The Citroen C5 Aircross is the only offering from the company in our market. The brand is now rolling out the more affordable C3, which will go up against the Tata Punch, Nissan Magnite, Renault Kiger, Maruti Suzuki Ignis and more. Citroen C3 will be launched in the Indian market on July 20. The C3 will be the most affordable French brand car in our market. Aimed to drive volumes, C3 will quintessentially be the bread and butter for the company’s Indian subsidiary. Here it is all about it. So, read on to know some of the crazy diets of the upcoming Citroen C3.
Citroen C3 – Engine and Gearbox
Thanks to the ICAT certification to make the air clearer. The Citroen C3 will come with a 1.2 turbo-petrol motor that will produce 110 PS of rated power output and 190 Nm of peak torque. Transmission options are likely to include a 5-speed MT and an automatic gearbox. The latter could potentially be a 7-speed DCT.
On the entry-level trims, the Citroen C3 will source power from a naturally-aspirated mill that will displace the 1200 cc air-fuel mixture. It will output 82 PS and 110 Nm.
Citroen C3 – Features
When the major buying exercise is being undertaken by Millennials or Gen-Zs, the feature list is an important aspect of the car. The Citroen C3 will entice buyers with its long list of equipment that includes keyless entry, large touchscreen infotainment unit, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, climate control, steering mounted audio controls, power windows and more. Also, it will be equipped with many safety features.
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Citroen C3 – Design and Dimensions
French designers certainly know a thing or two when it comes to designing a car. The Citroen C3 is no exception. It looks funky with split headlamps, chunky fenders and a rounded design. For added flavor, it also gets C-pillar mounted door handles. In terms of dimensions, the Citroen C3 is of decent size, measuring 3,981 mm in length, 1,733 mm in width and 1,586 mm in height. The Citroen C3 will have the longest wheelbase in the segment at 2,540 mm.
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Citroen C3 – Price and Competitors
The ex-showroom price of the Citroen C3 is likely to be under Rs.6 lakhs. The C3 will lock horns with models like Maruti Suzuki Ignis, Tata Punch, Nissan Magnite, Renault Kiger and others.