Citroën C3 Aircross 2017–2021 car dimensions: 4155 mm long, 1765 mm wide and 1605 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,163 kg. Braked towing is 840 kg.
The cabin offers a 7-inch touchscreen with Mirror Screen for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay on mid and higher trims. Manual air conditioning is standard on base models with automatic climate on top grades. Cruise control with speed limiter is fitted across the range. Rear parking sensors come on Feel and above, with front sensors and reversing camera available higher up. Active Safety Brake is standard on Flair from early 2018 production and optional lower. Blind spot monitoring is an option on higher packs. Lane departure warning is standard but there is no lane keep assist.
Boot space starts at 410 litres with seats up and reaches 520 litres by sliding the rear bench forward. Folding the seats fully opens 1289 litres with a flat floor option on some trims.
Braked towing capacity is 840 kg on most engines with unbraked at 600 kg for petrols. Payload sits around 550 kg depending on version. The car suits light work or trailer use but has no heavy-duty cooling or reinforced suspension noted.
The cabin feels spacious with class-leading headroom and legroom for five adults. Soft Advanced Comfort seats use thick layered foam for mattress-like support without firm side bolsters. An optional opening panoramic roof and large side glass make the interior bright and airy. Sliding split rear seats and a fold-flat front passenger seat add everyday versatility. Soft-touch surfaces and a calm layout keep journeys relaxed.
Euro NCAP 5 stars (2017 test)
Standard front, side and curtain airbags
ABS, ESP and hill-start assist standard
Lane-departure warning standard
Active Safety Brake available on higher grades
Petrol and diesel engines with Stop & Start
Engines include PureTech petrol and BlueHDi diesel units. Official economy figures vary by engine and gearbox but the range is efficient for a compact SUV.
Service intervals are annual or mileage-based depending on engine. Petrol models typically need attention sooner than diesels. A cambelt is fitted and requires periodic replacement.
The car scored five stars in the 2017 Euro NCAP test. Adult protection reached 85 percent and child protection 82 percent. Standard kit covers six airbags, stability control and lane warning. Autonomous emergency braking is available but was optional at launch.
The modular cabin and large boot make the car easy to live with for families. Keeping costs stay reasonable thanks to common parts shared with other PSA models and straightforward servicing.
Length 4155 mm, Width 1765 mm, Height 1605 mm, Wheelbase 2604 mm (C3 Aircross 2017–2021)
Sources: manufacturer data, Citroën Deutschland Preisliste July 2018, auto-data.net and encyCARpedia.