Citroën C3 Feel 1,2 manual

There's a lot to like about the new, India-sourced Citroën C3 package, not least its compelling price point

A segment that traditionally appeals to first-time buyers and care-free city dwellers; the combination of ever-shrinking monthly budgets, as well as a far broader selection of well-considered packages from various brands compared with before has seen the so-called Bsegment in South Africa grow to become particularly significant.

Currently, around 40% of new car sales in our market are made up of either B-segment hatches (such as the VW Polo and Toyota Starlet) or crossover SUVs, including the Nissan Magnite, with 33% of this volume selling for less than R250 000.

Price: R305 900
0–100 km/h: 13,45 seconds
Top speed: 140 km/h
Power: 61 kW
Torque: 115 N.m
CAR fuel index: 6,73 L/100 km
CO2: 128 g/km

Having established itself as a veritable hub for mass-volume, budget-conscious vehicle production, it wouldn't surprise many to learn that besides the likes of the locally assembled Volkswagen siblings, Polo and Polo Vivo - most modern B-segment offerings are currently sourced from India.

Afforded the opportunity via its Stellantis Group owners to gain a fresh foothold in this burgeoning segment, the reimagined  arrives in South Africa boasting all the design flair that its French maker is famous for; yet in a reconsidered, altogether more accessible package.