KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Citroen C3 Aircross launched in Europe
- Gets different styling and interiors than Indian-spec model
- Gets more features including ADAS
The Citroen C3 Aircross has been launched in the European market and when compared to the Indian model, it has a lot of extra bling, not just in cosmetics, but in terms of features as well. Read on to find out what features the Indian variant misses out on when compared to its European sibling. But before that, make sure to join our 91Wheels WhatsApp Group community to never miss out on any of the latest automotive news and updates.
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ADAS
The Indian-Spec Citroen C3 Aircross was criticized for one thing, and that was the very basic feature set. This drawback is something that the Euro-spec variant is not affected by. It comes loaded with modern features with the most essential being the ADAS module that bumps up the safety quotient.
Automatic Climate Control
The Indian model which has to do be contented with manual air conditioning, the Euro sibling offers a modern and now a standard across new models, an automatic climate control unit. This was another practical feature that the Indian variant missed out on. When compared to the rivals, we believe, this should have been present in the Indian model.
Wireless Charger
The European Citroen C3 Aircross takes away the tangle woes of the cables lying around the cabin. You get a wireless phone charger that eases out the juicing up your smartphones on the go. This is further complemented by wireless smartphone connectivity for calls and media consumption.
Heads-up Display
It would not be appropriate to call this an extra feature, but rather an omission (for a change) in the Euro-spec model. You get a small heads-up unit that replaces the instrument cluster and displays the essential drive statistics. This in our opinion, could have been an add-on, along with the essential driver display for better awareness of the driver.
Front Parking Sensors
On top of all the above-mentioned features, with its longer length, it comes with front parking sensors to better judge the obstacles in front while navigating through tight spaces. This is yet another feature that is an essential add-on that could have been provided in the Indian model.
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Auto LED Headlamps
The international model comes with an LED headlamp assembly as opposed to the halogen set-up found in the Indian version. On top of this, it comes with auto headlamp functionality, further increasing the convenience of the driver. However, this functionality is something that you can still live with, but it's always a nice thing to have something extra, isn't it?
Verdict
The Citroen C3 Aircross that we get in India and the one launched in the European market sits at the oppsoite end of spectrum. While it looks nice and adds a lot more bling to the feature list, we have to admit something. The price point that it sits at in India is towards the lower end in the segment, undercutting its rivals to offer an affordable entry in the space. However, in its next update, you can be sure to get some of these modern features in the Indian model as well.
