Latest Update: Citroen C3 Aircross automatic is now available in India. It comes with a 1.2L turbo-petrol engine paired with a 6-speed torque converter auto gearbox. Its price starts at Rs. 12.85 lakh (ex-showroom).
Check this space to know more: Citroen C3 Aircross Automatic Launched with 6-Speed Torque Converter Gearbox, All Details
Key Highlights
Introduction
Citroen C3 Aircross stands as a unique option in the mid size SUV segment. Being 4.3 metres in length, it comes with 3 rows of seating, with option for 5 seater or 7 seater. There’s no other product in the segment to offer 3 rows of seating. Moreover, it also offers a substantial 200 mm of ground clearance.
Exterior and Design
The design of the C3 Aircross looks substantially different from the competition. It gets rugged design elements in the form of body side cladding with thick wheel arches and bigger 17 inch alloy wheels.
Interior and Features
Being a 3 row family car, the Citroen C3 Aircross comes loaded with several comfort and convenience features like steering mounted audio and phone controls, a 7 inch digital drivers display, a 10.25 inch touchscreen infotainment system, roof mounted AC blowers for 2nd row, armrests in first and second row, adjustable headrests in all rows, etc. On the safety front, it comes with TPMS, ESP, hill hold, dual airbags, reverse camera, etc.
Engine and Transmission
Unlike the C3 hatchback which also offers a 1.2 litre naturally aspirated petrol engine, the C3 Aircross only comes with a 1.2 litre turbo petrol engine paired with a 6 speed manual gearbox or a 6 speed torque converter auto gearbox. It produces 110 PS of power and 190 Nm of torque.
Drive Train
Citroen C3 Aircross is a front wheel drive vehicle.
Fuel Efficiency
Citroen claims a fuel efficiency of 18.5 km/l for the C3 Aircross.
Dimension
Citroen C3 Aircross is a mid size SUV measuring 4323 mm in length, 1796 mm in width, 1669 mm in height, and 2671 mm in wheelbase. Moreover, it offers 444 litres of boot space in the 5 seater version and up to 839 litres (w/ 3rd Row Seats Removed & 2nd Row Seats Folded) in the 5 + 2 seater version. Also, it offers a decent 200 mm of ground clearance.
Variants and Colours
Buyers can choose from 4 monotone and 6 dual tone colours. Moreover, customers can select from 3 variants i.e. YOU, PLUS and MAX.
Segment and Rivals
The Citroen C3 Aircross rivals the likes of Kia Seltos, Hyundai Creta, MG Astor, Toyota Hyryder, Maruti Grand Vitara, etc.
