Citroen has just launched the sporty version of their standard C3 model in the form of Citroen C3 Sport Edition. This car is designed for a comfortable urban commute and budget-conscious families.
This car competes in the sub-compact hatchback segment with SUV-like styling. It directly competes with rivals like the Tata Punch, Nissan Magnite, and Renault Kiger.
Citroen C3 Sport Edition Price and Availability
This Sport Edition carries a premium of ₹21,000 over the standard variants of the C3. It is available across all 3 standard variants: Live, Feel, and Shine. Buyers can purchase it now across all Citroen dealerships in India.
- Live MT Sport Edition: Rs. 6.44 lacs (ex-showroom)
- Feel MT Sport Edition: Rs. 7.73 lacs (ex-showroom)
- Shine MT Sport Edition: Rs. 8.37 lacs (ex-showroom)
- Shine Turbo AT Sport Edition: Rs. 10.21 lacs (ex-showroom)
Citroen C3 Sport Edition Key Features
This sub-compact hatchback with an SUV-like stance looks sporty enough with its high ground clearance of 180 mm and rugged styling elements. C3 Sport Edition is a cosmetic upgrade that gives the C3 a more dynamic and distinctive look.
Exterior features
The car features prominent decals layered on the doors, bonnet, roof, and tailgate on top of the new Garner Red color. It also has subtle 'Sport' badges on various parts of the exterior. The body panels of the car have complementary dual-tone decals.
Interior features
The cabin gets a modern and sporty ambient lighting, and also gets matching carpet mats and seatbelt cushions that follow the sporty theme.
More sporty features include the brushed metal or stylized pedals for a racier feel, and upholstery with "Sport" badging or a black-and-red leatherette theme.
Additionally, the buyers can also buy an optional tech kit for Rs. 15,000, which includes a wireless phone charger and a dashcam.
The C3 Sport Edition retains all the features available in the standard C3 variants (Live, Feel, and Shine) apart from these specific additions.
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Citroen C3 Sport Edition Engine and Specifications
The sporty variant retains the same engine and powertrain options as the standard C3 without any mechanical changes or performance upgrades. This sporty model offers two petrol engine options:
1.2-liter Naturally Aspirated Petrol Engine (PureTech 82):
- Displacement: 1198 cc (3-cylinder)
- Max Power: 80 bhp
- Max Torque: 115 Nm
- Transmission: 5-speed Manual (MT)
1.2-liter Turbocharged Petrol Engine (PureTech 110):
- Displacement: 1199 cc (3-cylinder)
- Max Power: 108 bhp @ 5500 rpm
- Max Torque: 190 Nm (with 6-speed MT) / 205 Nm (with 6-speed AT) @ 1750-2500 rpm
- Transmission: 6-speed Manual (MT) or 6-speed Torque Converter Automatic (AT)
- Performance: Citroen claims a 0-100 kmph time of around 10 seconds for the turbo-petrol AT variant.
