New Delhi. French car manufacturer Citroen is making every possible effort to establish itself in the Indian market. The company is present in India with four cars, including models like C3, C3 Aircross, eC3, and C5 Aircross. However, the company has not received a good response from customers so far. Looking at the sales, the company has only sold 537 units in November 2023. The company had the highest sales in June 2023, which was 1003 units.
Now, the company is preparing to enter the sedan car segment in the Indian market. It should be noted that there has been a significant decline in the popularity of sedan cars in India, and customer preference is shifting towards compact SUVs. However, in this segment, there are also budget cars like Maruti Swift, Hyundai Verna, and Tigor, which are performing well.
According to reports, the company is testing the C3X crossover sedan, which is a car with a notch-back body style. Its production version is almost ready and it is expected that the company will launch it in India next year. This car is being prepared on the company’s CMP modular platform, and its length is estimated to be 4.3 meters. This car will be the company’s fourth car on this platform. It will compete with the upcoming car Tata Curv from Tata Motors.
What features will it have?
The company will not compromise on features in this car. As per reports, the Citroen C3X sedan will be equipped with the latest technology and features. It will have a 10-inch touchscreen infotainment system, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a digital instrument cluster, as well as vertical vents on both sides and a three-spoke steering wheel. In addition, the car will also feature split LED projector headlamp, LED DRL, dual-tone alloy wheels, shark fin antenna, EBD-ABS, rear parking camera, rear parking sensor, and safety features.
Engine and Specifications
The Citroen C3X may have a 1.2-liter turbo petrol engine. This engine may have the option of manual and automatic transmission. Since the popularity of hybrid cars is increasing in India, the company may also offer it with a hybrid engine. In terms of mileage, this car will also be better. The top speed of this car is expected to be around 180 kilometers per hour.
The Citroen C3X will come in a notch-back design. These cars have good leg space inside but the boot space is reduced. They also have a rear windscreen that lifts up with the boot door. Currently, there is no official information about the price of the Citroen C3X, but it is expected that the company can set its price at 12-14 lakhs (ex-showroom).
Conclusion
In conclusion, Citroen is making efforts to establish itself in the Indian market by planning to launch a sedan in the coming year. The new sedan, C3X, is expected to be equipped with advanced features and a turbo petrol engine. With the increasing popularity of hybrid cars in India, the company may also offer a hybrid engine option. While the official price of the car has not been confirmed, it is expected to be in the range of 12-14 lakh rupees. Overall, Citroen’s entry into the sedan segment in India will be an interesting development to watch in the automotive industry.
