Citroen C3 costs hiked by as much as Rs 18,000

March 14, 2023

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Citroen has launched a value hike on its C3 high-riding hatchback this month, making it the third value hike launched by the French automaker because the C3’s launch in July 2022. The value hike is because of Citroen updating the C3’s two petrol powertrains to satisfy the upcoming Real Driving Emission (RDE) norms.

Live and Feel trims’ costs hiked by Rs 18,000
Feel Turbo trim’s costs stay unchanged
Rivals the Maruti Ignis and Tata Punch

Citroen C3: new costs, RDE-compliant engines

The C3 continues to be powered by two 1.2-litre petrol engines which at the moment are RDE and E20 compliant. The first is an 83hp, naturally aspirated unit that’s paired to a 5-speed handbook and the second is a 110hp, turbocharged unit that’s paired to a 6-speed handbook gearbox. There is not any automated gearbox choice for the time being, however Citroen plans to supply a 6-speed torque converter automated for the C3 within the second half of 2023.

The C3 is out there in three trims – Live, Feel and Feel Turbo. However, the Live and Feel trims see a value hike of Rs 18,000 whereas the Feel Turbo’s costs stay unchanged. The C3 now begins at Rs 6.16 lakh and goes as much as Rs 8.25 lakh. Here is the detailed value break-up of the C3.

Citroen C3 costs (ex-showroom, India)
Variant	New value	Old value	Difference
1.2 Petrol Live	Rs 6.16 lakh	Rs 5.98 lakh	Rs 18,000
1.2 Petrol Feel	Rs 7.08 lakh	Rs 6.90 lakh	Rs 18,000
1.2 Turbo petrol Feel	Rs 8.25 lakh	Rs 8.25 lakh	Nil

Citroen C3: rivals

The C3 takes on the handbook variations of the Maruti Suzuki Ignis, Tata Punch, Nissan Magnite and Renault Kiger. With the brand new pricing, the bottom spec Citroen C3 is Rs 16,000 costlier than the beginning value of the Punch and Magnite, and Rs 34,000 costlier than the Ignis. However, it undercuts the beginning value of the Kiger by Rs 34,000.

Citroen’s upcoming plans

Citroen just lately launched the electrical counterpart of the C3 in India, and is presently engaged on an all-new midsize SUV, prone to be known as the C3 Aircross. This SUV is present process ultimate phases of testing, and upon its anticipated launch later this yr, will tackle the likes of the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara and Toyota Hyryder. The model will even carry the all-electric eC3 Aircross SUV in India by 2025.

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With the third value rise, will you continue to go in for the Citroen C3 over its rivals? Let us know within the feedback under.

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