With narrow pillars and large windows, it’s easy to get used to the size of the car and feel comfortable with its dimensions. New drivers will appreciate the high seating position and the view it affords. The seat adjusts for height, and there’s tilt-adjust for the steering as well. Citroen is also quick to point out that the rear seat is set 27mm higher compared to the front to ensure that occupants get a better view out and not keep staring at the front seat backs all the while.įor the driver, getting in a comfortable position is fairly straightforward. Seating is high-set, which means elders in the family will appreciate this too. With its upright stance and wide-opening doors, it’s easy to get in and out of the Citroen C3. One accessory we wish came fitted from the factory? Alloy wheels! The wheel caps look smart, but the optional alloy wheels make the C3 look a whole lot better. You could also pick and choose from a plethora of accessories to personalize your C3. There are three customisation packs and two interior trims to choose from. The Citroen C3 is available in four monotone shades and six dual tone options. There are some more signs of the C3’s simplicity in the antenna, the flap style door handles and the indicators on the fenders instead of the mirrors.Ĭitroen is banking on customisation to stand out. The headlamps, turn-indicators, fog lamps and the tail lamps are of the basic halogen variety. But those are the only LEDs you’ll see on the car. The front borrows Citroen’s global signature of a sleek chrome grille flowing into daytime running lamps. The high bonnet, the flared wheel arches and rounded bumpers make the C3 seem cute, yet powerful. There’s obvious C5 inspiration in the design. It can go shoulder to shoulder with the likes of the Magnite and Kiger too. In terms of size, the Citroen C3 looks like a powerlifter compared to hatchbacks like the Celerio, WagonR and Tiago. Citroen insists it’s a premium hatchback with an SUV twist, possibly in a bid to separate it from the whole host of sub-4-metre SUVs already on sale. There’s an obvious question here - why’s the car not called a ‘C3 AirCross’? In the 180mm of ground clearance, confident SUV-like styling and a smattering of cladding on the bumpers it does enough to warrant that badge. We have also compared its fuel efficiency with those of its rivals. It also rivals the Nissan Magnite, Renault Kiger and Hyundai Exter because of its prices and dimensions.Ĭitroen eC3: Here’s how the Citroen eC3 fares against the Tata Tiago EV in space and practicality.Ĭitroen C3 Aircross: Citroen C3 Aircross can be reserved from next month. Rivals: The Citroen C3 rivals the Maruti Wagon R, Celerio and Tata Tiago. The turbo variants of the C3 also get electronic stability programme (ESP), hill-hold assist and tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS). Safety: Citroen C3’s safety kit includes dual front airbags, ABS with EBD, front seat belt reminders, a reversing camera and rear parking sensors. The C3 also comes with a height-adjustable driver seat, day/night IRVM, a digitised instrument cluster, fog lamps, electrically adjustable ORVMs, steering-mounted audio controls and a 4-speaker sound system. The turbo variants also get an idle engine start/stop feature.įeatures: The made-in-India hatchback gets a 10.2-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay and 35 connected car features. The ARAI-claimed fuel efficiency of both engines is 19.3kmpl. Seating Capacity: It comes in a 5-seater configuration.īoot Space: Citroen’s cross-hatchback offers a boot space of 315 litres.Įngine and Transmission: The Citroen C3 is offered with two petrol engine options: a 1.2-litre naturally aspirated engine (82PS/115Nm) mated to a 5-speed manual and a 1.2-litre turbocharged unit (110PS/190Nm) mated to a 6-speed manual transmission only. Variants: The C3 comes in three broad variants: Live, Feel and Shine.Ĭolours: Customers can choose the Citroen C3 in four monotone and six dual-tone colours: Steel Grey, Zesty Orange, Platinum Grey, Polar White, Steel Grey with Zesty Orange roof, Steel Grey with Platinum Grey roof, Zesty Orange with Platinum Grey roof, Platinum Grey with Zesty Orange roof, Polar White with Zesty Orange roof and Polar White with Platinum Grey roof. Price: The Citroen C3 is sold between Rs 6.16 lakh and Rs 8.80 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). In related news, the Brazil-spec version of the Citroen C3 recently received zero stars in the Latin NCAP crash tests. Latest Update: The Citroen C3 completes one year in India, and here's the recap.
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