2006 Citroen C3 Pluriel 1600 Sensodrive review from UK and Ireland
"An acquired taste"
General comments?
A funky little car that takes a little getting used to.
The Sensodrive transmission is a little strange. It needs to be kept in mind that this is basically a manual gearbox equipped with electrically controlled shift and clutch mechanisms, rather than a conventional automatic gearbox. This means that power to the engine is cut while the mechanism declutches and changes gear, causing a marked lurching sensation.
Despite the 1600 cc 16 valve engine capable of 110 BHP, my previous car, a 1100 cc Fiat Punto with exzctly half the power output, felt faster.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2005 |
| Year of manufacture | 2006 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 petrol Semi-Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
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| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 2500 miles |
| Most recent distance | 3500 miles |
| Previous car | Fiat Punto |
| Date of Entry | 16th May, 2006 |