Key Highlights
- The European Citroen C3 Aircross is available in 3 powertrains – ICE, Hybrid, and All-Electric.
- The Citroen C3 Aircross EV offers a driving range of 300km.
- The automaker will launch a 400km range variant of the SUV in 2025.
Citroen has updated the C3 Aircross SUV for the European market and launched it in three powertrains – petrol, hybrid, and electric. In France, the petrol version of the Citroen C3 Aircross fetches EUR 19,400 (~ Rs 17.41 lakh), while the hybrid and all-electric versions are priced at EUR 25,500 (~ Rs 22.88 lakh) and EUR 27,400 (~ Rs 24.59 lakh) respectively.
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Citroen C3 Aircross EV: What’s on offer?
The Citroen C3 Aircross is based on the same Smart Car platform as the C3 crossover. The updated version of the SUV gets a more upright nose, a bold front fascia, and the new Citroen logo on the grille. In comparison, the India-spec version of the SUV is based on the CMP platform. The European C3 Aircross is available in 5 and 7-seat configurations.
The ICE variant of the new Citroen C3 Aircross is powered by a 3-cylinder PureTech Turbo 100 MT6 engine that produces a maximum power output of 100hp. This engine is mated to a 6-speed manual transmission. The 48V hybrid engine uses the new-generation 1.2 PureTech engine and produces a combined output of 136hp. This engine is mated to a DCT gearbox.
The Citroen C3 Aircross EV is powered by an electric motor that produces a maximum power output of 113hp. The 44kWh LFP (Lithium Iron Phosphate) battery pack offers a driving range of 300km. A Mode 3 cable is offered as a standard accessory to charge the SUV. Using 7kW of power, the SUV can be charged from 20% – 80% in 4 hours and 10 minutes. This number drops down to 2 hours and 50 minutes when the SUV uses 11kW of power. Using a 100kW DC fast charger, the battery pack can be charged from 20% – 80% in just 26 minutes.
“From the beginning of the project, we wanted to reinforce the C3 Aircross’s position in the world of SUVs. We opted for a robust and assertive design, with styling that adds muscle and strength. With over 20 cm of ground clearance, a raised driving position and subtle plays of light in its design, the all-new C3 Aircross takes the next step and becomes a real SUV”, said Boris Reinmoller, C3 Aircross design project manager.
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Conclusion
Citroen C3 Aircross is available in six paint shades – Black Perla Nera, Mercury Grey, Elixir Red, Monte Carlo Blue, Polar White and Montana Green. It remains to be seen when the updated version of the SUV will be launched in India. The automaker launched a special ‘Dhoni Edition’ for the C3 Aircross earlier this week. In India, the SUV rivals the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, Toyota Urban Cruiser HyRyder, Kia Seltos, Hyundai Creta, Volkswagen Taigun, Honda Elevate, and Skoda Kushaq.
