New Delhi : French carmaker Citroën SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle) may launch the C3 Aircross SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle) in October. Saurabh Vats, head of Citroën Inuaia, said that we will launch three vehicles on the platform of C-Cube. 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. The biggest thing is that Citroën’s C3 Aircross SUV will compete with Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Volkswagen Tiguan, Skoda Kushaq, MG Aster, Maruti Grand Vitara and Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyrider in the Indian car market.
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.
medium size suv
Citroën’s C3 Aircross is a mid-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 of the Citroen C3 Aircross
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.
Dimensions in the Citroen C3 Aircross
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 of Citroen C3 Aircross
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 of the Citroen C3 Aircross
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.
Citroen C3 Aircross Price
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).
Citroen C3 Aircross Latest Update
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Bookings for the Citroën C3 Aircross can start from September. This vehicle can be launched in India by October.
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Prices for the Citroën C3 Aircross could start from Rs 9 lakh (ex-showroom).
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It is a 7 seater car and the third row seat can be removed if not required.
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Its ground clearance is 200 mm.
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The C3 Aircross will be powered by the same 1.2-litre turbo petrol engine as the C3, which produces 110PS of power and 190Nm of torque. It will get a 6-speed manual gearbox with the engine.
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The Citroen C3 Aircross will get features like 10-inch infotainment system, digital driver display, day-night IRVM, cruise control, push button start-stop and manual AC.
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For passenger safety, it can be given features like six airbags, ABS with EBD, rear parking sensors, hill hold assist, electronic stability program (ESP) and tire pressure monitoring system.
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It will compete with Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Volkswagen Tiguan, Skoda Kushaq, MG Aster, Maruti Grand Vitara and Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyrider.
Know the Hyundai Creta
Let us tell you that the Adventure Edition of Hyundai Creta has been launched in India. Several cosmetic changes have been made on the exterior and interior of this special edition model. Hyundai Creta price starts at Rs. 10.87 Lakh and goes up to Rs. 19.20 Lakh (ex-showroom). Hyundai Creta is available in seven variants E, EX, S, S Plus, SX Executive, SX and SX(O). It also comes in Night Edition, which is based on its S Plus and top model SX (O) variants. The company has recently launched the new Adventure Edition of Creta, which is based on the SX and SX (O) variants of this SUV car. It is a 5 seater car, in which five people can sit. The Hyundai Creta facelift has been spied testing on the Indian roads for the first time.
hyundai creta color
The Hyundai Creta car is available in six monotone and one dual tone color options – Polar White, Denim Blue, Phantom Black, Titan Grey, Typhoon Silver, Red Mulberry and Polar White with Phantom Black Roof. At the same time, Ranger Khaki paint option is available with Creta Adventure Edition.
Engine Specifications
Hyundai Creta car has 1.5-liter naturally aspirated petrol engine (155 PS / 144 Nm), 1.5-liter diesel (115 PS / 250 Nm) and 1.4-liter turbocharged petrol engine (140 PS / 242 Nm). A 6-speed manual gearbox is standard with the naturally aspirated petrol and diesel engines. Whereas, the 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine is offered with a CVT and IMT gearbox (only in the mid-spec S variant) and a 6-speed torque converter gearbox with the diesel engine, while the 1.4-litre turbo petrol engine is offered with only a 6-speed torque converter gearbox. Only 7-speed DCT transmission has been given. It is a two-wheel-drive car.
Features of Hyundai Creta
This Hyundai car has been given many premium features like LED headlamps and taillamps, panoramic sunroof, wireless charging, power adjustable driver seat and ventilated front seats. Apart from this, the Creta car also gets a 7-inch semi-digital instrument cluster and a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system equipped with connected car technology. The dual dashcam setup feature has been included in the Adventure Edition model of Creta.
safety features
For passenger safety, safety features like six airbags, electronic stability control (ESC), vehicle stability management (VSM), hill-start assist control (HAC), all wheel disc brakes and ISOFIX child seat anchors have been given as standard. Apart from this, it also gets features like Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), rear parking camera and EBD with ABS.
Know the Kia Seltos
Deliveries of the Kia Seltos facelift have begun in India. Kia Seltos price starts at Rs. 10.90 Lakh and goes up to Rs. 20 Lakh (introductory ex-showroom). The vehicle comes in three variants Tech Line (HT), GT Line and X-Line. All variants like HTE, HTK, HTK Plus, HTX and HTX Plus are available under Tech Line, while GT Line and X-Line are its single fully loaded variants.
Kia Seltos Colors
The Kia Seltos is offered in eight monotone, two dual tone and one matte color options: Sparkling Silver, Clear White, Gravity Grey, Pewter Olive, Aurora Black Pearl, Glacier White Pearl, Intense Red, Imperial Blue, Intense Red with Aurora Black Pearl roof There is a choice of Glacier White Pearl and Exclusive Matte Graphite with Aurora Black Pearl roof. It is a 5 seater car, in which five people can sit.
Engine and Transmission
The Kia Seltos SUV is offered with three engine options 1.5-litre petrol (115PS/144Nm), 1.5-litre diesel (116PS/250Nm), and 1.5-litre turbo petrol (160PS/253Nm). It gets a choice of 6-speed manual and CVT gearboxes with the naturally aspirated petrol engine, 6-speed IMT and 7-speed DCT gearboxes with the turbo petrol engine, and 6-speed manual and 6-speed IMT gearboxes with the diesel engine. Is.
Kia Seltos Range
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1.5 Naturally Aspirated Petrol MT – 17 kmpl
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1.5 Naturally Aspirated Petrol CVT – Kilometers Per Litre
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1.5 Turbo-Petrol IMT – 17.7 kmpl
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1.5 Turbo Petrol DCT – 17.9 kmpl
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1.5 Diesel IMT – 20.7 kmpl
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1.5 Diesel AT – 19.1 kmpl
Kia Seltos Features
Features like integrated display setup (10.25-inch digital driver display and 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment), dual zone climate control and panoramic sunroof have been provided in this SUV car. Apart from this, it also gets features from the pre-facelift model, which include air purifier, ambient lighting, LED sound mood lighting, headup display and ventilated front seats.
safety features
In this, six airbags have been given standard for safety. Apart from this, it also gets features like Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) and 360 degree camera. The new Seltos SUV has been given Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS), under which features such as Front Collision Warning, LAN Keep Assist and Adaptive Cruise Control are available.
Kia Seltos Competitors
The Kia Seltos competes with the Hyundai Creta, Volkswagen Taigun, Skoda Kushaq, Maruti Grand Vitara, Toyota Hyrider and the MG Aster. Soon, the entry of Citroën C3 Aircross and Honda Elevate is also going to compete with it.