Citroen C3 Aircross

Citroen C3 Aircross Specifications

Before jumping straight to the figures of this SUV, let’s begin with its underpinnings. The Citroen C3 Aircross is a bigger sibling of the sub-four-metre hatchback, the C3. That said, they both are based on the same PSA CMP chassis.

At the core, the Citroen C3 Aircross is powered by only one engine, the PURETECH 110. For your reference, the turbo version of the C3 hatchback is powered by the same turbo-petrol engine, which is optional.

However, the C3 Aircross is powered by a 1.2-litre (1199-cc), three-cylinder, turbocharged engine, which is tuned to churn out 109 bhp at 5500 rpm and 190 Nm of peak torque at 1750 rpm. This engine is exclusive to the six-speed manual transmission that makes the front wheels spin. It currently misses out on an automatic transmission.

This vehicle has a fuel tank capacity of 45 litres.

As far as fuel efficiency is concerned, the Citroen C3 Aircross’ mileage is rated at 18.5 km/l. However, it is worth noting that the real-world mileage can vary with various factors, such as the local traffic conditions and the individuals’ driving styles.

Citroen C3 Aircross Features

In terms of features, the Citroen C3 Aircross houses a fully digital instrument cluster that shows relevant readings, such as the gear shift indicator, speed, distance made, mileage, range left, and clock, to name a few. It also allows the driver to adjust the brightness of the cluster. In addition, it has a leather-wrapped multi-function steering wheel.

On the entertainment front, this French SUV is equipped with an optional 10-inch touchscreen infotainment unit that supports Android Auto and Apple CarPlay (all wired). For connectivity and convenience, the C3 Aircross offers auxiliary, Bluetooth, a wireless charger, and iPod connectivity.

Citroen C3 Aircross Suspension, Brakes and Tyres

The engineers at Citroen have tuned the suspension setup by keeping the conditions of Indian roads in mind. In addition, Citroen cars are known to offer a comfort-oriented ride quality. So, this French SUV stands on a MacPherson Strut with a coil spring at the front and a rear twist beam with a coil spring at the rear. With the type of ride quality mentioned above, it should be safe to state that the Citroen C3 Aircross can soak the undulations and sail through the bumps from potholes with ease.

At the same time, the braking duties are taken care of by disc-drum brakes. But please note that the offerings mentioned here belong to the top-most variant of the Citroen C3 Aircross. The presence of dual disc brakes can offer a better braking performance over the conventional drum brakes. The Kia Seltos and Hyundai Creta have a better brake setup over their rivals.

Furthermore, this made-in-India SUV runs on steel and optional alloy wheels. The former has a tyre profile of 195/65 R15, while the latter has a tyre profile of 215/60 R17.

Citroen C3 Aircross Safety

On the safety front, the Citroen C3 Aircross has all the basic necessary offerings. It is equipped with ABS with EBD, ESP, hill-hold control, a tyre pressure monitoring system, child-seat anchorages, seat belt warnings, and standard dual airbags.

It also has an engine immobiliser, remote central locking, speed-sensing door lock, and child-safety lock. Last, but not least, it has an anti-glare IRVM.

All-in-all, this vehicle is behind its competitors, as far as the safety features are concerned.

Citroen C3 Aircross Prices and Variants

The French carmaker offers this SUV with two seating layouts: a five-seat and a seven-seat. It is sold in three broad trims: You, Plus and Max.

As for the Citroen C3 Aircross price, it falls in the same price bracket as its direct rivals.