Like the exterior, the interior of the new C3 is identical to that of its ë-C3 electric counterpart.
This means there are some very welcome physical switches and buttons for the heating and ventilation and a 10.25in touchscreen left simply for the navigation, music and wireless smartphone mirroring (either Apple CarPlay or Android Auto).
The new C3 also gets a clever head-up display that’s projected onto a strip running across the top of the dashboard.
It’s neat and tidy and more cost-effective than traditional displays, while also high enough to not ever be obscured by the steering wheel, unlike in Peugeot’s i-Cockpit.
The steering wheel itself is small and actually quite rectangular, yet it doesn’t feel odd to use and has some shortcut buttons of its own.
The boot is 310 litres and is a good shape, although access to it is over a very high loading lip. The rear seats fold in a 60/40 split and there is enough space in the back for rear passengers to be comfortable.
The seats are all part of Citroën’s Advanced Comfort package, getting extra support in the shoulders and extra foam to be as comfortable as possible – and they are just that. We’re fans.
Entry-level cars get manual air conditioning with rotary dials, while cars equipped with Max trim (tested here) get automatic air conditioning with easy-to-reach buttons.
The standard infotainment touchscreen above them is simple enough to navigate but basic and, beyond smartphone mirroring, devoid of any interesting features.
Conveniently, the C3’s driver assistance systems, including lane keeping assistance and speed limit warning, can be switched off with a touch of a button positioned to the right of the steering wheel.
Driving information is displayed on a digital head-up display, which includes remaining range, mileage and economy.
It’s a visually clear display, but the data can feel a bit crammed in at times, and there’s not much room for customisation. Still, it’s an improvement on the ë-C3, which doesn’t yet display efficiency data anywhere (it’s awaiting a software update to do so).
