Citroen C3 Launched In India - Prices Start At Rs 5,70,500: French Quirkiness At Its Best

Citroen C3 Variants, Price List & Warranty

The Citroen C3 is offered in six different variant levels. The base 1.2P Live variant costs Rs 5,70,500. The 1.2P Feel is priced at 6,62,500. The 1.2P Feel Vibe Pack is priced at Rs 6,77,500 which is also the price for the 1.2P Feel Dual Tone.

The 1.2P Feel Dual Tone Vibe Pack is priced at Rs 6,92,500. The same trim level with the turbocharged engine is the top-end variant of the new Citroen C3 and it commands a price tag of Rs 8,05,500.

(All Prices mentioned are ex-showroom, Delhi)

The new Citroen C3 can be purchased at the French marque's showrooms in 19 cities across India. Customers in over 90 cities across the country can also buy the Citroen C3 directly online.

The Citroen C3 is offered with a standard warranty of two years or 40,000km (whichever is earlier). The warranty for accessories and spare parts is 12 months or 10,000 kilometres (whichever is earlier) and the French marque is also offering 24/7 Roadside assistance to customers who can also purchase extended warranty and maintenance packages.

Speaking about the launch of the new Citroen C3 in India, Roland Bouchara, CEO & Managing Director, Stellantis India, said, "The India launch of the New Citroën C3 is a very proud moment for all of us at Stellantis. With this launch, Citroën enters the mainstream B-hatch segment in India and we are confident the New C3's Customised Comfort USP will make it attractive and unique for consumers. This is our first model from the C-Cubed family of vehicles that are designed and engineered in India, for Indians. With over 90% localised parts in the New C3, we are leveraging our strong supplier base, our R&D Center in Chennai, the Vehicle Assembly Plant at Thiruvallur and the Powertrain Plant at Hosur in the state of Tamil Nadu."

Citroen C3 Specs, Mileage & Dimensions

The Citroen C3 for India is offered with a single engine option - a 1.2-litre petrol - that is offered in both naturally aspirated and turbocharged forms. The naturally aspirated engine for the Citroen C3 pushes out 81bhp at 5,750rpm and 115Nm of peak torque at 3,750rpm. This naturally aspirated engine is paired with a 5-speed manual gearbox and offers a mileage of 19.8km/l.

The Citroen C3's turbocharged engine pushes out 108bhp at 5,500rpm and 190Nm of peak torque at 1,750rpm. The turbocharged C3 is paired with a 6-speed manual gearbox and the engine delivers a mileage of 19.4km/l.

The Citroen C3 for India measures 3,981mm long, 1,733mm wide and it stands 1,586mm tall. The Citroen C3's wheelbase is 2,540mm long and it offers a ground clearance of 180mm.

Citroen C3 Customization & Accessories

The Citroen C3 gets 3 different packs which offer 56 different customization options. Citroen is also offering the C3 with over 70 accessories at launch. The Citroen C3 is offered in 10 different colour options (including two dual tone paint schemes) and two interior trim colours - Anodized Grey & a Dual Tone Orange & Grey combo.

Thoughts About The Citroen C3

Citroen has priced the new C3 hatchback quite aggressively which will hopefully help draw customers to what is a back to basics car with a whole lot of personality.