Citroën C3 MAX HYBRID French Touch 2026: price, equipment and production

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Just 50,000 yen, roughly 26,000 rubles at the exchange rate cited by the publication, separates the Citroën C3 MAX HYBRID French Touch from the regular C3 MAX HYBRID. The limited edition of 74 cars went on sale in Japan on October 22, 2026, priced at 3.87 million yen, approximately 2 million rubles at that rate. The special version adds distinctive trim and extra equipment rather than changing the car’s technical specifications.

Citroën’s official price list gives the regular C3 MAX HYBRID a starting price of 3.82 million yen. The French Touch therefore commands a premium of only about 1.3%. For context, the earlier 3.64-million-yen figure dates back to the model’s Japanese launch in 2025 and no longer reflects its current price. The new special edition must consequently be compared with today’s MAX, not last year’s price list.

For the extra money, buyers receive French tricolour accents on the front bumper, rear side panels and tailgate. The standard equipment also includes a V263A dashcam with a 4K-capable front camera, rear camera, Wi-Fi, GPS and parked-vehicle monitoring. A December 2025 accessories catalogue listed this unit at 59,950 yen excluding installation, more than the current French Touch premium. However, Citroën has not specified the accessory’s current standalone price in its special-edition announcement.

The mechanical package is unchanged: a 110-horsepower, 48-volt hybrid system combining a 1.2-litre turbocharged petrol engine with a six-speed dual-clutch transmission. The C3 retains Citroën’s Progressive Hydraulic Cushions (PHC) suspension and Advanced Comfort seats. French Touch buyers should therefore not expect extra power or different acceleration figures: the distinctions concern appearance and equipment.

According to Stellantis Japan, production is divided between two paint colours. Bright Blue accounts for 40 cars, while the other 34 will be finished in Rouge Elixir red. No additional colours are offered for this edition. French Touch is thus a limited-run interpretation of an established C3 hybrid, with Japanese buyers paying a relatively small premium for special detailing, a standard dashcam and exclusivity.