Citroen India has finally given the C3 hatchback a much-needed upgrade with several new convenience and safety features, along with the introduction of an automatic transmission. Before heading to details, first look at its revised price list: –
| Citroen C3 Variant | Old Price | New Price | Difference |
| Live | Rs 6.16 lakh | Rs 6.16 lakh | Unchanged |
| Feel | Rs 7.27 lakh | Rs 7.47 lakh | + Rs 20,000 |
| Feel (Dual-tone) | Rs 7.42 lakh | Discontinued | – |
| Shine | Rs 7.80 lakh | Rs 8.10 lakh | + Rs 30,000 |
| Shine (Dual-tone) | Rs 7.95 lakh | Rs 8.25 lakh | + Rs 30,000 |
| Feel Turbo | Rs 8.47 lakh | Discontinued | – |
| Shine Turbo (Dual-tone) | Rs 9 lakh | Rs 9.30 lakh | + Rs 30,000 |
| Shine Turbo Automatic | – | Yet to be announced |
- As seen in the table above, Citroen is yet to announce the price for the newly launched Shine Turbo Automatic variant. However, except for the base-variant, all the remaining trims have received a price hike of up to Rs 30,000.
- The mid-spec Feel variant is no longer available with the turbocharged engine option.
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2024 Citroen C3 – What’s New?
- The upgraded C3 now comes with an LED projector headlamp, replacing the previous halogen units.
- The outside mirrors on the hatch now come fitted with turn indicators, whereas the previously fender-mounted indicators have been replaced by a new Citroen badge. Moreover, the ORVMs are now electrically adjustable and foldable.
- Citroen has also introduced the rear wiper & washer, which was a big miss earlier.
- The Citroen C3 also gets a new key fob and a 7-inch fully digital display.
- The power window switches have also been relocated from the centre console to the door pads for added convenience.
- In the safety department, the range-topping Shine variant now comes with six airbags.
- Citroen has also introduced the convenience of automatic transmission with the range-topping Shine turbocharged variant. It receives a 6-speed torque converter automatic unit.
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What’s Unchanged?
Aside from the above-mentioned additions, the Citroen C3 remains unchanged. It continues to get features like a 10.2-inch touchscreen infotainment system, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, steering-mounted audio controls, a height-adjustable driver’s seat, electronic stability control, a hill hold assist, a tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS), and a rear parking camera with sensors.
Powering the Citroen is either a 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol (82PS and 115Nm) engine, paired with a 5-speed manual transmission or a 1.2-litre turbo-petrol unit producing 110PS and up to 205Nm, offered with a 6-speed manual and a new 6-speed automatic transmission.
Author’s Take
While these updates are a welcome move by Citroen, features like rear headrests, keyless entry, push-button start, auto-dimming IRVM, and cruise control are still a big miss for the C3 compared to its key rivals like Tata Punch and Hyundai Exter.
