Citroen eC3 EV Gets New Top-End Variant Called Shine, Launched in India at Rs 13.20 Lakh
The new Citroen eC3 Shine costs approximately Rs 40,000 more than the e-C3 Feel variant and adds features such as a reverse parking camera, 15-inch dual-tone alloy wheels, and more.
By Sanorita
Citroen has expanded the eC3 lineup in India with a new top-spec variant—Shine. Priced at Rs 13.20 lakh (starting, ex-showroom), the new Citroen eC3 Shine is approximately Rs 40,000 more expensive than the Feel variant, which it replaced as the highest-spec model. Along with other new features, it gets electrically adjustable wing mirrors, a reverse camera, and a rear defogger. The new top-spec model also comes with 15-inch dual-tone alloy wheels, a leather-covered steering wheel, and front and rear skid plates. The car was formerly available in only two versions: Live and Feel. The new variant—Shine—is the highest-spec model to join these two eC3 variants in India. For an additional Rs 15,000 each, it comes with dual-tone color options and a Vibe Pack just like the Feel version. In addition, the new variant includes the My Citroen Connect App, which has 35 smart connectivity capabilities. Let's take a look at some other aspects of the Citroen hatchback in more detail.
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Citroen eC3: Under the Bonnet
Citroen hasn't modified the hatchback's drivetrain. It is still driven by an electric motor that powers the front axle and a 29.2 kWh underfloor battery pack. With 56bhp and 143Nm, the vehicle can accelerate from 0 to 60km/h in 6.8 seconds. Its stated range is 320 kilometres on a single charge. The EV can be charged from 0% to 80% in 57 minutes with the DC fast charger. However, it takes about 10.5 hours to accomplish the same using a 15A connection.
Citroen eC3 Shine Variant: Price List
The price structure of the Shine variant is as follows:
-Citroen eC3 Shine: Rs 13.20 lakh
-Citroen eC3 Shine vibe pack: Rs 13.35 lakh
-Citroen eC3 Shine dual-tone: Rs 13.35 lakh
-Citroen eC3 Shine dual-tone vibe pack: Rs 13.50 lakh
In other news, the carmaker recently started taking reservations for the Citroen C3 Aircross Automatic variant in India for Rs 25,000. Despite not having made an official announcement, Citroen is expected to launch the forthcoming automatic variant in India on January 29. It is likely to be more expensive than the manual version, which starts at Rs 9.99 lakh. Alongside an automated gearbox, the upcoming version may get a few extra connectivity features.
