Citroen C3 CNG launched at Rs 7.16 lakh

The Citroen C3 is now available with a dealer-level CNG kit, priced at Rs 93,000 more than the variant it is based on. This means the Citroen C3 CNG is priced from Rs 7.16 lakh.

1. Citroen C3 CNG is powered by 1.2-litre naturally aspirated engine
2. C3 CNG has an ARAI efficiency of 28.1km/kg
3. Available on Live, Feel, Feel(O) and Shine variants

Citroen C3 CNG efficiency, engine, kit

Lovato CNG kit for Citroen C3

Citroen India dealerships have tied up with Lovato to supply and install the CNG kits in the C3 hatchback. The single-cylinder CNG kit has a water-equivalent capacity of 55 litres, and the brand says one could go 170-200km on a full tank. Citroen has confirmed the CNG kit is only available with the 1.2-litre naturally aspirated engine, which develops 82hp and 115Nm when running on petrol. While the French brand has yet to reveal the output figures when on CNG, it claims an MOPAR-validated (internal testing) fuel economy of 28.1km/kg. A 5-speed manual gearbox is standard. Citroen also claims that the rear suspension has been upgraded to ensure ride quality remains unchanged from the standard petrol model.

Citroen C3 CNG price and variants

C3 CNG price range is Rs 7.16 lakh to 9.24 lakh

Citroen says the C3 CNG is available in four variants – Live, Feel, Feel(O) and Shine, with prices ranging from Rs 7.16 lakh to Rs 9.24 lakh (ex-showroom, India). The brand offers the same 3-year/1 lakh km warranty on the CNG components as it does on the C3.  

Compared to other CNG-powered tall-boy hatchbacks like the Maruti Wagon R, the C3 CNG is priced higher. However, the Citroen undercuts sub-compact SUVs like the Tata Punch and Hyundai Exter.