This car is for those guys who need a car which does its duty ..means power, control, suspension, comfort, fun to drive and lastly economical and price...all those extras is always a headache for me ...i feel stupid about climate control a/c ..why cant we just push a button of a/c when needed 😅
Very well said 😃. Took test drive really amazed by performance of car. Engine acceleration pick up excellent drivebility i really appreciate. Suspension felt like driving any premium luxury car. Very practical too. Worth each penny value for money.
Its for people who just want a good engine (not best, but good) and good suspension and are willing to pay same price even with tons of missing feature. So they can make use of the "but" word. "Yeah I know its missing tons of features, BUT it has good engine. So I purchased it". Always the "but" word.
Exactly cruise is a feature needed, rest all like auto ac sunroof push button start etc can be ignored. People complaining about those old skool door handles, I mean come on... tht should nt be a deal breaker
Brought Citroen C3 aircross recently. Extra ordinary performance. Those who use car extensively can definitely but this car. Very easy to drive and you won't feel driving a mid size SUV. Overall ride comfort and handling is impressive.If they have given cruise control means it would have been great. Overall a good car.
Took a test drive today and Man😮 I must admit that this car swept me off the feet with its performance and ride quality. I wasn’t expecting such performance from this car. Not even a bit of turbo lag. Citroen guys have tuned this car really well. If Citroen rakes up its dealerships, this car can surely be a good alternative to Ertiga and XL6 buyers or even Innova buyers who have a tight budget.
Purchased c3 aircross manual for 12 lakhs in January. Such a good car for the price. Anyone who is going to buy a new car after using diesel hatchback must test drive this car you will feel the torque.
@@Royalbob123 pick-up is really really good it pulls fantastically under 2000rpm itself. You won’t require to downshift for overtaking. Believe me you can travel long distance journey by keeping the engine under 2000rpm at around 90kmph. Why I am insisting 2000rpm is because engine usually is stress free under 2k rpm which ensures less fatigue to driver and engine works at optimum efficiency with out any lack of power( which is usually not in case of many petrol cars- hence you get poor fuel efficiency) For current price or discounts you need to get in touch with Citroen dealer.
@@vinayvashisth4024I checked in carwale and it says 16.83L on road for the version shown here in the video. That will be 17L+ with extended warranty. Where you get 15L on road from?
@@Cla55icG00se I am getting with BH number on road worth 15 point something top variant. (BH 28k around for two years). You can opt for mid variant and automatic and non dual tone, 5 seater. You will get it under 15. I too have opted for 5 seater (because of many things)
Features features and features. All features cost money, increase weight, increase complexity. Sunroof - suited for very certain climates. Just fancy stuff. Climate control - doesn't make a hell of a difference, nice addition. Heard that c3 ac unit is very strong - a fundamental Ventilated seats - increase weight but a necessity. Comes only in expensive variants Start button - unnecessary And anyway, price wise this car has almost everything that any other car does. But it adds superior riding dynamics and practicality to the mix. Service centers are an issue for those who don't live nearby one.
Bro Indians live for features 😂 They are ready to pay 14 lakh for a venue that comes with the same engine as that of a 6 lakh i10 just for features............Indians are a different breed. Hardly does anyone think about hardware except true petrol heads. I own a C3 hatchback with this turbo engine.....it's a beast My cousin bought a 17 lakh petrol creta with same bhp as mine and significantly less torque 😂
@@sensocaredelhi2292 Thats what customer wants, so companies HAVE to offer it. End of story. No amount of mocking others or crying will solve that. Citroen will have to suck up and deal with it, or close their shop and run away for the third time.
@@Cla55icG00se true Citroen have to offer features otherwise other companies will eat it alive like they literally are, but I was saying hardware wise this car is very much sorted and people tend to ignore this in the light of features alone.
I have tested C3 AIrcross , i just want to know whether pure tech 110 engine is reliable for long run. Can you clarify Naturally aspirated engine or Turbo charged engine is better. If possible can you suggest which can better value for money C3 Aircross / Tata Nexon / Breeza.
If only they have a showroom here.. i still believe the manual is a really good vfm mid size suv, especially when considering ride comfort. The rear window controller's position is quite awkward though.
The engine in this car is a Peugeot 1.2 puretech.. This is an infamous engine and notorious as evident from the various reviews and comments we see on the videos from european countries. Especially the issue of its timing belt deterioration by the time the car hits 40,000 kms. im surprised that no reviewer in India has mentioned this... perhaps it would be a good idea to review this engine too in near future.. could be enlightening to the viewers. in my test drive i found the car to be very good .. butter smooth is a good way to describe it, i am in the process of getting clarifications from the company ( through the dealership in Pune) to satisfy my concerns .. if satisfied , i go ahead with my purchase of this car.. else i claim refund of my booking amount
Took the test drive of manual, no doubt the engine is good. But, to me Car feels awkward in so many departments. Starting from Engine key, gear positioning, windows control... Cruise control is not a luxury it's necessity on highway drives. So, had to ingonre it even after getting close to 2 lakh discount in Hyderabad.
For the low price, i am fine for the lesser features. It has lot of fundamentals right. Even Service Centers i think they will ramp up & shouldnt be a big issue if you are in a metro. But i think the dual airbag is a deal breaker for me. Not having 6 or atleast 4 airbags is like not having a term insurance. You may never use it in life, but nevertheless not having it is a scary proposition.
@@CarWale thanks for your response. In C segment, even Kushq hyryder/Grand vitara, Taigun - those also have AT. Is price the reason for German/European brands too?
It looks expensive but there is a possibility of heavy discounts looming. Currently the manual versions are getting discounted by as much as 1.5 lakh rupees.
Except quality of engine and suspension, this does not have anything else expected of a 16.5L+ on- road vehicle. Its not like similarly priced vehicles have wooden suspension and 20 bhp engine!! In reality its just a little bit better. The interior seems like designed as an after thought. Cheapest quality and thinnest plastics ever. Placement of power window switches does not make sense. No automatic ac. No passenger grab handle, no armrest etc. Compared to similarly priced vehicles, the list of missing stuff goes on and on and on. And no I am not asking for sunroof. Just small things like window blinds and stuff. This is what makes people look away. Everytime you step into this vehicle, it reminds you of being not rich enough (as if you didnt know that already!) and how you settled for less. Only for so long you can keep yamerring about engine and suspension. Eventually sounds irritating and lame. I will ignore the 0-star safety rating. Hope citroen improves this or they will close their shop soon...
Rightly said. It's not like the competition is offering toy cars for the price. Even mid variants have decent engines and a far better feature list than this car.
I don't know how you guys use your cars. But all the gimmicks cars come with nowadays end up being used very infrequently, like the superfast processor on a phone used for scrolling Instagram. When I recently shifted from my 18 yr old car to a new one, I appreciated the better ride and the climate control, and hated the steering, nothing else mattered. Test driving the Citroen made me feel like I'm driving a better car. On that note, Amaze also lacks plenty features but drives very well, sadly has bad economy.
@@aksmakesvideos I totally get your point, but again, like the OP said it’s not like we’re asking for every feature available. Citroen does not offer even basic features like auto fold mirrors and keyless entry on its top model C3 aircross. And this is not a “cheap” car by any means. Here in Bangalore it’s close to 17 lakhs on road. I’m sure it’s great to drive with an excellent suspension but by that logic we would never move forward. Why offer anything then. Even my actually cheap hyundai i10 grand allows me to fold its mirrors automatically. This simple feature helps a lot in traffic and tight parking spaces. Just my two cents
Citroen needs to see what are they competing with have they done the right competition study compare in the same price they have sonet, venue , nexon , brezza the least is xuv 300 the feature they gave is Iike an old alto
They are playing on the C3 Aircross' 5+2 advantage and the extra usability that the configuration gets you. Also, it has good road presence for the price.
The biggest question a customer out for a 16 lakh vehicle should ask while considering this car is this: How does this fare with similarly priced variants of other cars? The word “variants” there is very, very important. Things that may affect a buyer decision: 1) car size emotion 2) feature emotion 3) practicality emotion. And yes, for most buyers (not enthusiasts), these are emotions.
A very apt comment. Our decisions to buy are based on emotions a lot of times. That's why people do bad on stock markets too, and in life in general. And these emotions do not come up with practical stuff...sorry I got carried away
It's a well layed out interior with good quality and space. The dashboard design is minimalistic which actually suits an SUV. There is lots of space for drivers leg take tata safari and harrier for eg, they lack space at driver side, it's very very cramped, your left foot will always be in contact with center console. In C3 aircross, both front seats have excellent space. the tappering down dashboard is well layed out with infotainment screen placed just right, not lower to the dashboard or not high that it interferes your vision. The fit and finish inside and on dashboard is among the best.
@@_FunonwheelsHave you driven one or sat inside one? I have and I dont know what are you talking about. Except space for driver, didnt notice anything else. The plastics are thinnest I have ever seen and many places it was not even finished properly. Are you mistaking it for a C5 by any chance?
@@_Funonwheels everything was right till you said fit and finish is best. It is clearly not. Even Suzuki does it better. It is a gripe of mine with this car. A little bit would go a long way. I wish we got the European version, not the 3rd world country version.
all missing features will require costs to go up. one can feel the aircon why need this climate control unless the body climate control isn't working well. 🙂
The C3 Aircross Automatic is big on space, road presence and practicality but it has its shortcomings. What do you think of its pricing?
I was looking for an AT under 15 lakhs and this is the only mid segment at the moment
@@aadarshshetty That's correct. It's size + basic interior VS premium features and feel but compact proportions at this point. What would you pick?
How tall is the reviewer.??
This car is for those guys who need a car which does its duty ..means power, control, suspension, comfort, fun to drive and lastly economical and price...all those extras is always a headache for me ...i feel stupid about climate control a/c ..why cant we just push a button of a/c when needed 😅
Very well said 😃.
Took test drive really amazed by performance of car. Engine acceleration pick up excellent drivebility i really appreciate. Suspension felt like driving any premium luxury car. Very practical too. Worth each penny value for money.
It's for a niche audience, yes. But the market is inclined towards having a car that looks and feels nice on the inside and has a ton of features.
Its for people who just want a good engine (not best, but good) and good suspension and are willing to pay same price even with tons of missing feature. So they can make use of the "but" word. "Yeah I know its missing tons of features, BUT it has good engine. So I purchased it". Always the "but" word.
@@Cla55icG00se every car you buy under 15 lakh will have that "BUT".
Exactly cruise is a feature needed, rest all like auto ac sunroof push button start etc can be ignored.
People complaining about those old skool door handles, I mean come on... tht should nt be a deal breaker
Brought Citroen C3 aircross recently. Extra ordinary performance. Those who use car extensively can definitely but this car. Very easy to drive and you won't feel driving a mid size SUV. Overall ride comfort and handling is impressive.If they have given cruise control means it would have been great.
Overall a good car.
I own a small C3 with this engine, imagine the performance of that rocket in a small car.
Ballistic
What about the mileage
Took a test drive today and Man😮 I must admit that this car swept me off the feet with its performance and ride quality. I wasn’t expecting such performance from this car. Not even a bit of turbo lag. Citroen guys have tuned this car really well. If Citroen rakes up its dealerships, this car can surely be a good alternative to Ertiga and XL6 buyers or even Innova buyers who have a tight budget.
Purchased c3 aircross manual for 12 lakhs in January. Such a good car for the price. Anyone who is going to buy a new car after using diesel hatchback must test drive this car you will feel the torque.
Nice. What will be the price for automatic ? How is the pickup and overtake while on highway ..
@@Royalbob123 pick-up is really really good it pulls fantastically under 2000rpm itself. You won’t require to downshift for overtaking. Believe me you can travel long distance journey by keeping the engine under 2000rpm at around 90kmph. Why I am insisting 2000rpm is because engine usually is stress free under 2k rpm which ensures less fatigue to driver and engine works at optimum efficiency with out any lack of power( which is usually not in case of many petrol cars- hence you get poor fuel efficiency)
For current price or discounts you need to get in touch with Citroen dealer.
Best car under 15, automatic ❤ loved the test drive. Butter smooth
Under 15L? Which version? Or are you talking about ex-showroom price?
@@Cla55icG00se On road automatic. Check rates you will know
@@vinayvashisth4024I checked in carwale and it says 16.83L on road for the version shown here in the video. That will be 17L+ with extended warranty. Where you get 15L on road from?
@@Cla55icG00se I am getting with BH number on road worth 15 point something top variant. (BH 28k around for two years). You can opt for mid variant and automatic and non dual tone, 5 seater. You will get it under 15. I too have opted for 5 seater (because of many things)
Great Product this from Citroen, it just needs to ramp up the dealerships.
Better option for those buying Fronx ,Nexon, Venue,Brezza, Sonet, Carens and Alcazar.
That's a wide variety of alternatives!
Another option, yes. Better than all of those? HELL NO!!
@@Cla55icG00sewhich one is the best according to you? and for which reasons?
Features features and features. All features cost money, increase weight, increase complexity.
Sunroof - suited for very certain climates. Just fancy stuff.
Climate control - doesn't make a hell of a difference, nice addition. Heard that c3 ac unit is very strong - a fundamental
Ventilated seats - increase weight but a necessity. Comes only in expensive variants
Start button - unnecessary
And anyway, price wise this car has almost everything that any other car does. But it adds superior riding dynamics and practicality to the mix.
Service centers are an issue for those who don't live nearby one.
Bro Indians live for features 😂
They are ready to pay 14 lakh for a venue that comes with the same engine as that of a 6 lakh i10 just for features............Indians are a different breed. Hardly does anyone think about hardware except true petrol heads. I own a C3 hatchback with this turbo engine.....it's a beast
My cousin bought a 17 lakh petrol creta with same bhp as mine and significantly less torque 😂
@@sensocaredelhi2292 Thats what customer wants, so companies HAVE to offer it. End of story. No amount of mocking others or crying will solve that. Citroen will have to suck up and deal with it, or close their shop and run away for the third time.
@@Cla55icG00se true Citroen have to offer features otherwise other companies will eat it alive like they literally are, but I was saying hardware wise this car is very much sorted and people tend to ignore this in the light of features alone.
Very pragmatic and balanced comments. You have only articulated my blunt views on disdain for nouve riche scooter to car people .
I have tested C3 AIrcross , i just want to know whether pure tech 110 engine is reliable for long run. Can you clarify Naturally aspirated engine or Turbo charged engine is better. If possible can you suggest which can better value for money C3 Aircross / Tata Nexon / Breeza.
If only they have a showroom here.. i still believe the manual is a really good vfm mid size suv, especially when considering ride comfort. The rear window controller's position is quite awkward though.
Does this car makes noise when applying brake to make it standstill in D mode (automatic) ? I observed same while taking test drive
Does the suspension crashes and thuds on big bumps ??
No, it's surprisingly stable on bad roads but has its limits.
It doesn't. That's one of the major redeeming features of the C3 Aircross.
What is NcAp ??
The engine in this car is a Peugeot 1.2 puretech.. This is an infamous engine and notorious as evident from the various reviews and comments we see on the videos from european countries. Especially the issue of its timing belt deterioration by the time the car hits 40,000 kms. im surprised that no reviewer in India has mentioned this... perhaps it would be a good idea to review this engine too in near future.. could be enlightening to the viewers. in my test drive i found the car to be very good .. butter smooth is a good way to describe it, i am in the process of getting clarifications from the company ( through the dealership in Pune) to satisfy my concerns .. if satisfied , i go ahead with my purchase of this car.. else i claim refund of my booking amount
What about the safety rating??
What about dealer network? Has it increased?
At this price for 7 seating...what are other option. can you do a comparison with xl6
Sunroof And Cruise Control Would have made a lot of Difference.
Great show for a great car lacking frivolous gizmos for the scooter to car ,sudden easy money, generation .
Took the test drive of manual, no doubt the engine is good. But, to me Car feels awkward in so many departments. Starting from Engine key, gear positioning, windows control... Cruise control is not a luxury it's necessity on highway drives. So, had to ingonre it even after getting close to 2 lakh discount in Hyderabad.
at which time they were offering discounts?
thumbs down for increased bmg music 👎
For the low price, i am fine for the lesser features. It has lot of fundamentals right. Even Service Centers i think they will ramp up & shouldnt be a big issue if you are in a metro. But i think the dual airbag is a deal breaker for me. Not having 6 or atleast 4 airbags is like not having a term insurance. You may never use it in life, but nevertheless not having it is a scary proposition.
Does it have Cruise Control ?
No
you can add aha nexcruise!
What is ncap rate safty point of view
There is no global NCAP test for this car. However, there is Latin NCAP test result of Citroen C3 on which this car is based on. That scored 0-Stars.
Just 1 doubt, is it 1.2 L 3 cylinder or 4 cylinder?
1.2L 3cyl turbo
Does it offer cruise control?
you can add aha nexcruise!
The only reason is it's mileage, 1.2 turbo petrol is not giving anything above 11 to 12 Kmpl....
if it is 15lakh top end AT on road, i will risk it against no service networks
what if i get 360 camera fixed from outside in c3 aircross
let me know if you can do it?
@@SanthiratanMandyam waiting for reply if I can install 360degree camera
This versus carens 1.5 NA would be great video
Thank you for your suggestion. We will definitely consider it.
Remove cheap car vibe pls.. door handles, window switches, manual ac, key start, cruise control, arm rest
Gadi me mazaa aaya but review Dene Wale me nahi, not a single smile on the whole video and everytime hi makes his face cramp.
Feedback ke liye shukriya. Main aage ke videos par aur bhi mehnat karunga aur aap jaise viewers ke comments hi mujhe motivate karte hai
Kyon bhai? Pyaar karna hai kya uske saath? Review hai information keliye. Woh toh bataya. Smile leke kya karenge aap?
AT vs CVT. Why citteone went for AT?
CVT is generally more expensive to develop and package in a car at this price point. That could be a reason.
@@CarWale thanks for your response.
In C segment, even Kushq hyryder/Grand vitara, Taigun - those also have AT. Is price the reason for German/European brands too?
Zero star gncap ?
in LatinNCAP due to not having 6 airbags.. LatinNCAP will award stars only for vehicles with atleast 6 airbags
Even Mahindra Scorpio N having six airbags got 0 stars in Latin NCAP test.
@@shayannmd Scorpio N was tested in Australia NCAP.. Scored 0 ⭐.. In GlobalNCAP, it scored 5 ⭐.. It is not tested in LatinNCAP yet..
@@aksplod ok sorry my mistake. But still Citroen c3 aircross global NCAP rating not yet come
At 16lacs OTR Mumbai, this doesn't seem to have any features at all. Also safety is an issue? Apparently it got 0 stars in Latin NCap.
It looks expensive but there is a possibility of heavy discounts looming. Currently the manual versions are getting discounted by as much as 1.5 lakh rupees.
ScorpioN also got a 0 in Ancap , 5 in Gncap so outside agencies don't matter. Now Only BNCAP matters to us
As like unsafe cars aren't selling in India. Unsafe cars are most selling car in India.
Air vents are bigger than the Car itself..he finds it good..!! Is this guy from kerala..?? Hands need not keep flying every where when talking..!
Resale value is another Concern.
Except quality of engine and suspension, this does not have anything else expected of a 16.5L+ on- road vehicle. Its not like similarly priced vehicles have wooden suspension and 20 bhp engine!! In reality its just a little bit better.
The interior seems like designed as an after thought. Cheapest quality and thinnest plastics ever. Placement of power window switches does not make sense. No automatic ac. No passenger grab handle, no armrest etc. Compared to similarly priced vehicles, the list of missing stuff goes on and on and on. And no I am not asking for sunroof. Just small things like window blinds and stuff. This is what makes people look away. Everytime you step into this vehicle, it reminds you of being not rich enough (as if you didnt know that already!) and how you settled for less.
Only for so long you can keep yamerring about engine and suspension. Eventually sounds irritating and lame. I will ignore the 0-star safety rating.
Hope citroen improves this or they will close their shop soon...
Rightly said. It's not like the competition is offering toy cars for the price. Even mid variants have decent engines and a far better feature list than this car.
I don't know how you guys use your cars. But all the gimmicks cars come with nowadays end up being used very infrequently, like the superfast processor on a phone used for scrolling Instagram. When I recently shifted from my 18 yr old car to a new one, I appreciated the better ride and the climate control, and hated the steering, nothing else mattered. Test driving the Citroen made me feel like I'm driving a better car. On that note, Amaze also lacks plenty features but drives very well, sadly has bad economy.
@@aksmakesvideos I totally get your point, but again, like the OP said it’s not like we’re asking for every feature available. Citroen does not offer even basic features like auto fold mirrors and keyless entry on its top model C3 aircross. And this is not a “cheap” car by any means. Here in Bangalore it’s close to 17 lakhs on road. I’m sure it’s great to drive with an excellent suspension but by that logic we would never move forward. Why offer anything then. Even my actually cheap hyundai i10 grand allows me to fold its mirrors automatically. This simple feature helps a lot in traffic and tight parking spaces. Just my two cents
When we will get c3 in automatic?
This torque converter AT will be too expensive to package in the C3.
@@CarWale it can work for a lot of people
@@CarWale sound like a big bummer
Even basic features like Climate control is missing that very disappointing for me in the price tag under 15 lakhs
Having a higher variant with extra features such as climate control, 360 degree cameras etc will go a long way, we think.
Citroen needs to see what are they competing with have they done the right competition study compare in the same price they have sonet, venue , nexon , brezza the least is xuv 300 the feature they gave is Iike an old alto
They are playing on the C3 Aircross' 5+2 advantage and the extra usability that the configuration gets you. Also, it has good road presence for the price.
Worst reviewer
The biggest question a customer out for a 16 lakh vehicle should ask while considering this car is this:
How does this fare with similarly priced variants of other cars?
The word “variants” there is very, very important.
Things that may affect a buyer decision:
1) car size emotion
2) feature emotion
3) practicality emotion.
And yes, for most buyers (not enthusiasts), these are emotions.
A very apt comment. Our decisions to buy are based on emotions a lot of times. That's why people do bad on stock markets too, and in life in general. And these emotions do not come up with practical stuff...sorry I got carried away
Stupid interiors, it is not attractive inside and outside.
It doesn't necessarily be stupid looking for a low cost offering.
It's a well layed out interior with good quality and space.
The dashboard design is minimalistic which actually suits an SUV. There is lots of space for drivers leg take tata safari and harrier for eg, they lack space at driver side, it's very very cramped, your left foot will always be in contact with center console.
In C3 aircross, both front seats have excellent space. the tappering down dashboard is well layed out with infotainment screen placed just right, not lower to the dashboard or not high that it interferes your vision.
The fit and finish inside and on dashboard is among the best.
@@_FunonwheelsHave you driven one or sat inside one? I have and I dont know what are you talking about. Except space for driver, didnt notice anything else. The plastics are thinnest I have ever seen and many places it was not even finished properly. Are you mistaking it for a C5 by any chance?
@@_Funonwheels everything was right till you said fit and finish is best. It is clearly not. Even Suzuki does it better. It is a gripe of mine with this car. A little bit would go a long way. I wish we got the European version, not the 3rd world country version.
all missing features will require costs to go up. one can feel the aircon why need this climate control unless the body climate control isn't working well. 🙂
Does it have cruise control?
No