Citroen C3 India Review | Small Package, Big Comfort! | Features, Performance & More! ZigWheels.com
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- In this Citroen C3 review, we explore what’s good and what’s not about the quirky French hatchback. Is there substance to Citroen’s claim about the C3 being a ‘premium hatchback with an SUV twist’? We spent some time with the C3 in hot and sultry Goa and came back with some definitive answers - check it out.
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Contents:
0:00 Citroen C3 Introduction
0:50 Looks, SUV or Hatchback?
2:14 Quality
3:01 Interior, Space, Features, AC Performance
5:47 Insane Ride Comfort!
7:14 Handling
8:06 Driving The 1.2 Petrol
9:30 Driving The Turbo Petrol
10:36 There Are MANY Misses!
13:09 Verdict
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Citroen has done a fantastic job here. They stick to the basics and focused to offer the most comfortable ride on Indian roads in this segment. Bravo 👏 👏 👏
After all the spyshots of interiors I was a bit skeptical about this product - But after Kartikeya's take on this car I would certainly give it a chance.. I mean a brand choosing to be mechanically better at the cost of omitting few features for staying in the competitive price bracket is something I personally would respect. Let's wait for the test drives.
yeah its a practical car. things like cooled glove box old style hood switch rear arm rest are not a necessity but a kind of luxury which wont be a deal breaker for most of the car buyers , esp for first time buyer
@@shreyasshetty9538 headrests too?
Few features?? These are basic features they have omitted! They are very much required for safe driving! Manually adjustable ORVM, No day night IRVM, No rear wiper is an absolute no go unless it's an entry level car like an Alto! Horrible decision!
@@shreyasshetty9538 I dont know man. I am going to be a first car buyer this year and if I go for this, it would feel like a step-down, with so many missing features and many features that they gave, being outdated. Except for the brand value, I dont think there is any logical upside to buying this. There's nothing ground-breaking that it is doing for it to do sooooo much cost cutting on the feature side. I'm sure, it would be priced on the higher side as well 🤷
Kamal LB yeah front headrest too , we can buy head/neck pillows but ya adjustable rear headrest is a miss
A very practical car. I love the French decided to invest more on mechanicals and ride comfort than the trims…Though an automatic would be missed
Yeah no automatic yet
10:35 the actual review starts 👀
Aiyoooo! Please do give me your feedback… what would you NOT want me to talk about in the future. It will be a huge help.
@@SirKart I believe it is decent, but missing out on some things which are like day night mirrors, rear wipers. led tail lamps and maybe projector headlights for top spec versions, movable headrests*, AMT, optional center armrest / console would help.
Adding these items would definitely kill the coopetition for the quality on the price to offer.
missed out on the wheels 195x65 R15 is a awesome spec for this car, none of the competition has this wide a section treads same as my 7 year old Punto Evo.
if the team at Citroen can cover those essential misses would put it up with Kia's offering.
The similar vehicle currently in this form factor is the Tata Punch. which should be a good point for Citroen to establish their sales and value in India.
@@SirKart Dear Kartik, honestly your presentation was excellent as always, but this time it sounded more like a branded content, although you mentioned the cons later. This car misses on some basic features for the segment it's been compared to. I'm sure if you had an option to take this or any other car from the same segment, you would skip this, too. This one is more like a kwid++ or wagonR+ and will surely be launched at a price at which one does have options like kiger/magnite. Citroen should do a proper market research before launching in India. And, your video title says Big Comfort! Like, seriously? Kartik, the seats have no headrests, rear seat doesn't have an armrest, there is no rear AC vents, too. All I'm requesting you to keep a balance of pros and cons. You showcased us the pros for well over 10 mins which this car seriously don't deserve, and then you took just 2 mins to cover all cons, although they're too many.
Anyway, I have been a fan of your unbiased reviews since years and will continue to be so. Cheers!
@@shanki77 +1
I just clicked Autocar review for C3 but then I saw Kartikeya standing just below..i know this would be more entertaining.. 👍 From the day many TH-cam videos showing interiors i was disappointed but Kartikeya just turned the table around... Baat badal diye, jajbaat badal diye 😀👍
Bhai! Thank you for your time and attention as always. 🙏🏾
@@SirKart when u say "as always" feels like u notice my comments. Overwhelming ❤️
I did the same thing! Saw Autocar review then searched for Kartikeya. ✌️✌️
I liked the background score. Very nice 😊
Great job done by Citroën with C3, it's Car without having gimmick of features and hype instead they given the great engine 👍
Great review , you make it interesting to watch
From a driver's point of view, the engine is great on paper... Ground Clearance is spot on for Indian roads.. Space and comfort is good enough... 6 speed gearbox... 110hp 190nm torque which is sure to make Brezza feel like a child's toy...
Clutch could've been better of course...
I think they have picked mechanical prowess and good fit and finish over features and I respect that. Everything has to be built at a price and I like their approach.It is up to the indian market whether they'd get past this and actually go for a test drive. Now the question arise, what about safety features? That is something I cannot compromise on. Are there any options?
You say citreon ommited features but Who the hell would respect key start and manual mirrors?
The last part of ur question is in your hands only, don't compromise on safe and concentrated driving.
@@kooler999ify I don't mind key start really. But manual mirrors? a little too much
Only reviewer rightly focussing on suspension that is the holy grail of French auto makers
Haha There is nothing WOW with this car! Especially when they omitted several basic features. He just makes it “Premium” and “Pretty Impressive” with his way of presentation and voice modulation 😀
Do drive it.. thank hope that will show aspects I may not have been able to call communicate.
True. Citreon thinks indians are peasants
His voice modulation is intolerable
Exactly
This just tells you about european cars manufacturers mentality. Still treating us indian as third rate citizen . The eu spec c3 is just fab but this one looks straight out of toy factory
I barely watched the video for 1 or minute and I stopped to write this - you are one of the best automotive journalist.. you connect with people..hell ya !
Hey Siddhesh! It’s a two way street! Thank you for making it happen. ❤️
I love your review !
Will an automatic gearbox option come later ?
@kartikeya, Well explained and got me curious about the car. How it is faired against Magnite or say Keiger. Will wait for your comparison video.
Hi Team
Can you do a detailed video on the set of accessories available for this car please?
I have been really interested a lot with the c3 car, but i'm not able to figure out the right online resource to look about all the available accessories for this c3 car. If you can help us with that info it will be more helpful.
I'm especially looking about the option of getting a rear parking camera attached to a feel variant, from Citreon itself. And also will like to know if there is any option to get a rear wiper a d defogger added to it?
I have seen your comparison of c3 and punch.8
I have a clarification to seek from you. In citroen c3 live and feel variants are available. Again in feel variants, there are five to six packs are available.
Now my question is that in feel variants (1) "what is the difference between 1.2 lit. base model and 1.2 turbocharger top model." (2)is there any provision for the manufacturer to arrange the parking assist, button start/off fecility and also convert the mannual ovrms to electric and retractable version?
In my openion the manufacturer has omitted these important requirements. Will you please clarify the above poinnts. I also heard that there are three types of options for purchase of improved/additional accessories. Please also throw some light on these issues.
Hello, they have added 6-7 features in Shine variant?
Is Shine dual tone with NA engine at around 9L a great value for money deal??
Pl advise. Thanks 🙏
The best review channel still less views compared to others is heartbreaking
i saw this car 2 months before in chennai, it looked great i first thought is was the big one but looking closer found it is this car.
Kartikeya literally makes me want to go check out dis car at d showroom...my fav car reviewer n host! Also,i would prefer a mechanically sound car with a strong engine over features any day... It's Al abt reliability and overall after sale experience
Kia is successful because of it's engine options and never ending list of features which Indians loves very much. Sure there's lots of cost cutting on the C3 in terms of features including some of the basic yet useful features, but the dynamics and the engine performance seems to be promising. I'm looking forward to see how it performs in India with that aggressive pricing.
Is it comes with CNG or LPG version ?
The car is beautiful ❤️ and I get the features cut for aggressive pricing as it is a foreign company.
That the engine's performance in its NA iteration is reasonable is a good thing. Turbo manuals are going to be very thirsty. Frankly for auxiliary boost, electric motors are more in sync with the present age rather than turbos. 3 cylinder hybrid with less than 1.2 liter displacement means considerable cost reduction. Maybe for the cost of an automatic, Citroen can offer a hybrid. An automatic with twice the mileage.
Nice Review. Nice car with lots of potential. Thanks.
The price for an NA engine should be between 4.5- 5 lakhs. For turbo, it should be 5.5-6 lakhs. Both ex-showroom. On-road should be 1 lakh more with the accessories. Then only it can draw customers from Maruti, Hyundai, and Tata. Otherwise, only a handful of people will be left to buy it. It's very hard to draw customers from these three brands without accessories and features. So they need to have prices low.
They should give buy one get one car free offer also to have a competition with hyundai and tata
Segment leader turbo engine aur 6 lakh me chahiye?? Kaunsa Nasha kar rahe ho ajkal ?
Bhai.. Nashe mei ho Kya? 6 lakh mei Turbo?! 😂
Quickly had to look for my earphones, when I saw Kartik's Video :D still the BEST reviewer ever !!
Hey Antony! You are too kind man! Thanks for the positivity! 🙏🏾 please do let me know if you have any suggestions! Appreciate it!
Automatic ORVMs, Rear wiper & defogger, day-night IRVM, Central locking, adjustable headrest are functional and safety features which shouldn't have been missed. Instead of dual tone colour, basic digital calculator display of speedometer these functional & safety features should have taken a priority. I wish if you could talk more about NVH and if C3 is provided with an under bonnet hood insulation pad to reduce that 3 cylinder thrum. You still did a great job in reviewing the car.
It’s available in accessories pack .. you can add it while purchasing
Fantastic review. Much better than AC. Keep it up ..
Could we prefer Citroen C3 manual over Punch AMT for city conditions in the tough traffic like in metros? Knowing it requires less gear shifts, clutch is light from what we heard, but still could it substitute the need of an AMT in bumper to bumper indian traffic conditions?
One wow 😲 for the car and two 😲😲 for the review....fantastic🤘😝🤘
awesome video
Hey Karthikeya I like the way you talk and explain things!! Impressive the way you go about talking about features and keeps viewers engaged!!
Kartikeya.. 👌
Citroen price should not be more than 5 to 6.. considering the Misses which it has..
Hello sir for North East customer will it be good to buy? I really love the design but as an Indian customer we hv to look on the car mantainance. will it be easy for us to go for servicing under north east
The car didn't wow me but you, Mr. Singhee, made me at least want to check it out.
Fantastic presentation as always! ❤️
I like the way he described everything. Just vow....
really like your script... very impressive...almost turbocharged! cheers!
The handsome car with purpose! It's gonna be a winner! Karthikeyan guess ur price prediction is spot on around 6.5lc
Amazing Articulation! ✌️
K's way of narration is unmatched 👏🏽
really nice explanation
Glad to hear that! 🙏🏾
I have seen this car being tested in Chennai gst road I looked like it Handel's really nice for that size of a car
Ks brings additional sense of humor to the videos. Love watching and hearing him. He talks so much of sense.
Bro! ❤️ grateful!
@@SirKart Big fan brother ❤️
Singhee sir you nailed it right what a perfect review you covered it up so so well 👍🏻
keep driving 🚗 keep rocking 😉
Sah! Thank you so much for the motivation! 🙏🏾🙏🏾
Is its seating height is similar to 2011 wagon
Car design awesome hai ❤️❤️
It would be difficult for Citroen to place its cars in india, where competition are mostly suzuki, tata and mahindra.
Automatic Kab aa rahi hai
Hey Karthikeya tell me how much would u Buy this For
Perfect Review.
Appreciate it bro..
I m Proud this is my project #Citroen C3
A stage actor rivalling voice modulation. Rear adjustable head rests?
All good ..but no rear defogger and wiper,no manual irvm is a major miss…rear camera can be retrofitted but what about defogger
I would ĺchoose build, fit and finish over vague features which anyways is available after market.
Looks like one durable heck of a machine. Do they have the safety ratings for this Indian version of C3 ?
The head rest part was the most disappointing though !!
Diecast Model source please?
Reminds me of the quality and sturdiness of Fiat Punto-now from the same group company.
I am happy, regarding the cons- quality and price manage kerne ke liye obviously kahi to cut down kerna padega. I am happy k fizul ke accessories ko cutdown kerke acha product bnaya hai. Let's hope it delivers comfort of Citroen and is safe.. (atleast 4 stars).. bas.
boot space?
I don't agree with the criticism here in the comments.
The base prices are less. Way lesser than whats in the market in this segment.
I think the customization options is excellent ao that I can exactly choose my options and that will give me more control over the final price of the car.
Plus, only premium features are missing as of now.
Add them to the cost, and it will give a very stiff competition to the compact SUV s and the premium hatchbacks in the market.
I love that they have given the basics right, i.e the build quality, the engine quality, the comfort.
I'm definitely checking it out and possibly if options given are good, definitely buy it.
I m going to buy...
Buddy I have driven Grande Punto for ten years. No hatchback can match it in terms of mechanics BUT the service always brought me hypertension.
How is this going to be different?
In my opinion this is more practical car that every cat makers giving unnecessary features or unusable very often
This the finest entry level car who likes practical thinngs
I think clutch pedal issue here is specific to the car being tested. Clutch pedal is light actually as per many sources. So everyone please test drive personally and take a decision. Indians need these kind of cars, not toys.
4L would be a steal deal 😂
Free is even better !
@@technotv3227 😆
Bwahahahahhahaa khoon ke aasoon behenge France main
I give my Punch top end model for free if it releases for 4 lakh . I bet I swear on it
Citroen has clearly not understood the Indian market. Even aggressive pricing won't save it. In India people will prefer an used car with all the features they want rather than a nee car with such omission of features
I mean a car which can place rear power window knobs in the center console should do rather well ?
A car which lacks a Odo in 2022 would do well.
Unless they price it like a KWID it's a goner
Citroën also concentrate in cng options due to rising fuel cost
Driving comfort n space is awesome......
......tachometer....... rear wiper is a necessity
So is it better than the punch
Kartikeya sir, ur oratory skill is superbbbb...
👌👌👌👌👌
Very nice review n presentation 💐💐💐👍👍👍
Hello sir! Thank you for taking the time out to watch AND comment! ❤️
Dear Mr Vincent Cobee. I can compromise on all the launch revelations of the C3 provided it comes with a disruptive pricing. However, the one thing I cannot compromise is the lack of electrically adjustable ORVMS. Ofcourse availability of AT is also a big miss as a lot of elderly and female customers will look elsewhere. Remember that gearless scooters revolutionized the popularity and sales among the elderly and the female clients.
karthikeya as usual u are great....
Bro! Thank you very much! 🙏🏾
In this video the white colour car is shown and explained as one with naturally aspirated engine and the grey colour car with turbo engine. But in the video of Autocar, which was also shot at the same location of Goa, the white colour car is shown and explained as the one with turbo engine and the grey colour car as with naturally aspirated. Now the readers can make their judgment of the quality of these reviews.
Ride quality top notch. I had a test drive..
Need AC
Power window
Song
Ride quality
Go for it
Where are the rear power Windows' switches?
Between the front seats - just ahead of the phone stowage slot for the rear seats.
Hello and thank you too!
Nice Car
Kartik Sir. Please tell me about ncap rating and I will go for it
global ncap is 4star
From where I can get that citroen scale model?
Hahahhaa
They're definitely targetting celerio, wagonr, ignis, s-presso, kwid,tiago. It will launch under 5lacs. And they r also throwing accessories for high budget customers.
I highly doubt it. C3 engine has more power tha n all the cars you mentioned. Swift, i20, punch etc will be it's rivals.
@@kooler999ify but looking at other features, It is gonna definitely fail if it priced like punch or i20
Great car
If the top turbo variant is 9lakhs on road
Well they have a buyer ready 💪🏼
It is
Is this a tata engine?
Is citroen trying to make an alternative to tata nano coz despite having a good engine and dimensions, they transitioned themselves into 90's by removing all basic features. I think they want to offer a car at competitive pricing within 4 to 5 lakhs. I'm quite perplexed with their vision to sustain in India with such blatant mistakes skipping basic features in the name of cost cutting
Dadh board design is very good for this class of vehicle.
Looks like seat comfort is good
most comfortable ride, cons no climate control, no electric orvm, these 2 basic feature include it will be a best 10lak below car🥰
Perhaps somewhere near to Polo ....Quality, Power and looks
Could be more practical and efficient with a 4 cyl Dohc engine. Rwd power terrain
People who have worked in French countries knows Citroen value
A good package with some glaring omissions, btw "premium"?! 🤣
Yayayaya they are calling it that.. I’m notbuying that but either.
Now that the prices are revealed, this feels like the best vfm car under 10L. It's a good car. Full stop.
is skimping so much even acceptable for the segment its supposed to compete in? That hood release lever looks like it could break easily.
I like the design of the car, both inside and out. what i dont like is the splashes of orange. I am quite sure not everyone likes loud colors on their, unless ofcourse it a sportscar.
The cost cutting does not work for me, an over that not providing some basics like powered mirrors, proper boot padding, power window switches on the floor, i mean really? its supposed to be a 'premium' hatchback, forget premium, things like this shout 'cheap'
I am glad they atleast got ride, handling and engines in order though missing an AT is a surprise (given that many are opting for it lately)
Even if its aggressively priced (unlikely), one will have to spend a bit even on top trim for accessories like alloys, reverse camera, floor mats (i assume the ones shown arent standard) etc
At least the folks at Karol Bagh will be happy, this makes a good business case for them.
Yo! One point I esp agree with - cutting so many features off - changes how people will perceive the vehicle. Which could be very tricky, no matter how good the car.
2 is the most efficient speed of cooling 95% cabins of any car. Speed 1 your over working the engine..thats why the engine cooling fan keeps coming on faster...speed 3 and 4 its more fan speed and air and less chill.
Also citroen ac has specially "tropicalised" the AC for India (tuned for indian weather).
Automatic transmission will come out by june end or july mid.(as per a source). Shine variant as all know by now is on the way. Roughly end of april.
Tata punch vs c3 would be interesting
Prices will be 5.59- 8.19 ex showroom delhi.
they should’ve given rear parking camera atleast.
Are those USB port type A ? Looks like it and surprisingly no one has mentioned that. What are you hiding guys?
Seems like we have a commercial fleet ready to launch, for personal use cars competition is too high for this to survive or make a mark even, alot missed
Swift has better fuel efficiency. So not even a good commercial fleet
@@kooler999ify space and comfort on offer can make it one !! I remember toyota Liva played the same trick … low on features high on space and comfort!!
Well time to buy a new car🚘
In range for 5 - 6 Lakhs you get better options and this can be an option if the price varies.
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