Citroen’s next product for India will be the locally manufactured Citroen C3 premium hatchback, and ahead of its launch, a near-production model of the car has been spotted testing in India.
see photosThe mock test mule of the upcoming Citroen C3 was spotted near Bengaluru, Karnataka
Citroen India recently unveiled its second product for the Indian market, which will be the made-in-India Citroen C3 premium hatchback. The French carmaker has confirmed that it will launch the new locally-built C3 in the first half of 2022, and will take on the likes of the Hyundai i20, Maruti Suzuki Baleno, Honda Jazz and Tata Altroz. Now, ahead of its launch, a near-production model of the car has been spotted testing by carbike spectator Dhaval Nashar near Bengaluru, Karnataka.
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Now we have seen many spy pictures of the car in the past but most of them were early prototypes. However, it appears to be a near-production model. It’s heavily camouflaged based on the large hexagonal housing for the roof rails, rear spoiler, LED taillamps and rear bumper, but we can tell it’s the new C3.
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Citroen C3 gets faux roof rails, wraparound LED taillamps and beefy rear bumper
Visually, the model displayed by the company shows the Signature Citroen Going in style and split LED daytime running lights with two chrome lines extending from each side of the logo create the effect of being a single unit. The car gets halogen headlamps, cladding on the grille and aluminum skid plates on the bumpers. The C3 also gets faux roof rails, wraparound LED taillamps and beefy rear bumper. Also, the C3 comes with SUV-ish styling so you get to see a lot of cladding around the car to give that butch look.
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The C3 comes with the signature Citroen styling with LED daytime running lights, halogen headlamps, and beefy side and underbody cladding
While we don’t get to see the car’s cabin in these images, based on what the company has revealed, the C3 comes with a well-kept cabin that gets a two-tone color treatment. external. The vibrant panel on the dashboard matches the exterior shade of the car, while the air-con vents with glossy black bezels remain the same as on the C5 Aircross. Customers will also get the option of up to eight seat covers, and a place to attach a smartphone clamp.
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There’s a large 10.25-inch touchscreen unit with wireless smartphone integration options that support Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Engine options and other specifications of the car are yet to be disclosed, however, rumor has it that the car will come with a 1.2-litre three-cylinder turbocharged unit and the diesel will get a 1.5-litre, four-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine. Oil stove. The company has claimed that it will be launched at a competitive price point, so we would expect it to be priced between ₹6 lakh to ₹10 lakh (ex-showroom).
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Image credit: Dhaval Nashar
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