2022 Citroen C3 – Everything we know so far!

Citroen, soon after the launch of the C5 Aircross had started working on a smaller, mass-market focused car. The C3 was unveiled in September last year. The unveiling gave quite a fair idea about what to expect from this upcoming ‘hatchback’. Apart from that, some other details have kept emerging regarding this car. So, in this article, we have listed all the details we know so far about the 2022 Citroen C3.

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Design

The C3 follows the bold Citroen family design. It has got an SUV appeal but is being positioned as a premium hatchback. It gets a flat, heighted bonnet as we see in SUVs with an upright design. At the front, it gets split DRLs with headlamp housing in between. The side gives out a crossover appeal. It gets body claddings and wheel arches which give the C3 the SUV family appeal as well. The rear is very simple with the boxy taillamps and Citroen logo in the centre. It definitely looks good and has that bold characteristic buyers may find appealing.

Features and Interior

The Citroen C3 will be a feature-loaded hatchback. Premium-looking steering wheel with controls for infotainment mounted on it, a fully-digital instrument cluster with a 10.1-inch infotainment system, contrast dashboard, manual AC are some of the highlights in the interiors.

2022 Citroen C3 – Engine Specifications

The new Citroen C3 will be built on a CMP modular platform. This platform was earlier set to be shared by Jeep’s sub-four-metre SUV. However, Jeep ended up scrapping the plan since the brand found it difficult to make a feasible balance between value and cost. The Citroen C3 will be powered by a 1.3-litre turbo-petrol engine mated to a five-speed manual and a seven-speed DCT gearbox.

2022 Citroen C3 – Price and Competition

The Citroen C3 is expected to launch very soon in India and start with a price of Rs 5.50 lakhs (ex-showroom). It will compete with all the premium hatchbacks like the Maruti Suzuki Baleno, Toyota Glanza, Tata Altroz, and the Hyundai i20. It will also compete with some sub-four-metre compact SUVs in India, such as the Nissan Magnite and the Renault Kiger as well as the Tata Punch micro-SUV.

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