Latest Update
The 2025 Citroën C3 has received a number of updates for the Indian market, introducing new features, a value-focused mid-variant, and the much-anticipated Dark Edition.
Exterior Design
The design elements in the exteriors of the Citroën C3 include an all-black air dam, faux bash plates, and split headlights with twin LED DRLs, while the headlamps use halogen bulbs. The other elements are chrome lines doubling as the Citroën logo seamlessly merging into the DRLs and orange accents around the fog lamps, ORVMs, side panels, and a roof. The side profile features a black lower body cladding, and the rear maintains its minimalist look.
Interior Design
Inside the Citroën C3, the interior greets its customers with function and style, while the dark edition features a black leatherette interior with red contrast stitching, seatbelt cushions, ambient lighting, soft-touch leatherette on the dashboard and door pads, and illuminated footwells and door sills. The dashboard and gear lever bezel feature a gloss black finish. The Citroën C3 also features a 10.2-inch touchscreen infotainment system supporting wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a 7-inch fully digital driver’s display, a height-adjustable driver seat, automatic climate control, and power windows. The new mid and top variants now include adjustable headrests.
Variant and Colours
The Citroën C3 is available in 5 variants, which are Live, Feel, Feel (O), Shine & Dark Edition. The Citroën C3 is available in ten colour options along with six dual-paint colour schemes.
Engine, Capacity & Mileage
The Citroën C3 is available in two engine options, which are a 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine which generates a power output of 81 bhp and a torque of 115 Nm paired with a 5-speed manual transmission. The other is a 1.2-litre turbo petrol engine which generates a power output of 108 bhp and 190 Nm of torque in the manual variant and 205 Nm in the automatic variant. This variant is also optionally paired with a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed torque converter automatic transmission. The claimed fuel efficiency for all variants is approximately 19.3 km/l.
Safety Features
The safety features within the Citroën C3 include six airbags, ABS with EBD, and a rear parking camera with sensors. Turbo variants include advanced features like electronic stability programme (ESP), hill-hold assist, and a tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS).
Dimensions and Weight
The dimensions and weight are as follows: Length: 3981 mm, Width: 1733 mm, Height: 1604 mm, Wheelbase: 2540 mm, Boot Space: 315 litres, Ground Clearance: 180 mm, Kerb Weight: Ranges from 964 kg to 1035 kg.
Rivals
The Citroën C3 competes in the compact hatchback and crossover segments with Tata Punch, Renault Kiger, Nissan Magnite, and Maruti Suzuki Ignis.
