The Citroën C3 is a compact crossover-style hatchback with features borrowed from SUVs, a tall cabin with ample room for five passengers and luggage. The gallery features images of the new variant of the India-specific C3, now available in the country as C3X, showing the exterior front and side as well as the dashboard, front-row and second-row seats and boot area, along with the available color options.
The current range includes Live, Live(O), Feel, Feel(O) and Shine variants. Buyers can choose between a 1.2-liter naturally aspirated petrol engine and a 1.2-liter turbo-petrol, with manual and automatic transmissions depending on the variant. Citroen also offers authorized CNG retrofitment.
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Citroen C3 Exterior Images
The Citroen C3 shows hatchback-like dimensions but offers SUV-like views with black wheel-arch cladding, roof rails and a lifted stance. The lighting setup, along with Citroen’s double-chevron grille,e gives the car a distinct identity at the front, while the height of the vehicle adds to its cabin space.
It measures 3,981 mm long, 1,733 mm wide, and up to 1,604 mm tall with roof rails, with a 2,540 mm wheelbase. All versions use 15-inch wheels, while the top Shine gets diamond-cut alloys instead of steel wheels or wheel covers.
Key Highlights
| Exterior Feature | Highlight |
| Front design | Double-chevron grille with split lighting |
| Lighting | LED Vision projector headlamps on Shine |
| Wheels | 15-inch wheels across the range |
| SUV styling | Roof rails, wheel-arch cladding and skid-plate detailing |
Front Profile
Citroën’s front fascia is characterized by its double-chevron logo that appears as it extends into the narrow lights placed above it. The lower variants offer halogen lights, while the Feel(O) offers LED daytime running lights and the higher Shine variant comes with LED Vision projector headlamps and LED fog lights.
The large lower grille and black bumper sections give the C3 a rugged appearance. Shine also adds front skid-plate detailing, while the 4.98-meter turning radius helps in urban driving.
Side Profile
From the side, the C3 comes with a tall roof, short overhang, and large glass area. The whole package of black cladding around the wheel arches and the lower part of the crossover, and shiny black roof rails appearing from the mid-spec variant, makes it look like a crossover.
Live uses 15-inch steel wheels, while Live(O), Feel and Feel(O) use wheel covers. Shine receives 15-inch OCTO diamond-cut alloy wheels. The 2,540 mm wheelbase is generous for a car under four meters long and contributes to the roomy rear cabin.
Rear Profile
The rear is straightforward and erect, with compact rear lights on either end of the car and a wide back door in the middle. The relatively upright rear glass makes sure there is enough space in the boot and for the passenger’s head at the back, while the black bumper complements the SUV look of the vehicle.
Higher variants add equipment such as a rear wiper, washer and defogger, depending on specification. Overall, the C3 exterior balances compact dimensions with enough crossover detailing to give it more visual presence than a traditional small hatchback.
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Citroen C3 Interior Images
The Citroen C3 interior, from the standpoint of dashboard shape and usability, features a practical horizontal dash with rugged-feeling textured plastic trim and a free-standing touchscreen on most models. Different trim levels have different color schemes, from Injected Grey and Anodized Grey at the base level up through to the more plush Metropolitan treatment on the top-of-the-line Shine model.
The cabin is built around space and straightforward controls. Higher variants add a larger digital instrument cluster, automatic climate control, wireless smartphone connectivity and soft-touch leatherette-wrapped dashboard sections.
Key Highlights
- Up to a 10.25-inch Citroen Connect touchscreen
- 7-inch color digital instrument cluster on higher variants
- Automatic climate control on Shine
- Height-adjustable driver’s seat from Feel(O) upwards
Dashboard & Front Seats
There are two digital clusters available. The Live has a basic digital cluster, while the Live(O) adds a touchscreen. The Feel(O) and Shine models feature the 10.25-inch Citroen Connect display supporting wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. In addition, Shine gets a 7-inch color digital instrument cluster, leather-wrapped steering wheel and glossy black trim around the center control panel.
Height adjustment for the driver’s seat is available from Feel(O), while Shine adds automatic climate control, push-button start, auto-folding mirrors and an auto-dimming inside rear-view mirror.
Second Row
With seating for five and a three-person rear bench seat, the Citroen C3 is a versatile vehicle. The 2,540 mm wheelbase is long enough, and the rear shoulder area is wide enough to accommodate adults, while the slightly raised theatre-style seating improves visibility for rear-seat occupants looking ahead.
The rear seat does not slide or recline, and there are no dedicated rear AC vents on the regular C3. However, bottle holders, rear power windows on higher trims and available charging provisions add useful everyday convenience.
Boot Space
The trunk capacity of the Citroen C3 is 315 liters, making it appropriate for shopping trips, small suitcases or weekend bags. Its upright rear section produces a rectangular luggage area even though the overall length of the vehicle is short.
The rear seatback can be folded when more cargo room is required, although the C3 does not focus on elaborate seat-folding flexibility. On CNG-converted versions, the cylinder reduces available luggage space, so the regular 315-liter figure applies to petrol models.
Overall, the cabin area of the C3 maximizes its available space. The space for rear passengers and the practicality of the storage area are two key components of daily use for the C3.
Also Read: Citroen C3 Mileage Comparison: Petrol vs Turbo Petrol vs Electric
Citroen C3 Color Options
The current C3X brochure lists five monotone exterior colors. These range from neutral white, grey and black finishes to brighter blue and red shades, giving the compact crossover a useful mix of understated and more expressive choices.
| Colour Name | Type | Availability |
| Polar White | Monotone | Current range |
| Steel Grey | Monotone | Current range |
| Cosmo Blue | Monotone | Current range |
| Perla Nera Black | Monotone | Current range |
| Garnet Red | Monotone | Current range |
The stark contrast of Polar White and Steel Grey showcases the black roof rails and cladding, in addition to the more subdued appearance offered by Perla Nera Black. Cosmo Blue is a little cooler than average, while Garnet Red represents the most vibrant option currently available.
Summary
The Citroen C3 combines compact dimensions with crossover-inspired styling and a roomy five-seat cabin. Its double-chevron front design, black body cladding, roof rails and 15-inch wheels give it more personality than a conventional hatchback, while higher variants add LED lighting and diamond-cut alloys.
The inside of the C3 has a 10.25″ touch display, larger back seats, and 315 litres of cargo room in the back of the hatch. With the Shine trim, you’ll find the addition of features like a 7″ digital gauge, climate control, a 360-degree camera system, and 6 airbags. The C3 comes with two engine options: a naturally aspirated engine and a turbo petrol engine, which allows buyers to choose from various levels of performance and convenience.
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FAQs about the Citroen C3
Q. Is the Citroen C3 still sold in India?
Yes. Citroen currently markets the updated model as the C3X, but it continues the same C3 line introduced in India in 2022.
Q. How many people can the Citroen C3 seat?
The Citroen C3 is a five-seat car with two front seats and a three-person rear bench. It does not have a third row.
Q. What is the boot space of the Citroen C3?
The petrol C3 offers 315 liters of boot space. CNG-converted versions lose some luggage room because the cylinder occupies part of the boot.
Q. What engines are available with the Citroën C3?
The C3 is available with a 1.2-liter PureTech 82 naturally aspirated petrol and a 1.2-liter PureTech 110 turbo-petrol engine.
Q. Is the Citroën C3 available with an automatic transmission?
Yes. The 110 PS turbo-petrol is available with a 6-speed torque-converter automatic on the Shine. Manual transmissions are also offered depending on engine and variant.
Q. Does the Citroën C3 have a touchscreen?
Yes. Higher variants get a 10.25-inch Citroen Connect touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Q. Does the Citroën C3 have a 360-degree camera?
Yes. The top Shine variant currently offers a 360-degree camera along with a rear-view camera and parking assistance features.
Q. How many airbags does the Citroën C3 have?
Feel(O) and Shine get six airbags. Lower Live, Live(O) and Feel variants use a simpler dual-front-airbag setup.
Q. Does the Citroën C3 have a sunroof?
No. The current Citroen C3 does not offer a factory-fitted sunroof.
Q. What colors are available with the Citroën C3?
The current brochure lists Polar White, Steel Grey, Cosmo Blue, Perla Nera Black, and Garnet Red as the five monotone exterior colors.
