The Citroën C3 Aircross makes its debut in India with a European spirit and an interior seating up to 7 occupants

The new Citroën C3 Aircross has been unveiled in India before reaching the European market. A B-segment SUV which, although designed with the Indian market in mind, which has several differences from ours, has a strong European character. That means that although its performance will be very different from what can be enjoyed in Europe, its bodywork and exterior appearance will be almost the same.

Its look is quite reminiscent of the Citroën C5 Aircross, albeit with the logical differences in size. This model has been conceived from the outset as a vehicle for emerging markets, such as India or some South American markets. At the front you can see a grille formed by two parallel bars that start from the central double chevron.

These two bars turn into two thin strips of LED lights that run towards the upper and lower parts. The main headlights are located between both LED light strips. The bumper also features a new design and the roof has a spoiler that extends the line of the roof and gives it a very distinctive look.

At the rear we see the light clusters shaped like a C, which are joined by a decorative strip. The side profile is very traditional and follows Citroën’s design language, with all the elements that allow the brand to be identified without any problems. The alloy wheels are 17 inches.

In terms of size, it is slightly larger than the one sold in Europe. This has made it possible to add a third row of seats, with two more seats.

Interior of the Citroën C3 Aircross”

Inside the cabin we find a seven-inch instrument display and a 10-inch central screen. The two screens enhance the usual equipment and it will be sold with several trim levels.

Engine options in India and South America

This model will be available in the Indian and South American markets at the end of 2023 and will feature a 1.2-litre PureTech petrol engine. It will offer a maximum power of 110 CV, paired with a six-speed manual gearbox or a six-speed automatic. A fully electric version is not ruled out within a certain time.

Different from the European model

Although the aesthetic differences will be minimal, there are bigger differences in the technical aspects. The main one is the platform on which it is built. This model uses the PF1 platform, whereas the new European Citroën C3 Aircross will be built on the new STL Small platform. This offers a more refined chassis and suspension and other more modern and efficient features. That said, the interior will only seat five passengers.