I have a bought my C3 Aircross late 2023 and I absolutely love it. It's always been such an underrated car, it's so quiet, comfortable and has a great torquey engine. I was annoyed when they announced this model. However, after going and having a look at this new model is certainly feels like a step down. There might be some additional specification, but it feels cheap. Closing the doors sounds tinny, the seats aren't as soft and comfortable, and the dash is very plastic. Safety spec is also a massive step down. I would highly suggest driving the pre-facelift model back-to-back with this and you will see. Also, pre-facelift the prices are fantastic now.
Both the Citroen C3 and C3 Aircross have just undergone a comprehensive spec and feature update... Which does address Alot of the current short comings... I would definitely wait for this updated version to be launched & then by consider buying one.
@@julietmcguire Hi, In India both of the C3 and C3 Aircross recently went a slight refresh, addressing some spec and feature concerns... For example, there's now Auto climate control panel, Cruise control and the switches for the rear windows are no longer located in the centre tunnel, & have been moved to the doors(& other updates have been done) .... These updated models are yet to come to South Africa...So these ones should be the better buy, in my opinion.
Nice car, sadly made for India, how can they omit autolock, ISOFIX, cruise control and LED lights. They are competing with the likes of Tigo 4 and jolion they might trick one or two people who want something different 😂, but generally they will not sell many of these.
Next year, we (South Africans) will receive the Opel Frontera, which is largely the same vehicle. This vehicle will likely address every issue that you have with it. However, the price point is still unknown.
It must be a test of some sort, all the cars I have been in that were made since the 2000s had ISOFIX. It's about time governments restrict cars that are made unsafe on purpose.
This is a bad review cos it seems she was trying to sell it. E.g. she says most cars in this segment don't have turbos. 😮😮 they ALL have turbos. Tiggo, Havals, Hyundai Venue, Kia Sonet, like ALL of them.
This thing is a C3 AirCross by name only, nothing else. _ It's a R100k cheaper than the previous car because it is R100k less of a car. _ Citroen was not known for being a premium brand, but the brand was all about innovation and the ultimate comfort, and the cars looked and felt the part. You bought a Citroen because being in it, from the ride, materials, seats and comfort and refinement, felt like being in a Luxurious Isolation Chamber, and this car is not that. _ This car is ultra budget, and Citroen only by name. From the lack of ISOFIX, to the evident lack in refinement, to the terrible NVH, the low-rent plastics and materials and ... wait for it .. That roof with the exposed contours for the roof beam braces and cheap-looking roof headliner The only nice thing about this car are the seats. I know you are Team Kia, and so am I, and here's my controversial comment for the day: The 2024 Kia Picanto looks 10x more luxurious and nicer than this thing, and it has ISOFIX. People should just save their cash (and Trust Issues) and just buy a Kia Sonet. Not even the 1.2T engine can redeem this car.
I have a 2010 japanese car that is more premium and safer than all these Indian cars. It has ISOFIX, 6 airbags, You don't need to lock each time you drive, more power, torque and comfort. My car was not even the top trim, there was a more premium one that I couldn't afford. It's crazy what people spend their hard earned money on. These cars are targeting young professionals, who might start families soon, with no ISOFIX, 2 airbags and paper thin metal structure.
I have a bought my C3 Aircross late 2023 and I absolutely love it. It's always been such an underrated car, it's so quiet, comfortable and has a great torquey engine. I was annoyed when they announced this model. However, after going and having a look at this new model is certainly feels like a step down. There might be some additional specification, but it feels cheap. Closing the doors sounds tinny, the seats aren't as soft and comfortable, and the dash is very plastic. Safety spec is also a massive step down. I would highly suggest driving the pre-facelift model back-to-back with this and you will see. Also, pre-facelift the prices are fantastic now.
Your model is amazing. I loved that generation. This is a smart move considering people's budgets, but be glad you've got your model haha
Get a Grand Vitarra GLX
Both the Citroen C3 and C3 Aircross have just undergone a comprehensive spec and feature update... Which does address Alot of the current short comings... I would definitely wait for this updated version to be launched & then by consider buying one.
This is the updated version! There is another derivative coming and the new models will have isofix, so I have been assured.
@@julietmcguire Hi, In India both of the C3 and C3 Aircross recently went a slight refresh, addressing some spec and feature concerns... For example, there's now Auto climate control panel, Cruise control and the switches for the rear windows are no longer located in the centre tunnel, & have been moved to the doors(& other updates have been done) .... These updated models are yet to come to South Africa...So these ones should be the better buy, in my opinion.
Nice car, sadly made for India, how can they omit autolock, ISOFIX, cruise control and LED lights.
They are competing with the likes of Tigo 4 and jolion they might trick one or two people who want something different 😂, but generally they will not sell many of these.
Best Car in its Class!
I prefer them over a Chinese vehicle currently
I’m from the UK so this review is totally irrelevant to me, but this lady is fantastic. So entertaining.
@@oliverstemp9132 you have made my day!!
Next year, we (South Africans) will receive the Opel Frontera, which is largely the same vehicle. This vehicle will likely address every issue that you have with it. However, the price point is still unknown.
I love the seats, they look like wearing a jersey from Woolworths
Hahahahhahaah
Like the looks but got sum trust issues with this brand😢
You're not alone there. But I think they are getting there.
Hi Juliette. I like your reviews. Have you driven the Mahindra XUV 3x0?
It appears as though have not even read the manual before reviewing. In the UK version it is on p76 under 'safety' in the manual.
Hahaha thanks for this tip, however, the fact remains, this model has no Isofix.
They were just lazy to put in Isofix 😂
Hahaha crazy, right?
How much would it have cost to just have included Isofix. Hope Citroen releases that could be a deal breaker for some.
@@mornerobins Thankfully they are going to put them in on the coming models
It must be a test of some sort, all the cars I have been in that were made since the 2000s had ISOFIX.
It's about time governments restrict cars that are made unsafe on purpose.
I can't find any crash test info on the Indian made C3 Aircross. (Or on the Peugeot Landtrek)
Buy them and find out
Going to be as good as a kiger, magnite..
That extra power/torque might just sway me. As nice as the Fronx is the 1,5 l from Suzuki just don't do it for me up here in JHB
Can do you hyuandai exter and starlet cross
Quality will obviously come down else these European brands will be easy snacks for the Chinese insurgents 😂
"Easy snacks" ha ha ha ha
Is any brand from Stellantis known for its reliability? This engine is known to be a steaming pile of sh...
Gary😂😅🤭😭😭😭😅😂🙊
I have also not heard anything good about the brand
This is a bad review cos it seems she was trying to sell it.
E.g. she says most cars in this segment don't have turbos. 😮😮 they ALL have turbos. Tiggo, Havals, Hyundai Venue, Kia Sonet, like ALL of them.
Only two airbags and no isofix. I think overall a bad car... I much prefer the Corolla cross.
It's unfortunate because everything else is really great, including the price.
This thing is a C3 AirCross by name only, nothing else.
_ It's a R100k cheaper than the previous car because it is R100k less of a car.
_ Citroen was not known for being a premium brand, but the brand was all about innovation and the ultimate comfort, and the cars looked and felt the part. You bought a Citroen because being in it, from the ride, materials, seats and comfort and refinement, felt like being in a Luxurious Isolation Chamber, and this car is not that.
_ This car is ultra budget, and Citroen only by name. From the lack of ISOFIX, to the evident lack in refinement, to the terrible NVH, the low-rent plastics and materials and ... wait for it .. That roof with the exposed contours for the roof beam braces and cheap-looking roof headliner
The only nice thing about this car are the seats. I know you are Team Kia, and so am I, and here's my controversial comment for the day:
The 2024 Kia Picanto looks 10x more luxurious and nicer than this thing, and it has ISOFIX.
People should just save their cash (and Trust Issues) and just buy a Kia Sonet. Not even the 1.2T engine can redeem this car.
I have a 2010 japanese car that is more premium and safer than all these Indian cars. It has ISOFIX, 6 airbags, You don't need to lock each time you drive, more power, torque and comfort.
My car was not even the top trim, there was a more premium one that I couldn't afford. It's crazy what people spend their hard earned money on.
These cars are targeting young professionals, who might start families soon, with no ISOFIX, 2 airbags and paper thin metal structure.
You know I am not going to disagree with you here ;)
It looks a lot like the Kia Carens
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