Citroen Aircross SUV Launched at Rs 8.49 Lakh in India, Drops the 'C3' in its Name

Citroen India has revealed the pricing for the revamped C3 Aircross, its inaugural compact SUV in the country, just in time for the festive season. Notably, the vehicle has shed the "C3" moniker, signalling a distinct positioning within the French automaker's India portfolio. The brand has set a starting price of Rs 8.49 lakh (ex-showroom) for the entry-level variant, positioning it as a competitor to the Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos. This introductory price will be available for a limited period. Bookings for the SUV commenced today, with deliveries scheduled to begin on October 8.

The C3 Aircross arrived in India last year with an ex-showroom price tag of Rs 9.99 lakh. It is the first compact SUV in India to provide both five-seater and seven-seater options, featuring removable third-row seats. Citroen recently introduced several updates to the model, including minor design tweaks, enhanced features, and a new engine.

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Citroen Aircross SUV: What's New?

In addition to the 1.2-litre 110 turbo-petrol engine, the Citroen Aircross SUV will now also be equipped with a 1.2-litre Puretech 82 engine. This unit delivers up to 105bhp of power and 205Nm of peak torque, making it slightly less powerful than the 1.2-litre turbo engine, which puts out 109bhp and 205Nm of torque. As far as transmission is concerned, there are three choices: a five-speed manual, a six-speed manual, and a six-speed automatic.

The company has enhanced the Aircross with an updated set of features. The car now incorporates LED projector headlights, grab handles for the front passenger, a soft-touch instrument panel, power-folding ORVMs, automatic climate control, and upgraded power window switches. Additionally, rear AC vents have been added to improve passenger comfort. For safety, the SUV gets six airbags and ISOFIX child seat anchors. Moreover, it boasts over 40 safety features such as an electronic stability program (ESP), a tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS), and a hill-hold assist.

Other features comprise a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a 7-inch digital driver’s display, wireless connectivity for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, steering-mounted audio controls, and a rear parking camera with sensors. The Aircross is now available at a starting price of Rs 8.49 lakh (ex-showroom), making it more affordable than all its competitors in the segment.

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Citroen Aircross SUV: Variants Price List

Interested customers can choose from three variants: You, Plus, and Max. The price of each of the 5-seater Aircross variants is listed below:

The customers will have to pay an extra Rs 35,000 for the 5+2 seater models.