Updated Citroen Aircross SUV Launched At Rs 8.49 Lakh With Better Appeal
Citroen has been launched again with updates for the C3 Aircross SUV that includes new features, a new engine option and a new name. The company has dropped the ‘C3’ prefix, and calls it just the ‘Aircross SUV’. Prices for the updated Aircross now start at Rs 8.49 lakh, and go up to Rs 13.99 lakh for the top-spec turbo-AT variant. Bookings for the updated Aircross have commenced today and deliveries are slated to begin from October 8. It gets new naturally aspirated petrol engine option and features include LED headlights, auto AC.
With this rebranding, all Citroen C-cubed models now have an identity of its own, having dropped the ‘C3’ in their names. The updated Aircross, boasts of new features, which was first showcased earlier last month on the sidelines of the Basalt launch.
The update that most stands out on the Aircross is the addition of automatic climate control and LED headlamps on the top-spec models. There are additional features that include a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment, a 7-inch digital instrument cluster, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, connected car tech, rear parking camera with sensors and hill-start assist. The higher-spec Plus and Max trims can also be optioned with a third row but it will burn some hole in the pocket with an additional amount of Rs 35,000.
Citroen has also repositioned the rear power-window buttons from the centre console to the rear door pads, added a rear AC vent, a new grab handle on the passenger side, electrically folding wing mirrors, a new flip key, a larger sliding front armrest, and soft-touch material on the dashboard. These updates, although pretty late, surely improve the value proposition of the SUV. On the safety front, Citroen has made 6 airbags and seat belt reminders for all seats standard.
Citroen has introduced new engine options that has 82hp, 115Nm 1.2-litre, 3-cylinder naturally aspirated petrol engine which was already on offer with the C3 hatchback. Offered with just a 5-speed manual gearbox, this has allowed Citroen to lower the Aircross’ starting price.
The 110hp, 190Nm 1.2-litre, 3-cylinder turbo-petrol engine has been retained as before, and comes with either a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed torque converter automatic gearbox.
The Aircross SUV is in direct competition with the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Maruti Grand Vitara and Honda Elevate.
To add more punch to the overall appeal the update comes with 10 colour options starting with Mono tones: Steel Grey, Zesty Orange and Platinum Grey; Dual Tone in Steel Gray (Zesty Orange), Steel Gray (Platinum Grey), Zesty Orange (Platinum Grey), Platinum Gray (Zesty Orange), Polar White (Zesty Orange) and Polar White (Platinum Grey). The customers would definitely be spoilt for choice with the upgrades available.
