- Following the launch of the new top-of-the-line Shine variant of Citroen C3 with a 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine, the carmaker has now introduced it with the 1.2-litre turbocharged petrol engine of the hatch.
- The French carmaker has priced it at Rs 8.80 lakh for the dual-tone version, with an additional Rs 12,000 for the Vibe Pack.
Here’s a look at the complete variant lineup of the Citroen C3, along with their prices: –
| Citroen C3 | Ex-Showroom Price |
| Naturally Aspirated Variants | |
| Live | Rs 6.16 lakh |
| Feel | Rs 7.08 lakh |
| Feel Vibe Pack | Rs 7.23 lakh |
| Feel Dual Tone | Rs 7.23 lakh |
| Feel Dual Tone Vibe Pack | Rs 7.38 lakh |
| Shine | Rs 7.60 lakh |
| Shine Vibe Pack | Rs 7.72 lakh |
| Shine Dual Tone | Rs 7.75 lakh |
| Shine Dual Tone Vibe Pack | Rs 7.87 lakh |
| Turbocharged Variants | |
| Feel Turbo Dual Tone | Rs 8.28 lakh |
| Feel Dual Tone Vibe Pack | Rs 8.43 lakh |
| Shine Turbo Dual Tone (NEW) | Rs 8.80 lakh |
| Shine Turbo Dual Tone Vibe Pack (NEW) | Rs 8.92 lakh |
- Citroen has also updated the C3 with BS6 phase-2 real driving emission norms.
- It is now also compliant with the E20 blended fuel.
More Safer Than Before
- The biggest talking point of the new Citroen C3 Shine Turbo variant is the additional safety features that it gets over its naturally aspirated counterpart. These include: –
- Electronic stability programme
- Hill-hold assist
- Tyre pressure monitoring system
- Idle-engine start/stop
- Similar to the Shine naturally aspirated version, the Shine Turbo also gets 15-inch alloy wheels, electrically adjustable side mirrors, front fog lamps, a rear skid plate, a rear parking camera, a rear defogger and a rear wiper & washer.
- The other notable features of the cross-hatch include a manual AC, a height-adjustable driver’s seat, and a 10.2-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto, dual-front airbags, ABS with EBD and rear parking sensors.
Engine Specs
As mentioned above, the Citroen C3 comes with two petrol engine options – 1.2-litre naturally aspirated and 1.2-litre turbocharged. Here’s a look at their specifications: –
| Engine | Puretech 1.2-litre naturally aspirated | Puretech 1.2-litre turbo |
| No of Cylinder | 3 | 3 |
| Max Power | 82PS | 110PS |
| Peak Torque | 115Nm | 190Nm |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
| Claimed Mileage | 19.8kmpl | 19.4kmpl |
Author’s Take
With its impressive performance and dynamics, the Citroen C3 promises a delightful driving experience. The recent upgrades to the C3 Turbo have made it a nearly perfect package, albeit lacking some feel-good features. A revamp of the variant-wise feature structure would also have been a welcome addition.