Citroen announced range and pricing details of the
all-new C3 Aircross compact crossover, ahead of its UK market launch in
November 1. The new Citroen C3 Aircross is the sister car to the Opel Crossland
X and the next Peugeot 2008, as well as the latest addition to the French
company’s crossover range as its smallest member.
The new crossover will offer 85 different
personalization combinations to match its distinctive design and plenty of
technologies to satisfy its target audience, including voice controlled 3D
navigation, keyless entry and start, a reversing camera, lane departure warning
and blind-spot monitoring.
Citroen claims that the new C3 Aircross offers
best-in-class space for passengers and a modular boot volume of up to 520lt
with the sliding rear bench option ticked. Despite its crossover looks, the
small C3 Aircross will not be offered with all-wheel drive but Citroen has added
the so-called Grip Control with Hill Descent Assist, which enhances traction on
different driving scenarios.
A seven-inch infotainment system groups together all
the key vehicle functions, including air-conditioning, radio, telephone and
navigation. Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and Mirrorlink are also present, as
well as the aforementioned voice controlled 3D navigation. The C3 Aircross is
also the first Citroen to come with wireless charging pod for mobile devices.
The engine range uses the three-cylinder PureTech
petrol and the four-cylinder BlueHDi diesel units in various states of tune.
The petrol range starts from the naturally aspirated 82 PS version of the
1.2-liter PureTech, with turbocharged 110 PS and 130 PS versions completing the
petrol range. Diesel models get the 1.6-liter BlueHDi in 100 PS and 120 PS
flavors for the UK market. A six-speed automatic transmission is also available
for the turbo petrol models.
Pricing kicks off at £ 13,995 for the entry-level
82PS model, with the most expensive C3 Aircross in the UK range being the
BlueHDi 120 at £ 19,720.