Citroën C3 Aircross 2021–2024 car dimensions: 4160 mm long, 1756 mm wide and 1637 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,179 kg. Braked towing is 840 kg.
The cabin offers a 7-inch or 9-inch touchscreen with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay on mid and higher grades. Manual air conditioning is base, with automatic climate on Shine and above. Cruise control with speed limiter is standard across the range. Rear parking sensors come on most grades, front sensors and reversing camera on higher trims or packs. Lane departure warning is standard. Active Safety Brake and blind spot monitoring are on higher grades or as options. The layout feels roomy with good headroom and modular seats for daily family use.
Boot holds 410 litres with seats up, rising to 520 litres via the sliding rear bench on equipped models. Fold the seats for 1289 litres. An adjustable or pull-out floor on higher trims aids loading taller items.
Braked towing reaches 840 kg on all engines, unbraked around 600 kg. This suits light trailers only. Payload varies by version but supports everyday loads. Grip Control is optional for better traction on uneven surfaces, helping light work or leisure towing without heavy upgrades.
The cabin feels open and bright with large glazed surfaces all round. Higher grades add Advanced Comfort seats with thicker foam for a soft yet supportive feel that suits longer trips. A sliding 60/40 rear bench and flat-folding front passenger seat give strong modularity. Soft suspension settings deliver a relaxed ride.
PureTech petrol and BlueHDi diesel engines available
Fuel tank capacity 45 litres
Euro NCAP 5-star rating from 2017 tests
Standard kit includes front/side/curtain airbags, ABS, ESP, hill start assist, tyre pressure monitoring, lane departure warning, traffic sign recognition, cruise control with speed limiter
Service intervals typically 15 000 km or 1 year for petrol, 20 000 km or 1 year for diesel
3-year/60 000 km service plan available in some markets
Engines are PureTech petrol or BlueHDi diesel units that meet Euro 6d standards. The 45-litre tank supports everyday range without frequent stops.
Servicing follows a schedule of oil changes and checks every 15 000 km or one year on petrol models and every 20 000 km or one year on diesels. Timing belt replacement is due at 100 000 km or six years on PureTech engines.
Safety starts with a five-star Euro NCAP result from 2017 that still applies to this generation. All versions carry multiple airbags, stability control and basic driver aids. higher grades add Active Safety Brake and a reversing camera.
The modular cabin and boot that expands from 410 to 520 litres with the sliding bench make the car easy to live with day to day. Regular dealer servicing keeps the warranty valid and maintains the soft ride quality.
Length 4160 mm, Width 1756 mm, Height 1637 mm, Wheelbase 2604 mm (C3 Aircross 2021–2024)
Sources: manufacturer data, Citroën France technical characteristics PDF, Citroën UK press release and auto-selection fiche.