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Citroen C3 Aircross

Citroen’s mid-size SUV, now sold as the Aircross X, with a 2,671 mm wheelbase and the option of a removable third row. It suits families who want space and a soft ride for the price of a compact SUV, and who can live with a smaller dealer network and modest resale.

₹8.89 – 14.52 lakhEx-showroom, October 2026

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Seating: 5
Engine: 1199 cc
Mileage: 17.5–18.5 km/l

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At a glance

Optional 5+2 seating with removable third-row seats
2,671 mm wheelbase, long for the price
200 mm ground clearance
110 PS turbo with up to 205 Nm, or an 82 PS 1.2
Six airbags and ESP on every variant
Automatic only on the top Max Turbo trim

Our pick at each price

Plus Turbo 7-seater₹11.99 lakh
At ₹11.99 lakh it gets the 110 PS turbo, the touchscreen, climate control and the extra two seats, which is the reason to choose this car over its rivals.
Max Turbo₹12.97 lakh
The automatic Max Turbo at ₹14.14 lakh is the only way to get two pedals. Choose it only if an automatic is a must, as it costs ₹2.15 lakh more than the Plus Turbo manual.

Rivals

Hyundai Venue₹8.00 – 15.65 lakh
Mahindra XUV 3XO₹7.79 – 15.04 lakh
Tata Punch EV₹9.79 – 12.99 lakh

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Citroen C3 Aircross specifications

Mileage (ARAI)17.5–18.5 km/l
TransmissionManual, Automatic
Body typeSUV
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1199 cc
Seating capacity5

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Engines	1.2 petrol, 1.2 turbo petrol
Gearboxes	Manual, Automatic
Power	110 PS
Torque	205 Nm
Mileage (ARAI)	17.5–18.5 km/l
Seats	5
Length	4323 mm
Width	1796 mm
Height	1669 mm
Wheelbase	2671 mm
Ground clearance	200 mm
Boot space	444 litres
Fuel tank	45 litres

Citroen C3 Aircross variants: price and features

Base variant
C3 Aircross
You
Petrol · 1199 cc · Manual · 17.5 km/l
₹8.89 lakhOn-road price
Key features
- 6 airbags
- Electronic stability control (ESC)
- Hill-hold assist
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- 6 airbags
- Electronic stability control (ESC)
- Hill-hold assist
- Digital instrument cluster
- Electrically adjustable mirrors
- 16-inch steel wheels
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C3 Aircross
Plus
Petrol · 1199 cc · Manual · 17.5 km/l
₹9.99 lakhOn-road price
Pay ₹1.10 lakh more than You for
- 10.2-inch touchscreen
- Wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
- Automatic climate control
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- 10.2-inch touchscreen
- Wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
- Automatic climate control
- Keyless entry with push-button start
- Rear parking sensors
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Max
Petrol · 1199 cc · Manual · 17.5 km/l
₹11.62 lakhOn-road price
Pay ₹1.63 lakh more than Plus for
- 17-inch alloy wheels
- Leatherette seats
- Ventilated front seats
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- 17-inch alloy wheels
- Leatherette seats
- Ventilated front seats
- Wireless phone charger
- Auto-dimming mirror
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Plus Turbo 7-seater
Petrol · 1199 cc · Manual · 18.5 km/l
₹11.99 lakhOn-road price
Pay ₹0.37 lakh more than Max for
- 110 PS turbo engine
- 6-speed manual
- Removable third-row seats
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- 110 PS turbo engine
- 6-speed manual
- Removable third-row seats
- LED projector headlamps
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Max Turbo
Petrol · 1199 cc · Manual · 18.5 km/l
₹12.97 lakhOn-road price
Pay ₹0.98 lakh more than Plus Turbo 7-seater for
- 17-inch alloy wheels
- Ventilated front seats
- Ambient lighting
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- 110 PS turbo engine
- LED projector headlamps
- 17-inch alloy wheels
- Ventilated front seats
- Ambient lighting
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C3 Aircross
Max Turbo 7-seater
Petrol · 1199 cc · Manual · 18.5 km/l
₹13.35 lakhOn-road price
Pay ₹0.38 lakh more than Max Turbo for
- Removable third-row seats
- Roof-mounted rear AC vents
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C3 Aircross
Max Turbo
Petrol · 1199 cc · Automatic · 17.6 km/l
₹14.14 lakhOn-road price
Pay ₹0.79 lakh more than Max Turbo 7-seater for
- 6-speed torque-converter automatic
- Cruise control
- Connected-car app
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- 6-speed torque-converter automatic
- Cruise control
- Connected-car app
- 205 Nm of torque
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Top variant
C3 Aircross
Max Turbo 7-seater
Petrol · 1199 cc · Automatic · 17.6 km/l
₹14.52 lakhOn-road price
Pay ₹0.38 lakh more than Max Turbo for
- Removable third-row seats
- Roof-mounted rear AC vents
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Our verdict on the C3 Aircross

The Aircross X makes the most sense as a seven-seater. Few cars at this price offer a third row, and Citroen’s removable seats mean you can carry the occasional extra passengers and still get a usable boot the rest of the time. The 110 PS turbo is the engine to have; the 82 PS 1.2 is underpowered for a car this size, especially loaded. The cabin has improved and six airbags are now standard, but the automatic is limited to the most expensive trim, and Citroen’s small dealer network and weak resale values are real costs. If you do not need the third row, a Seltos, Creta or Kushaq gives you a more rounded five-seater for similar money.

Good things

Removable third row adds flexibility few rivals offer at this price
Long 2,671 mm wheelbase gives generous rear legroom
Turbo petrol is strong low down, with 190 to 205 Nm from 1,750 rpm
200 mm of ground clearance and a soft, comfortable ride

Could be better

The 82 PS 1.2 petrol struggles in a car this size
Automatic is offered only on the Max Turbo, from ₹14.14 lakh
Third row is tight for adults on longer trips
Small dealer and service network, and resale lags Hyundai and Maruti

Citroen C3 Aircross colours and photos

Colours on sale

Polar White
Perla Nera Black
Steel Grey
Galaxy Blue
Garnet Red
Deep Forest Green
Polar White With Perla Nera Black
Galaxy Blue With Polar White Roof
Garnet Red With Perla Nera Black
Deep Forest Green With Perla Nera Black

Citroen C3 Aircross: a compact-SUV price for an occasional seven-seater

The Aircross X is the updated and renamed C3 Aircross. At 4,323 mm long it is bigger than the sub-four-metre SUVs it is priced against, and its 2,671 mm wheelbase is longer than that of many mid-size rivals. The headline feature is the seven-seat option, in which the two third-row seats can be lifted out when you need the boot. Ground clearance is a generous 200 mm.

There are two 1.2-litre petrol engines. The naturally aspirated one makes 82 PS and comes only with a five-speed manual. The turbo makes 110 PS with 190 Nm on the six-speed manual, or 205 Nm with the six-speed torque-converter automatic. Citroen claims 17.5 km/l for the non-turbo, 18.5 km/l for the turbo manual and 17.6 km/l for the automatic.

The trims are You, Plus and Max. Indicative ex-showroom prices run from ₹8.89 lakh to about ₹14.72 lakh for the dual-tone automatic seven-seater. Six airbags and ESP are standard, the Plus adds the 10.2-inch touchscreen and climate control, and the Max adds ventilated seats, leatherette and 17-inch alloys. Limited-run Comfort Editions add beige upholstery.

Which variant should you buy?

The Plus Turbo 7-seater at ₹11.99 lakh. It brings the engine the car needs, the touchscreen, climate control and the third row. The Max Turbo adds ventilated seats and nicer trim, which are welcome but not essential. We would avoid the 1.2 non-turbo versions unless the car will be used lightly in town.

Five seats or seven?

The seven-seat Max Turbo costs about ₹37,600 more than the five-seat one. For that you get two removable seats and roof-mounted vents for the rear rows. The third row is best for children or short trips. If you will never use it, the five-seater keeps the full boot without needing to remove anything.

Manual or automatic?

The automatic is a conventional six-speed torque converter and comes only with the Max Turbo, at ₹14.14 lakh for five seats. That is a large jump from the Plus Turbo manual. If you want an automatic for less, rivals such as the Kushaq, Taigun and Creta offer one lower down their ranges.

How does it compare with the Maruti Ertiga?

The Ertiga is a full-time seven-seater with a bigger third row, a cheaper automatic and a far larger service network. The Aircross X looks and drives more like an SUV, has more ground clearance and a stronger turbo engine. Choose the Ertiga if seven people travel often; choose the Citroen if the third row is occasional.

C3 Aircross vs rivals

Spec	Citroen C3 Aircross₹8.89 – 14.52 lakh	Hyundai Venue₹8.00 – 15.65 lakh	Mahindra XUV 3XO₹7.79 – 15.04 lakh	Tata Punch EV₹9.79 – 12.99 lakh	Kia Syros₹8.42 – 15.82 lakh
Body	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV
Fuel	Petrol	Petrol, Diesel	Petrol, Diesel	Electric	Petrol, Diesel
Engines	1.2 petrol, 1.2 turbo petrol	1.2 petrol, 1.0 turbo, 1.5 diesel	1.2 turbo petrol, 1.2 TGDi, 1.5 diesel	Electric	1.0 turbo petrol, 1.5 diesel
Power	110 PS	120 PS	131 PS	88–129 PS	120 PS
Gearbox	Manual, Automatic	Manual, Automatic	Manual, AMT, Automatic	Single-speed	Manual, Automatic, DCT
Mileage	17.5–18.5 km/l	17.9–20.99 km/l	17.96–21.2 km/l	365–468 km claimed (MIDC)	17.65–20.75 km/l
Seats	5	5	5	5	5
Boot	444 litres	375 litres	364 litres	366 litres	465 litres
Compare	Viewing	C3 Aircross vs Venue	C3 Aircross vs XUV 3XO	C3 Aircross vs Punch EV	C3 Aircross vs Syros

Citroen C3 Aircross mileage

1199 cc, PetrolManual
Claimed (ARAI)
17.5 km/l / 18.5 km/l
Variants
6
1199 cc, PetrolAutomatic
Claimed (ARAI)
17.6 km/l
Variants
2

Citroen C3 Aircross on-road price and EMI

Every state →

New Delhi₹9.97 – 16.77 lakh
Mumbai₹10.34 – 17.09 lakh
Bengaluru₹10.73 – 18.05 lakh
Chennai₹10.50 – 17.93 lakh
Kolkata₹10.23 – 16.77 lakh
Bhopal₹10.06 – 16.77 lakh

Estimated for the cheapest and dearest variant we price: road tax, registration, FASTag and insurance. Own-damage insurance varies by insurer.

C3 Aircross EMI

₹14,937 a month

On ₹8.89 lakh ex-showroom, 20% down (₹1.78 lakh), 5 years at 9.5%. Total interest ₹1.85 lakh.

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Citroen C3 Aircross FAQ

What is the price of the Citroen C3 Aircross in India?

The Citroen C3 Aircross costs ₹8.89 to 14.52 lakh ex-showroom, depending on the variant. The on-road price adds road tax, registration and insurance, which depend on your state.

Which fuel options does the Citroen C3 Aircross come with?

The Citroen C3 Aircross is sold with petrol power (1.2 petrol, 1.2 turbo petrol).

What is the mileage of the Citroen C3 Aircross?

The claimed (ARAI) mileage of the Citroen C3 Aircross is 17.5–18.5 km/l.

How many people can the Citroen C3 Aircross seat?

The Citroen C3 Aircross is a 5-seater suv.

What is the length of the Citroen C3 Aircross?

The Citroen C3 Aircross is 4323 mm long, 1796 mm wide and 1669 mm tall, with a 2671 mm wheelbase.

How much boot space does the Citroen C3 Aircross have?

The Citroen C3 Aircross has 444 litres of boot space.

Does the Citroen C3 Aircross come with an automatic gearbox?

The Citroen C3 Aircross is offered with manual, automatic gearboxes.

What is the ground clearance of the Citroen C3 Aircross?

The Citroen C3 Aircross has 200 mm of ground clearance.

Which Citroen C3 Aircross variant should I buy?

It depends on your budget and which features you will actually use. Book a 15-minute call with Smart4Wheels and we will tell you which variant is worth it for you, and which to skip.