French manufacturer Citroen has launched their 2nd vehicle in India, the New C3, with a very competitive starting price of just Rs 5,70,000 (ex-showroom).
The new hatchback on the market looks absolutely dashing with its dual-tone exterior color, with the sporty skid plates all around and the funky design; A perfect car for millennials, or for people looking for a good looking fun to drive car. The diamond-cut R15 alloy wheels, with the V-shaped LED DRLs give it a rugged look. The interiors look minimalistic and clean as well, with the dual color embroidery on the seats and dashboard finishing.
It is currently available in 2 engine options:
- 3-cylinder NA 1.2L petrol engine, connected to a 5-speed manual transmission, producing 81 hp and 115 Nm of torque.
- 3-cylinder 1.2L turbo-petrol engine producing 108 hp and 190 Nm of torque, connected to a 6-speed manual transmission.
The car is based on the brand’s CMP modular platform, measuring 3981mm in length, 1733mm in breadth and 1586mm in height. The vehicle also has a good ground clearance of about 180mm with a 315 litre boot capacity.
In terms of features, the car gets all the basic details; a 10.1 inch infotainment system enabled with Android Auto and Apple Carplay, a digital instrument cluster, rear USB charging ports and 4 speakers. The car also comes with ABS with EBD, speed sensing door locks, rear parking sensors and speed alerts.
The Citroen brand is likely to give its competitors a run for their money, with their new model, which also gives a large array of customizable options to its customers. The C3 will challenge the TATA Punch, Nissan Magnite and Renault Kiger.
The list of the variants and their prices are given below:
Live – Rs 5,70,500
Feel – Rs 6,62,500
Feel Vibe Pack – Rs 6,77,500
Feel Dual Tone – Rs 6,77,500
Feel Dual Tone Vibe Pack – Rs 6,92,500
1.2L Turbo Feel Dual Tone Vibe Pack – Rs 8,05,500
