Citroen C3 Automatic Launched In India, Check Prices Here!

Quick Highlights 

• Citroen C3 automatic prices start at Rs 10 lakh (ex-showroom). 
• Offered only in top-spec Shine variant with turbo-petrol engine. 
• Commands a premium of Rs 85,000 over equivalent manual variants. 
• C3’s 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine develops 110 PS and up to 205 Nm. 

Citroen India has revealed prices of the C3’s automatic variants, which starts at Rs 10 lakh (ex-showroom). The auto ‘box is paired with the turbo-petrol engine and can be had only in the top-spec Shine variant. Here’s a look at the prices and how much extra you would have shell out over its equivalent manual variants:

As seen in the table above, the automatic variants command a premium of Rs 85,000 over its equivalent manual variants. Another point to note is that you can get the Shine automatic variant without a dual-tone finish, something you can’t do with the turbo-petrol manual combination. 

Citroen C3: Powertrain Explained 

The Citroen C3 gets a 6-speed torque converter automatic, which puts it at an advantage over most of its rivals that get a more cost effective 5-speed AMT. The C3’s slush box is paired with the 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine that puts out 110 PS and up to 205 Nm. You can have the same unit with a 6-speed manual as well. 

In addition to that, the C3 also comes with a 82 PS 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine, teamed with a 5-speed manual gearbox only. 

Citroen C3: Features Onboard 

The Citroen C3 recently got an update with more features onboard. Highlights include LED projector headlights, automatic climate control, a 7-inch digital driver’s display, a 10.2-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and remote locking / unlocking. 

Passenger safety is taken care of by six airbags, ABS with EBD, rear parking sensors with camera, electronic stability control, hill hold assist and a tyre pressure monitoring system. 

Citroen C3: Rivals 

The introduction of an automatic transmission in the Citroen C3 is welcome and makes it a better overall package. Given that it is a sophisticated torque converter transmission, it helps boast an advantage over its similarly priced rivals, which get an AMT. 

The C3 locks horns with the Maruti Swift, Hyundai Grand i10 Nios, Tata Punch and Hyundai Exter.