French Automaker Citroen is all set to launch its fourth product in India, the Citroen C3 Aircross, which is the company's first mid-size SUV and also the segment-first SUV to receive a modular 5+2 seater cabin setup. The SUV will join the product portfolio having cars like the Citroen C5 Aircross, Citroen C3 and Citroen eC3 electric car. We drove the car in Chennai ahead of its launch and here's the first set of images from the Citroen C3 Aircross First Drive Review.
Citroen C3 Aircross is the French automaker's first mid-size SUV in India and fourth vehicle overall since its debut in 2021.
The Citroen C3 Aircross will rival against the cars like Hyundai Creta, 2023 Kia Seltos, Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara among others in the mid-size SUV space.
The Citroen C3 Aircross is 4.3 metre long, much like other SUVs in the segment, but gets the best in segment wheelbase of 2671 mm.
The Citroen C3 Aircross will get a 7-inch coloured digital TFT instrument panel and a 10.2 inch floating infotainment system.
The Citroen C3 Aircross has an approach angle of 20.5 degree and departure angle of 25 degree, with a flat underbelly.
The Citroen C3 Aircross will be powered by a 1.2-litre turbo petrol unit producing 110 PS and 190 NM of output, mated to a 6MT gearbox.
The engine of the Citroen C3 Aircross is rated to deliver a claimed mileage of 18.5 kmpl.
The Citroen C3 Aircross can be bought either in a 5-seater version or a 5+2 seater version.
The Citroen C3 Aircross is the first car in its segment to get 5+2 seating with removable last row of seats, having 511 litre boot space.
The Citroen C3 Aircross production has begun at the brand's facility and the launch will happen in September, followed by deliveries from October.