Seven facts to know about the new Citron C3 Aircross SUV

The new Citroen C3 Aircross SUV made its global debut in India, following the C3 hatchback and C5 Aircross SUV. It is the third model designed specifically for the country by the marque. The new C3 Aircross SUV will be introduced in India in the second half of 2023, giving Citroen in that country more traction. Here is all the information you need to know about it.

Today, in India, the highly anticipated SUV C3 Aircross from the French automaker Citron made its international debut. Citroen has already sold a substantial number of C3 hatchbacks and C5 Aircross SUVs and attracted a substantial number of consumers. The Citroen C3 Aircross SUV will debut in India in the second half of this year, perhaps around the holiday season.

The C3 Aircross SUV measures 4,300mm in length. It has a segment-leading wheelbase of 2,671 millimetres. 200 millimetres is the ground clearance. The SUV has 17-inch aluminium rims. There are also numerous customization alternatives.

The emblem is integrated into the front grille, which features a two-layer design with piano black and chrome accents. In addition, the headlamps are located directly behind the Y-shaped daytime running lights that are a Citroen trademark. The fog lamp housings are arranged in a circle around the front bumper’s large, specialised air intake vent. In addition, the jawline is brushed metal and prominent.

The C3 Aircross SUV would reportedly have seven seats, according to reports. There may also be an option for five passengers, according to some reports. As a result, consumers with an interest in purchasing this automobile would have unquestionably more options. The C3 Aircross will have a seating configuration of 5+2.

Citroen claims that the 5-seat C3 Aircross provides 444 litres of cargo space, while the 7-seat model offers 511 litres with the third row removed.

Under the bonnet of the C3 Aircross SUV will be a 1.2-liter turbocharged gasoline engine producing 110 horsepower. There were options for a 6-speed manual and an automatic gearbox.

The newly introduced Citroen C3 is equipped with LED daytime running lights, a touchscreen infotainment system, cruise control and dual-zone climate control, multifunction steering wheels, power windows, parking sensors, rear wipers, defoggers, start/stop buttons, and automatic ORVMS, among other features. Moreover, the midsize SUV features a 10-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Android, Apple, and Auto carplay connectivity. Additionally, the C3 Aircross will feature a touchscreen-based infotainment system and a digital instrument cluster. The C3 has a ground clearance of 200 mm

The competition for the newly released Citroen C3 Aircross includes, among others, the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, the Hyundai Creta, the Skoda Kushaq, the Kia Seltos, and the Volkswagen Taigun. Customers may give preference to the C3 Aircross over the Maruti Suzuki Brezza, Tata Nexon, Kia Sonet, and Hyundai Venue.