Citroen C3 Aircross pre-bookings commence at ₹25,000; deliveries begin from Oct 15

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SUV, requiring a token payment of ₹25,000. The pricing for the new Citroen C3 Aircross has been revealed, with the starting price set at ₹9.99 lakh (ex-showroom, India). Deliveries for this model are scheduled to commence on October 15, 2023.

Notably, the C3 Aircross is the third offering from Citroen designed specifically for the Indian market, following the C3 and E-C3 hatchbacks, and all three models share the same underlying platform. Customers interested in booking the Citroen C3 Aircross can do so through the company's official website or by visiting La Maison Citroën showrooms located across the nation. The automaker emphasizes that the upcoming compact SUV will boast a localization rate exceeding 90%, which is expected to result in a competitive pricing strategy.

In the fiercely competitive compact SUV segment, the C3 Aircross faces significant challenges as it seeks to carve out its own niche. The SUV locks horns with Kia Seltos, Hyundai Creta, Volkswagen Taigun, Skoda Kushaq, Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder, and the recently launched Honda Elevate in this segment. Speaking about the new Citroën C3 Aircross, Roland Bouchara, CEO and Managing Director, Stellantis India, stated,"The C3 Aircross SUV has received an overwhelmingly positive response since its debut in April 2023.