terms and conditions. Quote is subject to dealer requirements, including status and availability. Illustrations are based on personal contract hire, 9 month upfront fee, 48 month term and 8000 miles annually, VAT included.