The 2022 Citroën C3 Aircross 1.2 PureTech 130 EAT6 Shine Plus is a welcome reminder that family-friendly motoring doesn?t have to mean boring. With its playful design, punchy engine, and French flair for comfort, this compact crossover offers a refreshing alternative to the usual suspects, and this 1-owner, full service history example is a particularly well-kept gem. Power comes from the lively 1.2-litre PureTech 130bhp three-cylinder turbo, paired with a smooth EAT6 automatic gearbox. It?s a combination that feels perky in town and confident on the open road, ideal for urban commutes, family outings, and everything in between. Citroën?s famed suspension tuning shines through here too, with a ride that remains plush and composed even on rougher UK roads. The Shine Plus trim brings the best toys to the party: a 7-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, keyless entry and start, a colour head-up display, rear parking camera, and automatic climate control. Inside, it?s a masterclass in comfort, with supportive seats and quirky design touches that make it feel more boutique than budget. In a world of increasingly homogenised crossovers, the C3 Aircross dares to be different, and better for it. It's charming, comfortable, and well-specced, with a reliable ownership story to back it up.