Citroën is producing 40,000 C3s in Serbia in addition to those made in Slovakia
- Citroën is enjoying a notable success with its recent C3 and C3 Aircross models, built on the Indian-made Small Car platform but improved in many ways. In 2025, the brand with the double chevron logo expects to sell 210,000 C3 and C3 Aircross models in Slovakia (Trnava) plus 40,000 in India and Brazil, for a total of 250,000 units. This compares to 265,000 in 2024 (175,000 in Slovakia) and 265,000 (157,000 in Slovakia) in 2023. Citroën anticipates sales of nearly 300,000 in 2026 (250,000 in Europe), given that both models are relatively new and are still ramping up production in Europe after experiencing production delays since their launch. Demand for the C3 is increasing, particularly due to social leasing which in France allows people to acquire a new car for 100 euros per month, depending on their income.
- Citroën could produce 250,000 C3 and C3 Aircross at the Trnava site, but Stellantis management preferred to produce from starting next year 210,000 units at Trnava and an additional 40,000 units at the Serbian site of Kragujevac where the Fiat Grande Panda is produced on which it is based on the same Small Car platform.
- Why? For the simple reason that the Fiat Grande Panda isn't as successful as the C3. Fewer than 30,000 units will be produced at the Kragujevac plant in 2025, suggesting that the factory is operating well above capacity, even though this model is also ramping up production. The 40,000 C3s produced at this site each year will help bring the plant closer to its long-term target of 150,000 units per year. The carmaker hasn't specified whether these will be internal combustion or electric versions.