Latest Update: Citroen has launched the automatic transmission option for the C3 Aircross SUV. We expect the same automatic gearbox to soon arrive in the C3 hatchback too.
Know more about the C3 Aircross automatic: Citroen C3 Aircross Automatic Launched with 6-Speed Torque Converter Gearbox, All Details
Apart from its on sale models like C3, C3 Aircross, eC3 etc, the French brand has now started testing its coupe SUV Basalt.
Here's all you need to know about Citroen Basalt SUV Coupe: Citroen Basalt Launching Soon; Here’s All You Can Expect
Price: The prices of Citroen C3 hatchback starts at Rs 6.16 Lakh (ex-showroom) for the base i.e. LIVE variant and goes all the way up to Rs 9.11 Lakh (ex-showroom) for the top i.e. SHINE Turbo Dual Tone + Vibe Pack variant.
Variants: Citroen offers the C3 in the following 3 variants:
- LIVE - Base Variant
- FEEL - Mid Variant
- SHINE - Top Variant
Colour Options: The Citroen C3 comes in 4 monotone colour options and 6 dual tone colour options.
Monotone colour options include:
- POLAR WHITE
- ZESTY ORANGE
- PLATINUM GREY
- STEEL GREY
Dual tone colour options include:
- POLAR WHITE BODY WITH ZESTY ORANGE ROOF
- PLATINUM GREY BODY WITH ZESTY ORANGE ROOF
- STEEL GREY BODY WITH ZESTY ORANGE ROOF
- POLAR WHITE BODY WITH PLATINIUM GREY ROOF
- ZESTY ORANGE BODY WITH PLATINIUM GREY ROOF
- STEEL GREY BODY WITH PLATINIUM GREY ROOF
Design & Exterior: Though Citroen C3 is a hatchback, it gets several SUV like design elements in the exterior. These include plastic cladding on wheel arches, on the front and rear bumper and on the sides as well. Moreover, it also comes with skid plate like finish in the front and rear, giving it a mini SUV like stance.
Interior & Features: In the interior, Citroen has only used hard plastics with different textures and colour tones.
Moreover, in the C3's cabin, the center of attraction is the 10.25 inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless android auto and apple carplay.
Some of the other features in the Citroen C3 include:
- Reverse camera
- Rear defogger
- Rear wiper and washer
- Electrically adjustable ORVM
- Front fog lamps
- Steering mounted audio & phone controls
- Fully digital instrument cluster
- Connected car tech with 35 features
- Engine auto stop/start
- Manual dimming IRVM
Airbags & Safety Features: On the safety front, the Citroen C3 comes with dual front airbags, electronic stability control, hill hold assist, tire pressure monitoring system, etc.
Engine: Citroen offers 2 engine options in the C3. These include:
- 1.2 litre 3-cylinder naturally aspirated petrol.
- 1.2 litre 3-cylinder turbocharged petrol.
Power & Performance: The NA engine produces 82 PS of power and 115 Nm of torque. The turbo engine produces 110 PS of power and 190 Nm of torque.
Transmission/Gearbox: The NA engine comes with a 5 speed manual gearbox. The turbo engine comes with a 6 speed manual gearbox. There's no automatic transmission on offer with the Citroen C3.
Mileage/Fuel Economy: Citroen claims a fuel economy of 19.3 kmpl for NA as well as turbo engine.
Braking System: The Citroen C3 comes with disc brakes at the front and drum brakes at the rear. Moreover, it also gets ABS, EBD and ESP.
Ground Clearance: It gets 180 mm of ground clearance.
Boot Space: Its boot space measure at 315 litres.
Size & Dimension: Citroen C3 is a sub 4 meter vehicle measuring 3981 mm in length, 1733 mm in width, 1586/1604 (with roof rails) mm in height, and 2540 mm in wheelbase.
Segment & Rivals: The Citroen C3 rivals the likes of Tata Punch, Hyundai Exter, Maruti Suzuki Ignis, etc.
