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Citroen C3 Aircross vs Rivals: Claimed Fuel Efficiency Compared


The C3 Aircross will only be offered with a manual transmission at launch

Citroen C3 Aircross Mileage

The Citroen C3 Aircross is approaching its market entry, possibly by October. It’s an extended version of the C3 and will be offered with both five- and seven-seater configurations. The compact SUV will be competing against the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Volkswagen Taigun, Skoda Kushaq, MG Astor, Maruti Grand Vitara, Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder, and Honda Elevate.

Citroen has revealed the fuel efficiency of the only powertrain that will be offered with the C3 Aircross, a 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine mated to a 6-speed manual transmission. Here’s how it compares to the petrol-manual variants of its rivals:

Manual Variants

Mileage

Citroen C3 Aircross

18.5kmpl

Honda Elevate

15.31kmpl

Maruti Grand Vitara / Toyota Hyryder

21.1kmpl

Hyundai Creta

16.8kmpl

Kia Seltos

17kmpl/ 17.7kmpl (iMT with 1.5-litre turbo)

Skoda Kushaq

19.20kmpl/ 17.95kmpl (1.5-litre turbo)

Volkswagen Taigun

19.20kmpl/ 17.23kmpl (1.5-litre turbo)

  • The C3 Aircross’s 110PS turbo-petrol motor has a higher claimed fuel efficiency, more frugal than larger and naturally-aspirated (N.A.) 1.5-litre petrol engines found in the Elevate, Creta and Seltos.

  • The Maruti Grand Vitara and Toyota Hyryder also use a 1.5-litre N.A. petrol engine but with a lower output, do promise to be a lot more frugal than the upcoming Citroen SUV. They also get the choice of a strong-hybrid powertrain that claims up to 27.97kmpl.

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Kia Seltos

  • Kia is the only one to offer the choice of a 6-speed iMT (manual without clutch pedal) for its 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine, the most powerful in the segment.

  • Once we get the C3 Aircross for our extensive road testing, there will be a clear idea of how much it delivers in real-world driving conditions.

Also Read: Honda Elevate vs Hyundai Creta vs Kia Seltos vs Maruti Grand Vitara vs Toyota Hyryder: Specification Comparison

The Citroen C3 Aircross is expected to be priced aggressively, from around Rs 9 lakh (ex-showroom). Its bookings are scheduled to commence from September, while the deliveries will begin from October.

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Kia Recalls Carens due to Instrument Cluster Glitch


This is the second recall for the Kia Carens since its launch

Kia Carens

  • Kia is recalling the Carens MPV due to a potential bug in the digital instrument cluster.

  • The bug may cause the instrument cluster to go blank upon starting the vehicle.

  • Affected Carens owners may receive a complimentary software update to fix the issue.

  • Kia will directly contact owners of the affected vehicles.

Kia has issued a recall for certain units of the Kia Carens to inspect and fix a possible problem with the instrument cluster.

Kia Carens Instrument Cluster

According to Kia, there might be an issue with the digitized driver’s display in certain Carens units during the booting process, causing the cluster to go blank. Kia will contact owners of the affected vehicles to arrange an inspection at their respective dealerships. The necessary fix will be provided through a complimentary software update.

Previous Recall

In October 2022, the Carens was also recalled due to a potential error in the airbag control module (ACU). This issue was also resolved through a free software update.

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What Does Carens Offer?

Kia Carens Interior

The Kia Carens is a three-row MPV available in 6- and 7-seater configurations. It comes with a range of features, including a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a digitized instrument cluster with a 4.2-inch TFT MID, cruise control, and electric one-touch tumble-folding second-row seats. Other highlights include ambient lighting in 64 colors, ventilated front seats, and a single-pane sunroof.

When it comes to safety, the Carens is equipped with six airbags, ABS with EBD, electronic stability control (ESC), and a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) as standard.

Also Read: These Are The 10 Upcoming Car Launches In The Second Half Of 2023

What Powers It?

Kia Carens Engine

Following the MY2023 update, the Kia Carens is available with three engine options: a 1.5-liter petrol (115PS/144Nm) paired with a 6-speed manual, a new 1.5-liter turbo-petrol (160PS/253Nm) coupled with a 6-speed iMT or a 7-speed DCT dual-clutch automatic, and a 1.5-liter diesel (115PS/250Nm) that can be paired with an iMT gearbox or a 6-speed automatic transmission.

Price & Rivals

The Kia Carens has a price range of Rs 10.45 lakh to Rs 18.90 lakh (ex-showroom pan India). It is positioned as a premium alternative to the Maruti Ertiga and XL6, and can also be seen as an affordable alternative to the Toyota Innova Hycross, Innova Crysta, and the upcoming Maruti Invicto.

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