- Citroen launched a new variant for the C3
- The new top-spec Shine variant gets new features
- Price of the Shine variant ranges from Rs 7.60 lakh to Rs 7.87 lakh (ex-showroom)
Citroen India has introduced a brand-new, highly equipped Shine variantof the C3 hatchback. All the features that were lacking in the Live & Feel versions are now included in the new C3 Shine version. The starting price for the new variant is Rs 7.60 lakh (ex-showroom). New features for comfort, convenience, and safety are incorporated in the newly launched Shine variant of this B-segment hatchback.
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Citroen C3 Variants & Pricing
The Citroen C3 now comes in three variants with costs ranging from Rs 6.16 lakh (ex-showroom) to Rs 7.87 lakh (ex-showroom) following the BS6 phase 2 update and the addition of a new variation.
| 1.2P Live | 9 6,16,000 |
| 1.2P Feel | 9 7,08,000 |
| 1.2P Feel VIBE PACK | 9 7,23,000 |
| 1.2P Feel DUAL TONE | 9 7,23,000 |
| 1.2P Feel DUAL TONE VIBE PACK | 9 7,38,000 |
| 1.2P Shine | 9 7,60,000 |
| 1.2P Shine VIBE PACK | 9 7,72,000 |
| 1.2P Shine DUAL TONE | 9 7,75,000 |
| 1.2P Shine DUAL TONE VIBE PACK | 9 7,87,000 |
Citroen C3 Shine Variant
Electrically adjustable ORVMs, rear parking cameras, day/night IRVMs, 15-inch diamond cut alloy wheels, front fog lamps, rear skid plates, rear wiper & washer, and rear defogger are some of the new features added to the new Citroen C3 Shine variant. As part of Citroen's Connectivity 1.0 plan, the Shine edition of this B-hatch will also have the MY CITROEN CONNECT app, which offers 35 Smart connectivity functions.
A 10-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, as well as USB fast chargers, dual LED DRLs, four speakers, a digital instrument cluster, and other features, remain as standard. Dual front airbags, rear parking sensors, ABS with EBD, and other safety measures are included.
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The brand has not made any changes to the engine specifications, a 1.2-liter 3-cylinder NA petrol engine that powers the brand's vehicles continues to provide 81 bhp of power and 113 Nm of peak torque. There is a 5-speed manual transmission for this engine. The 1.2-liter turbocharged petrol engine is the other available engine choice; it produces 110 bhp of power and 190 Nm of maximum torque. With this engine, a 6-speed manual transmission is paired.
Verdict: The new Shine variant will attract more buyers as it gets the missing features. The C3 has become a more potent competitor in its segment with the new feature offerings and aggressive pricing.
