Citroen may delay the launch of the C3X, which is a sedan with a twist. Earlier scheduled to debut in mid-2024, we’ve learnt that after receiving suggestions from stakeholders, Citroen has gone again to the drafting board to equip this car extra generously, which may delay its launch.

1. C3X launch may very well be delayed by just a few months
2. Feedback from stakeholders being thought of
3. Citroen will add extra options to the C3X sedan

The upcoming C3X is a recent tackle the sedan physique model, with a coupe-like roofline, a notchback (just like the Skoda Superb), and a crossover-like remedy that features a raised experience peak, robust physique cladding, and so on. The firm goes to name it an ‘SUV-coupe’ to offer it a novel place in its section.

The Citroen C3X shall be based mostly on the C-Cubed platform, which underpins the C3, eC3 and C3 Aircross, and also will share a number of elements, powertrains and tools, amongst different issues, to maintain a examine on prices. Due to the blatant cost-cutting and have omissions on the just lately launched C3 Aircross, gross sales of the SUV didn’t take off regardless of aggressive pricing, and inside a month of its debut, the corporate was providing enormous reductions to push gross sales.

Its poor begin in addition to suggestions from prospects, media and different stakeholders has definitely made the corporate’s prime officers sit up and take discover. To meet the ever-growing calls for of shoppers, we’re informed that the C3X will get extra tools than the corporate had initially deliberate to right a number of the shortcomings of the C3 Aircross, which may delay the C3X from hitting showrooms.

Even although we aren’t sure what the C3X’s ‘updated’ tools contains, we hope it packs in all or many of the C3 Aircross’ lacking options like electrical folding mirrors, computerized local weather management, cruise management, wi-fi charging, LED headlamps, push-button begin, keyless entry, ventilated entrance seats and a sunroof; these can be found on competitor choices.

The C3X shall be powered by Citroen’s acquainted 110hp, 1.2-litre three-cylinder turbo-petrol engine with a 6-speed handbook transmission that does responsibility on the C3 and C3 Aircross. Citroen may additionally provide the 6-speed computerized transmission choice proper from launch; the torque convertor unit will make its debut within the C3 and C3 Aircross within the first quarter of 2024. An electrical iteration of the C3X may hit the market in 2025.

Citroen C3X rivals

The Citroen C3X will rival midsize sedans just like the Hyundai Verna, Volkswagen Virtus, Skoda Slavia and Honda City. However, on account of its coupe-like design and high-riding character, it may carve out its personal area of interest. Interestingly, Tata may also launch the Curvv crossover with coupe-like styling by mid 2024, which shall be a direct rival to the C3X. Going by Tata’s present portfolio, count on the Curvv to be generously geared up too. Will Citroen infuse the C3X with a wholesome dose of premium options to match the Tata? We’ll discover out quickly.

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