Citroen C3 Aircross 2024/Citroen
Six months after we reported to you about one of the most interesting new cars that will arrive in Israel this year, Citroen reveals the first official details about the new C3 Aircross.
The Aircross is an elongated version of the new C3, and extends to a length of 4.39 meters. Citroen does not reveal further details, but it appears that as part of the use of the same platform, the 7-seater version will also receive the 1,200 cc mild hybrid gasoline turbo engine, 136 hp "s, with a 6-speed dual-clutch robotic box.
Two electric versions are also expected, with two battery sizes, range and engine power. The basic one will probably have a 44 kWh battery like the e-C3 with a range of about 300 km, the second one will get a bigger battery and a range of about 400 km. Power? 136 and 156 hp.
Based on the fuel consumption data of the Jeep Avenger based on the same platform and drive system, in the gasoline version you can expect an average combined consumption of about 18-19 km per liter.
Citroen does not disclose additional dimensions, but claims that the model will have the longest wheelbase in the category. The Indian version already sold, with the same length and very similar lines, has a wheelbase of only 2.67 meters, 23 cm less than the 7-seater Dacia Jogger. According to Citroen, the third row of seats will consist of two separate folding seats.
The Indian version of the C3 Aircross
The new Citroen C3 Aircross in the Indian/Citroen version
The Jogger is sold in Israel at an extremely cheap price of NIS 115,000, but with a manual transmission only. A fully hybrid automatic version is priced at NIS 175,000. The 7-seater Citroën is expected to cost more in Israel based on price estimates in Europe, about NIS 150,000 only for the mild hybrid version.
In its new positioning, Citroen is intended to serve as the value-for-money brand of the Stellentis Group, and to launch additional models that will compete with Dacia.
The new C3 Aircross will arrive in Israel at the end of 2024.