Citroën Launches C3 Hatchback In Nepal

Citroën India has commenced exports of its C3 hatchback model to Nepal. The car is built on the manufacturer’s CMP platform and comes at a price tag of 36.25 lakh Nepalese Rupee (Rs. 22.61 lakh). The Citroën C3 has a significantly higher price tag owing to Nepal's high import taxes. In India, the C3 range starts at a price of Rs 6.16 lakh (ex-showroom).

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The Citroën C3 offered in Nepal is powered by a 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine, generating 82 bhp and 115 Nm of torque. The engine is paired with a 5-speed manual gearbox. The 1.2-litre turbo petrol engine variant is not available for the Nepalese market.

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As for the features, the Nepalese-spec Citroen C3 is similar to its Indian counterpart. It gets a 10.2-inch touchscreen infotainment system, power windows, manual HVAC unit, dual airbags, ABS with EBD, rear parking sensors and more. The Citroën C3 is offered in two variants: Live and Feel Vibe Pack, priced at 36.25 Lakh NPR (Rs 22.61 lakh) and 37.99 Lakh Nepalese Rupee (Rs 23.69 lakh) respectively.

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The Nepalese market does not get the recently introduced Shine variant, which is currently the top-of-the-line variant of the hatchback in India and comes with some additional features. These include alloy wheels, a reverse parking camera, and electronically adjustable ORVMs.

With its entry into the Nepalese market, Citroën aims to establish a presence in neighbouring SAARC nations, tapping into the demand for its compact hatchback offering.