New electric Citroën C3 Aircross costs less than Hyundai Inster in the UK

Citroën has thrown its hat back into the SUV ring with the revamped C3 Aircross and its electric sibling, the е-C3 Aircross, now available for order in the United Kingdom. Starting at £20,240 for the petrol version and £22,990 for the electric, these models aim to offer budget-friendly options in the competitive SUV market. A quick look at the market shows the zero-emissions version is cheaper than the Hyundai Inster, which starts at £23,495 for the base model. Full pricing is available below.

Bear in mind the new C3 Aircross has undergone a significant transformation, boasting a more assertive and muscular design. Measuring 4.39 metres in length, the five-seater variant provides ample interior space, especially in the second row. The boot offers a generous 460 litres of storage, expanding to 1,600 litres with the rear seats folded flat.

For those with larger families or a penchant for carpooling, Citroën introduces a seven-seater option – a first in this segment, though don’t think of it as a proper three-row family hauler. The third row of seats offers enough room only for children and even in that case, the boot is only enough to fit the parcel shelf.

The e-C3 Aircross features a 113 PS motor paired with a 44 kWh battery, delivering a range of up to 188 miles on a single charge. Notably, it can recharge from 20 per cent to 80 per cent in just 26 minutes using a 100 kW DC rapid charger.  An extended-range version with a larger 54 kWh battery pack is anticipated later in 2025.

Gallery: Citroën C3 Aircross (2024)

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For those not ready to make the full leap to electric, Citroën offers a mild-hybrid, 136 PS powertrain as an alternative. This system enables fully electric driving for nearly half of urban journeys and recharges the battery during deceleration. Additionally, a Turbo 100 petrol engine is available, featuring a 1.2-litre three-cylinder engine coupled with a six-speed manual transmission, serving as the entry-level motorisation in the lineup.

In the UK, the C3 Aircross comes in two trims: Plus and Max. The Plus trim includes 17-inch Aragonite diamond-cut bi-tone alloy wheels, a 10.25-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a reversing camera, and the Visibility Pack, which offers features like automatic rain-sensing wipers and follow-me-home lights.

The Max trim adds front and lateral parking sensors, a heated acoustic windscreen, a bi-tone roof, blind spot monitoring, integrated fog lights, LED rear lights, a heated steering wheel, heated front seats, a wireless smartphone charger, and others

With orders now open, deliveries of the new C3 Aircross and e-C3 Aircross are expected to commence in late spring.