Citroen C3 Aircross vs Hyundai Creta: French carmaker Citroën is all set to launch the C3 Aircross SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle). It is reported that this new SUV will be launched in the Indian car market in October. After this, in the beginning of the year 2024, the company plans to introduce a new SUV on the C-Cube platform. During a media interaction Saurabh Vats, head of Citroën Inuaia, said that we will launch three vehicles on the C-Cube platform. After this, the fourth vehicle will be introduced early next year. Currently, all three models of Citroën are based on the C-Cubed platform. The company’s first product C3 Aircross hatchback was launched in 2022. This includes the electric hatchback e-C3 2023 and the C3 Aircross SUV.
Booking in September and delivery in October
Saurabh Vats, head of Citroën India, said that production of the C3 Aircross SUV has commenced at the Tiruvallur plant. Booking will start by September and delivery by October. The price will be announced closer to that date. It is a mid-size SUV, powered by a 1.2-litre turbo petrol motor mated to a six-speed manual transmission, he added. It comes with five plus two seats, which no other vehicle offers in the market. Let us tell you that in the Indian car market, the French carmaker’s Citroën C3 Aircross will compete with the Korean automaker’s Hyundai Creta. Come, let us know which of the two vehicles can be better for car enthusiasts in India? Read, the difference between the two sports utility vehicles…
medium size suv
Let us tell you that Citroën’s C3 Aircross is a medium size SUV, which has been unveiled in India. Due to its strong presence and better performance, this SUV is increasing in popularity as compared to hatchbacks and sedans. The C3 Aircross is expected to be launched in India in the second half of 2023, with automakers introducing new SUV models across segments, offering 5 and 5+2-seat configurations as a robust and unique SUV . The model is the second of three vehicles planned for 2022-2024 under Citroën’s C-Cubed programme, which aims to expand markets overseas.
Design
The Citroën C3 Aircross boasts of several exterior features. These include a sculpted clamshell hood, a stylish grille with the brand ‘double chevron’ logo, silver skid plates, bumper-mounted headlights with split-type DRLs, roof rails, flared wheel arches and 17-inch designer alloy wheels. The Hyundai Creta, on the other hand, features an aggressive hood and sleek exterior design that includes LED headlights with split-type DRLs, a large chrome grille, silver roof rails, a shark-fin antenna, skid plates, diamond-cut 17-inch wheels and alloy wheels. LED taillights included.
Dimension
The length of the Citroën C3 Aircross is approximately 4,300 mm. The wheelbase is 2,671 mm and the ground clearance is 200 mm. In comparison, the Hyundai Creta measures 4,300 mm in length, 2,610 mm in wheelbase and 190 mm of ground clearance.
interior design
Inside the Citroen C3 Aircross, you can comfortably fit five or seven people depending on the model chosen. It gets a dual-tone dashboard, fabric upholstery, a manual air-conditioning system with roof-mounted rear AC vents, a 10-inch touchscreen infotainment system and a digital instrument cluster. At the same time, the interior of Hyundai Creta can seat up to five people and comes with 10.24-inch touchscreen infotainment system, automatic climate control system, leather seats, wireless phone charger, sunroof and black-out dashboard.
powertrain
Under the hood of the Citroen C3 Aircross is a 1.2-litre, liquid-cooled, turbocharged petrol engine, which generates 108.4bhp and 190Nm of torque. It is paired with a 6-speed manual gearbox. On the other hand, talking about Hyundai Creta, it comes with a 1.5-litre petrol engine, which generates 113bhp and 144Nm of torque or comes with a 1.5-litre diesel engine, which generates 113bhp and 250Nm of torque. The Creta offers a range of transmission options, including a 6-speed manual, 6-speed automatic and an iVT gearbox. Standard safety features on both the SUVs include airbags, anti-lock brakes and electronic stability control.
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Hyundai Creta price in India starts from Rs. 10.8 Lakh to Rs. 19.2 Lakh. Whereas, the starting price of the Citroën C3 Aircross is expected to be around Rs. 10 lakh (all prices ex-showroom).