Citroen Reveals Funky New C3 Aircross Small Crossover


Citroen has officially revealed the new C3 Aircross, the French answer to compact crossovers like the Nissan Juke.

The new C3 Aircross is also the successor to the C3 Picasso, with Citroen ditching the MPV style of the old model in order to attract a younger audience and that is portrayed also on the design of the new model.

Citroen will offer 90 exterior combinations and five interior design schemes to match its fresh design and let customers customize their vehicles to their personal taste.

Despite being a sister car to the Opel Crossland X and the upcoming Peugeot 2008, the new Citroen C3 Aircross looks to have its own unique personality both inside and out, with the interior featuring a user-friendly horizontal design approach.

The new 4.15m-long C3 Aircross claims to offer class-leading space and modularity in its cabin, featuring a sliding bench in two independent parts and a flat-folding front passenger seat for a load length of 2.40m. Boot volume is rated from 410lt and up to 520lt.

Other highlights of the cabin include a seven-inch touchscreen display for the infotainment system, wireless charging for compatible smartphones and a whole range of clever storage spaces all around.

All versions of the new Citroen C3 Aircross will be front-drive only, but the company has added their Grip Control system which helps in increasing the grip of the car in different conditions, as well as a Hill Assist Descent function.

Customers will be able to choose from a range of three-cylinder PureTech petrol and four-cylinder BlueHDi diesel units. Entry-level petrol models are powered by the 82 PS 1.2-litre unit, with Citroen also offering turbocharged versions of the same engine with 110PS and 130PS. Those looking for a diesel will have to choose between the 100PS and the 120PS versions of the 1.6-litre BlueHDi.

Driver assistance systems include a color head-up display, a new Top Vision rear-view camera, Park Assist, Active City Brake, Lane Departure Warning, Blind Spot Monitoring, Intelligent Beam headlights and more.

The new Citroen C3 Aircross, which is produced at the Zaragoza plant in Spain, will be launched in Europe starting in the second-half of the year, with prices to be announced in July.





















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