Citroen will be entering the mass market segment soon with the launch of the new C3. The C3 will compete in the B segment which has everything from hatchbacks to compact SUVs. Citroen has also officially commenced the bookings for the C3 for a token amount of ₹21000 and customers can check it out at the dealerships as well. The Citroen C3 will be launching on the 20th of July.
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What to expect
The C3 has a lot of SUV cues like the silver skid plate for the front and rear and the high approach and departure angles. It gets a ground clearance of 180mm and a turning radius of 10m. The bonnet tapers towards the bottom to aid visibility and help in providing the commanding driving position that Indians prefer according to Citroen. It measures 3.98 in length and the overall design is quirky and cool. The front features split LED headlamps with a typical Citroen double slat grille. The LED DRLs merge with the grille neatly. It also features black cladding all around for a rugged look. The side features diamond-cut alloy wheels. The back features rectangular taillamps with a dual-tone bumper.
When it comes to the interiors, the center stage is taken up by the 10-inch touchscreen infotainment system which is compatible with Android Auto and Apple Carplay. It gets a colored dashboard with patterns to make it look funky. With a wheelbase of 2,450mm Citroen promises to give one of the best legroom in this segment. One quirk of the C3 is the placement of the rear power window switches which are positioned where rear A/C vents would usually be placed. It gets manual air-conditioning, steering-mounted audio controls, and a digital instrument cluster. Citroen claims that the C3 has the best in the class head, shoulder, and elbow room for passengers.
It gets a 1-liter glovebox and a 315-liter boot. The Citroen C3 is powered by two petrol engines. The 1.2-liter naturally aspirated 3-cylinder unit produces 81hp and 115nm of torque. It comes mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox. It returns a mileage of 19.8 km/l. The more powerful 1.2-liter 3-cylinder turbo petrol produces 109hp and 190nm of torque. It comes mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox and returns a mileage of 19.4 km/l.