Why is the Citroen C3 worth waiting for?

Citroen is a fairly new car company in India. Its first product for India was the C5 Aircross. The brand is now focusing on its first hatchback for the country, the C3. With the launch expected to be just a few weeks away, the real question that lies here is; is it worth waiting for the Citroen C3? Let’s take look at what the Citroen C3 could offer in India.

Looks and Exterior

The C3 follows the bold family design of Citroen. You might easily confuse it for a micro SUV but the brand is preferring to call it a hatchback. The C3 gets a flat and high bonnet with an upright design. The front fascia gets split DRLs with headlamps in between. The signature Citroen grille is positioned above the bumper and gets the fog lamp below, surrounded by coloured accents.

Dual tone colour options will also be on offer. It gets claddings on the body as well as on the wheel arches, giving the C3 a muscular appeal. The rear is very simple with the boxy taillamps and Citroen logo in the centre. The C3 will definitely bring a unique touch to the segment that it fits in.

Features and Interior

The Citroen C3 will get a lot of features that will help it give a tough fight to the competition. The dashboard has been kept minimalistic yet modern. C3 will offer a simple multi-function steering wheel, digital MID, a 10.1-inch infotainment system with wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay support, manual AC, etc.

The dashboard gets the contrasting colour that give the cabin a very unique appeal. The seats will not get adjustable headrests. The seat will also get coloured accent matching the exterior colour.

Specifications

The new Citroen C3 will be built on the CMP modular platform. This platform will be shared with Jeep’s upcoming sub-four-metre SUV, the Junior as well. The Citroen C3 will be powered by a 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine mated to a five-speed manual and a seven-speed DCT gearbox.

Price and Competition

The Citroen C3 is expected to launch in India in the coming weeks and is expected to start with a price tag of Rs 5.50 lakhs (Ex-showroom). It will compete with premium hatchbacks like the Suzuki Baleno, Toyota Glanza, Tata Altroz, and the Hyundai i20. It will also compete with some compact SUVs in India, such as the Nissan Magnite and the Renault Kiger.

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