The Citroën C3 Aircross SUV has been awarded a 5-star rating for adult occupant protection by the Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (Bharat NCAP). The vehicle scored 27.05 out of 33 points for adult safety and 40 out of 49 points for child occupant protection, resulting in a 4-star rating for child safety. This makes the Aircross the 22nd car to receive a 5-star rating from Bharat NCAP, although it has one of the lowest adult safety scores among the 5-star rated vehicles. In the crash tests, the Aircross’s structure and footwell area were deemed stable. Protection levels for adult occupants were assessed as good to adequate in both frontal and side impact tests. The SUV also performed well in the side pole test, with curtain airbags providing full head protection. For child occupants, the Aircross provided full protection to both 18-month-old and 3-year-old dummies using ISOFIX anchorages and support legs. i-Size anchorages are also standard. The Citroën Aircross incorporates over 40 active and passive safety features, including six airbags, Electronic Stability Control (ESC), hill-hold assist, three-point seatbelts with reminders for all seats, ISOFIX child seat mounts, and a Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). The body structure utilizes High Strength Steel (HSS), Advanced High Strength Steel (AHSS), and Ultra High Strength Steel (UHSS) to enhance crash energy absorption. Comfort and convenience features encompass LED projector headlamps, automatic air-conditioning, power-folding ORVMs, a soft-touch dashboard, rear AC vents, and repositioned power window switches. Transmission options include 5-speed manual, 6-speed manual, and 6-speed automatic. It is available in a 5-seater configuration and a 5+2 seater variant. Engine choices include a 1.2L PureTech 110 turbocharged petrol engine generating 110 PS and 205 Nm, and a 1.2L PureTech 82 naturally aspirated petrol engine. The Citroën Aircross is priced from Rs 8.32 lakh to Rs 14.10 lakh (ex-showroom).
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