Citroen C3’s Turbo Variants Get The BS6 Phase 2 Update Along With A New, Fully Loaded Shine Trim

With the update, the C3 is now priced from Rs 6.16 lakh to Rs 8.92 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi)

• All variants of the C3 are now compliant with the BS6 phase 2 norms.

• Deliveries of the C3 turbo to begin from mid-May.

• Citroen is offering the turbo variants with some exclusive features including ESP and idle-engine start/stop.

• The C3 is available with two petrol engines: an 82PS 1.2-litre N.A. and the other a 110PS 1.2-litre turbo.

After introducing the new top-spec Shine variant with the naturally aspirated variants of the Citroen C3, the carmaker has now launched the Shine Turbo trims of the hatchback. Do note that with the update, the turbo variants are now BS6 phase 2 compliant as well. Citroen says the C3 Turbo’s deliveries will begin from mid-May.

Here’s a look at the complete and updated price list of the C3 hatchback:

Any Other Changes?

Citroen has exclusively equipped the turbo variants of the C3 with electronic stability programme (ESP), hill-hold, tyre pressure monitoring system, and idle-engine start/stop. The recently introduced Shine trim offers electrically adjustable ORVMs, fog lamps, 15-inch dual-tone alloy wheels, 35 connected car tech features, and a day/night IRVM. Its safety net includes a reversing camera, rear defogger, and rear wiper and washer. The Citroen C3 comes with 10 exterior colour and 56 customisation options to choose from.

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C3 Engines Detailed

The C3 offers a choice of two petrol engines: a 1.2-litre naturally aspirated engine (82PS/115Nm) paired with a 5-speed manual and the other a 1.2-litre turbocharged unit (110PS/190Nm) mated to a 6-speed manual transmission only. Citroen is expected to offer the C3 with an automatic gearbox soon.

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A Look At Its Rivals

Citroen’s hatchback is now better equipped to resume its rivalry with the likes of the Maruti Wagon R and Celerio and Tata Tiago. Due to its size and price, it also goes up against premium hatchbacks like the Maruti Baleno, Tata Altroz, Hyundai i20 and sub-4m SUVs like the Nissan Magnite, Maruti Fronx, and Renault Kiger.

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