2023 Citroen C3 launched in India: Gets these new features

Citroen India launched the C3 hatchback in July 2022. When launched, the price for the car started from Rs 5.71 lakh and went up to Rs 8.06 lakh (ex-showroom). The C3 lacked basic features such as rear wipers, defogger, electrically adjustable ORVM, rear camera, IRVM and many more. Even the top-end variants missed out on Alloy wheels and fog lamps.

And now the company has launched the updated new C3 hatchback with 13 new features.The top-of-the-line Shine variant now gets electrically adjustable ORVMs, a rear parking camera, day/night IRVM, 15-inch diamond cut alloys, fog lights, rear wiper and washer, rear skid plates, a rear defogger. The infotainment now also gets connected car tech with 35 connectivity features.

The C3 is offered with two engine options - a 1.2-litre three-cylinder naturally aspirated unit that produces 82hp and 115Nm and comes paired with a 5-speed manual. The other engine is the 1.2-litre, 3-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine which puts out 110 bhp of power and 190 Nm of torque. The engine comes paired with a 6-speed manual. The company also said that both engines are now BS6 phase II compliant and Citroen claims a fuel efficiency of identical 19.3 kmpl for NA and turbo variants.

Saurabh Vatsa, Brand Head, Citroën India added, "We are excited to launch the new Shine variant of the Citroën C3 with the latest features that customers in this segment are aspiring for. With the new Citroën Connectivity 1.0 now on board the C3, this hatch with a twist will truly be perfect all-round package for the young and progressive customer in this competitive segment."

The company recently launched the eC3 electric hatchback at Rs 11.5 lakh (ex-showroom). The Citroen eC3 gets a 29.2kWh battery pack paired with the front axle-mounted electric motor that produces 57hp and 143Nm of peak torque. Citroen claims the C3 can sprint 0-60 kph in 6.8 seconds. The eC3 also gets two driving modes – Eco and Standard – along with regenerative braking.