The Citroen C3 Aircross has been updated for 2021. Here’s the specification and pricing for the funky French crossover.

The Aircross recipe is a simple one, take an existing stylish Citroen and convert it to an SUV. The Citroen C3 Aircross takes the existing C3 hatchback and it’s been transformed into a practical crossover. For 2021, Stellantis says the Citroen C3 Aircross has been given some updates to “show a more assertive personality” and the cabin has been rejigged for enhanced practicality.

What’s New?

The updated Citroen C3 gains a fully revised front, designed to separate it from the standard C3. The new grille is big and imposing, plus there are some chunky add-ons like the wheel arches and front/rear skid platesto give it an offroad look. There are some LED headlights and LED daytime running lights. Some roof rails round off the style updates.

Inside, the Citroen C3 gains additional practicality with a rear bench that can slide 150 mm and the front passenger seat can fold flat. If you need to transport long objects, like curtain rails or furniture, it looks like Citroen will have you covered. The boot space is rated at 410 litres – 520 litres depending on the position of the rear bench, but if you fold the seats down, 1 289 litres are available. Other clever practical touches include a new central console that can be accessed by the front and rear passengers and there are plenty of pockets as well as a small tray in front of the front passenger.

As far as standard features go, the updated Citroen C3 Aircross comes well-specced, depending on the grade. There’s a 7-inch touchscreen with built-in navigation and mirror screen functionality, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, and some advanced safety features.These comprise a colour head-up display, speed sign recognition, emergency brake assist, automatic headlights, hill assist, driver attention alert, smart keyless entry and park assist.There’s one engine across the range, a 1.2-litre turbocharged 3-cylinder petrol with 81 kW and 205 Nm. A 6-speed automatic gearbox is standard.

There are two levels of trim, Feel and Shine. The Feel covers the basics, but the Shine is where it’s at with17-inch alloy wheels, sliding rear bench, automatic air conditioning, on-board navigation,Apple Carplay/Android Auto, keyless start/smart entry, front fog lights, chrome door handles, automatic wipers and tyre pressure sensors to name but a few.

How much does the updated Citroen C3 Aircross cost in South Africa?

The new model is sold with a 3 Year / 60 000 Km Service Plan, 5 Year / 100 000 Km Warranty Plan and a 5 Year / 100 000 Km Roadside Assistance

Feel 1.2 PureTech 81 kW Turbo Auto R399 900

Shine 1.2 PureTech 81 kW Turbo Auto R424 900

Further Reading

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