And now the company has launched the updated new C3 hatchback with 13 new features. The top-of-the-line Shine variant now gets electrically adjustable ORVMs, a rear parking camera, day/night IRVM, 15-inch diamond cut alloys, fog lights, rear wiper and washer, rear skid plates, a rear defogger. The infotainment now also gets connected car tech with 35 connectivity features.
The C3 is offered with two engine options – a 1.2-litre three-cylinder naturally aspirated unit that produces 82hp and 115Nm and comes paired with a 5-speed manual. The other engine is the 1.2-litre, 3-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine which puts out 110 bhp of power and 190 Nm of torque. The engine comes paired with a 6-speed manual. The turbo engine variants now also get ESP, Hill-Hold, TPMS and Engine Auto Start/Stop. The company also said that both engines are now BS6 phase II compliant and Citroen claims a fuel efficiency of identical 19.3 kmpl for NA and turbo variants.
All prices are ex-showroom Delhi
Saurabh Vatsa, Brand Head, Citroën India added, “We are excited to launch the new Shine variant of the Citroën C3 with the latest features that customers in this segment are aspiring for. Also, debuting is our new-gen III PureTech 110 Turbo engine, now with advanced safety features, that will delight owners with its practicality and performance for city & highway commutes. With Connectivity 1.0 now on board the C3, this hatch with a twist will truly be a perfect all-around package for the young and progressive customer in this competitive segment.”
The company recently launched the eC3 electric hatchback at Rs 11.5 lakh (ex-showroom). The Citroen eC3 gets a 29.2kWh battery pack paired with the front axle-mounted electric motor that produces 57hp and 143Nm of peak torque. Citroen claims the C3 can sprint 0-60 kph in 6.8 seconds. The eC3 also gets two driving modes – Eco and Standard – along with regenerative braking.
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