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Citroen C3 Compact SUV Launch By September 2021; Electric In 2022

It is no secret that Citroen is developing three new low-cost models for developing nations including India and Brazil. The first product will be a sub-compact SUV, codenamed CC21, which has been spotted multiple times in India. The Citroen CC21 was earlier planned to make global debut on 20 May 2021; however, the debut delayed due to COVID-19 pandemic.

According to the French media, the Citroen CC21 based compact SUV, rumoured to be called Citroen C3 will make world debut in September 2021. The launch could take place soon after the debut. The report also claims that the new C3’s platform will also underpin an electric sub-compact SUV. Codenamed Citroen eCC21, the new electric SUV will arrive in 2022.

Citroen C3 Compact SUV

The Citroen C3 compact SUV will be based on the Stellantis CMP (Common Modular Platform), which is basically the simplified version of Peugeot 208’s platform. This platform is compatible with different body styles including SUV, MPV, hatchback and sedan. Adding to it, this platform support multiple engine options including petrol, diesel and electric.

The spy images available on the Internet reveals that the Citroen C3 compact SUV will share styling cues from the bigger C3 Aircross and the C5 Aircross. The compact car comes with tall, squarish body, higher ground clearance, split headlamp set-up, wrap-around tail-lamps and underbody cladding. The LED DRLs with turn indicators are placed on the top, while the main headlamp unit will be placed lower to the bumper.

Citroen C3 Aircross

The Citroen C3 compact SUV will come equipped with a large floating touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support, a digital instrument console, multi-functional steering wheel, Automatic AC, etc.

The new Citroen C3 compact SUV will be powered by a 1.2-litre turbocharged petrol engine, which can produce up to 130bhp of power. A 5-speed manual gearbox will come as standard, while a DCT automatic gearbox could join the line-up at a later stage. The Citroen CC21 could be the first model in India to feature flex-fuel system, which is compatible to feature a 1.2L petrol engine with ethanol blends starting from 27% to entirely on the biofuel. The company believes that the small SUV could give Citroen a first-mover advantage in the flexi-fuel space in India.

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Citroen C3 Compact SUV Launch By September 2021; Electric In 2022
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