Detailed Review: Citroen C3 Aircross Earns 5-Star Bharat NCAP Rating

The Citroen C3 Aircross SUV has been awarded a 5-star safety rating for adult occupant protection by Bharat NCAP. The vehicle received 27.05 out of 33 points for adult safety and a score of 40 out of 49 for child occupant protection, translating into a 4-star rating for child safety. This placement makes the Aircross the 22nd car to receive a 5-star rating from Bharat NCAP, though it also holds one of the lower adult safety scores among these top-rated vehicles. The crash tests evaluated the stability of the Aircross’s structure and footwell. Protection levels for adult occupants were rated as good to adequate across all body regions in both frontal and side impact assessments. The side pole test confirmed full head protection through curtain airbags. Regarding child occupants, the Aircross offered full protection to both 18-month-old and 3-year-old dummies when secured using ISOFIX anchorages and support legs. The model is standard with i-Size anchorages. The Citroen C3 Aircross includes over 40 safety features, such as six airbags, Electronic Stability Control (ESC), hill-hold assist, all-seat 3-point seatbelts with reminders, ISOFIX child seat mounts, and a Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). The body structure uses High Strength Steel (HSS), Advanced High Strength Steel (AHSS), and Ultra High Strength Steel (UHSS) to improve crash energy absorption and diminish cabin intrusion. Furthermore, for comfort and convenience, the SUV features LED projector headlamps, automatic air-conditioning, power-folding ORVMs, a soft-touch dashboard, rear AC vents, and repositioned power window switches for better ergonomics. Transmission choices comprise 5-speed manual, 6-speed manual, and 6-speed automatic. The vehicle is available in 5-seater and a 5+2 seater configurations. The engine options include a 1.2L PureTech 110 turbocharged petrol engine producing 110 PS and 205 Nm, along with a 1.2L PureTech 82 naturally aspirated petrol engine. The pricing for the Citroen Aircross ranges from Rs 8.32 lakh to Rs 14.10 lakh (ex-showroom).