Launch Review: The Citroen C3 Aircross SUV. More for You!

The Citroen C3 Aircoss presents great value to the would be discerning buyer, offering so much for a moderate ask. It’s uncluttered and comfortable, offering a smooth ride with SUV versatility, striking design with a turbo-charged 1.2l 3-cylinder engine with 81kW of power, mated seamlessly to a 6-speed auto gearbox. The media was given a taste of the Aircross recently as we winded our way out of the Johannesburg CBD through to the far outskirts to get a first-hand experience of what this SUV is capable of. And I was not disappointed. Excellent value in its segment.

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Stylish

Citroën’s family B-SUV offers comfort and versatility for up to seven people. The popular compact cross-over segment is aimed at the middle-class family, requiring space and practicality for children-friendly adventures, whilst still serving up a stylish package of innovation and safety for young executive parents. The Citroën C3 Aircross is the only SUV to offer third row seating and packs a host of technology in typical Citroën comfort in a compelling value proposition.

The 5+2 seating configuration offers increased versatility, while also allowing the additional seating to be easily removed.

The additional seating capacity makes the C3 Aircross SUV one of only a couple of 7-seaters at the price point while still offering attention-grabbing design, great performance, and the latest technology to make it much more than just a practical SUV.

All the safety you need!

Citroën’s passion to ensure drivers and occupants enjoy unrivalled safety and on-board comfort is evident in every detail of the New C3 Aircross SUV; the spacious cabin benefits from tuned suspension that maximises comfort and minimises body roll in over varying road surfaces. The Citroën-tuned steering and turning circle provide enhanced agility and easy manoeuvring in urban traffic conditions. Even the underbody structure and approach angles have been engineered to ensure that New C3 Aircross SUV can tackle rough and uneven road surfaces with ease. Standard safety specification includes front airbags, ABS, EBD, Electronic Stability Program (ESP) on the turbocharged versions, tyre pressure monitoring system, hill-hold assist, rear-view camera and PDC.

PureTech

Both C3 Aircross MAX and MAX7 are powered by Citroën’s acclaimed 1.2-litre tubocharged PureTech three-cylinder engine delivering an impressive 81kW at 5500rpm and class-leading 205Nm between 1750 and 2500rpm. Mated to a high performance six-speed torque converter automatic transmission, the New C3 Aircross SUV delivers a combined cycle fuel consumption of only 6.3 l/100km.

 

Loaded with features

New C3 Aircross SUV is particularly roomy. The five-seat version offers generous kneeroom for rear seat passengers and a 444-litre boot makes sure nothing gets left behind. The seven-seater version adds intelligent modularity for multiple uses, including a third row of two individual seats. These can be folded down or removed individually when the family needs to balance room for passengers with up to 511 litres of boot capacity.

Supremely comfortable seats combined with a powerful air-conditioner makes long journeys a breeze. In the seven-seat version, a unique ventilation module mounted into the roof panel ensures all passengers are comfortable on those hot South African summer days. Thoughtful storage solutions throughout include cup holders that double as smartphone holders and USB ports.

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Tech Loaded

Up front, the eye-catching instrument panel features a unique soft-touch grain across the middle. The New C3 Aircross SUV comes with a seven-inch TFT (colour thin-film transistor) cluster and a 10-inch touchscreen – among the largest in this class – sits centrally and provides access to key infotainment and connected services, including mirroring capability for access to apps using Apple CarPlay™ or Android Auto.

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Peace of Mind

The new Citroën Aircross SUV will be covered by Citroën’s standard 5 year / 100,000km warranty as well as a 4 year or 60,000km Service Plan.  Moreover, Citroën owners are covered by the Stellantis WePledge programme which includes:

• Mobility guarantee for vehicles under warranty with OE parts and technical diagnostic unavailable within 48 hours.
• Security detail dispatched on request for people feeling unsafe in area of breakdown.
• Mobility guarantee for vehicles under warranty awaiting OE Parts and OE Technical Support after 30 days at an approved repairer. 

 

Price

C3 Aircross MAX 1.2T 6AT                    R344,900

C3 Aircross MAX 1.2T 6AT 7-seater      R354,900 

Includes:

5 Years / 100,000 km Warranty Plan

4 Years / 60,000 km Service Plan

Metallic Paint

Dual-Tone Roof