Still the old taste of French cars – test drive the new C3-XR Origins Centenary Edition

As one of the many Centenary Edition commemorative models launched by Auto-First|Wenyi as the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Citroën brand, the performance of the C3-XR Centenary Edition model is exciting. While updating the powertrain, the Centennial Premium Edition model also adds a Centennial Premium exclusive design and comes standard with a 9-inch smart touch screen, the largest in its class, providing consumers with more personalized choices. Since its launch, the new C3-XR has gained a good reputation in the market with its 2655mm ultra-long wheelbase in its class, DCS dynamic comfort chassis, GRIP CONTROL enhanced intelligent multi-road condition adaptation system and other product features. The product strength of the new C3-XR Centennial Premium Edition has been further upgraded, and it also has unique representative significance as a Centennial Premium Edition. As a century-old model, the new C3-XR Centennial Edition is designed to highlight the owner's distinguished status as a "hardcore snow fan" by adding a number of centenary commemorative badges to the exterior and interior to highlight its unique personality. This vehicle uses two-color decals on many locations such as the rearview mirror and front bumper to enhance the visual effect. After entering the car, you can also feel the difference of the Centennial model, including Centennial Honor luxury seats, Centennial Honor gold luxury floor mats, Centennial Honor gold rectangular air outlets and Centennial Honor gold luxury seats. Sensitive stitching, etc. further improve the quality of the vehicle. The vehicle seats use a mix of high-quality fabrics and leather, and use contrasting color designs and rounded rectangular matrix textures to avoid the use of texture and overly complex pattern designs, making the vehicle look more simple and comfortable. By filtering out all external interference, it makes people feel as comfortable as being wrapped in a sofa. The comfortable and warm seats will make people have an urge to stay in the car for a while. The new C3-XR Centenary Edition is also equipped with the largest 9-inch touch screen in its class and a new generation of intelligent network connection system in the car, which visually enhances the interior's technological and high-end feel. Not only that, it also allows users to release their hands throughout the entire process through voice control, without waking up globally. They only need to directly speak instructions to realize all operations and multi-scenario applications such as navigation, team formation, weather query, and listening to music. This is amazing. More convenient. At the same time, the system also supports Android and Apple dual platforms, easily realizing mapping to smartphones of various mainstream brands, and can further expand vehicle and machine resources to meet the needs of different users. The newly upgraded 230THP engine has won international engine awards for four consecutive years. It has black technologies such as decoupled balance shaft gears and integrated turbine bypass valves. Its maximum power reaches 100kw and its maximum torque reaches 230Nm. Compared with the 190THP engine before the upgrade, , respectively increased by 15KW and 40N/M. At the same time, it has greater torque at low speeds and accelerates faster. This powertrain feels smooth, which means there is no explosion like turbocharging. It still feels good when driving slowly in urban or suburban areas. After all, the car body is very high. When the accelerator is fully pressed in normal mode, the engine and The gearbox responds fairly quickly. The 6DCT wet dual-clutch gearbox introduced for the first time reduces weight by about 30% and reduces fuel consumption by 5%. Not only does the shifting be smooth and silky, it is also more stable than a dry-type dual-clutch gearbox and will not cause gearbox overheating protection. Wait for failure. At the same time, the 6DCT gearbox is also equipped with an advanced pendulum-type dual-mass flywheel, which has excellent NVH performance and excellent shifting response speed. This 6DCT is already the third generation gearbox, with good cooling performance and very high technical reliability. It is equipped with an advanced pendulum-type dual-mass flywheel, which has excellent NVH performance and excellent shifting response speed. At the same time, the weight is reduced by about 30% and fuel consumption is reduced by 5%. Not only is the gear shifting smooth and silky, it is also more stable than a dry-structured dual-clutch gearbox and will not cause gearbox overheating protection and other faults. Therefore, 230THP+6DCT can be described as our new generation’s best power combination, successfully achieving the “three liters and one reduction” emission standard, increasing power and torque, and reducing fuel consumption. In addition, the C3-XR Centennial Edition is also equipped with GRIP CONTROL enhanced intelligent multi-road condition adaptation system. Drivers can switch between five road conditions modes: road, snow, sand mode unique to this class, mud mode and ESP off with one click according to their needs. The rich selection of road modes also gives the new C3-XR Centenary Edition an inherent potential comparable to that of a professional four-wheel drive SUV. Whether commuting in the city or traveling in the wild, it will be a reliable companion on your journey. Generally speaking, the performance of the C3-XR Origins Centenary Edition is remarkable, and it still has the old taste of French cars. It’s worth thinking about. In the price range of around 100,000 yuan, Chinese consumers obviously have more choices. How many people will choose a Citroen?