Citroen C3 Aircross specifications and details revealed

Kenneth John Published: August 01, 2023, 11:58 AM IST

Citroen India has released new information on the forthcoming C3 Aircross SUV. While reservations for the mid-size SUV will begin in September, deliveries will begin in October. The French brand's next product for India is under the C-cubed program and will compete in the extremely competitive mid-size SUV segment.

Citroen C3 Aircross: Powertrain

The Citroen C3 Aircross SUV will be available in India with a 1.2-litre turbo petrol engine producing 110PS and 190Nm and connected to a six-speed manual transmission that will power the front wheels. An AT option will be available at a later date. This engine has an ARAI fuel economy of 18.5 kmpl.

This is the exact same engine that powers the Citroen C3 Turbo hatchback.

Citroen C3 Aircross: Dimensions and Design

The car will be 4.3 meters long, meaning it is expected to be a strong contender in the mid-size SUV segment. The car has a wheelbase of 2.67 meters, a height of 1.66 meters, and a width of 1.79 meters.

It features split headlights, similar to the C3, and a more prominent grille up front. Combine it with a minimalist front bumper with skid plates and you get a front end that resembles a small C5 Aircross. The C3 Aircross sports round wheel arches, a longish wheelbase, and cladding right below the doors, on the wheel arches, and on the doors themselves, exactly like the other Citroen models. The C3 has a ground clearance of 200mm.

Citroen C3 Aircross: Features and Cabin

The C3 Aircross inherits the majority of the hatchback's equipment, including a 10.2-inch touchscreen infotainment system, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, manual air conditioning, steering-mounted audio controls, and electrically adjustable ORVMs. Multiple airbags, electronic stability control, and rear parking sensors with cameras provide passenger safety.

As a three-row vehicle, it also includes luxuries for the middle and final rows, such as roof-mounted AC vents with adjustable fan speeds. The last row also has USB charging connectors.

When launched, the C3 Aircross will face competition from well-known rivals such as the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Maruti Grand Vitara, Toyota Hyryder, Volkswagen Taigun, and Skoda Kushaq. The C3 Aircross price will be announced in the second part of this year.

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Citroen C3 2022 Full Spec

Price (Ex-Delhi)
Starts Rs 5.71 Lakhs

Displacement
1198cc

Transmission
Manual

Max Power(ps)
82

Max Torque(Nm)
115

Mileage
19.8 Kmpl

Hyundai Creta 2020 Full Spec

Price (Ex-Delhi)
Starts Rs 9.99 Lakhs