French fashion label Saint James helps create special edition Citroen C3 that gets famous French brand’s trademark blue-white-red logos both inside and out. Following on from an exclusive 350 model run in 2019, Citroën and Saint James have reaffirmed their union as two brands with significant heritage, both guided by a common vision of French know-how and expertise that is ‘accessible to all’. Based on the top-of-the-range Shine level of Citroën’s best-seller, C3 Saint James offers a refined ambience through subtle coloured graphic elements on the outside and a specific colour and material trim on the inside. The two companies share the same vision of French know-how based on a strong heritage, combining chic and casual. The 2022 Citroën C3 Saint James limited edition will be available to order in France from 1st June and will arrive in Citroën point of sales after the summer.
The new C3 Saint James is based on the C3 Shine trim level and comes with inspiration from the French label famous for the striped jersey uniform it created for the French Navy back in 1858. That explains the new nautical touches to the C3 Saint James. Roof graphics employ the Saint James’ trademark blue, white and red colours. The same subtle signature is also available on both front doors and the rear of the vehicle. Inside, the C3’s Advanced Comfort seats are upholstered in grey material that are brightened up with a decorative chevron band, that above sits beige vinyl covering. Red stitching and Saint James tags also feature. A range of body colours are offered, including a black or white roof. All models get 16-inch diamond-cut gloss black alloy wheels.
New C3 stands out amongst a sea of hatchbacks thanks to its colourful personality and unrivalled comfort. Citroën C3 Saint James is a unique, distinctive and contemporary hatch, which features useful technologies that are simple to use. Based on the already well-appointed New C3 ‘Shine’ trim level, it invites its occupants on a relaxing and serene journey. Citroën C3 Saint James offers an understated and refined look. New C3 Saint James features a wealth of standard equipment, including automatic headlights and wipers, dark tinted rear windows, rear parking sensors, LED headlights, a 7-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto, automatic air conditioning as well as lane departure warning and Speed Sign Recognition and Recommendation.
New C3 Saint James is equipped with two efficient, latest-generation stop and start (S&S) petrol engines: Petrol manual transmission: PureTech 83 S&S 6-speed manual and Petrol automatic transmission: PureTech 110 S&S 6-speed automatic. Particularly agile thanks to its 10.7m turning circle, New Citroën C3 measures 3.99m and offers optimal compactness, especially for urban areas. It has five doors and five seats, which makes it practical in all circumstances. Offering real driving pleasure in town with real open-road abilities, New C3 adapts precisely to every short or long distance journey, whether that is taking the kids to their sports event or a weekend away with friends. In addition, for ever-greater flexibility and peace of mind at the wheel, New C3 is also available with the EAT6 automatic gearbox (PureTech 110 S&S EAT6 Auto). It has high-performance, efficient and economical latest-generation engines certified according to the Euro 6 emissions standard.
