Citroen C3 Aircross Updated - Starts at Rs 8.49 Lakh

Citroen has recently rolled out a significant update for the C3 Aircross SUV that includes new features, a new engine option and a new name. Citroen is has now changed the name from C3 Aircross to "Aircross SUV". Prices for the updated Aircross now start at Rs 8.49 lakh, and go up to Rs 13.99 lakh for the top-spec turbo-AT variant. Bookings for the updated Aircross have commenced today and deliveries are slated to begin from October 8. 

With this rebranding, all Citroen C-cubed models now have a distinct identity, having dropped the ‘C3’ commonality in their names. The updated Aircross, with its new features, was first showcased earlier last month. 

Changes

Citroen Aircross now gets an automatic climate control which was missing earlier as it was a manual aircon.

Citroen has also relocated the rear power-window buttons from the centre console to the rear door pads, added a rear AC vent, a new grab handle on the passenger side, electrically folding wing mirrors, a new flip key, a larger sliding front armrest, and soft-touch material on the dashboard. These updates, although pretty late, surely improve the value proposition of the SUV. On the safety front, Citroen has made 6 airbags and seat belt reminders for all seats standard.

Other features include a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment, a 7-inch digital instrument cluster, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, connected car tech, rear parking camera with sensors and hill-start assist. The higher-spec Plus and Max trims can also be optioned with a third row for an additional Rs 35,000.

Powertrain

Citroen has introduced the 82hp, 115Nm 1.2-litre, 3-cylinder naturally aspirated petrol engine that was already on offer with the C3 hatchback. Offered with just a 5-speed manual gearbox, this has allowed Citroen to lower the Aircross' starting price.

The 110hp, 190Nm 1.2-litre, 3-cylinder turbo-petrol engine continues as before, and comes mated to either a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed torque converter automatic gearbox.

The Aircross SUV rivals the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Maruti Grand Vitara and Honda Elevate, but is positioned towards the lower spectrum of this segment.