French car manufacturing company citroen Will launch automatic transmission for its C3 Aircross SUV in India on January 29, 2024. This SUV will come with 1.2 liter turbo petrol engine with 6-speed torque converter gearbox. Its price is expected to be between ₹ 10 lakh to ₹ 15 lakh.
C3 Aircross launched in India in September 2023
The Citroen C3 Aircross was launched in India in September 2023, and was only available with a 6-speed manual transmission. Now, with the automatic transmission, this SUV will become a more attractive option in the Indian market.
Advantages of automatic transmission
With automatic transmission, the C3 Aircross will become more convenient and easier for urban driving. It will also be better for long distance travel, as it will help in saving petrol.
C3 Aircross Automatic Engine
The automatic transmission variant of C3 Aircross will have a 1.2 liter turbo petrol engine which produces 108 bhp power and 190 Nm torque. This engine is similar to the model with manual transmission.
C3 Aircross AT Features
In terms of features, the C3 Aircross with automatic transmission will have the same features as the manual transmission model. This includes wireless Apple CarPlay, a 10.2-inch infotainment system with Android Auto, a 7-inch digital instrument cluster, one-touch auto down for all 4 power windows and electrically adjustable wing mirrors.
C3 Aircross automatic transmission variants
The automatic transmission variants of the C3 Aircross will be available in two trims, Plus and Max. Like the manual transmission model, the automatic transmission C3 Aircross will also have a 5+2 seating option.
C3 Aircross collision
In the Indian market, the C3 Aircross competes with other popular mid-size SUVs like Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, Toyota Hayrider, MG Astor, Volkswagen Taigun and Skoda Kushaq. With an automatic transmission, the C3 Aircross can pose a strong challenge to these rivals.