French automaker Citroen has launched a new variant of its C3 hatchback in India. The new model, named Citroen C3 Shine, comes with a starting price of ₹7.60 lakh (ex-showroom). The hatchback will be offered in four different versions, including Shine, Shine Vibe Pack, Shine dual-tone, and Shine dual-tone with Vibe Pack.
The Citroen C3 Shine is the most affordable model of the four, priced at ₹7.60 lakh. The Citroen C3 Shine Vibe Pack and Citroen C3 Shine dual-tone are priced slightly higher at ₹7.72 lakh and ₹7.75 lakh, respectively. The top-of-the-line Citroen C3 Shine dual-tone with Vibe Pack model will retail at ₹7.87 lakh.
Speaking on the launch of Citroen C3 Shine variant, Saurabh Vatsa, Brand Head, Citroen India, said, ‘We are excited to launch the new Shine variant of the Citroen C3 with the latest features that customers in this segment are aspiring for. With the new Citroen Connectivity 1.0 now on board the C3, this hatch with a twist will truly be the perfect all-round package for the young and progressive customer in this competitive segment.’
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Under the hood, the Citroen C3 Shine is powered by a 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine that can produce a maximum power of 109bhp and a peak torque of 190Nm. The engine is mated to a six-speed manual transmission.
In terms of features, the C3 Shine comes with several new additions, including electrically adjustable ORVMs, a rear parking camera, day/night IRVM, 15-inch diamond-cut alloys, fog lights, rear wiper and washer, rear skid plates, and a rear defogger. The car is also equipped with Connectivity 1.0 onboard, which comes with 35 connectivity features accessible through the My Citroen Connect app.
Furthermore, the Citroen C3 Shine is now BS 6 Phase 2 and RDE norms compliant, making it a more eco-friendly option for car buyers in India.