In what seems like a move to boost sales towards the year end, Citroen India has announced extra benefits on the C3 and C3 Aircross. While we've covered these discounts earlier this month, Citroen has now increased the benefits on the C3 and C3 Aircross by Rs 50,000, and is offering both 5-year extended warranty and fuel for a year as free. However, they have not elaborated on these offers, which are valid only till December 31. The C5 Aircross SUV continues to get benefits worth Rs 2 lakh, with offers on the SUV valid till November 30.
Disclaimer: Discounts vary from city to city and are subject to the availability of stock. Please check with your local dealer for exact discount figures. The extended warranty and free fuel are at Citroen's discretion.
Citroen C3 Aircross
Price: Rs 9.99 lakh - Rs 12.54 lakh (ex-showroom)
Benefits up to Rs 1.5 lakh
Citroen's entry into the competitive midsize SUV segment was marked with the introduction of the C3 Aircross. The SUV is powered by a 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine that puts out 110hp and 190Nm. Apart from the standard 5-seater configuration, the SUV also comes in a 7-seater variant with a removable third row – a USP in the segment. The SUV lacks creature comforts and an automatic gearbox but promises to be a robust, no-frills product for the Indian market. The C3 Aircross gets benefits worth Rs 1.5 lakh.
Citroen C3
Price: Rs 6.12 lakh - Rs 8.92 lakh (ex-showroom)
Benefits up to Rs 1.5 lakh
The Citroen C3 is a hatchback that was specifically developed for emerging markets like India and South America. It comes with two engine options – an 82hp, 115Nm, 1.2-litre petrol engine mated to a 5-speed gearbox, and a 110hp, 190Nm, 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine that's mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox. Like the SUV, the C3 is offered with benefits of up to Rs 1.5 lakh for the month of November.
The top-spec Citroen C3 Turbo Shine DT vibe pack trim is priced at Rs 8.92 lakh (ex-showroom); with a discount of Rs 1.5 lakh, this comes down to Rs 7.42 lakh. At this discounted price, the model is Rs 19,000 and Rs 1.78 lakh more affordable than the Maruti Ignis Alpha and Tata Punch Creative Flagship DT, respectively, and costs Rs 70,000 more than the 1.2-litre Wagon R ZXI+.
Citroen C5 Aircross
Price: Rs 36.91 lakh - Rs 37.67 lakh (ex-showroom)
Benefits up to Rs 2 lakh
The C5 Aircross is the French manufacturer's flagship offering in the country and it rivals the Hyundai Tucson, Skoda Kodiaq and Volkswagen Tiguan. It’s powered by a 177hp, 400Nm, 2.0-litre diesel engine. The benefits offered on the C5 Aircross remain unchanged since our last report, with the company offering benefits of up to Rs 2 lakh on 2022 model year SUVs.
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