What Young India Wants In Their SUV Feat. Citroen C3 Aircross SUV

The Citroen C3 Aircross automatic comes into the picture as its French flair isn't just limited to its design but its robust engineering is a key component in making the SUV stand out from the crowd

India is known as a young country with most of its population being below the age of 35 with this demographic playing a pivotal role in steering the economic growth of this country. Young India is digitally savvy and confident of their choices which also reflects in the economic trends that are currently shaping the status quo.

Similarly, in the Indian automotive space, SUVs have taken a firm grip in terms of capturing the aspirations of the new Indian car buyer. SUVs now account for most sales but what Young India also wants from their idea SUV is a mix of features and practicality along with a reassuring drive.

Thats where the new Citroen C3 Aircross automatic comes into the picture as its French flair isn’t just limited to its design but its robust engineering is also a key component in making this compact SUV stand out from the crowd.

Design

One of the most important factors which are taken into consideration when buying a new SUV is the overall aesthetics of the car and here, the new C3 Aircross cuts a fine line between elegance and street presence.

It has a wide and a planted stance plus those 17-inch alloy wheels are also unique which again giving it a distinctive appearance. Despite its ample length of 4323mm, the lines are carefully wrought around a distinct muscular theme with the design of the taillamps to the two-part grille design. Another crucial aspect which is important to today's SUV buyer in India is personalisation and not just about blending in. Here, the C3 Aircross offers a raft of dual-tone colours which brings out the French DNA of this SUV even more while springling a sense of individuality for the buyer.

Space and practicality

Of course, not just the exterior looks as space and comfort matter also. An ideal SUV needs to have the required space to carry family, friends and be practical to handle the vagaries of everyday life. Here, the unique 5+2 Flexi-Pro seating of the C3 Aircross enables it to have much more seating ability than your traditional 5-seater compact SUVs and makes it perfect for those long drives with friends or your entire family! Thus, the modularity in the C3 Aircross adds a layer of flexibility which enables it to blur the lines across multiple genres in the automobile space.

But not just travelling with your family as the C3 Aircross also unlocks the adventure side which is crucial to the freedom that an ideal SUV should afford you. With its 7 different seating configurations with the longest in class 2671mm wheelbase along with a 511-litre boot, you can pack in your luggage easily and the C3 Aircross has more versatility here with being more commodious. Plus, for an outdoor picnic, the third row can be removed and used as chairs as well!

Connectivity

The ideal SUV then has various facets but for those long road trips, connectivity is what governs Young India and similarly, the C3 Aircross has a 10.2-inch touchscreen with wireless Android Auto and Apple Car Play along with a 17.78cm digital TFT cluster. This brings in the flexibility and ease of use which is important for the tech savvy buyers of today. Plus, with the myCitroen app, you can use the pre-cooling feature which is a boon in summers and there is also an option of a remote start function as well.

Convenience

Lastly, convenience is also something which is non-negotiable for Young India looking for their ideal SUV and here the C3 Aircross has a 6-speed torque converter automatic gearbox which is much smoother than other conventional automatic gearboxes with a smooth shift quality which enables one to transverse through the concrete jungle. The powertrain too is a 1.2l Gen III PURETECH Turbo engine which has been tuned for effortless city driving with a healthy amount of torque from low revs for a stress-free driving experience. Of course, the addition of a rear camera plus rear parking sensors are a must for transversing through the chaos of the concrete jungle.

Toughness

There is a change in the thought process and today, Young India is also about embracing YOLO where it is about experience and living life to the fullest. With the C3 Aircross you can indulge in taking long road trips with the best-in-class height of 1669mm and the 200mm ground clearance is also useful in this regard. The tough suspension and the stable high-speed handling make covering long distances an easy affair. Addition of technology like Hill-Hold Assist is also crucial for a safe drive. Afterall, an ideal SUV should take you places which have always been a part of your bucket list in utmost safety and comfort.

Value

Being smart with your money is the mantra for Young India and that is the same when shopping for their ideal SUV too and here, the Citroen C3 Aircross automatic is the most affordable automatic SUV in its class and that makes it the best choice for today’s youth.

Hence, while the list of demands is long, Young India is focussed regarding what they want and the same goes for their ideal SUV. And that is why, the new Made in India, Citroen C3 Aircross fits right in with a myriad of functionalities enabling it to be the ideal compact SUV.

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