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New Citroën C3 Aircross Is The Ideal SUV For Urban And Leisure Activities

Press Release: Stellantis South Africa

Offering extensive versatility in use with its compact exterior and generous cabin space, the Citroen C3 Aircross is an ideal vehicle for motorists with active lifestyles looking for more comfort and precise handling and agility for daily use. 

The C3 Aircross SUV has been restyled with an even more distinctive personality, enhanced status and modernity, together with stronger cabin comfort, greater peace of mind and extra versatility in use. The aim is to make each journey in the C3 Aircross SUV more pleasant and enjoyable by filtering out all outside disturbances. 

MORE EXPRESSIVE FRONT END 

The new C3 Aircross features a more assertive design with an entirely redesigned front face, enhancing the model’s personality and status. The chrome-trimmed chevrons have been upgraded, extending out towards the LED Daytime Running lights, but with a more muscular approach. 

The LED fog lamps provide even more clarity and safety, lending motorists a sense of protection. The C3 Aircross also sports a new grille with a brand-new geometric pattern and a new silver-grey skid plate with coloured inserts that enhance the model’s robustness. 

UPGRADED CUSTOMISATION 

The customisation programme of the new C3 Aircross has been upgraded to satisfy customers looking for a unique SUV that is both distinctive and distinguished. 

Customisation options include: 

  • 5 new body colours: Voltaic Blue and Polar White, Artense Grey, Platinum Grey and Pepper Red 
  • One Colour Pack, comprising original and sharply designed coloured inserts on the extreme edges of the front skid plate, the door-mirror shells as well as on the quarter-light
  • A choice of 2 roof colours: white or black. 
TECHNOLOGIES THAT SIMPLIFY LIFE AND HEIGHTEN ADVENTURE 

The C3 Aircross is equipped with useful technologies for even more serenity and safety at the wheel. 

It features a 7″ touchscreen for greater user-friendliness, clarity and practicality. The high-quality screen highlights Citroën Connect Nav and the Mirror Screen function compatible with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay lets you take advantage of the multimedia content and apps of your smartphone in safety, by duplicating them onto the 7-inch touch screen for easy use.

The new Citroen C3 Aircross comes with 12 intuitive driving aids that simplify everyday life, such as smart keyless entry and Park Assist.

Safety technologies include a colour head-up display to keep useful information in the driver’s line of vision, as well as speed sign recognition, emergency brake assist, automatic headlights and a Driver Attention Alert.

PROGRESSIVE POWERTRAIN

The latest 1.2 PureTech Turbo 81kW petrol engine available on the Citroën C3 Aircross SUV specializes not only in reducing fuel consumption and CO2 emissions but also provides a responsive and flexible drive. 

PRICING:

Feel 1.2 PureTech 81kW Turbo Auto – R 399 900

Shine 1.2 PureTech 81kW Turbo Auto – R 424 900

Types of Car Filters and Their Purpose: A Quick Look at the Simple Cabin Filter

by H&h Admin

There are four main types of filters in every car; the cabin filter, fuel filter, oil filter and air filter. In this article, we talk about the importance of the cabin filter.

The cabin filter cleans the air which comes into the cabin of the car through the air-con and heating system. Whether or not you are using the air conditioner, the cabin filter – which forms part of the ventilation system – filters out airborne particles such as:

  • Exhaust fumes
  • Odours
  • Smoke
  • Dust
  • Pollen
  • Vegetation
  • Dirt
  • Bugs

In addition to the above, the cabin filter prevents muck from clogging up the vehicle’s air-con system. Anyone with respiratory problems or allergies will know just how important inhaling clean air is. 

Taking your car in for service timeously helps ensure that the cabin filter continuous to work optimally. Here are just three reasons why it is important to have your cabin filter changed:

  1. To breathe fresher air 
    The cabin filter allows you to breathe clean air, by filtering bacteria, pollen and pollutants. When your cabin filter becomes clogged up, you may experience allergic reactions such as sneezing, coughing, etc.  
  2. To avoid safety and visibility issues 
    When a cabin filter is clogged, it may partially block the airflow coming into your car. This can be problematic, especially when you need to defog the windows.
  3. To increase the life of your car’s A/C heating system 
    Having a clean cabin filter will maximize airflow and extend the life of your car’s heating, ventilation and air conditioning system.