Citroen C3 YOU! First Drive Review | Is The Cheapest Citroen Also The Best?

Today on Buckle Up, Rob goes for a quick spin in the Citroen C3 You!

Since the C1 went off sale in the UK, the You! has been the entry point into the Citroen brand. But how does it compare to it's rivals like the Dacia Sandero, MG3, Kia Picanto and Hyundai i10?
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[mrdataq]

Only ever bought basic cars. I only want a car to go from one place to another. I reluctantly must consider myself an older driver now at 64 and I changed to a Citroen C3 You in December 2023. I had a Xsara Picasso for 15 years prior to this but felt, as my second child has now finished Uni and I no longer have to move the entire contents of his accommodation around the country, it was time to downsize. I live in London, where 90% of roads are now 20mph maximum speed (for some absurd reason), so the only modern feature I was after was a speed limiter to flick on and off to keep me legal. Without this feature, I was more dangerous to people as I would be looking at my speedometer more than the road. The C3 You includes a speed limiter and cruise control and I am enjoying the driving experience despite the drop in power from 1600 to 1200cc. I can play music from the DAB radio or from my MP3 files on my USB memory stick or Bluetooth to my phone, which I use for navigation. I don't know what I am missing by not having car-play but can't think of anything else I would want. The car does not have fancy parking cameras at the back but I have managed for 47 years without them anyway so again do not know what I am missing. I like the soft sand basic colour and, all in all, this seems like good value for the money from my experience so far.

[fraglutz]

You also have to bear in mind that the top model of the C3 here in Germany costs around 5000 euros more and is not (much) better finished. Only the electronic equipment and the seats are better. That's why we opted for the basic model. Another argument in its favor was that I like to have the navigation system running on a separate tablet (costs me 100 Euro) at eye level and the route display doesn't disappear when I want to change the temperature. I can also operate the air conditioning blindfolded, as there are rotary switches. My last car was an AUDI A2, driven for 21 years.

[kerryjones]

Great review. Hired one in Menorca last year. Slow, but spacious, quiet and very comfortable.

[thejaben]

Perfect car for the dutch. Because this country is small. Driving from A to B is max about 300 km. Love from Holland.

[MrWhitt]

Just purchased a 73 plate C3 max automatic. Absolutely love it . good review too,

[CarsofGlasgow]

I love how honest these are. When I reviewed a c3 last year, the drivers door hit off the front wing when you opened it 😢

[Jeremy-ffgv]

Ive got mine since 2021...its not as fuel economic as u think but its quite nippy once u ride it in.french cars literally adapt to ur drivestyle for the first 5k km's so if u drive sporty itll feel sporty but u buy citroen for the smooth carpet ride feel which u cant get in any other car in this pricerange.

[florina]

My parents bought one a few months ago in Romania.I really like driving it, its a funny little car.I It cost 11300 euro(with the ecobonus voucher).I have a Toyota corolla sedan hybrid but i have to be honest that sometimes i enjoy driving this little C3.

[ColinWharton-mv]

Def worth the money. I have a top of the range c3 and was given one as a courtesy car from the garage when it was in for a service. There is def enough power. I think maybe the screen with apple car play should have been put in. I think people will miss this. I do have to say the heating controls with nobs is great. Mine has fancy on screen heating controls that are crap. Great value for money car i think.

[macraghnaill]

I have a 2014 C3 selection 1.2 VTI 82, very reliable and comfortable, hanging onto it as long as I can, I also like the higher seating position in it, not sure if the new ones have that?
What I don't like on the new cars is that there are no heating control knobs
I have checked the specs on the "You" C3 against my 1.2 C3 selection, which was one below the Exclusive, the "you" C3 has a slightly higher spec than my 2014 selection apart from the 17inch alloy wheels and is around the same price as 2014

[johnlockey]

Got one, nice runaround, good mpg, looks good, what more do you want.

[newjoflo]

you should try a mitsubishi space star/mirage tho..sort of a fun little car..personally i liked it more than a c3,

[sevesellors]

Excellent review and the car certainly offers value in a market of grossly overpriced cars.

[prod.Glocktight]

I bought this car last week, seems like a great car for it's price. I'm a bit of a basshead so I'm also quite curious about the sound quality of the speakers.

[gugugh]

Super good clip! I'm really thinking very seriously about choosing between Dacia Sandero and Citroen C3, both in the same level of equipment. I'm really very curious if you could tell me what would be the best choice?! Thank you!

[idkwhatname]

do u think it’s a good car for a first time driver, would ensurance be too high

[volt]

I am a Francophile car fan. I think french small cars are there for abuse by anyone French. They don’t care about their cars, just drive.check abroad there are many old Renaults, Citroens, fiats, bashed to bits but still working. I have a very old berlingo and it works like a dog for its living. Totally dependable, zero rust, flimsy as hell inside but tough as old boots. Their mechanicals are very sorted. As a buyer of older cars I quire rate french cars much more than the German ones. On this car thought the wet belt is a nightmare. It needs maintaining on time and regular quality oil.

[JeffreyAndrews-zs]

Drove a base C3 in Spain as a hire car this month. Basic. Comfy. Biggish boot.

This or a Dacia Sandero would be a close call.

[noname]

Maybe do a road test somewhere with hill? I hired a non turbo C3 petrol for a week. It was horrible. Underpowered, too soft suspension, sloppy gear stick, and it really struggled to go up hills. Ok on flat roads but a liability on very steep hills.

[Servant]

You need to keep your eyes on the road. Take us through the specs when parked up otherwise your a liability mate and risk hurting yourself.