Citroen C3 Aircross SUV teased, debut on April 27

By Anagh BhaskarCitroen has teased the C3 Aircross SUV before it is unveiled to the globe on April 27. The SUV is made and designed for India, but will later be shipped to global markets as well. This will the brand’s fourth launch in the country after the C5 Aircross, C3 and e-C3.

The C3 Aircross will use the same platform as the C3 hatchback sold here in India. While the brand already has a crossover-SUV named the C3 Aircross on sale in European markets, this one is different. The teaser image shared by Citroen confirms that the Aircross too will follow the family design cues, including the split DRL and headlamp setup. Citroen is expected to offer it’s signature two-tone colour options.

It is expected to come with both two and three-row layouts. While the interior design and fitments are expected to be similar to that of the C3 hatch. Expect features like a large infotainment display with smartphone integration, digital/semi-digital instrument cluster, automatic aircon, sunroof and others.

While there is no confirmation regarding the powertrain yet, the Citroen C3 Aircross SUV is expected to come with the 1.2-litre turbo petrol motor which has been used in the C3 hatchback. This motor develops 110bhp and 190Nm of torque in the C3, and is available with a 6-speed manual. An automatic transmission may be added with the Aircross.

The Citroen C3 Aircross will compete in a very hotly contested segment in India. The segment which has the likes of the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder, Volkswagen Taigun and Skoda Kushaq means that the Citroen has it’s work cut out.