KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Now Citroen Aircross also gets a new 1.2L PURETECH 82 naturally aspirated engine.
- Features such as auto headlamps, auto ac, 6 airbags and over 40 advanced safety features are added.
- The price starts at Rs 8.49 lakh and goes up to Rs 13.99 lakh.
The Citroen Aircross, a mid-size compact SUV also known as C3 Aircross, has been updated with previously missing features and now includes the PURETECH 82 naturally aspirated petrol engine. With the festive season underway, the starting price for this SUV is set at Rs 8.49 lakh for a limited time. An important thing to note is that the automaker has dropped the C3 moniker from this vehicle.
This is a great opportunity for customers thinking to buy this SUV, as the starting price has dropped and they can choose from three transmission options. Let's take a closer look at this news. In the meantime, make sure to join the 91Wheels Whatsapp Channel to never miss out on automotive updates.
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Citroen Aircross Key Highlights
The all new Citroen Aircross get new features which were missing eariler and from customers to auto experts, everyone was diasappointed with it. Now, these newly added features are:-
- 6 Airbags
- ISOFIX child seat anchors
- LED projector headlamps
- Automatic air conditioning
- Rear ac vents
- Power-folding ORVMs
- soft-touch instrument panel
- power window switches on the door
- Grab handles on the passenger side
- Power-folding ORVMs
- Over 40 advanced safety features
The big highlight of this update is the additon of the PURETECH 82 engine which is naturally aspirated 3 cyclinder engine, that makes 110 Ps and 205 Nm of torque, which we have previously seen in the Citroen Basalt, but its has been tuned up to produce more torque. Additionally, there are three transmissions on offer, a 5-MT, 6-MT, and a 6-AT.
Citroen Aircross Updated Price
The new price of the C3 Aircross is impressive and can attract those planning to buy cars like the Maruti Baleno or Maruti Swift, as it starts at Rs 8.49 lakh for a limited time. Additionally, the two top trims now cost Rs 13.99 lakh. There is also a 5+2 seater option available for an extra Rs 35,000. In total there are just three variants of Aircross, You, Plus, and Max. In between there are variations of these trims.
| Variant (5-Seater) | Price (INR Lakh) |
| 1.2 NA YOU | 8.49 |
| 1.2 NA PLUS | 9.99 |
| 1.2 TURBO PLUS | 11.95 |
| 1.2 TURBO AT PLUS | 13.25 |
| 1.2 TURBO MAX | 12.7 |
| 1.2 TURBO AT MAX | 13.99 |
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Verdict
Citroen, the French automaker, is determined to establish a name for itself in the highly competitive automotive sector in India. Recently, they launched India's first coupe SUV, the Basalt, which received positive reviews from both the general public and auto experts, who specifically praised the performance of their engines. Now, the Aircross has also been updated with a naturally aspirated engine featuring different tuning, which is sure to put big smiles on many faces. Let's see how this turns out for the company.
