Citoren C3

Citroen's futuristic C3 concept car is a stunning illustration of how a Citroen supermini for the next century might look.Shorter than a Saxo, the C3's design makes maximum use of the interior space demonstrating practicality and versatility in a futuristic style which is as functional as it is space age.The Citroen C3 concept car overflows with innovation, clever design and neat touches. For instance, the front doors include a storage compartment which doubles up as a removable, stylish and trendy hand bag, as well as an umbrella housing, whilsts the rear doors are equipped with expandable net pockets for easy storage of all sorts of items.A classic example of the design flair within C3 is the individual 'two way' seats - each with its own integrated seat belt. By simply tilting the front seats backwards - so the back of the chair becomes the seat and vice versa - the seating layout can be transformed from a driving configuration to an 'all seats facing' layout.Variations on the seating layout are numerous with four seat fixing rails running the whole length of the vehicle. The standard configuration can be adapted by removing and replacing the passenger seats to the left, centre or right of the vehicle.Simple and easy to use, the stylish and futuristic dashboard comprises a central console housing the speedometer, a multimedia screen and a rotary knob regulating temperature and air flow. The gear lever is also console mounted allowing free access between the front seats.An electrically operated glass slat sunroof, which opens almost the full length of the roof, combines with a large and curved windscreen to create a light and airy feel to the interior, enhanced still further on this concept car by doors that open from the centre outwards.Improving practicality in multi-story car parks is the cleverly designed double jointed tailgate which opens in a half folding motion - ideal for times when overhead height is restricted. Boot space is large for a car measuring just 3.67m in length, but can be quickly expanded by simply sliding the rear seats forwards on their runners.