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Citroen eC3 Gets More Feature-rich With New Top-spec Shine Variant

The characteristic updates embrace electrically adjustable ORVMs and a rear parking digital camera

  • The top-spec Shine variant of the Citroen eC3 is priced at Rs 13.20 lakh (ex-showroom pan India).

  • New options embrace electrically adjustable ORVMs, a rear parking digital camera, and rear defogger with rear wiper and washer.

  • Still comes with the identical 29.2 kWh battery pack which affords an ARAI-claimed vary of as much as 320 km.

  • It is now priced between Rs 11.61 lakh and Rs 13.50 lakh (ex-showroom pan India).

The Citroen eC3, launched in India in February 2023, was being supplied in two broad variants: Live and Feel. Now in 2024, the eC3 electrical hatchback has obtained a brand new top-spec Shine variant. With the introduction of this new variant, the eC3 has now develop into extra characteristic loaded than earlier than.

Before we get into extra particulars, let’s check out the whole pricing for the Citroen eC3:

Variant

Price

Live

Rs 11.61 lakh

Feel

Rs 12.70 lakh

Feel Vibe Pack

Rs 12.85 lakh

Feel Vibe Pack Dual Tone

Rs 13 lakh

Shine

Rs 13.20 lakh

Shine Vibe Pack

Rs 13.35 lakh

Shine Vibe Pack Dual Tone

Rs 13.50 lakh

All costs are ex-showroom pan India

Feature Updates

The Citroen eC3, in its top-spec Shine variant, now comes with options corresponding to electrically adjustable ORVM, a rear parking digital camera, rear wiper-washer, and rear defogger. Additionally, the steering wheel is now wrapped in leather-based.

Exterior updates are restricted to silver skid plates on the entrance and rear bumpers, and as with the mid-spec Feel variant of the eC3, with the the Shine variant additionally runs on 15-inch alloy wheels additionally being out there on the mid-spec Feel variant of the eC3.

Other options on board the Citroen eC3 embrace a ten.2-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wi-fi Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a semi-digital instrument cluster, guide AC, and keyless entry. The security side is taken care of by twin entrance airbags, ABS with EBD, and rear parking sensors.

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No Changes To The Battery Pack

Citroen has not made any adjustments to the powertrain of the electrical hatchback for its new top-spec Shine variant. The eC3 makes use of a 29.2 kWh battery pack which affords an ARAI-claimed vary of 320 km. The battery pack is mated to an electrical motor which produces 57 PS and 143 Nm.

The eC3 helps two charging choices: 50 kW DC quick charging, which takes 57 minutes to cost the battery from 10 to 80 p.c; and a 15A residence charger which may rejuvenate the battery from 10 to 100% in 10.5 hours.

Note that the petrol-powered Citroen C3 already has a variant with the identical ‘Shine’ moniker.

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Rivals

The Citroen eC3 rivals the Tata Punch EV and Tata Tiago EV, whereas being a much bigger different to the MG Comet EV.

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BMW

All-electric in a sporty look: The new MINI Cooper SE in JCW Trim.

Munich. With 218 electrically generated hp (160 kW) and 330 Newton metres of most torque, the MINI Cooper SE (electrical energy consumption mixed: 14.7 – 14.1 kWh/100 km in keeping with WLTP; CO2 emissions mixed: 0 g/km) is approach out in entrance with zero emissions, particularly with its potential to dash from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.7 seconds. The high-voltage battery put in within the MINI Cooper SE with an vitality content material of 54.2 kWh allows a variety of as much as 402 kilometres as decided within the WLTP take a look at cycle. To give your MINI a very sporty look it may be ordered in John Cooper Works Trim. With many particulars the gear variant emphasises the model’s motorsport genes – achieved by quite a few racing successes, together with three victories on the Monte Carlo Rally within the Sixties.

“The all-electric MINI Cooper SE in the new John Cooper Works Trim combines a passion for iconic design, legendary performance and sustainable mobility. It is the epitome of efficiency and driving pleasure”, says Stefanie Wurst, Head of the MINI model.

Individual entrance and rear design with a motorsport look.

The new John Cooper Works emblem, which is characterised by clear outlines, stands out significantly effectively with its conventional crimson, white and black color scheme and the symbolised chequered flag on the octagonal entrance grille. The highly effective look of the MINI Cooper SE in JCW Trim is achieved, amongst different issues, by 18-inch wheels in Lap Spoke 2-tone design with ten spokes every and JCW brake callipers in eye-catching crimson. Bonnet stripes on the physique emphasise the sporty character.

As normal the MINI Cooper SE in JCW Trim consists of placing diffusers on the entrance and rear. The radiator grille encompass and emblem are completed in high-gloss black. Visual highlights embody the contrasting roof and the mirror caps in Chilli Red.

The MINI LED headlights have particular person gentle signatures. With the chosen JCW signature, the entrance lights solely present two horizontal stripes as daytime working lights and emphasise the minimalist design of the brand new MINI Cooper SE. The graphics of the matrix taillights underline the width of the rear of the automobile.

Racing-inspired inside.

The JCW seats mix artificial leather-based with crimson stitching and multi-coloured knitted materials within the shoulder part. The black and crimson color idea is sustained on the 2nd-knit overlaying the inside of the door and the dashboard – the passenger facet of which is adorned with the JCW-specific sample in type of a chequered flag.

The central, high-resolution OLED show with a diameter of 240 mm bundles vehicle-related information and supplies data on navigation, media, phone and local weather settings. With the MINI Experience Modes, it gives new prospects for individualisation. These embody the John Cooper Works-inspired GO-KART Mode, which colors the show and inside lighting anthracite crimson. In addition to the particular GO-KART sound, the optimised throttle response of the accelerator pedal on this mode enhances the sporty driving expertise.

New driver help programs and environment friendly charging.

With 12 ultrasonic sensors and 4 encompass cameras, Parking Assistant Plus simplifies parking and identifies free parking areas. The superior EXPLORE Mode gives a novel resolution for this automobile section: it permits parking through smartphone with out the motive force having to sit down within the MINI.  A big plus in comfort when parking area is tight on the facet.

Fast charging with direct present is feasible with as much as 95 kW. This implies that the battery will be charged from 10 per cent to 80 per cent in just below half-hour at a quick-charging station. The high-voltage battery is charged with 11 kW utilizing alternating present. When navigation is activated, the high-voltage battery of the MINI Cooper SE is ready to the best temperature for environment friendly charging relying on the climate situations. The benefit: a considerably shorter charging time, particularly at low exterior temperatures.