OFFICIAL HAND-OVER OF THE AUTOBEST CONQUEST “BEST USERS’ CAR OF EUROPE 2026” TROPHY TO THE CITROËN C3 AIRCROSS

• Citroën has officially received the AUTOBEST “Best Users’ Car of Europe 2026” trophy for the C3 Aircross.
• The award was presented to Xavier Chardon, CEO of Citroën, by Dan Vardie, Chairman and Founder of AUTOBEST.
• The C3 Aircross had been named winner of the AUTOBEST “Best Users’ Car” category last March, a distinction that recognizes the most user-friendly vehicle on the market.

Paris, 26 June 2026 – Citroën has officially received the AUTOBEST “Best Users’ Car of Europe 2026” trophy for the C3 Aircross during a dedicated award hand-over ceremony held in Paris on June 25. The award was presented to Xavier Chardon, CEO of Citroën, by Dan Vardie, Chairman and Founder of AUTOBEST. This distinction is particularly significant as, for the first time, the public played a decisive role in the final outcome – highlighting Citroën’s commitment to placing customers at the heart of its strategy.

The C3 Aircross had been named winner of the AUTOBEST “Best Users’ Car” category last March, recognizing the most user-friendly vehicle on the market. As part of the first edition of AUTOBEST CONQUEST 2026, this award combines the expertise of the AUTOBEST jury with direct public participation across Europe, giving equal weight to expert evaluation and customer votes – making this recognition particularly meaningful for the brand.

“Citroën is particularly proud to receive today the ‘Best Users’ Car of Europe 2026’ award for the C3 Aircross. This distinction means a great deal to us as it directly reflects the voice of our customers. It shows that we have succeeded in designing a vehicle that is simple, comfortable, and intuitive, designed above all to make everyday life easier. This is exactly Citroën’s ambition: to offer cars that are in line with our customers’ expectations and true to our promise — Life feels better in a Citroën.”

Xavier Chardon – CEO of Citroën

“It is with great pleasure that I hand over the ‘AUTOBEST Best User-Friendly Car of Europe 2026’ award to Xavier Chardon, CEO of Citroën. This is the first time in history that the people of Europe have voted equally alongside the AUTOBEST jury, representing 32 nations across our continent. With the C3 Aircross as the winner, we are pioneering a groundbreaking accolade dedicated to car users. It reflects what we all truly appreciate. In the end, what matters most inside our car is having a great journey. And this is exactly what Citroën promises and delivers!”

Dan Vardie – Chairman and Founder of AUTOBEST

This recognition confirms the strong appeal of the new C3 Aircross, which embodies Citroën’s bold reinvention of the compact SUV. Built on the Smart Car platform, it stands out with its assertive design, class-leading interior space, and a unique offering in the segment, notably including an available 7-seater configuration. True to Citroën’s DNA, comfort is at the heart of the experience, with Advanced Comfort® seats and suspension, as well as an intuitive C-Zen-Lounge® cabin.

With a range of efficient and electrified powertrains (petrol, hybrid, and fully electric), the C3 Aircross offers accessible mobility solutions tailored to a wide variety of customer needs.

This award reinforces Citroën’s commitment to delivering vehicles that combine design, comfort, versatility, and outstanding value, in line with the expectations of today’s European customers.

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