What does aircross mean in cars?

What does aircross mean in cars?

The Citroën C3 Aircross is a name designated to two SUVs produced under the Citroën marque, from the French automaker PSA Group, and later Stellantis. The first is the Brazilian version of C3 Picasso MPV, and the second is an urban SUV launched in 2017 that replaces the C3 Picasso in Europe.

Is the Citroen C3 Aircross a 4×4?

There’s a 110hp diesel motor that’s paired with a six-speed manual gearbox; a 130hp petrol that comes with a six-speed automatic; and a 110hp petrol that’s also mated to a six-speed manual. All of these engines drive the front wheels only – there’s no four-wheel drive model available.

When was C3 Aircross introduced?

1 November 2017
The C3 Aircross went on sale on 1 November 2017, priced from £13,995. Buyers could choose between 1.2-litre petrol or 1.6-litre diesel engines.

Where is the C3 Aircross made?

Citroën will start marketing C3 Aircross in just one month, a small todocamino (segment B) that will fight with the Renault Captur and Seat Arona. It is manufactured at the Opel plant in Figueruelas (Zaragoza), whose quality, according to Linda Jackson, general manager of the French brand, is “excellent”.

How many gears does a Citroen C3 Aircross have?

six
More reviews The lower powered petrol engine gets a six-speed manual gearbox as standard, while the more potent version has a six-speed auto transmission.

Is a Citroen Aircross a 4×4?

It will be the only 4×4 model in the range; the current petrol and diesel variants are two-wheel drive only, but they include Citroën’s Grip Control system to manage traction across Standard, Sand, Off-road, Snow and ESP Off modes.

Is the Citroen C3 Aircross good in snow?

If you want a crappy little urban crossover MPV car, the Aircross is good value. And while there’s plenty to annoy you 362 days of the year, it’s brilliant on the three days when we have snow. It is far and away the best off-roader I’ve driven.

What is the difference between C3 and C3 Aircross?

The C3 Aircross is 4,155mm long, 1,765mm wide and 1,637mm tall. That makes it around 16cm longer than the C3, and taller by a similar amount. It’s also a little longer and taller than a Renault Captur, and the SEAT Arona – although the Spanish offering is a few millimetres wider.

Does Citroen make a 4×4?

A plug-in hybrid variant, a first for any Citroën, due in early 2020. It will be the only 4×4 model in the range; the current petrol and diesel variants are two-wheel drive only, but they include Citroën’s Grip Control system to manage traction across Standard, Sand, Off-road, Snow and ESP Off modes.

Is C3 Aircross worth it?

The Citroen C3 Aircross offers relaxed cruising ability and promising fuel efficiency from a strong range of petrol and diesel engines. Ride comfort is decent, too, while the distinctive interior has lots of kit and useful family-friendly touches, made all the more practical following a mid-life refresh in 2021.