This story comprises unbiased illustrations created by Jean Francois Hubert/SB-Medien for CarScoops which can be neither associated to nor endorsed by Citroen.
The Citroen C3 Aircross is likely one of the quite a few Stellantis choices within the small SUV phase, centered on consolation, affordability and practicality. The mannequin was initially launched in 2017 and obtained a significant facelift in 2021, however the French firm is already engaged on the second era, set to debut in 2024. Thus, we gathered all the knowledge on the upcoming mannequin, combining them with speculative renderings made by our associates.
Mature Styling, Extra Tech
The present C3 Aircross has been criticized for its fish-like face that includes sharp edges in comparison with the chubby and rounded pre-facelifted mannequin. The brand new era is predicted to mix the very best of each worlds, with a extra mature exterior design that gained’t come in need of French quirkiness.
See Additionally: New Citroen C4 X Debuts In ICE And EV Variations As A Longer, Extra Trendy C4
As depicted by the renderings, the brand new C3 Aircross might obtain a heavier dose of plastic cladding on the entrance, serving to it look extra like an adventurous SUV and fewer like a boring MPV. The aluminum model skid plates and the colour accents on the air bumps and the fog gentle bezels can even assist on this course. The LED headlights might be a mix of those within the lately facelifted C5 Aircross merging with the illuminated grille and the double chevron emblem, and the extra aggressive break up headlights of the C4 / e-C4.
The profile will probably be extra muscular than earlier than with toned fenders just like those we noticed on the smaller New C3. Talking of which, the budget-friendly automotive that was developed for India and South America will probably be offered alongside the subsequent era of the C3 supermini hatchback and the C3 Aircross SUV, that means that we are going to have three totally different fashions with the C3 moniker.
Again to the C3 Aircross, it ought to retain the floating roof design due to the black-painted pillars visually merging with the big glass surfaces. Different options might embrace roof rails, new two-tone design for the alloy wheels, and thicker protecting plastic cladding on the decrease a part of the doorways.
See Additionally: 2023 Jeep ‘Child’ EV Spied, Appears to be like Like A Citroen With out The Grille
Contained in the cabin we anticipate the C3 Aircross to comply with in the identical path paved by the C4 crossover hatchback, the C4 X crossover fastback, the facelifted C5 Aircross SUV, and the C5 X flagship. And by that we imply the adoption of a extra angular structure for the infotainment touchscreen on the middle console together with Citroen’s new, however somewhat small digital instrument cluster, and an elective head-up show.
A number of colourful accents on the dashboard, doorways and seats might make the C3 Aircross extra playful than the aforementioned bigger fashions. On the identical time an array of storage compartments would enhance practicality. Lastly, the seats will certainly comply with the traces of the Citroen Superior Consolation program, with thick foam making them ultra-comfortable for longer journeys.
New Platform Will Permit It To Develop In Measurement
The present Citroen C3 Aircross and its Opel Crossland sibling are the one remaining Stellantis SUVs which can be nonetheless primarily based on the previous PSA PF1 platform. Thus, the brand new era will transfer into the extra fashionable CMP / eCMP that’s already underpinning the Peugeot 2008, Opel Mokka, and DS 3 Crossback, in addition to the bigger Citroen C4 and C4 X. Thoughts you, the identical structure will probably be used within the subsequent Fiat 500X, the upcoming Alfa Romeo Brenero, and the already confirmed “child” Jeep.
The brand new underpinnings will enable the C3 Aircross to develop in dimension, taking it from the 4,150 mm (163.4 inches) of the present era nearer to 4,300 mm (169.3 inches) which is the size of the second era Peugeot 2008. This can reposition it among the many largest fashions in its phase, whereas closing the hole with the C5 Aircross which measures 4,510 mm (177.6 inches).
The bigger footprint will translate to extra space for passengers and their baggage, making the C3 Aircross extra sensible than ever earlier than. We shouldn’t overlook that Citroen is extra centered on a value-for-money character and added practicality for its fashions than every other Stellantis model. Nevertheless, it is usually centered on consolation, with the C3 Aircross retaining the plushy trip of its predecessor due to a brand-specific suspension setup distancing it from sportier rivals.
Gentle Hybrid Petrol And EV Powertrains
The CMP / eCMP structure is appropriate with each ICE and BEV powertrains, as confirmed by the quite a few supermini and SUV fashions primarily based on it. The brand new C3 Aircross is predicted to drop the 1.5-liter BlueHDi diesel from the lineup, however that isn’t the one change by way of combustion engines. Stellantis is engaged on a brand new variant of the 1.2-liter PureTech petrol with the addition of a mild-hybrid system, leading to decrease gasoline consumption and decreased CO2 emissions.
As for the totally electrical e-C3 Aircross, it is going to undertake a well-recognized setup together with a single electrical motor producing 134 hp (100 kW / 136 PS) and a 50 kWh lithium-ion battery. The WLTP vary is predicted to be near the 345 km (214 miles) of the Peugeot e-2008, though developments within the battery tech and software program by 2024 might enhance that quantity. There are additionally experiences a couple of lesser and extra reasonably priced EV variant with 99 hp (74 kW / 100 PS) of energy, broadening the choices within the C3 Aircross vary.
The brand new Citroen C3 Aircross is predicted to reach in 2024, one 12 months after the brand new C3 supermini which can be shifting on the CMP structure following the Opel Corsa and the Peugeot 208. Which means that the primary camouflaged prototypes of the second-gen C3 Aircross needs to be roaming the streets in 2023, giving us extra particulars concerning the design and the options of the French SUV.
Leave a Reply