The 2024 Citroen C3 features the same 1.2-litre turbo petrol engine but now gets an option of a six-speed automatic Citroen India
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2024 Citroen C3 launched at ₹6.16 lakh with minor updates and a new automatic gearbox

The 2024 Citroen C3 gets design updates, enhanced safety features, new tech in the cabin, and a six-speed automatic transmission

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The 2024 Citroen C3 has been launched at ₹6.16 lakh. It gets automatic climate control, automatic ORVMs with turn indicators and enhanced safety systems. The main change is the option of a six-speed automatic transmission now.

Citroen C3 design updates

The exterior gets electronically adjustable ORVMs with turn indicators

The Citroen C3's design remains unchanged, but gets more equipment now. It gets LED projector headlamps and auto-folding ORVMs with turn indicators now. These subtle updates aim to keep the C3 competitive in the crowded hatchback segment.

Citroen C3 interior

Inside, the Citroen C3 continues to sport the same cabin as before, with a 10.2-inch infotainment screen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. It gets additional features like automatic climate control, foldable roof grab handles on all doors, and power window switches on the doors. It also gets upto 40 connected car features with remote start, geo-fencing and more.

Citroen C3 safety features

The C3 gets isofix child anchor mounts, six airbags as standard and three-point seatbelts for all passengers

The Citroen C3 now comes with six airbags as standard across all variants. Other safety features include isofix child seat anchors, three-point seatbelts for all passengers, ESP, and ABS with EBD.

Citroen C3 engine and transmission

The Citroen C3 houses the same engine as before – 1.2-litre turbo petrol that pushes out 108.5bhp and 205Nm. But now it also gets an option of a six-speed automatic transmission, along with the five-speed manual transmission.

Citroen C3 price and rivals

The updated Citroen C3’s prices starts from ₹6.16 lakh and is available for booking at Citroen dealerships and on the official website. Deliveries are set to begin in September 2024. It rivals the Maruti Suzuki Fronx priced at ₹8.37 lakh, Hyundai Exter priced at ₹6.12 lakh, and the Tata Punch priced at ₹6.12 lakh.