This Is What You Get With Each Variant Of The Updated 2025 Citroen C3
The new C3 X Shine gets fresh features, including a 360-degree camera and push-button start/stop
The Citroen C3 hatchback was updated recently and it gets a new tops-spec X Shine variant. It is now available in four broad trims: Live, Feel, Feel (O), and X Shine (also referred to as C3X). The carmaker is taking bookings for this update and you can bring it home in the first week of September. Let’s now check out the updated variant-wise features set of the French hatchback:
Citroen C3 Live
| Variant |
Old Price |
New Price |
Difference |
| Live MT |
Rs 6.23 lakh |
Rs 5.25 lakh |
(- Rs 98,000) |
Engine and gearbox options: 1.2-litre naturally aspirated (N/A) petrol with 5-speed MT
The Live is the entry-level variant of the C3. As you can see in the above table, it has now become more affordable by Rs 98,000 and it gets the following key features:
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Given that the Live is the C3’s base-spec trim, it gets black ORVMs, 15-inch steel wheels, and black door handles. In terms of features, it packs front power windows, a manual AC, and semi-digital instrument cluster, but lacks a touchscreen or basic music system altogether. Its safety kit covers just the basics, including dual front airbags and rear parking sensors.
Citroen C3 Feel
| Variant |
Old Price |
New Price |
Difference |
| Feel MT |
Rs 6.48 lakh |
Rs 6.23 lakh |
(- Rs 25,000) |
Engine and gearbox options: 1.2-litre N/A petrol engine with 5-speed MT
The one-above base Feel trim gets the following features over the base-spec Live:
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Citroen is offering the C3’s Feel variant with some styling and a couple of feature upgrades over the Live trim. These come in the form of LED DRLs, roof rails (with gloss-black finish), electrically adjustable ORVMs, and all four power windows. We would advise you to move on to the next variant if you want your C3 with some added niceties.
Citroen C3 Feel (O)
| Variant |
Old Price |
New Price |
Difference |
| Feel (O) |
Rs 7.52 lakh |
Rs 7.27 lakh |
(- Rs 25,000) |
Engine and gearbox options: 1.2-litre N/A petrol engine with 5-speed MT
The Feel (O) is the mid-spec trim of the Citroen hatchback. Here’s what it gets over the second-from-base Feel variant:
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The Feel (O) adds a lot of comfort, convenience, and safety features to the C3 hatchback, while also making it look and feel more premium inside and out. Notable features include a height-adjustable driver seat, a 10.2-inch touchscreen infotainment unit, side and curtain airbags, as well as ISOFIX child seat mounts.
Citroen C3 X Shine
| Variant |
Old Price |
New Price |
Difference |
| X Shine MT |
Rs 8.16 lakh |
Rs 7.91 lakh |
(- Rs 25,000) |
| X Shine MT Dual-tone |
Rs 8.31 lakh |
Rs 8.06 lakh |
(- Rs 25,000) |
| X Shine Turbo MT |
Rs 9.36 lakh |
Rs 9.11 lakh |
(- Rs 25,000) |
| X Shine Turbo AT |
Rs 10 lakh |
Rs 9.90 lakh |
(- Rs 10,000) |
Engine and gearbox options: 1.2-litre N/A petrol with 5-speed MT, 1.2-litre turbo-petrol with 6-speed MT and 6-speed AT
The Shine is the fully-equipped variant of the C3 and has now gained some useful features following the introduction of the X variant. Here’s what it comes with over the Feel (O):
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*Available with Turbo variants only
Citroen is offering the Shine variant with plenty of premium touches, including LED headlights and front fog lamps, a 7-inch digital instrument cluster, TPMS, and an optional 360-degree camera. The Shine trim also gets the option of a Vibe Pack that adds body side moulding and painted inserts on the outside along with a wireless phone charger. Do note that the 360-degree camera options cost Rs 25,000.
Citroen C3 Powertrains
It is available with two petrol engine options, technical specifications of which are given in the table below:
| Specification |
1.2-litre N/A Petrol |
1.2-litre Turbo-petrol |
| Power |
82 PS |
110 PS |
| Torque |
115 Nm |
Up to 205 Nm |
| Transmission |
5-speed MT |
6-speed MT, 6-speed AT^ |
| Claimed Mileage |
19.3 kmpl |
19.3 kmpl (MT), 18.3 kmpl (AT) |
^Torque converter automatic transmission
One can also opt for a CNG kit with the naturally aspirated petrol engine, though it will be done at the dealership.
Rivals
The Citroen C3 takes on the Hyundai Grand i10 Nios, Maruti Swift, Tata Punch, and Hyundai Exter. It is also regarded as an option to the Maruti Wagon R and Tata Tiago.