Citroen C3 Walkaround Review | More SPACE than Punch and Sonet

French automaker Citroen is going to launch its second SUV Citroen C3 2022 model in India soon. This upcoming SUV will be launched on July 20. At the same time, the company has said that its booking will also start from July 1. The C3 is not an SUV, but rather a raised hatchback along with being more of a crossover. The C3 will be the second product after the C5 Aircross and will be made in India with aggressive localization. Let’s take a look at its specifications.

Citroen C3 Interior

Inside, the Citroen C3 will feature a dual-tone interior, while the black dashboard will be complemented by a large orange coloured insert. Feature-wise, the model will get a 10-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a digital instrument console, a flat-bottom steering wheel with steering-mounted controls, and silver accents on the dashboard.

Citroen Engine and Performance

Talking about the engine, then you will be given two options in it. The first will be a 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol unit that will be capable of generating 82 PS of power. On the other hand, there is a 1.2-litre turbocharged petrol unit that is capable of generating 110 PS of maximum power. And it is capable of generating 190 Nm of peak torque.

According to the company, this car is capable of running at a speed of 100 kmph in just 10 seconds. The engines of this SUV will be available with either a 5-speed manual or a 6-speed manual gearbox. Citroen claims that the 1.2-litre naturally aspirated unit will deliver a mileage of 19.8 kmpl while the turbocharged unit will give a mileage of 19.4 kmpl.

Citroen C3 Exterior

In terms of design, the Citroen C3 will feature the signature split headlamp design divided by a two-slat chrome grille and a secondary hexagonal-shaped grille. The dual-tone bumpers will get faux brushed aluminum skid plates. Also on offer will be contrasting orange accents on the front bumper, ORVMs, and side cladding. A few other notable elements will include dual-tone alloy wheels, wrap-around LED tail lights, and a conventional antenna.

Citroen C3 Price

Experts say that the price of Citroen C3 car can start from Rs 5.5 lakh (ex-showroom).