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 SUV is offered in three broad trims: You, Plus, and Max. The Plus and Max variants can further be configured with automatic transmission and a 7-seater option as well. Colour options include 4 monotone shades: Polar White, Steel Grey, Platinum Grey and Cosmo Blue. You can also opt for either of 6 dual-tone options: Polar White with a grey or blue roof, Steel Grey with a white or blue roof, Platinum Grey with a white roof, and Cosmo Blue with a white roof.

The made-in-Brazil Citroen Aircross has secured a zero-star safety rating in the Latin NCAP crash test. The lack of 6 airbags, headrest protection, and autonomous emergency braking (AEB) are some of the missing features that accounted for the poor safety rating. It is important to note that the footwell area and bodyshell were rated stable and the latter was capable of bearing further loadings. It is to be noted that the India-spec Aircross gets dual airbags, ESC, and ABS with EBD safety features and has not been crash tested yet.