ELLE Collaboration Brings "Adult Cute" Limited Edition C3

Citroën C3 ELLE | CITROËN C3

An "Adult Cute" Limited Edition C3 in Collaboration with ELLE

On May 14th (Monday), Peugeot Citroën Japon announced the "C3 ELLE," a limited edition model of Citroën's compact hatchback "C3," created in collaboration with the women's fashion magazine "ELLE." Sales have begun with a limited run of 150 units.

Text by YANAKA Tomomi

Cherry Pink Accents Inside and Out

The "C3" is a compact hatchback featuring an original design, including its distinctive "Airbump" panels for impact absorption and a two-tone roof.

The "C3 ELLE," launched this time, is a limited model that leverages the C3's customization potential through its partnership with "ELLE," incorporating the vibrant accent color "Cherry Pink" in its interior and exterior.

The body color is a combination of "Blanc Banquise" white with a roof in "Sable," a light brown metallic not usually offered. Further accents of Cherry Pink on the fog lamp trims, air capsules, C-pillar pinstripes, and roof sticker create an "adult cute" aesthetic.

The interior, too, is finished in a clean palette of gray and white, with pink accents applied to the dashboard, seats, and floor mats.

The base model is the "Shine" upper-grade trim, equipped with a 1.2-liter 3-cylinder turbo engine producing a maximum output of 81 kW (110 ps) and a maximum torque of 205 Nm (20.1 kgm). It is paired with a 6-speed EAT transmission and is front-wheel drive. Notably, this limited model does not include blind-spot monitoring.

The price is 2.45 million yen, 60,000 yen higher than the base model.