Citroën C-Elysée 2012– car dimensions: 4427 mm long, 1748 mm wide and 1466 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,055 kg. Braked towing is 1,010 kg.
The cabin seats five with strong rear legroom thanks to a long wheelbase. Manual air conditioning is widely available while electronic climate control with a display screen comes on higher grades. Cruise control with speed limiter and rear parking sensors appear on mid and top trims. Facelifted versions add a 7-inch touchscreen with Mirror Screen for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay plus a reversing camera on selected grades. Automatic emergency braking is listed on later higher trims in some markets.
Boot space measures 506 litres with the rear seats in place. The 2/3-1/3 split rear bench folds to free up 1038 litres for longer items. The load floor has a regular shape that makes packing straightforward.
Braked towing capacity reaches 1010 kg on stronger engines such as the 1.6 VTi while lighter petrol versions are rated lower at around 720 kg. Unbraked towing sits near 450-600 kg depending on the powertrain. Payload is typically about 400 kg once kerb weight is subtracted from gross vehicle weight.
The car suits light family and occasional work duties. Split-folding seats and the large boot handle bulkier loads without specialised suspension or cooling packages.
The cabin seats five adults with good front and rear space from the long wheelbase. Height-adjustable driver seat, adjustable headrests front and rear, and front centre armrest are available. Manual or digital air conditioning keeps the interior cool. Cloth or half-leather seats appear by grade. Split-folding rear seats open a 506-litre boot for luggage.
Fuel tank holds 50 litres.
Onboard service indicator tracks next maintenance by distance and time.
Euro NCAP 3-star rating from 2014 tests.
Standard kit includes ABS with EBD and EBA, ESP or traction control, and up to four airbags.
Seat belts have pretensioners and force limiters on front seats.
Engines include 1.2 and 1.6 petrol units plus 1.6 diesel options paired with manual or automatic gearboxes. Combined fuel use varies by version and conditions, with efficient figures listed for several powertrains.
Servicing follows the manufacturer schedule shown by the dashboard indicator. Regular checks cover oil, filters and fluids. Authorised centres handle routine maintenance and wear items.
Safety equipment centres on ABS, electronic brake distribution, emergency brake assist and stability or traction control. Front and side airbags protect occupants, with ISOFIX points for child seats. The structure uses reinforced elements for impact.
Keep the car with scheduled services, tyre pressure checks and proper fluid levels. A temporary puncture kit or spare wheel is fitted depending on market. Roadside assistance options support longer ownership.
Length 4427 mm, Width 1748 mm, Height 1466 mm, Wheelbase 2652 mm (C-Elysée 2012-present)
Sources: manufacturer data, Citroën technical data PDF November 2012, cataloge.eu and contemporary reviews, paint color charts.