Citroen India has recently updated its C3 compact hatchback with a range of new features and a price hike for select variants. While the base variant’s price remains unchanged at Rs. 6.16 lakh (ex-showroom), other variants have seen an increase of up to Rs. 30,000.

Price Changes and Discontinued Variants

The price of the Feel variant has increased by Rs. 20,000.
The Shine trim is now costlier by Rs. 30,000.
The C3 Feel turbo and the C3 Feel DT variants have been discontinued.

New Features and Engine Options

All variants, except the top-end Shine, come equipped with a 1.2L turbo three-cylinder petrol engine delivering 110 PS of power.
The base engine remains the 1.2L naturally aspirated petrol engine, producing 82 PS.

A six-speed torque converter automatic transmission is now available for the first time, exclusively in the range-topping Shine variant, paired with the turbo engine.
The updated C3 also boasts new features such as six airbags as standard, LED projector headlights, automatic climate control, a fully digital instrument console, repositioned power window switches, and electrically adjustable outside rearview mirrors with integrated turn indicators.

Current Pricing

Feel variant: Rs. 7.47 lakh
Shine variant: Rs. 8.10 lakh
Shine two-tone variant: Rs. 8.25 lakh
Shine turbo dual-tone variant: Rs. 9.30 lakh
The price of the newly added Shine turbo AT variant is yet to be announced.(All prices are ex-showroom)

The addition of new features and the introduction of an automatic transmission option could help boost the C3’s sales in the competitive Indian hatchback market. However, the price hike for certain variants might deter some potential buyers.