French carmaker Citroen has finally launched the much anticipated C3 cross-hatch in India at an introductory price of Rs 5.70 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). With this, it has become the brand’s first highly localized product (over 90% localization) which is based on the brand C-cube platform.
Here’s a look at its complete price list: –
| Variants | 1.2-Litre Petrol | 1.2-litre turbo-petrol |
| Live | ₹ 5,70,500 | – |
| Feel | ₹ 6,62,500 / ₹ 6,77,500 (Dual-Tone) | – |
| Feel VIBE PACK | ₹ 6,77,500 / ₹ 6,92,500 (Dual-Tone) | ₹ 8,05,500 (Dual-Tone) |
Currently, the Citroen has its La Maison showrooms only in 19 cities of the country, namely New Delhi, Gurgaon, Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad, Kolkata, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Kochi, Chennai, Chandigarh, Jaipur, Lucknow, Bhubaneswar, Surat, Nagpur, Vizag, Calicut, and Coimbatore. However, customers of over 90 cities can also buy the Citroen C3 through the brand’s direct online buying initiative.
Citroen C3 – Engine & Transmission
Mated to a 5-speed manual transmission, the 1.2-liter naturally aspirated petrol engine of the Citroen C3 churns 82PS and 115Nm. On the other hand, its 1.2-liter turbocharged unit, which benefits from 6-speed manual unit, makes 110PS and 190Nm. Its claimed mileage figures are as follows: –
| Puretech 1.2-litre | Puretech 1.2-litre Turbo | |
| Claimed Mileage | 19.8kmpl | 19.4kmpl |
Key Features
Citroen has packed the C3 with features such as 10-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a digitized instrument cluster, a height-adjustable driver seat, manual air conditioning, steering-mounted controls, remote keyless entry, optional alloy wheels, dual-airbags, rear parking sensors, etc. Even though it offers wireless integration of smartphones that are not even common in high-end cars, it is devoid of some very basic features like powered ORVMs, day/night IRVMs, and automatic air conditioning. Click here for variant-wise feature details.
Color Options & customisation packs
Citroen offers the C3 in as many as 10 exterior colour combinations, 3 packs, 56 customization options, and over 70 official accessories.
Warranty
Citroen C3 comes with a standard vehicle warranty for 2 years or 40,000 kilometers (whichever is earlier).
Author’s Take
Despite its attractive appearance, the Citron C3’s bare-bones features list makes it quite pricey when compared with other cars in its segment.
