The second technology of the Citroen C3 Aircross will share its underpinnings with the upcoming Opel Crossland providing each mild-hybrid and pure electrical variants
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Stellantis is re-organizing its quite a few choices within the small SUV phase, with the Citroen C3 Aircross and the Opel Crossland siblings being subsequent in line to get their electrified new generations in 2024. The French sub-compact crossover (B-SUV) is getting an overhaul, rising in measurement and adopting the most recent expertise whereas remaining targeted on consolation, affordability, and practicality.
In Could 2023, Citroen introduced the “New C3 Aircross” for rising markets together with India, South East Asia, and South America. Whereas the upcoming European model will differ by way of styling, tools, and powertrain choices, it provides us a good suggestion of what to anticipate.
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As depicted by the speculative renderings created by our associates, the EU-spec C3 Aircross is predicted to undertake styling cues from the 2022 Citroen Oli idea, following the instance of the upcoming E-C3 crossover supermini. These embrace the automaker’s new oval-shaped double chevron emblem, alongside less complicated LED headlights, the omission of a grille, and a beneficiant dose of plastic cladding on the bumper.
The profile will seemingly borrow parts from the New C3 Aircross together with the greenhouse and presumably a couple of physique panels, in a quest to decrease manufacturing and growth prices. Which means the SUV will develop in measurement, most likely carefully matching the 4.32 m (170.1 inches) size of its South American sibling, making it 170 mm (6.7 inches) longer in comparison with its predecessor. Small touches just like the futuristic wheels and small modifications on the trim will additional differentiate the 2 fashions, making the C3 Aircross extra appropriate for the style of European consumers.
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In a quest to additional differentiate the mechanically-related B-SUVs coming from its different manufacturers, Stellantis teams them in two completely different sizes – the Opel Mokka, Jeep Avenger, Fiat 600, DS3, and upcoming Alfa Romeo are on the smaller finish of the phase, whereas the bigger Peugeot 2008, Citroen C3 Aircross and Opel Crossland, are on the opposite finish of the spectrum. This technique additionally permits extra respiration room for the smaller E-C3 supermini which is able to evolve from a conventional supermini hatchback to a extra trendy crossover.
Extra Spacious Inside Closing Down On Compact SUVs
The inside of the Citroen New C3 Aircross
The bigger footprint will translate to more room for passengers and their baggage, making the C3 Aircross extra sensible than ever earlier than. In contrast to the South American New C3 Aircross that incorporates a three-row seven-seater format, the European mannequin shall be completely supplied with 5 seats and a bigger boot of as much as 511 lt (18 cubic toes).
Citroen is the value-focused model of Stellantis however that doesn’t imply that the C3 Aircross will come wanting new expertise. The dashboard will seemingly inherit the digital cockpit already discovered on the bigger C4 and C4 X together with the 10-inch infotainment show. Moreover, colourful accents on the dashboard, doorways, and seats may make the C3 Aircross extra playful than the aforementioned bigger fashions, with extra storage compartments enhancing its family-friendly credentials. Citroen is thought for prioritizing consolation over sportiness, so the small SUV will almost certainly get the plushy Superior Consolation seats and a brand-specific suspension setup giving it a pillow-y trip.
New Platform With Gentle Hybrid And Totally Electrical Powertrains
The primary technology of the Citroen C3 Aircross, launched in 2017 and facelifted in 2021, is without doubt one of the final remaining fashions based mostly on the previous PSA PF1 platform, which is why it urgently wants a substitute. The brand new mannequin will lastly make the soar to the CMP/eCMP structure, which is appropriate with mild-hybrid and totally electrical powertrains plus extra fashionable ADAS options.
The totally electrical E-C3 Aircross will characteristic a single front-mounted electrical motor. The unit is at the moment obtainable with 134 hp (100 kW / 136 PS) and 154 hp (115 kW / 156 PS) in mechanically-related choices, though the small Citroens may get a much less highly effective model at the very least for his or her entry-level trims. Most Stellantis EVs have been lately up to date with a 54 kWh battery that would discover its means within the E-C3 Aircross.
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The ICE-powered vary will seemingly be targeted across the lately launched 1.2-liter PureTech 48v mild-hybrid powertrain which is already obtainable in 99 hp (74 kW / 100 PS) and 134 hp (100 kW / 136 PS) varieties. The 1.5-liter BlueHDi shall be discontinued, as it isn’t appropriate with the upcoming Euro 7 emission laws.
The 2024 Citroen C3 Aircross and E-C3 Aircross are set to debut in 2024, following the smaller E-C3’s introduction. We will count on to study extra in regards to the B-SUV earlier than then by carefully scrutinizing future spy photographs and potential teasers.