Citroen has confirmed the pricing and specifications for its new C3, which includes an electric e-C3 variant.

The new model benefits from the brand’s latest design language. It’s clearly influenced by Citroen’s OLI concept, which broke cover last year.

The C3 looks a bit like a small crossover, with plastic cladding and a raised ride height. But this is just the ‘regular’ C3. A C3 Aircross variant will follow.

Pricing starts at £17,790 for the petrol-powered C3 and £21,990 for the electric e-C3.

The e-C3 equipped with a 44kWh battery, giving a range of 199 miles. There’s also 100kW DC charging capability, allowing for 20%-80% top ups in 26 minutes.

A modest power output of 113PS is enough to propel the car from 0-62mph in around 11 seconds and gives a top speed of 84mph.

The C3 PureTech uses a three-cylinder petrol engine with 100PS. A hybrid model is planned for introduction later in the year.

As with Citroen’s larger cars, the e-C3 has a focus on comfort rather than dynamic ability. It’s fitted with the brand’s Advanced Comfort suspension, which uses clever hydraulic cushions to give a smoother ride.

Inside, the C3 is designed to maximise passenger space. There’s more headroom than in the outgoing model and it features Citroen’s super-squishy Advanced Comfort seats.

A 10-inch touchscreen is fitted as standard and the infotainment setup includes Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.

Standard equipment on all models will include air conditioning and parking sensors. The car will be offered in two grades: Plus and Max.

The Max grade also features a reversing camera, heated seats and steering wheel and tinted rear windows.