Citroen C3 Hatchback

1.2 Hybrid [110] Collection 5dr e-DCS6 [2026.25]

These days, the lines between what constitutes an SUV and a hatchback are understandably blurred, but few cars have blurred those lines quite as much this. Never one for doing things by the book, Citroen has launched a new C3 that eschews the old car’s hatchback design with something a little more uplifting. Or, at least, uplifted. Yes, the C3 has gone all high-riding, putting it into the territory once occupied by the old C3 Aircross. That in turn has pushed the C3 Aircross to grow into a mini seven-seater, but that’s a story for another time.

What matters is that the C3 has grown a bit, and in doing so has increased the number of potential rivals it faces, but Citroen reckons it can take on all comers with its high-riding hatchback. As usual, the French brand has kept things quirky, but the C3’s style is unquestionable and it still has a compact and city-friendly footprint. The question is, will it still be a great choice for those in search of a small car?