Citroën today is revealing the All-New C3 Aircross, a family Midsize-SUV that is tough outside and caring inside, and intelligently created to meet the specific needs of Indian customers.                               The All-New C3 Aircross is, above all, unmistakably a Citroën, and at the same time a pure Midsize-SUV, which will compete at the heart of the market by offering car buyers compelling value in a tailor-made package. The SUV combines a unique, muscular, and bold design, with signature Citroën comfort and well-being, plus versatility in the segment for up to 7 people. Unmistakably Citroën, All-New C3 Aircross is a tough and distinctive SUV available in both 5-seater and 5+2-seater versions and targeted for launch in India in second half of 2023.

All-New C3 Aircross is the second in a family of three new models specifically aimed at international growing markets under Citroën’s C-Cubed programme, announced in 2019, and being marketed between 2022 and 2024. The Midsize-SUV is developed and produced locally – at the Thiruvallur plant in Tamil Nadu with over 90% localisation. This ensures customers satisfaction that allows faster parts availability and overall lower cost of ownership.

This new 4.3m SUV model and the already launched brand’s flagship C5 Aircross SUV, sub 4m New C3 & ë-C3   represents key steps in Citroën’s international growth strategy

This SUV is tailored to encompass highly demanding driving conditions, as Indian customers said they need the vehicle underbody and approach angles to be designed to take on tough driving conditions and steep slopes. Hence, the All-New C3 Aircross has a 200mm ground clearance which is among the best in the Midsize SUV category.

Vehicle Agility was high on the list of desired features, so the All-New C3 Aircross has been engineered to be sure-footed and responsive, to amplify driving comfort over any road surface, regardless of weather conditions., Its long wheelbase provides excellent ground stability.

For optimal control, specially tuned steering and turning circle – one of the best in the segment - are particularly useful and make the vehicle agile at low speeds and in heavy urban traffic where drivers may be required to make frequent lane changes or sudden maneuvers to anticipate local traffic flows. This also helps with safer and more responsive cornering on twisty roads.

Suspension settings are also tuned to minimise body roll for more robust road holding and help smooth out roughness and ruts. Hill Start Assist, is standard and helps prevent unwanted movement when the brake pedal is released on slopes, further heightening driver confidence.  

Moreover, would-be owners specifically asked for maximum comfort for everyone on board.  As a result, ALL- New C3 Aircross occupants enjoy a ‘command’ driving and seating position, while the plunging bonnet, windscreen angle, and the side windows offer outstanding visibility. The carefully considered torsional rigidity of the vehicle’s body will ensure minimal vibration through the structure and provide maximum comfort to the occupants.

A CARING, COMFORTABLE AND VERSATILE SPACE

The 4.3m length, 1654mm height, 1796mm width and long wheelbase ensures comfort and generous space for everyone. Rear seat headroom is class-leading at 1000mm and second row elbow room is also excellent at 1430mm. The 5-passenger version offers an outstanding 896mm of knee room for second row passengers, which is best-in-class in the category in India.

Larger families needing more seats will appreciate the added comfort and modularity of the 5+2-seat version. The long rear doors make it easy to get in and out. The second row is mounted slightly further forward than the 5-seat version while still providing generous knee room, and its bench seat splits 70-30 with the smaller section on the kerb side folding and tipping easily to allow stress-free access to the third row.

The third row with its two individual seats offers ample knee, elbow and headroom, and is ideal for children.  The seats can be folded down individually or removed completely, so families can be flexible and prepared when it comes to juggling between luggage and/or passengers. They weigh only 8.5kg each, so lifting them out for storage is effortless, quick and easy.

The outstanding modularity of the 5+2-seat version allows flexible solutions upto 511-litres of trunk volume when the two third-row seats are removed, while up to 347-litres is available when both seats are folded down in situ, 279-litres if one seat is removed, 187-litres if one seat is folded down in situ. Significantly, the New C3 Aircross 5-seat version offers a benchmark cargo volume of up to 444-litres.

TECHNOLOGY AND SEAMLESS CONNECTIVITY 

Smartphones and connected devices are essential in today’s fast-moving world. All-New C3 Aircross is smartphone friendly, and the latest technology ensures families can stay seamlessly connected, entertained and powered up.

Up front, there’s an easy-to-use 10-inch (26cm) touchscreen on high series models. This is the largest in any Midsize-SUV and the heart of the infotainment system. Bluetooth® for phone calls, enables Mirror Screen technology to duplicate functions of a wirelessly connected smartphone, through Apple CarPlay™ or Android Auto™ for accessing multimedia content and apps. When using a wired connection via the USB data socket, the phone will be recharged.

The driver also gets a new 7-inch (17.8 cm), colour TFT cluster screen with up to 6 modes for displaying vehicle information, as well as options to monitor trip computer, fuel consumption and Tyre Pressure Monitoring System to aid eco driving. Settings and colour schemes can be configured to driver preferences using toggle controls on the tilt-adjustable steering wheel.

On the move, everyone can enjoy playing games, listening to their favourite tunes or catching up with social media thanks to up to five convenient and quick-charging USB sockets (5+2-seat version) - one in the front centre stack (also data), and two in each of the second and third rows.