Citroën today (September 28) announced the price of the automatic transmission model of its entry-level Citroën C3 hatchback. The French automaker introduced the updated versions of the Citroën C3 hatchback and Citroën C3 Aircross in the Indian market at the Basalt SUV-coupe launch event in August 2024.
The sedan will now be equipped with 6 airbags and new features have also been added. Citroen has offered the option of a six-speed torque converter automatic transmission in its top Shine Turbo variant, the starting ex-showroom price of which has been kept at Rs 9.99 lakh. The car competes with Maruti Wagon R, Celerio and Tata Tiago.
Citroën C3: reasonable price of variants
automatic variantpriceTurbo Shine AT10 lakhTurbo Shine AT Vibe Pack10.12 lakhTurbo Shine AT Dual-Tone10.15 LakhTurbo Shine AT Dual-Tone Vibe Pack10 ₹. 27 million
Citroën C3: engine and gearbox The Citroën C3 is equipped with a 1.2-liter naturally aspirated gasoline engine, which generates 81 hp and 115 Nm. This engine is equipped with a 5-speed manual gearbox. The option of a 1.2-litre turbocharged petrol engine is also available with the car, which generates 109 PS and 190 Nm of torque. With this, the option of 6-speed manual and 6-speed automatic gearbox is now available.
Exterior: LED projector headlights will be available in place of halogen headlights. The exterior design of the updated Citroën C3 has not been changed, but the LED projector headlights have been replaced by halogen headlights. The car now has integrated turn signals on the exterior mirror (ORVM). ORVMs can now be electrically adjustable and foldable. A windshield wiper is also provided as well as a windshield washer on the rear windshield.
Interior: 7-inch fully digital driver screen The car’s dashboard remains the same as before, but it now has a 7-inch fully digital driver display, taken from the Citroën C3 Aircross SUV. Apart from that, on C3, the automatic climate control and power window switches have been removed from the center console and placed on the driver’s side door pads.
Features: 6 airbags will be available for added safety The Citroën C3 hatchback continues to offer features such as a 10.2-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, steering wheel audio controls, remote lock/unlock and seat height adjustable driver.
For greater safety, 6 airbags are now also provided in the C3 sedan. Apart from this, features like electronic stability control, hill hold assist, tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS), and rear parking camera with sensors are available.
10 color options in the car
Mono tone: steel gray, zesty orange and platinum. Gradual tone: steel gray (spiky orange), steel gray (platinum gray), spicy orange (platinum gray), platinum gray (spicy orange), polar white (spicy orange) and polar white. (Platinum Gray)