Citroen C3X

The cabin of this car is highly spacious.

Cabin Layout & Quality

• The dashboard uses a simple, layered design.
• A 10.2-inch touchscreen sits exactly in the centre.
• The driver looks at a small seven-inch digital instrument cluster.
• The climate control panel sits lower down, keeping traditional physical buttons and dials.

Seating Comfort

Front Row

• The driver gets manual height adjustment, and the steering wheel adjusts for tilt.
• The front seats are wide and heavily cushioned, but they lack ventilation.
• But the fabric upholstery does not trap heat as badly as cheap leather.

Second Row

• Thanks to the long wheelbase, legroom is ample in this row.
• Even tall adults have plenty of space for their knees.
• The tall boy profile ensures rear passengers do not hit their heads.

Features That Improve Daily Use

• The 10.2-inch touchscreen
• Charging ports
• A wireless charging pad

Citroen keeps the pricing highly aggressive by stripping away unnecessary features and building the car locally in Chennai.

“DISCLAIMER: Prices mentioned are at the time of publishing. Please check your dealership for current prices.”

The lightweight platform helps the engines deliver reasonable fuel economy, especially the CNG variant. However, if you push the turbo-petrol engine hard, the mileage drops quickly. All three engines run with the help of a 45-litre fuel tank, while the CNG gets an extra 55-litre cylinder.

Citroen worked hard to improve the safety standards of its CMP platform cars, adding crucial safety equipment as standard. However, this one also doesn’t have an official crash test rating from Bharat NCAP or Global NCAP yet.

Passive Safety & Crash Protection

• The core body shell uses high-strength steel to protect the cabin in a crash.
• Citroen now provides six airbags as standard across all variants.
• The C3X also includes ISOFIX child seat mounts in the back.

Active Safety & Stability Systems

• The car relies on essential active safety technology rather than expensive radar systems.
• You get an Electronic Stability Program (ESP) that stops the car from sliding out of control.
• The Hill Hold Assist feature prevents the crossover from rolling backwards on inclines.
• A tyre pressure monitoring system warns you if a tyre starts losing air during a highway drive.

The interior focuses on delivering the most important digital features without overwhelming the driver with complex menus.

Bilal also notes,

"The top-spec Shine variants now offer essentials that buyers expect at this price point: keyless entry, push-button start, and an auto-dimming inside rear-view mirror."

Infotainment & Interface

• The dashboard features a 10.2-inch central touchscreen that sits high up.
• The software is highly responsive, and the graphics look sharp even in direct sunlight.
• Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connect instantly when you start the car.
• The driver gets a basic seven-inch digital instrument cluster that shows speed, fuel level, etc.

Cabin Convenience & Practical Features

• The automatic climate control system cools the large cabin down very quickly.
• A reverse parking camera with steering guidelines makes parallel parking simple.
• For Rs. 25,000 more, you can get a 360-degree camera.
• The front console includes a dedicated smartphone charging wire guide.

The car’s design creates a massive amount of room behind the rear seats.

• The main boot offers 315 litres of storage space.
• It can handle a few suitcases without blocking the rear window.
• The rear seats fold down completely flat to create even more space if you want.

Citroen has a global reputation for building incredibly comfortable cars, and the C3X continues that tradition.

Bilal points out,

"Here, refinement is impressive as the vibrations are minimal, and the power delivery feels linear."

City Driving

• The steering is light, making this long crossover very easy to drive in crowded city streets.
• The biggest strength is the suspension.
• It absorbs broken tarmac, sharp speed breakers, and deep potholes brilliantly.
• The passengers rarely feel the harshness of the road below.

Highway Driving

• As mentioned, the turbo-petrol engine provides strong performance on open highways.
• The long wheelbase also keeps the car completely stable at 100 kmph.
• It handles long, sweeping corners predictably, though you will notice some body roll.
• The major downside is the cabin insulation.
• Citroen removed some sound-deadening material to save costs, so you hear some tyre noise.

There are five variants for the C3X right now.

The Essentials That You Don't Get

• Ventilated front seats
• Front-centre armrests
• Rear AC vents

This car is undoubtedly a budget offering, as it doesn’t cross the Rs. 10 lakh ex-showroom mark. But even then, there are some specific extras that you can get or miss out on across its variants.

Best for Budget Buyers: Live(O)

The Live(O) variant balances affordability and essential features well. It offers the naturally aspirated petrol or factory-fitted CNG engine along with everyday conveniences, so it’s an excellent choice for city commuters and first-time car buyers.

Best Value for Money: Feel

The Feel variant offers the biggest upgrade for the money. It introduces the large 10.2-inch touchscreen, smartphone connectivity, additional convenience features, and is the most affordable variant to offer the 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine.

Best for Highway Drivers: Shine Turbo

If you frequently travel on highways, the Shine variant with the 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine is the one to choose. The strong 190-205 Nm torque output and six-speed gearbox make overtaking easier and long-distance cruising far more relaxed.