Citroen C3 hatchback – All about Citroen C3 ✓ Specification ✓ Exterior ✓ Interior ✓ Mileage ✓ Color ✓ Features ✓ Price ✓ Comparison.
last updated on: 10-09-2022

Citroen C3 has been launched in India. Its starting price is Rs 5.70 lakh ex-showroom. This will be the second car from the French car manufacturer in India. It is available in two variants named Live and Feel. The brand has started pre-bookings for the new Citroen C3 from July 1.
Its design has been introduced as a B-segment hatchback like an SUV. Citroen says that the deliveries of the new C3 will start from today at the company’s La Maison phygital. The company says that the C3 will get home delivery of the car in 90 cities through its online sales channel. In the Indian market, the Citroen C3 competes with many SUVs like Tata Nexon, Hyundai Venue, Maruti Brezza, Kia Sonet, Nissan Magnite, Renault Chiger and Mahindra XUV300. Let’s take a look at the features and design of the car.
Citroen C3: Exterior Design
In terms of looks, the car is stunning in every way from the chevron (brand logo) to the dual-tone treatment with contrast inserts, to the sleek chrome elements and heavy cladding. The car actually looks like a baby C5. It looks quite different. It gets Citroen’s signature grille with chrome treatment which gets split headlamps at the front. It comes with double DRL, dual-tone paint scheme, split LED headlamp cluster. The side profile gets multi-spoke alloys and large wheel arches, and it sports body-cladding with skid plates at the front and rear.
Citroen C3: Interior
On the inside, The car comes with a luxurious cabin with 2 interior trim options. Anodized Gray and Zesty Orange, with the latter getting a two-tone color treatment. The vibrant panels on the dashboard match the exterior shade of the car, while the air-con vents with glossy black bezels are similar to those of the C5 Aircross. The Custom will also get the option of an 8-seater cove and has a place to attach a smartphone clamp. The C3 also comes with a 2540 mm wheelbase and 315-litre boot space.
The new 2022 C3 comes with a large 10.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system that is enabled with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity. Apart from this, it also gets a four-speaker audio system, steering-mounted controls, a digital instrument cluster, etc. As far as safety features are concerned, the car is offered with dual front airbags, seat belt reminder, reverse parking sensor, ABS. with EBD, etc.
Citroen C3: Engine
Powertrain, The Citroen C3 is offered in India with two engine options. It is powered by a 1.2-litre naturally-aspirated petrol engine that makes a maximum power of 81 bhp and peak torque of 115 Nm. Apart from this, the car also gets a turbo petrol option in the form of a 1.2-litre mill that produces 109 bhp of power and 190 Nm of torque. For transmission duties, the car uses a five-speed manual and six-speed manual gearbox respectively.
As part of the warranty program for the new C3, Citron has a standard vehicle warranty for two years or 40,000 km (whichever is earlier), on spare parts and accessories for 12 months or 10,000 km (whichever is earlier). There are services like warranty.
Petrol engine | SUV Citroen C3 |
Engine type | 1.2-litre PURETECH 82 Naturally Espirated petrol engine |
Displacement | 1198 cc |
No. of cylinders | 3 |
Power | 80 bhp @ 5,750 rpm |
Torque | 115 Nm @ 3,750 rpm |
Transmission | 5-speed Manual |
Emission Standard | BS-6 |
Drivetrain | FWD |
Driving Range | 594 kmrs |
Petrol engine | SUV Citroen C3 |
Engine type | 1.2-litre,4-cylinder Turbo PURETECH 110 petrol engine |
Displacement | 1,199 cc |
No. of cylinders | 4 |
Power | 109 bhp @ 5,500 rpm |
Torque | 190 Nm @ 1,750 rpm |
Transmission | 6-speed Manual |
Emission Standard | BS-6 |
Drivetrain | FWD |
Driving Range | 582 Kmrs |
Citroen C3 – Dimensions & Weight | |
Length | 3,981 mm |
Width | 1,733 mm |
Height | 1,604 mm |
Wheelbase | 2,540 mm |
Ground Clearance | 180 mm |
Capacity | |
No. of Doors | 5-Doors |
Seating Capacity | 5-Person |
No. of Seating Rows | 2-Rows |
Bootspace | 315-litres |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30-litres |
Suspensions, Brakes & Steering | |
Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring |
Rear Suspension | Rear Twist Beam with Coil Spring |
Front Brake Type | Disc |
Rear Brake Type | Drum |
Steering Type | Power assisted (Electric) |
Wheel Type | Alloy Wheels |
Front Tyres | 195 / 65 R15 |
Rear Tyres | 195 / 65 R15 |
Citroen C3: Mileage
Fuel Type | Transmission | ARAI Mileage |
---|---|---|
Petrol (1198 cc) | Manual | 19.18 kmpl |
Petrol (1199 cc) | Manual | 19.4 kmpl |
Citroen C3 Variant-Wise Features
C3 Live
– Halogen Headlamps
– Full wheel covers
– Glossy black ORVMs
– Black upholstery
– Satin chrome treatment for gear knob & AC controls
– Black AC vent surrounds
– Roof antenna
– Manual air-conditioning
– Front power windows
– Manual ORVMs
– Digital instrument console
– Dual airbags
– ABS with EBD
– Rear parking sensors
– Speed alert System
– Seat-belt reminder system
C3 Feel & Feel Turbo
– Height adjustable driver seat
– 180mm ground clearance
– LED DRLs
– 10.2-inch touchscreen infotainment system
– Wireless screen mirroring with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
– Multi-functional steering wheel
– Roof Antenna
– Glossy black roof rails
– Wheel arch cladding
– Chrome accents – inside door handles, AC vents & steering
– Four speakers
– Power windows
– Remote keyless entry
– Tilt adjustable steering
– Speed-sensing auto door lock function
– Parcel Tray
Safety Features:-
- Dual-front Air-bags
- ABS with EBD
- Electronic Stability Control
- ISOFIX seat mounts
- Engine Immobilizer
- Hill hold control
- Seat-belt Warning
- Central Locking with Child safety locks
- Rear Parking Sensor and Camera
- Speed-sensitive auto door lock
Citroen C3 – Colours:
- Polar White
- Platinum Grey
- Steel Grey
- Zesty Orange
- Polar White with Zesty Orange roof
- Platinum Grey with Zesty Orange roof
- Polar White with Platinum Grey roof
- Steel Grey with Zesty Orange roof
- Zesty Orange with Platinum Grey roof
- Steel Grey with Platinum Grey roof
Citroen C3 – Rivals:
- Tata Nexon
- Kia Sonet
- Mahindra XUV300
- Maruti Suzuki Brezza
- Renault Kiger
- Nissan Magnite
Citroen C3: Ex-showroom Price
Variant | Ex-showroom Price, Delhi |
1.2 P Live | Rs. 5,70,500/- |
1.2 P Feel | Rs. 6,62,500/- |
1.2 P Feel Vibe Pack | Rs. 6,77,500/- |
1.2 P Feel Dual Tone | Rs. 6,77,500/- |
1.2 P Feel Dual Tone Vibe Pack | Rs. 6,92,500/- |
1.2 P Tubro Dual Tone Vibe Pack | Rs. 8,05,500/- |
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