Citroen, the renowned French car marque, unveiled the C3 Aircross in India for the first time in April 2023. As the brand’s fourth offering in the country after the C3, C5 Aircross, and eC3, the C3 Aircross stands out as the only car in the Citroen family to be available in both five- and seven-seat layouts. Excitingly, Citroen has now officially announced that bookings for this highly anticipated SUV will commence in September, with deliveries scheduled to begin in October, likely following its launch.
The Citroen C3 Aircross showcases an array of features, though it may miss out on some compared to its rivals. Notable equipment includes a 10-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a seven-inch digital instrument cluster, and steering-mounted controls. In terms of safety, the SUV is equipped with dual front airbags, TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System), ABS with EBD (Anti-lock Braking System with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution), rear parking sensors, and hill-hold assist.
Under the hood, the Citroen C3 Aircross is powered by a 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine that delivers an impressive 109bhp and 190Nm of torque. This engine comes exclusively paired with a six-speed manual gearbox and boasts a claimed mileage of 18.5 kmpl, offering a fine balance of performance and fuel efficiency.
With its imminent launch, the Citroen C3 Aircross will enter a competitive market segment, pitting itself against formidable rivals such as the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder, and Hyundai Venue. Citroen is set to make a strong statement with the C3 Aircross, as it strives to carve a niche for itself in the Indian SUV landscape.
