Citroen C3 Aircross

The Citroen C3 Aircross has officially gone on sale in India, priced between Rs. 9.99 lakh and Rs. 12.34 lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi). The SUV is offered in three variants – You, Plus and Max, and will be available in both 5- and 5+2-seater options. The 5+2 seating option is only offered with the Plus and Max variants, for an additional premium of Rs. 35,000. Any dual-tone exterior colour option will cost you an extra Rs. 20,000, while the Vibe Pack (styling pack) will come at an added premium of Rs. 25,000 for the Plus trim and Rs. 22,000 for the Max variant.

The Citroen C3 Aircross is based on the C-Cubed platform that also underpins the C3 hatchback. It’s powered by a peppy 1.2-litre turbocharged petrol engine that makes 108 bhp and 190 Nm torque. Anow now you get a new, more capable 6-speed manual transmission. There’s no automatic transmission on offer right now, however, the company has confirmed that it will arrive by the end of this year. Citroen is claiming an ARAI-certified fuel efficiency of 18.5 kmpl.

The SUV comes with halogen headlamps with daytime running lights 17-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels, and a pair of smart-looking taillights. The SUV also gets roof rails and a bunch of side and underbody cladding. Inside, the top-spec model gets a 10.25-inch touchscreen display loaded with both wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Citroen also offers connected car features as part of MyCitroën Connect, which includes – fuel status, geofencing, intrusion alert, SOS alert, and more. Moreover, the SUV is offered in 4 Monotone, 6 Dual-Tone, 2 Interior Dashboard Color options, 4 Customization Packs & 70+ Accessories.