Citroën C3: Entry-Level Compact Crossover

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New spy photos show the French automaker testing a potential entry-level replacement – a new compact crossover internally codenamed the C21. These are our first spy shots of the new model, which is set to launch in India later this year. The photos show a high-ridding compact covered in camouflage, which hides many of its design details. The new Citroën will ride on the PSA Group’s Common Modular Platform (CMP), which underpins a host of vehicles, including the rumored Jeep model that’ll somehow slot below the Renegade. It’s a different platform than what underpins the C5 Aircross SUV, which the brand just introduced in India. While the Citroën 21 will launch in India, our spy photographers caught it cold-weather testing in northern Sweden.

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CITROËN UNVEILS A MODERN AND ROBUST NEW C3, DESIGNED AND PRODUCED BY INDIA, FOR INDIA

· Citroën is strengthening its international dimension by unveiling New C3, a versatile hatchback with SUV styling codes measuring less than 4m in length which will enable the brand to expand in India

· New C3 is the first model in a family of three vehicles aimed at the international market, developed and produced in India and South America and which will be launched in those two regions over the next three years.

· New C3 is a modern hatchback designed to meet the needs and road conditions of the two regions, offering comfort and connectivity to progressive customers in search of peace of mind and prestige.

· Exuding strength and character, New C3 adapts to the terrain by drawing inspiration from SUVs for its ground clearance, high bonnet and elevated driver position. The interiors also been carefully designed in terms of comfort. In addition to Citroën’s trademark comfort and market-leading spaciousness, its clever design makes everyday life easier, particularly with the integration of smartphones, connected to an XXL 10” touchscreen.

· Set to be launched in the first half of 2022, New C3 will offer an unprecedented customer experience, including innovative customer services enabled through the ATAWADAC (AnyTimeAnyWhereAnyDeviceAnyContent) omni channel digital consumer journey and the phygital La Maison Citroën showrooms.

“Ensuring Citroën’s future requires a greater international presence, by becoming stronger in all the markets in which we operate, including South America, the Middle East, Africa, Asia and China, and by opening up to others, including India, which will soon become the third-largest market in the world. We are rolling out an ambitious product plan in order to achieve this, which will see the launch of three internationally-oriented models in three years. Models designed, developed and produced in strategic regions and which will fully represent Citroën’s identity in terms of style and on-board peace of mind. New C3 is a vital part of this international ramp-up and the first stage of the growth strategy. This hatchback, less than 4m long, is aimed at a major segment in India and South America. Modern, connected and tailored to local uses, it is perfectly placed to support Citroën’s growth.”
Vincent Cobée – Citroën CEO

NEW C3: “TAILOR-MADE” FOR STRATEGIC REGIONS

To meet market demand in India, Citroën has chosen to adapt its usual design and production process by entrusting part of the style and development convergence phase to the teams in each region, in order to create a unique and bespoke vehicle. Incorporating knowledge of the Indian society, culture and needs makes New C3 a model designed, developed and produced in and for India.

A PROGRAMME TO FULLY RESPOND TO INDIAN MARKET’S EXPECTATIONS
New C3 marks the start of a new chapter for Citroën, with the creation of models that are both faithful to the spirit of the brand as well as carefully researched and developed with local teams in order to provide a practical response to specific market needs in India. New C3 is the first model from the “C Cubed” programme launched in 2019 – a family that plans to launch three vehicles with an international focus by 2024, based on three key criteria: the creation of a competitive, market-leading offering, with a strong style, a Citroën experience designed for on-board comfort, and benefiting from a design tailored to the specific needs of its intended countries.

These future Citroëns will be produced in the relevant regions with a very high level of local integration, reflecting our commitment in these countries and a strategy aimed at controlling costs in order to offer models faithful to the mainstream positioning of the brand: modern, high-quality vehicles with attractive styling and prestigious equipment, as well as a carefully researched overall purchase and running cost.

“C3 is our trade name for all of our B-segment hatchbacks around the world, which doesn’t mean it’s the same model everywhere. This New C3 differs from the European version as its design has been inspired by and for the countries in question, in order to offer a unique solution that fully conveys the Citroën identity. Purchasing a car is a major investment for customers and our ambition as a mainstream brand is to offer a modern, prestigious model offering a high level specification for the price, at the forefront of the market. In general terms, the challenge we set ourselves was to strike a balance to provide everything that customers need, while keeping the price range competitive. To achieve this, the local teams were fully involved in the definition, development and production of the model.”
Vincent Cobée – Citroën CEO

“The C3 is a very crucial part of our India growth journey and will be the backbone of our local development strategy. This car fits right into the heart of the Indian market where 70% of the demand for sub-4 metre cars and 50% of customers are first-time buyers. This segment has been growing rapidly and C3 will fit right in with its affordability and attractiveness. Our teams in India and Paris have collaborated and developed this car with over 90% localisation. Our ecosystem here includes a strong supplier base that enables right product positioning with high quality standards. We will be leveraging our R&D Centre in Chennai, Vehicle Assembly Plant at Thiruvallur and the Powertrain Plant at Hosur in the state of Tamil Nadu, in India to further boost localisation efforts. We have also built a world-class purchasing hub that we will leverage for ensuring uninterrupted part supplies and affordability. As we enter the mainstream segments, our network will expand for customers to experience the phygital La Maison Citroën showrooms and L’Atelier workshops in more and more cities.”
Roland Bouchara - CEO and MD for Stellantis in India

“The C3 is being introduced in a B-segment, which is highly competitive in India but has the potential to expand and grow further. It was important for us to stand out in this segment and create a differentiated and an aspirational car. This segment is seeing a lot of young buyers who want a sub-4 metre car, which is an extension of their personality. The C3 is positioned in that sweet spot and will appeal to the young generation of customers in India, who are looking for differentiated experiences. The C3 will appeal to car buyers who want the best in their life, in a balanced way, who like to enjoy life, while following new styles and fashions. These customers are fashionable, innovative and want their car to reflect their personality. This is where our customization strategy will play a big role – making a fashion statement to attract people who like to be stylish.”
Saurabh Vatsa - Citroën Brand Head, India

DEVELOPING IN A NEW MARKET: INDIA
India is a new market for Citroën and one with significant potential that will soon be the third largest in the world. The brand announced its arrival in 2019 and launched its first import model at the start of 2021: C5 Aircross. As a new market player, Citroën is initially focusing on large metropolitan areas by offering a customer experience unprecedented in the automotive sector – network, sales website and innovative services – and highly digital. Citroën products will be positioned at the forefront of the Indian market, thanks to a strategy of high-level local integration (more than 90%) based on the two joint venture agreements between the Stellantis Group and the CK Birla Group (car assembly and distribution and power-train manufacturing).

The automotive market in India is growing rapidly and is expected to reach over four million cars sold annually by 2025. B-segment hatchbacks represent nearly 23% of this market. Buying a car is the second most important purchase after a house. It symbolises social success and a strong aspiration towards greater independence and mobility.

With its assertive design, New C3 will appeal to customers for whom their car is a reflection of their personality. A car that they can customise however they wish, which is a strong expectation on the Indian market. In addition, the compactness sub 4m size, agility, versatility, on-board space, comfort and connectivity will improve the experience in Indian road conditions, while Customisation choices will provide options for self-expression to individuals according to their lifestyle. The New C3 will provide value offered by a vehicle with high visual appeal, distinct styling and competitive cost of ownership by being robust and practical to maintain on account of over 90% localisation. It will be an attractive and differentiated offering with modern, innovative options for connecting to the family's smartphones, while reflecting their tastes and their personality.

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[350Z]

Citroen C3 has been spied undisguised near Chennai. It'll compete with Tata Punch, Renault Kiger, Nissan Magnite and likes.

The engine option is expected to include a 1.2L Turbo Petrol with a choice of 5-Speed MT or 7-Speed AT.






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[350Z]

A recent report confirms that locally manufactured Citroen C3 will launch in India by June 2022. (Link)







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[vikyjoshi]

Well Looking at the pricing of Aircross C5, I doubt if they would be actually pricing at PUNCH levels. The C5 with all its bells and whistles was more of a Harrier competition and priced at Compass category. same can be said of C3. will Features like Punch and pricing in Kushaq/Creta/Seltos category.

 

[nmm mithra]

Spotted this in Chennai to Trichy.

 

[350Z]

Citroen C3 will launch by Mid-July in India. Some dealerships are also accepting bookings for Rs.21,000. Good thing that Citroen doesn’t call it an SUV but rather a “hatchback with a twist”. (Source: Link)

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[Nairrk]

Citroen C3 dimensions, engine details revealed

As per a certification document , the Citroen C3 measures 3,981 mm in length, 1,733 mm in width, 1,586 mm in height and has a 2,540 mm wheelbase. Those numbers make it clear that while the C3 is being positioned as a hatchback with a hint of SUV about it, it will be longer than the likes of the Maruti Suzuki Swift and the Tata Punch mini-SUV. Interestingly, the C3's wheelbase is significantly longer than that of premium hatchbacks such as the Maruti Suzuki Baleno and Tata Altroz, and longer than even those of certain compact SUVs such as the Renault Kiger, Nissan Magnite and Tata Nexon, which should help liberate extra room on the inside.

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[TAUREAN CZAR]

They have chosen a wrong product. That is a dying category segment with sales plummeting. They should have chosen a proper sub 4m SUV or a 4.2 m SUV with a twist to break in to the market and get some premium appeal. This looks like a Kwid remake or a badge engineered car.

All features are of the Kwid or lower level. Firm headrests, no central arm rest, no rear power window buttons on the windows but on the center console, no automatic climate control, basic digital speedometer, et al. Seems like bummer to me.

 

[Nairrk]

Citroen C3 launch date announced, Pre-bookings to open on July 1

Citroën India is gearing up for the launch of the new C3 premium hatchback, and it will go on sale in the country on July 20, 2022. The company today officially showcased the India-spec model of the Citroën C3 and interested customers will be able to book the premium hatchback from July 1 onwards. Unlike the C5 Aircross, the upcoming C3 will be entirely manufactured in India at the company's manufacturing facility in Tamil Nadu with high levels of localisation.
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[Nairrk]

Citroen has the C3 in India at a starting price of Rs 5.71 lakh for the Live trim, going up to Rs 8.06 lakh for the top-spec Feel trim. The French automaker's high-riding hatchback was already open for bookings from June across dealerships and on the company's website at a token amount of Rs 21,000.

The Citroen C3 gets two petrol engine options, the first of which is a 1.2-litre, three-cylinder naturally aspirated unit that makes 82hp and 115Nm and is mated to a 5-speed manual transmission, while the other is a 1.2-litre, three-cylinder turbo-petrol unit, producing 110hp and 190Nm, and mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox. This makes the C3's turbo-petrol engine the most powerful in its class. However the high-riding hatchback does not get an automatic transmission at launch, which expected to be introduced at a later stage.

The C3 comes with 15-inch steel wheels with plastic covers as standard, along with optional 15-inch dual-tone alloy wheels. The quirky design theme continues on the interior, as the dimpled-effect dashboard panel can be optioned between orange and anodised grey colours. The C3's key highlights include the colour-coded inserts on the bumpers, split headlamp set-up that merges with the grille, a hexagonal air dam, X-shaped faux scuff plate, all-round black cladding (only on the Feel trim), and wraparound tail-lights at the rear.

The C3 comes with a large 10-inch touchscreen with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a digital instrument cluster, manual air conditioning, a four-speaker sound system, along with the front and rear USB charging ports. It gets dual airbags, rear parking sensors, and seatbelt reminders. However, it does miss out on features like a tachometer, rear windscreen wiper and defogger, powered wing mirror adjustment, a day/night IRVM, a tachometer, and a central lock/unlock button for the doors.

The new Citroen C3 is available in 6 dual-tone shades – Polar White with Zesty Orange, Polar White with Platinum Grey, Zesty Orange with Platinum Grey, Platinum Grey with Zesty Orange, Steel Grey with Platinum Grey and Steel Grey with Zesty Orange. The entry-level variant comes with four mono-tone colors – Polar White, Zesty Orange, Plantium Grey and Steel Grey. It also comes with two interior trims – Anodised Grey and Anodised Orange.

The variant-wise prices

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[350Z]

The deliveries of Citroën C3 have commenced in India. The car is sold through its La Maison dealerships across 19 cities which include:

New Delhi, Gurgaon, Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad, Kolkata, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Kochi, Chennai, Chandigarh, Jaipur, Lucknow, Bhubaneswar, Surat, Nagpur, Vizag, Calicut and Coimbatore.

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[bbarve]

Interesting to see how it compares against Punch and others. Good to see the turbo option but no automatic at the launch.

 

[350Z]

Citroën has announced “La Maison Citroën” phygital dealerships in Guwahati and Bhubaneswar.

The showrooms are integrated with Citroën India’s ATAWADAC experience (AnyTime AnyWhere AnyDevice AnyContent) with High Definition 360° 3D Configurator.

Citroën Guwahati





Citroën Bhubaneswar



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[350Z]

Citroen C3 is all set to receive some much-needed feature upgrades as revealed in the following spyshots (Source: Link)

Some of the expected features include: Six-Speed Automatic Transmission, Standard Alloys, Rear Wiper, Rear Power Windows, Reverse Camera etc.





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