Citroen C3 Aircross pre-bookings begin, prices start at ₹9.99 lakh

Citroen India has opened the order books for the upcoming C3 Aircross compact SUV for a token of ₹25,000. Prices have been announced for the new Citroen C3 Aircross that starts at ₹9.99 lakh (ex-showroom, India), while deliveries will begin from October 15, 2023. This will be Citroen’s third made-for-India offering after the C3 and E-C3 hatchbacks. All three models share the same underpinnings.

Customers can book the Citroen C3 Aircross on the company’s website or at the La Maison Citroën showrooms nationwide. The automaker says the upcoming compact SUV features over 90 per cent localisation, which should translate to a competitive price tag. The model will have some heavy lifting to do to garner its own niche considering the highly competitive compact SUV segment comprising the Kia Seltos, Hyundai Creta, Volkswagen Taigun, Skoda Kushaq, Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder, and the newly-launched Honda Elevate, which arrived at a highly competitive price as well.

The C3 Aircross can be had in either a five-seater or seven-seater configurations. Deliveries begin on October 15

Talking about the new Citroën C3 Aircross, Roland Bouchara, CEO & Managing Director, Stellantis India, said, "The C3 Aircross SUV has received an overwhelmingly positive response since its debut in April 2023. We're pleased to announce the pre-launch bookings of the C3 Aircross SUV and I am happy to share an exciting introductory price of ₹9.99 lakh. This shows our commitment of delivering top-tier offerings in India with high localisation, and it reflects the comprehensive research and invaluable insights gathered from our customers. The C3 Aircross SUV was meticulously designed to align with the evolving needs and aspirations of Indian customers who seek versatility in their driving experiences. We are confident that this vehicle will find its unique place in their hearts and home."

The Citroen C3 Aircross is available in a single variant and with two seating configurations - five-seater and seven-seater. Power on both versions comes from the 1.2-litre turbo petrol engine tuned for 108 bhp and 190 Nm of peak torque. The motor is paired with only a 6-speed manual gearbox for now. An automatic is expected to join the lineup at a later date.

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The new C3 Aircross is decently loaded on the feature front with a 10-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a digital instrument console, electrically adjustable ORVMs, TPMS, rear wiper with washer, reverse parking sensors, roof-mounted air-con vents for the second and third rows, as well as a rear defogger. The SUV is available in a total of 10 colours including monotone and dual-tone options. The SUV comes with dual front airbags as standard.