Citroen C3 Tech Review: Detailed Analysis

Citroen C3 is a car that comes with a mindset to serve everyone. That being said the Technical aspects of this car are what make this hatchback perfect. So, let's take a detailed tech review of the Citroen C3.

Citroen made a big splash with the C5 Aircross when it made its debut in India last year. The vehicle highlighted the brand's core characteristics, which were founded on comfort, ease of use, and luxury. Its successor in India is kind of the complete opposite. It is a hatchback, therefore it is more of a mass-market product built in India. It is, of course, the C3. The technology within the car is the focus of this tech inspection. Therefore, let's get inside and see what Citroen has in store for us!

Citroen C3 Tech Review: Features and Interiors

There will be two trim levels and two engine options for the C3. However, the features for both engine models will be the same. The inside of the automobile is rather plain but is broken up by two screens. a driver-facing digital instrument cluster and a 10" infotainment display. Other than that, hardly much technology is present. It is a lean car with no wireless charging, no reverse cameras, only sensors, an air purifier, no linked car technology. But that's how it's supposed to be. Thankfully, the reverse parking camera is available as extra equipment for those who have trouble parking their cars.

I can say without a doubt that "Possibly the best infotainment screen in the segment is found here." In its market, it is the biggest. It is convenient because it is horizontal and the driver can readily access it. Excellent colors, resolution, and brightness levels are present on the monitor. Additionally, it has a slightly matte feel, which prevents smudging. I'd venture to say that it is superior to the one on the new Baleno.

Additionally, its user interface is really easy. Possibly too basic. Even the elderly will find it simple to navigate because of its tile-like layout and big icons. The user interface also has a limited number of stages and layers. The only complaint I'll make is how large these bezels are. Although the piano polish appears good today, I think it will eventually become scratched.

A black-and-white screen that displays the trip computer, petrol, coolant, and speedometer is added to the instrument cluster. Fortunately, the speedometer is visible despite the lack of a tachometer and the modest size of the entire panel. It is obvious that this interface has a certain cost associated with it.

In total, Citroen offers three USB ports. Two of them support quick charging for passengers in the back seat, and one is located in the front where you can also plug your phone in for wired smartphone access. The USB OTG port also means that it charges slowly. All of these connectors are USB Type-A, not the new USB C standard found on the majority of contemporary phones. There is a wire guide as well, which essentially keeps the console clear of messy cables. This is a pretty neat way to secure a phone charging cable.

Now, in a metaphorical sense, Apple Car Play and Android Auto being wirelessly available is the primary party component. We were able to connect an iPhone 13 to the vehicle, enabling wireless CarPlay, and it is wonderful to have this feature in a vehicle of this segment and budget. Because no other car in this segment, outside the Nissan Magnite, has this. None of the Hyundais, Maruti Suzukis, Punchs, Tatas, Altrozs, or Maruti models. And that is a fantastic feature, one that is incredibly practical since it makes things so clear-cut and straightforward to utilize. One problem we had was that the wireless Apple CarPlay wouldn't activate anytime a USB drive was connected. It's a nice feature to be able to use Siri wirelessly when using Apple CarPlay or the Google Assistant when using Android Auto, for example. However, having a wireless charger would have been fantastic, and having rapid charging closer to the front would have been ideal.

Additionally, if you intend to play loud music while driving. Its audio system comprises six speakers. There are two tweeters here in the A-pillar and four full-range speakers in the doors. It is not branded in any way. It's not a Harman Kardon, Bose, or JBL. It is simply off-the-rack. However, the C5 Aircross Citroen also came with a factory audio setup that sounded really well. And for its niche, this one actually sounds fairly excellent. The middle range is excellent. Therefore, it will sound great and cut through if you listen to a lot of Bollywood music or music with a lot of vocalists.

Weak bass is present. Although the sound is pretty strong, when the volume is turned up too high, it begins to clip a little bit. Additionally, the treble response is extremely good. Things only become complicated when performing extremely complex music, such as hard rock or industrial techno, which includes numerous soundscapes, layers, and instruments.

Overall, the Tata Punch and Baleno in particular have superior sounding setups in the segment, but this isn't far behind. However, if you're an audiophile, this won't satisfy you. In actuality, no stock system will meet your needs. Installing Boston Acoustics speakers will let you turn it up.

The C3 is not intended to be a really high-end or premium offering. So even though it could be missing a lot of things that other cars have, it still offers enough and then some to satisfy the majority of entry-level purchasers. For purchasers at this end of the market, the screen and smartphone connectivity will undoubtedly be more alluring than connected automobile suites or devices like a purifier.