Elbows Out

With three pedals and a turbocharger, is the C3 Aircross capable of taking on its Korean competitors? Let us find out

-  Charan Karthik

CITROËN LAUNCHED THE C3 AIRCROSS recently and they sent us one with a six-speed manual gearbox and a seating capacity of five. 

Let us talk about the exterior first. The car has a beautiful design, as with most Citroën cars, and it brings a fresh breath of air amongst other cars these days that come with over-sized grilles and tiny headlights. The car we got for our test was finished in the "Cosmo Blue" shade for the body and sported a "Polar White" roof. On paper that might not sound like much, but it is a beautiful dual-tone colour when you look at it in person. White accents on mirror-caps and near the front diffuser along with four-spoke silver alloys are further good touches.

As you step inside the cabin, the experience is elevated more with the presence of plush white seats that match the white dashboard which has contrasting bits of piano black panels surrounding the 10.2-inch touchscreen. And, yes, it gets wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, making life easier for all smartphone users.