![]() ![]() Step on the gas and the typical 3-cylinder engine clatter disappears and in comes the quick and smooth acceleration. It’s the same motor as the one in the C3 hatch, but Citroen has managed to stamp out the classic case of judging the book by its cover as it has been recalibrated and receives the latest software updates. The C3 Aircross comes in only one powertrain option, the 109bhp 1.2-litre turbo petrol engine with 190Nm of torque. Citroen C3 Aircross Review: Driving Experience ![]() Also, the under-thigh support is quite underwhelming. The C3 Aircross seats provide decent support and cushion though the lower back support could have been better. The 5-seater trim, on the other hand, has a luggage space of 444 litres. In case, the two seats in the third row aren’t needed then one can take them out and utilize a colossal boot space of 511 litres. Here’s a smart feature that will appeal to many. Thanks to the second-row seats’ effortless tumble and fold feature, the last row is easily accessible. The Citroen SUV is the first in its segment to offer a third row, which has decent space for children but it can get quite snug for adults. There’s so much knee room that you can fold your legs and lounge back. The C3 Aircross has a class-leading 2,671mm wheelbase and 1,669mm height that translates into plenty of legroom and headroom for passengers over 6 feet in height. It also comes with over 35 telematics functions like distance to empty, geo-fencing, SOS alert etc.įollow: Express Drives on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook Citroen C3 Aircross Review: Space and Comfort When it comes to features, Citroen has played it safe and has stuck to basics like twin airbags, hill hold assist, ABS with EBS and ESP. Another cost-cutting measure is that the rear window switches are placed on the centre console behind the handbrake. Due to this, the 5+2 seater gets roof-mounted AC vents, but sadly, the 5-seater version gets no rear AC vents. Many SUV buyers will be disappointed as it doesn’t even offer a sunroof as an option. What is an eye sore is the bare essential knobs for air condition controls instead of automatic climate control and no wireless phone charger. The new SUV retains the C3 hatchback’s 10.2-inch infotainment with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and gets a new 7-inch all-digital instrument cluster with three personalized display modes. The plastics are solidly built and will last the car’s life shelf but the interiors could have been spruced up with soft-touch materials. The C3 Aircross gets slightly better materials than its hatchback sibling and the dashboard is available in two colour options - bronze or grey. There is a sense of familiarity when you step inside the cabin as the layout is pretty much the same as the C3 hatchback. Citroen C3 Aircross Review: Interiors and Features The rear looks outstanding with C-shaped tail lamps, more character lines on the tailgate and a brawny-looking bumper. The dual-tone paint, upright perpendicular C-pillar, 200mm of ground clearance and 17-inch alloy wheels bring back old-school SUV street cred. To add a more muscular road presence, the wide radiator grille and air dam are complimented with a chunky front bumper that houses a skid plate in a contrasting grey colour.Īlso Read: Upcoming bikes, scooters in India in August 2023: New-gen Bullet to Karizma XMRīased on the same platform as the C3 hatchback, the Aircross looks proportionate with stout wheel arches and character lines running across the side panels. The new SUV is only available with halogen headlights, which is nothing short of cringe in this segment. What was disappointing to see was the lack of LED headlights. Boasting its unmistakable composition, the C3 Aircross sports the signature Y-shaped LED DRLs with the double Chevron emblem on the middle of the front fascia along with two sleek-looking chrome finish slats.ġ0 years of Toyota Fortuner in India: Why Indians love the Fortuner like crazy The new SUV is a combination of the C3 hatchback and the C5 Aircross which gives it a distinctive road presence. Citroen C3 Aircross Review: Exteriorsįrench vehicles are known for their unique design language and the C3 Aircross follows the same philosophy. With an already overpopulated mid-size SUV segment, we find out what makes the C3 Aircross different from the rest of the pack. What will make many scratch their heads is that based on such a versatile platform the French car maker managed to roll out a compact hatchback and a 4.3 metre in length SUV. Citroen has been working meticulously in the Indian market by first launching its flagship model, the C5 Aircross, then a heavily localised C-Cubed platform based on which first the C3 hatchback was launched and now the new mid-size SUV, the C3 Aircross, which is slotted to make its debut soon. ![]()
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