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Limited edition ELLE returns to the C3 line

The limited edition ELLE returns to the Citroën C3 lineup. In 2018, the French utility already had this interesting version of which more than 9,000 units were sold worldwide. Now, the edition is available again with the aim of giving a new impetus to sales of a model that, remembering, underwent an important facelift in 2020 that will allow this generation, the third, to face the rest of commercial life. what is ahead.

The new Citroën C3 ELLE is already on sale, and it is not only characterized by offering a plus of exclusivity, but also stands out for its extensive equipment. Let's go into detail and go over the main features of a version created on the basis of the Shine trim level.

Just take a quick look at the images released by Citroën to discover the distinctive features of the new C3 ELLE. The bodywork features a two-tone finish. The brand offers the possibility to choose between two ceiling colors, white or black. Available body colors are as follows: Banquise White, Steel Grey, Platinum Gray and Pearl Black.

This version also has the Bleu Silver color pack, which stands out for being an intense ice blue tone with metallic reflections. A color that we can find in the frames of the characteristic Airbump and the fog lights. The signature 'Since 1945 & forever' appears on various elements of the vehicle and not just on the exterior. For example, on the ceiling, a place where the ELLE logo can also be found.

As for the interior of the new C3 ELLE, we are surrounded by a warm and comfortable atmosphere. The personalization continues in the cabin with an ambience in keeping with the new Blue Mat Silver color pack. Advanced Comfort seats are upholstered in Light Gray Prussian fabric.

For the first time in a special edition of the C3, Alcantara fabric was used to cover the dashboard. Its matte Wind Gray color creates a striking contrast with the metallic blue frame with a brushed effect in the Color pack. To all this we must add the ELLE monogram engraved on the smooth background of the rugs.

As previously noted, the limited edition ELLE is based on the Shine finish. That's why it has a complete equipment, which has been expanded with the rear view camera, rear power windows, 17-inch alloy wheels, tinted rear windows and a leather-wrapped multifunction steering wheel.

Regarding the mechanical part, the offer is limited to a single engine. There are no other options. Under the hood is a 1.2-litre PureTech 3-cylinder petrol engine that develops an output of 110 hp and 205 Nm of maximum torque. A block mated to a 6-speed manual transmission and a front-wheel drive system. 

It can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 9.4 seconds and reach a top speed of 198 km/h. It declares an average fuel consumption of 17 km/l and CO2 emissions of 123 g/km, according to the WLTP cycle.

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