Citroen is all set to launch the C3 next month and we’ve already gotten a closer look at the French car in our detailed review. Though we know everything regarding its space, features, design, performance, etc, we are yet to take a look at its variant-wise features. Let’s break down the variants of the C3 and see what each has to offer:
Live
The base Live variant is available only with the 1.2-liter naturally aspirated petrol engine. It offers the following features:
- Halogen headlamps
- Full wheel covers
- Glossy black ORVMs
- Black upholstery
- Satin chrome accents for gear knob and AC controls
- Black AC vent surrounds
- Roof antenna
- Manual AC
- Front power windows
- Manually-adjustable ORVMs
- Digital instrument cluster
- Dual airbags
- ABS with EBD
- Rear parking sensors
- Speed alert system
- Seat-belt reminder system
Feel
The higher feel variant is offered with the 1.2-liter NA as well as the 1.2-liter turbo petrol motor. It also offers a variety of customization options including dual-tone colors as standard. It comes with the following features:
- Glossy black roof rails
- Wheel arch cladding
- Front skid plate
- Satin chrome accents for inside door handles, AC vents, and steering wheel
- 10-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Four speakers
- Steering-mounted controls
- Rear power windows
- Remote keyless entry
- Height-adjustable driver seat
- Tilt-adjustable steering
- Parcel tray
- Speed-sensing auto door lock function
Colour Options
The Citroen C3 offers a bunch of color combinations. It comes in four mono-tone and six dual-tone colors including Polar White, Zesty Orange, Platinum Grey, Steel Grey, Polar White with Zesty Orange roof, Platinum Grey with Zesty orange roof, Polar White with Platinum Grey roof, Steel Grey with Zesty Orange roof, Zesty Orange with Platinum Grey roof, and Steel Grey with Platinum Grey roof. It also offers two interior trims including Anodized Orange and Anodized Grey.
Design
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.
Interior
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.
Powertrain
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.