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Citroën C3 Aircross

Europe's 2024 C3 Aircross: up to seven seats in 4.39 meters.1

Researched October 28, 2026 from 22 sources

At a glance

0100200
81–143 hpPower
07.515
8.3–14 s0–100 km/h
0125250
165–201 km/hTop speed
0150300
115–300 N·mTorque
01,0002,000
1,088–1,504 kgWeight

The coral arc spans the family, from its mildest version to its wildest.1291011

Engine
1.0–1.6 L gasoline; Europe: 1.5/1.6 L diesel, 1.2 L mild hybrid, electric1
Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive1
Gearbox
5/6-speed manual; 4/6-speed automatic; CVT; hybrid: 6-speed dual-clutch1
Built at
Porto Real, Brazil; Zaragoza, Spain; Trnava, Slovakia; Tiruvallur, India1
Units built
2017–2024 Europe: about 600,000 at Zaragoza1

The story

2010: Brazil launches the first C3 Aircross20102016: Brazil drops C3 from the name20162017: Geneva concept becomes a European SUV · Grip Control, still front-wheel drive20172021: New nose, Advanced Comfort seats20212023: India and Brazil gain optional seven seats20232024: January: India adds a six-speed automatic · April: Europe moves to Smart Car · July: Zaragoza ends at about 600,0002024 Citroën C3 Picasso: 2008–2017Citroën C3 PicassoCitroën C3 Aircross / Aircross (Latin America) (AI58): 2010–2020AI58Citroën C3 Aircross (Europe, first generation) (A88): 2017–2024A88Citroën C3 Aircross (India and Latin America) (CC24): 2023–presentCC24Citroën C3 Aircross (Europe, second generation) (CC 2024): 2024–presentCC 2024 2008201020122014201620182020202220242026
GenerationsBefore and afterMilestones11317
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YearWhat happened
2008–2017Citroën C3 Picasso
2010–2020Citroën C3 Aircross / Aircross (Latin America) (AI58)
2017–2024Citroën C3 Aircross (Europe, first generation) (A88)
2023–presentCitroën C3 Aircross (India and Latin America) (CC24)
2024–presentCitroën C3 Aircross (Europe, second generation) (CC 2024)
2010Brazil launches the first C3 Aircross
2016Brazil drops C3 from the name
2017Geneva concept becomes a European SUV
2017Grip Control, still front-wheel drive
2021New nose, Advanced Comfort seats
2023India and Brazil gain optional seven seats
2024January: India adds a six-speed automatic
2024April: Europe moves to Smart Car
2024July: Zaragoza ends at about 600,000
  1. 2010

    Brazil launches the first C3 Aircross

    The Brazilian C3 Picasso derivative launches in September, with raised suspension, a rear-mounted spare and production at Porto Real.1

  2. 2016

    Brazil drops C3 from the name

    A new nose marks the 2016 model-year facelift, while the Brazilian C3 Aircross shortens its name to Aircross.1

  3. 2017

    Geneva concept becomes a European SUV

    Geneva's C-Aircross concept becomes Europe's C3 Picasso replacement; Flair's sliding bench gives a 410–520-liter seats-up cargo bay.123

  4. 2017

    Grip Control, still front-wheel drive

    Grip Control adapts traction to sand or snow and adds hill-descent control; Euro NCAP finds a stable cabin but excludes optional automatic emergency braking.45

  5. 2021

    New nose, Advanced Comfort seats

    The UK facelift sharpens the headlights, offers Advanced Comfort seats with selected cabin schemes and adds a nine-inch screen on high-spec versions.16

  6. 2023

    India and Brazil gain optional seven seats

    A larger SUV arrives in India and Brazil with optional third rows; India uses a 110 hp 1.2 turbo, while Brazil gets a 1.0 turbo.17

  7. 2024

    January: India adds a six-speed automatic

    The Indian 1.2 turbo retains 110 hp; the automatic lifts torque to 210 Nm from the six-speed manual's 190 Nm.18

  8. 2024

    April: Europe moves to Smart Car

    Europe's 4.39 m Smart Car model adds optional seven seats, 48V hybrid power and an electric version with a 44 kWh LFP battery and over 300 km of range.1

  9. 2024

    July: Zaragoza ends at about 600,000

    The European model introduced in 2017 leaves Zaragoza after about 600,000 examples; production stops in July.1

Every generation

  • Citroën C3 XTR
    Citroën C3 XTR
  • Citroën C3 Picasso
    Citroën C3 Picasso2008–2017
  • Citroën C3 Aircross / Aircross (Latin America)
    AI582010–2020
  • Citroën C3 Aircross (Europe, first generation)
    A882017–2024
  • Citroën C3 Aircross (India and Latin America)
    CC242023–present
  • Citroën C3 Aircross (Europe, second generation)
    CC 20242024–present

Power over the years

From 108 hp to 143 hp in 15 years.

050100150 201020122014201620182020202220242026 hp 2010 · 108 hp · Brazil 1.6 VTi gasoline2013 · 120 hp · Brazil 1.6 VTi ethanol2017 · 81 hp · Europe 1.2 PureTech non-turbo2021 · 108 hp · UK BlueHDi 110 manual2021 · 128 hp · UK PureTech 130 automatic2023 · 110 hp · India 1.2 turbo manual2024 · 111 hp · European ë-C3 Aircross2025 · 82 hp · India Aircross You 1.2 manual2025 · 99 hp · European petrol six-speed manual2025 · 143 hp · Hybrid Plus 143 hp Hybrid Plus 108 hp Brazil 1.6 VTi gasoline
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YearHorsepowerModel
2010108Brazil 1.6 VTi gasoline
2013120Brazil 1.6 VTi ethanol
201781Europe 1.2 PureTech non-turbo
2021108UK BlueHDi 110 manual
2021128UK PureTech 130 automatic
2023110India 1.2 turbo manual
2024111European ë-C3 Aircross
202582India Aircross You 1.2 manual
202599European petrol six-speed manual
2025143Hybrid Plus

Versions

12 versions worth knowing, with their power.

  • Standard

    C3 Aircross (original Brazilian model)

    2010–2015

  • Standard

    Touch / Feel / Flair (UK launch)

    2017

  • C-Series / Shine / Shine Plus (UK facelift)

    Standard

    C-Series / Shine / Shine Plus (UK facelift)

    2021

  • Standard

    You / Plus / Max (India launch)

    2023

    110 hp
  • Feel / Feel Pack / Shine (Brazil)

    Standard

    Feel / Feel Pack / Shine (Brazil)

    2023

  • Standard

    Plus / Max (new European model)

    2025

  • Standard

    Aircross X Plus / Max (India)

    2025

    110 hp

  • Special

    C-Series (Europe)

    2019–2020

  • Special

    Rip Curl (Europe)

    2018, 2020, 2022

  • Special

    Origins

    2019

    108 hp

  • Limited

    Salomon (Brazil)

    2014–2015

  • Limited

    Dhoni Edition

    2024

    108 hp

How to spot one

Look for

  • Early Brazilian cars: the outside rear spare and chrome roof bars are key clues.1
  • 2017–2024 Europe: color packs can pick out the rear quarter windows, mirrors and roof rails.111
  • 2023 Indian model: C-shaped tail lamps, a chunky rear skid plate and a roof-mounted spoiler.18
  • 2024 Europe: boxier bodywork, all-LED lighting and new Citroën logos.19

Year by year

  1. 2016, Brazil

    The facelift brings a new nose and the shorter Aircross name; a rear without the external spare appears.113

  2. 2021, Europe

    Rounded-square lower headlamps become slim rectangles; the lower intake grows and the front skid plate turns sharper.16

  3. 2021, Europe

    New 16/17-inch wheels use diamond-cut/gloss-black finishes; Advanced Comfort seats and a 9-inch screen become available.16

  4. 2024, India

    Renamed Aircross; upper trims get LED headlamps, while automatic climate control and relocated rear-window switches update the cabin.110

  5. 2024, Europe

    A new nose brings all-LED lighting and newer logos; wheels, headlights, tail lamps and bumpers differ from the Indian model.1

  6. 2025, India

    New Aircross X tailgate lettering and optional Deep Forest Green paint identify the update.12

Don’t confuse it with

  • Photo of a Citroën C3 Aircross
    C3 Aircross
    Photo of a C3 hatchback
    C3 hatchback

    C3 hatchback

    Shared front panels can fool you; the Indian Aircross has its own lower bumper, a bold skid plate and paired squarish details.18

  • Photo of a Citroën C3 Aircross
    C3 Aircross
    Photo of a C4 Aircross (China)
    C4 Aircross (China)

    C4 Aircross (China)

    The stretched Chinese relative has side Airbump panels, which the European C3 Aircross lacks.111

  • C3 Picasso

    The original Brazilian Aircross adds raised suspension, chrome roof bars and a rear spare to the similar body.1

Against its rivals

  • C3 Aircross vs Dacia Jogger TCe 140 Hybrid Expression

    0–100 km/h lower is better

    C3 Aircross8.3 s
    Dacia Jogger TCe 140 Hybrid Expression10 s
    9

Prices

Value today $6.2K–$11.4K21

Price when newValue today
$0$10K$20K$30K 2016201820202022202420262028 Value today: $6,234–$11,434 2017 · $18,194 · UK Touch 82; approx £1=$1.302017 · $21,060 · UK Feel 110 MT; approx £1=$1.302017 · $22,620 · UK Feel 110 AT; approx £1=$1.302021 · $23,902 · UK C-Series 110; approx £1=$1.382021 · $28,739 · UK Shine diesel; approx £1=$1.382021 · $29,249 · UK Shine 130 AT; approx £1=$1.382021 · $29,291 · UK Shine Plus 110; approx £1=$1.382023 · $11,988 · India You indicative; INR x0.01202024 · $10,188 · India You NA; approx INR x0.01202025 · $9,451 · India You NA; approx INR x0.0114 2017 · £13,995 · UK Touch base, 2017; approx £1=$1.30
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YearPriceAmountDetail
2017Launch price$18,194UK Touch base, 2017; approx £1=$1.30
2017Price when new$18,194UK Touch 82; approx £1=$1.30
2017Price when new$21,060UK Feel 110 MT; approx £1=$1.30
2017Price when new$22,620UK Feel 110 AT; approx £1=$1.30
2021Price when new$23,902UK C-Series 110; approx £1=$1.38
2021Price when new$28,739UK Shine diesel; approx £1=$1.38
2021Price when new$29,249UK Shine 130 AT; approx £1=$1.38
2021Price when new$29,291UK Shine Plus 110; approx £1=$1.38
2023Price when new$11,988India You indicative; INR x0.0120
2024Price when new$10,188India You NA; approx INR x0.0120
2025Price when new$9,451India You NA; approx INR x0.0114
2026Value today$6,234–$11,434

The rest of the story is in the app

The full file tells why each version matters, the legend behind the car and what to check before buying one.

  • Versions

    • Why each of the 12 versions matters

  • Legend

    • 11 stories from its legend
    • “A ferry tow and a race against an elephant”
    • “Carlo Bonzanigo's crossover used natural fibers”

  • Generations

    • The story of each of the 6 generations

  • Market

    • 6 things to check before buying one
    • Where prices are heading, and why
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