Citroen C3 Aircross SUV debut next week: What to expect from this Creta, Grand Vitara rival – Times of India

Citroen recently announced that it is all set to launch its fourth product in the Indian market in the form of a new SUV, with a teaser image released on its official social media handles. Known as the C3 Aircross, the French carmaker has confirmed that the SUV will make its official debut on on April 27.
Ahead of its unveiling, we have put together a list of things that you can expect from the Citroen C3 Aircross SUV, take a look –
Design

As per the teaser image revealed by the company, the C3 Aircross gets a split LED headlamp setup with integrated DRLs up front – similar to what we’ve seen on the C3 tallboy hatch. Other design elements like quirky bits on the outside and unique colour options will likely also be available on the upcoming SUV just like its sibling. Despite similar styling cues, the C3 Aircross is expected to be much larger than the C3, leading to a roomier cabin. In addition, the cabin is also expected to offer a more premium experience as compared to the company’s hatchback offering.
Features
The features on offer with the SUV could include a 10-inch touchscreen infotainment system with connected-tech, a digital instrument cluster, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, automatic climate control, rear parking camera, up to 6 airbags, traction control, diamond-cut alloy wheels, leather steering wheel, push button start/stop, keyless entry and so on.
Powertrains

The Citroen C3 Aircross will likely be a petrol-only offering, and could possibly be offered with the C3’s 1.2-litre three-cylinder turbocharged petrol motor that belts out 110 PS of maximum power and 190 Nm of peak torque. A 6-speed manual transmission will be offered as standard, driving the front wheels, but the C3 Aircross is also expected to be offered with an optional automatic gearbox, unlike its hatchback sibling.
Expected price & Rivals
The C3 Aircross is expected to have a base price of around Rs 9 – 10 lakh (ex-showroom). At this price point, it will directly put up against the likes of Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Maruti Suzui Grand Vitara, Toyota Hyryder, Skoda Kushaq as well as the Volkswagen Taigun in the Indian market. What’s more, Citroen could even introduce a three-row version of the SUV at a later date, however, the same is yet to be confirmed by the brand.