The Citroen C3 Aircross, a midsize SUV, has been unveiled in India to cater to the rising desire for SUVs over hatchbacks and sedans on account of their rugged look and superior efficiency. With producers introducing new SUV fashions in several segments, the C3 Aircross is predicted to launch in India within the second half of 2023, providing 5 and 5+2-seat configurations as a rugged and distinctive SUV. This mannequin is the second of three automobiles deliberate for 2022-2024 beneath Citroen’s C-Cubed programme aimed toward increasing markets overseas. Whereas some particulars are nonetheless beneath wraps, it may be in comparison with the Hyundai Creta.
Design
The Citroen C3 Aircross boasts a number of exterior options comparable to a sculpted clamshell hood, a classy grille with the long-lasting ‘Double Chevron’ emblem, silver skid plates, bumper-mounted headlights with split-type DRLs, roof rails, flared wheel arches, and 17-inch designer alloy wheels.
In the meantime, the Hyundai Creta sports activities an aggressive hood and a modern exterior design, together with LED headlights with split-type DRLs, a big chrome grille, silver roof rails, a shark-fin antenna, skid plates, diamond-cut 17-inch wheels, and LED taillights.
Dimensions
The Citroen C3 Aircross measures roughly 4,300mm in size, with a wheelbase of two,671mm and a floor clearance of 200mm. Compared, the Hyundai Creta has a size of 4,300mm, a wheelbase of two,610mm, and a floor clearance of 190mm.
Inside
Contained in the Citroen C3 Aircross, you’ll be able to comfortably match 5 or seven folks relying on the chosen mannequin. It encompasses a dual-tone dashboard, material upholstery, a guide air-con system with roof-mounted rear AC vents, a 10-inch touchscreen infotainment system, and a digital instrument cluster.
Then again, the Hyundai Creta inside can seat as much as 5 folks and comes with a ten.24-inch touchscreen infotainment system, computerized local weather management, leather-based seats, a wi-fi telephone charger, a sunroof, and a blacked-out dashboard.
Powertrain
Beneath the hood of the Citroen C3 Aircross is a 1.2-liter, liquid-cooled, turbocharged petrol engine that delivers 108.4bhp and 190Nm of torque, paired with a 6-speed guide gearbox.
Then again, the Hyundai Creta comes with a 1.5-liter petrol engine that produces 113bhp and 144Nm of torque or a 1.5-liter diesel engine that delivers 113bhp and 250Nm of torque. The Creta presents a variety of transmission choices, together with a 6-speed guide, a 6-speed computerized, and an iVT gearbox. Normal security options on each SUVs embrace airbags, anti-lock brakes, and digital stability management.
Worth
In India, the Hyundai Creta is priced between ₹10.8 lakh to ₹19.2 lakh. The beginning value for the Citroen C3 Aircross is predicted to be round ₹10 lakh (all costs, ex-showroom).