Citroen Aircross

Features: The Citroen C3 Aircross is equipped with a 10.2-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay, a 7-inch fully digital driver's display, automatic climate control, rear AC vents, power-folding ORVMs, steering-mounted audio controls and a rear washer and wiper. In terms of safety, the C3 Aircross includes six airbags, electronic stability control, hill hold assist, seat-belt reminder for all passengers, tyre pressure monitoring system, ISOFIX and a reversing camera with parking sensors.

Engine: The Citroen C3 Aircross is offered with a 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine, producing 110 PS / 190 Nm and an 82 PS 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine. In terms of transmission, a 5-speed manual is paired with the NA petrol engine while the turbo-petrol engine is coupled with either a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed torque converter automatic transmission. The C3 Aircross with the turbo-petrol engine has a claimed fuel efficiency of up to 18.5 kmpl with manual transmission and 17.6 kmpl with automatic transmission. It measures 4323 mm in length, 1796 mm in width, 1665 mm in height and has a wheelbase of 2671 mm.

Rivals: The Citroen C3 Aircross rivals the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Maruti Grand Vitara, Tata Curvv, Honda Elevate, Skoda Kushaq, VW Taigun and MG Astor.

Variants: The Citroen Aircross is available in three variants: You, Plus and Max. Colour options include four monotone colours: Polar White, Cosmo Blue, Platinum Grey and Steel Grey. The former three, along with a Garnet Red colour, can also be had with a Perla Nera Black roof for dual tone. There is also a limited-run Dark Edition, which is based on the top Max variant and comes painted in Perla Nera Black.

The Citroen Aircross gets a Dark Edition based on its top-spec Max variant, alongside the Basalt and C3. It gets stealthier looking cosmetic updates with an all black theme inside and out as well as dual-tone alloy wheels for contrast. Bookings are underway and prices for the Citroen Aircross Dark Edition range from Rs 13.87 lakh to Rs 14.04 lakh (ex-showroom), commanding a premium of up to Rs 23,000 over the standard model.