KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Citroen C3 is the entry level of Citroen for the Indian market
- Priced at Rs 6.16 lakh to Rs 9.11 lakh (ex-showroom)
- It has a 10.25-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto among other features
Citroen C3 is the most affordable Citroen one can buy in the Indian market. The C3 is placed as a B-Segment hatchback in India and comes with a starting price of Rs 6.16 lakh (ex-showroom). While the C3 is not much feature feature-loaded as its rival in the segment, it does offer some distinctive features. In this article, we'll have a look at the key features it offers. Moreover, if you are an automotive enthusiast don't forget to join our 91Wheels Whatsapp Channel to get the latest updates on the automotive industry.
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10.25-inch Touchscreen Infotainment
The Citreon C3 comes with a big 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment which offers wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity. This touchscreen comes with a simple UI and is easy to use. The touchscreen infotainment offers a crisp touch response and doesn't show any lag while toggling between the different functions. The wireless connectivity is seamless. Additionally, the C3 also offers a digital instrument console. The touchscreen infotainment is available starting from the Feel variant starting at Rs 7.27 lakh (ex-showroom).
Competition Check: The primary rival of the Citroen C3 is the Hyundai Exter and Tata Punch. The Exter offers an 8-inch touchscreen with wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto while the Punch offers a 7-inch screen with wired connectivity. The Citroen C3 offers a bigger and better screen than the competitors.
My Citroen Connect Features
The C3 comes with up to 38 smart connected features through the My Citroen Connect mobile application. With the help of the My Citroen Connect app, the owner can track the fuel expenses, and fuel level, enable geo-fencing, get intrusion alerts, and track a lot of things about the car. The connected features are available in the top-spec Shine variant starting at Rs 7.79 lakh (ex-showroom).
Competition Check: The Hyundai Exter comes hun Hyundai's Bluelink-connected features in the top-spec SX(O) Connect variant which is priced at Rs 9.56 lakh (ex-showroom).
Powerful Turbo Petrol Engine
Citroen India has offered two petrol engine options for the C3, a turbocharged petrol, and a naturally aspirated petrol. The 1.2-litre turbocharged petrol engine produces 110 PS of power and 190 Nm of peak torque. This engine comes mated with a 6-speed MT gearbox. The turbocharged engine is available in the Feel & Shine variants starting at Rs 8.47 lakh (ex-showroom).
Competition Check: The Maruti Suzuki Fronx is one of the small SUVs in the segment which comes with a turbo petrol engine starting with the Delta+ variant priced at Rs 9.72 lakh (Ex-showroom).
Multiple Customisation Options
The Citroen C3 comes with multiple customization options direct from the factory. These customization options offer quirky colour treatments on different parts of the vehicle. One among these customization options is the Vibe Pack which offers body side door molding and painted inserts, a painted ORVM cover, a painted fog lamp surround, and a painted rear reflector surround. The customers can choose from different colour options offered for customization.
Competition Check: Most of the rivals offer dual-tone colour options with a painted roof. The C3 offers different body panels coloured to match the overall tone of the vehicle.
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Verdict
The Citroen C3 is the most-affordable Citroen in India. It comes with a less features as compared to rivals but the mechanics of the car are superior than its primary rivals. The car features a big touchscreen which is crisp and easy to use, it offers different customisation packs to suit the personality of the customers, it gives a powerful turbo petrol engine which gives an exihilarating performance. With all these qualities, the Citroen C3 is a strong competitor in its segment, but it lacks some of the features which the rivals offer better.
