New Delhi. French car manufacturer Citroen is soon going to launch a new SUV car in the Indian market. The company has named it Citroen C3. According to a recent report, this car is set to be launched in the country in the first half of 2022. This will be the second car in India after the company’s C5 Aircross. Earlier this year, the company launched the C5 Aircross in the country. Since then, the discussion of launching the company’s new SUV car in the country had started.
Will be an affordable SUV
A special feature of this SUV car will be that it will be a low cost car. In such a situation, there is enthusiasm among the people for the launch of a low-cost SUV car. After the launch of Citroen C3, Maruti Suzuki will compete with vehicles like Vitara Brezza, Tata Nexon, Hyundai Venue, Mahindra XUV300, Kia Sonet, Nissan Magnite, Renault Kiger and Toyota Urban Cruiser in the Indian market.
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India’s first flex-fuel compatible car
The Citroen C3 will be the first flex-fuel compatible car in the country. Flex-Fuel is made in the laboratory. It is made from a mixture of petrol (gasoline) and ethanol or methanol. Ethanol is extracted from corn or sugarcane crops, making it easier and cheaper to obtain. Also flex-fuel is stored in a fuel tank in a fuel tank. Due to this, many containers do not have to be used for storage. Also it is cheaper than petrol and diesel.
Design and Features
Citroen’s traditional grille will be used in this SUV car. Also, dual layer headlamps with flat bonnet, angular windshield, roof rail, blacked out pillar and dual tone diamond-cut alloy wheels will also be seen in this car. Talking about the features, then this car can get connected car technology, automatic climate control, cruise control, excellent touchscreen infotainment system and many other great features.
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Engine and gearbox
Like the company, a 1.2 liter turbo petrol engine can be used in this car, due to which the car will get 108.5bhp power and 151Nm torque. Also, the car will get options of 5-speed or 6-speed gearbox with manual transmission and 7-speed DCT gearbox with automatic transmission.
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