- C3 Aircross will be updated in 2025 for the Indian market
- Gets 1.2-litre turbo petrol power only
Yesterday, Citroen took the wraps off the European-spec C3 Aircross. It is the French automaker’s budget push for the B-segment (in Europe) and joins the C3 and the eC3 in their new line-up. It shares the design and layout with our India-spec car but it’s a different animal underneath with more features and a bigger range of powertrains. Here is our list of three things that we would like to see on the India-spec from the European model.
Feature list
One of the common complaints that has been pointed out with the India-spec C3 Aircross is the feature list. As a part of the deal on the European car, you get a smaller instrument cluster, HUD, smaller steering wheel, climate control, wireless charger, connected car technology and C-Zen seat concept.
Realistically speaking, these are all features that are commonly found in this part of the market in one form or another and adding them will increase the value of the C3 Aircross. We had exclusively reported that a major cabin update will come later this year and it will debut first with the Basalt before moving on to the C3 and the C3 Aircross.
Level 2 ADAS
The Euro-spec C3 Aircross will be offered for the first time with Level 2 ADAS. This comprises active safety braking, lane keep assist, driver alert, sign recognition, high beam assist, blind spot monitor, and front and rear parking sensors.
In our market and among the C3 Aircross’ size rivals, you get these in the Kia Seltos, Hyundai Creta, Mahindra XUV700, Honda Elevate, MG Hector, MGAstor, and the Tata Harrier. It must be noted that the ADAS is only offered on the top-spec models of these cars, which are priced significantly higher than even the top-spec C3 Aircross. When comparing prices, the C3 Aircross will go up against the HyundaiVenue, KiaSonet, and the Mahindra XUV 3XO all of which get ADAS in one form or another.
Electric variant
We have the eC3 so why shouldn’t we get an eC3 Aircross? Well, Europe has one and it is powered by a 44kWh battery pack and a 113bhp-producing motor with a claimed range of 300km and a top speed of 145kmph. The battery pack can fast charge from 20-80 per cent in 26 minutes when plugged into a 100kW DC fast charger. Citroen has also said that the battery pack range will be extended in 2025 with a model that will offer a range of over 400km.
