Citroen C3 is ready to be launched in the Indian market tomorrow i.e. on July 20. The French automaker is in the making for the launch of the compact SUV by this time. The manufacturer has billed the new car as a ‘hatchback with a twist’ but in the Indian car scene, the model will be classified as a compact SUV competing against similar rivals in the segment. This will be the first model from the automaker to hold the flag for the manufacturer in the segment while fighting to create its market. Ahead of the launch, here’s all you need to know about the Citroen C3.
The Citroen C3 gets a smaller body with the French automaker’s signature design, with a chrome grille in the front fascia connecting the car’s DRLs and headlamps. Apart from this, the body gets armor-like playing covering sides and chunky skid plates at the front and rear ends. Also, the dual-tone color of the car with minor highlights all over the body makes it stand out.
The French automaker has been quite generous with the features of the Citroen C3, to name a few that get a 10.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system, 4-speakers, Android Auto, and Apple Car Play, among other things. Apart from this, it also gets features like dual-front airbags, reverse parking sensors, ABS with EBD and others.
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Powering the India-specific Citroen C3 is a 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine producing 81 bhp and 115 Nm, with the option of a 1.2-litre turbo petrol engine with 109 bhp and 190 Nm also available. Engine options are available with a 5-speed manual transmission and a 6-speed automatic transmission.
The Citroen C3 is expected to launch in India with a starting price of Rs 5.5 lakh to Rs 8.5 lakh.
The Citroen C3 will compete in a market packed with rivals like Tata Punch, Maruti Suzuki Ignis, Mahindra KUV100, and others in the same segment.