Citroen C3 Shine Variant Launched in India; Check Features, Rivals & More Here

Citroen C3 was introduced in the country last year. However, the car lacked some features. To fill that void, the French auto manufacturer has now rolled out the new Citroen C3 Shine, the top-tier variant of the hatchback with new features, starting at Rs 7.60 lakh (ex-showroom) and going up to Rs 7.87 lakh (ex-showroom). Some of these new features are segment exclusives. A 10-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, for instance, will be one of the new features in the car. The new variant also comes with dual-tone paint schemes as well. With a starting price of Rs 7.60 lakh, the Citroen C3 Shine is the most affordable model. In contrast, the Citroen C3 Shine Vibe Pack and the Citroen C3 Shine dual-tone cost Rs 7.72 lakh and Rs 7.75 lakh, respectively. Last but not least, the retail price of the Citroen C3 Shine dual-tone with Vibe Pack model is Rs 7.87 lakh. All prices are ex-showroom. 

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Citroen C3 Shine: New Features

The additional features included in the new variant comprise electrically adjustable ORVMs, a rear parking camera, day/night IRVM, 15-inch diamond cut alloy wheels, fog lights, a rear wiper and washer, rear skid plates, and a rear defogger. Further, with the My Citroen Connect app, it has 35 connectivity features and Connectivity 1.0 preinstalled. Also, the Citroen C3 line now complies with RDE norms and BS 6 Phase 2 standards. 

The car also has hill-hold control, electronic stability control (ESC), engine auto start/stop, and a tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS) for safety.

Citroen C3 Shine: Engine and Gearbox

The new C3 Shine by Citroen is equipped with a 1.2-litre 3-cylinder petrol engine that comes in both naturally aspirated and turbocharged versions. While the latter produces 109bhp of maximum power and 190Nm of peak torque when connected to a 6-speed manual, the former delivers a maximum power output of 80bhp and 115Nm of torque when used with a 5-speed MT.

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Citroen C3 Shine: Market Rivals

The C3 is now a more competitive alternative to models like the Maruti Suzuki Wagon R, the Maruti Suzuki Celerio, and the Tata Tiago thanks to the updated variant and features. Moreover, the Maruti Suzuki Baleno, the Hyundai i20, and the Tata Altroz are premium hatchback rivals of the car, as are sub-4-metre SUVs like the Renault Kiger, the Nissan Magnite, and the Maruti Suzuki Fronx.