While Citroen India is gearing up for the launch and price announcement of the C3 Aircross SUV, its next product, the C3X crossover sedan, is already being tested in many locations, including India. The latest spy shots clicked by our friends at Motor.es confirm that the C3X is being tested in Europe.
- C3X will be around 4.3 metres long
- Will come with a 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine
- Expected to go on sale in India next year
Citroen C3X: what do the spy shots reveal
The new set of images show the high-riding sedan being tested on Spanish roads, and while the test mule is completely camouflaged, cleverly concealing the coupe silhouette, the pictures do reveal a few details.
As reported by us earlier, the C3X crossover sedan (likely to be called Citroen C3X or C3 Fastlounge) will have certain elements in common with the C3 Aircross SUV. The entire front section including the bonnet, front fenders, and even the front doors, will be shared with the C3 Aircross SUV. Things, however, will change drastically from the rear door onwards; it will be completely unique, tapering down with the roofline to give the vehicle a four-door fastback-like silhouette.
The spy shots also suggest the C3X will sport certain SUV-like cues, such as a ground clearance similar to the C3 Aircross, large alloy wheels, and rugged-looking plastic cladding all around. As far as dimensions are concerned, the C3X should be around 4.3-4.4 metres in length, and will likely have the same wheelbase as the C3 Aircross SUV.
While the new C3X will be aimed at the likes of the Honda City, Hyundai Verna, Volkswagen Virtus, and Skoda Slavia, it will carve out a niche of its own as a crossover-coupe sedan, with distinctive styling modeled on the lines of the larger C4X and the C5X, which are already on sale in Europe.
Citroen C3X: what else is known
The C3X will be Citroen’s third offering to be built on the company’s India-specific CMP modular platform, following the C3 hatchback and the C3 Aircross SUV that will launch next month. The powertrain will be the same as other Citroen C3 models – a 110hp, 1.2-litre, turbo-petrol engine mated to a manual, and there will likely be an automatic gearbox option as well. The carmaker will also develop an electric version, similar to the eC3, along with the upcoming eC3 Aircross; the latter is already in the pipeline.
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