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Saminda C3 X 1.8 MT
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Engine : RB Series , RB18A1
Saminda C3 X 1.8 AT
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Engine : RB Series , RB18A1
Saminda C3 XE 1.5T
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Engine : RB Series , RB15F4
Saminda C3 XE-L 1.5T
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Engine : RB Series , RB15F4
Saminda C3 SpectaL 1.5T (Featuring Saminda Crystal Headlight Technology)
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Engine : RB Series , RB15F2
The C3 is a compact car manufactured and sold by Japanese automaker Saminda , available in 5 trims, ranging from the X (MT6) to the SpectaL (6spd AT) , This Saminda marks the transition from high-revving, naturally aspirated tradition to factory turbocharging. It isn’t likely to go back, so it’s pretty critical that Saminda gets it right.
Instead of trying to build a car intended specifically to excel in North America, Saminda went with a global platform. Benchmarks were set at the level of European luxury sedans from AMW , Cervus and Montes. Admittedly, that's a pretty lofty goal. We didn't expect that the new C3 has an AMW grade comfort while a lower price tag.
For 2014, C3 sedans get two engine options: either a naturally aspirated 1.8-liter inline-4 making 143 hp or a turbocharged 1.5-liter inline-4 pumping out a healthy 160 (177hp for SpectaL trim). The engine options are determined at the trim level, with the X powered by the 1.8-liter, while the XE , XE-L and SpectaL editions come equipped with the 1.5-liter engine.
The SpectaL trim features enchanced ''Saminda Crystal Headlight Technology''. Saminda said that the Hybrid and the Spec-V model will not be available as almost 80% of the sales is on the regular C3.
Well .... this is probably the best C3 to date when it comes to comfort, power and safety, and with base models starting at $19,000, it will be worthy of at least a look .... if not a drive home.
Sales figure 2014 Total : 466,454
Availability : Worldwide exclude Japan
Assembly :
Greensburg , USA
Alliston , Canada
Wuhan, China
Pingtung, Taiwan
Ayutthaya, Thailand
C3 X 1.8 MT : $18,995
C3 X 1.8 AT : $19,995
C3 XE 1.5T : $21,000
C3 XE-L 1.5T : $23,500
C3 SpectaL 1.5T : $26,185