Citroen E-C3 Aircross price confirmed, and it’s cheaper than the hybrid
Orders have opened for the new Citroen E-C3 Aircross, with the all-electric version undercutting its hybrid sibling by almost £1,000.
The B-segment SUV is on sale now, with prices for the E-C3 EV starting at £22,990, compared with £23,740 for the petrol/electric hybrid model.
The Citroen E-C3 Aircross is based on the same Smart Car platform as the E-C3 hatchback but, at 4.39m is 38cm longer than its sibling as well as being significantly taller. It is set to compete with the related Vauxhall Frontera, BYD Atto 2 as well as the inbound Suzuki e Vitara and its Toyota twin.
Like the C3 hatch and Frontera, the E-C3 Aircross uses a 111bhp front-mounted motor and a 44kWh battery. Citroen says that should offer up to 188 miles of range and charge from 20-80% in 26 minutes courtesy of 100kW ultra-rapid DC charging.
An extended range version, expected to use a 51kWh battery for a range of around 250 miles, will go on sale later this year.
At launch, the E-C3 Aircross is available in two trims – Plus and Max. All versions come with 17-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels, Citroen’s Advanced Comfort seats and suspension, and a head-up display. A 10.25-inch touchscreen with Apple and Android mirroring is also standard, as is a reversing camera and cruise control.
The Max trim level adds front and side parking sensors, a heated acoustic windscreen, and heated seats and steering wheel. It also gets wireless phone charging, built-in sat nav anda bi-tone roof available in either black or white.
Unlike the pure petrol and hybrid versions, the E-C3 Aircross can’t be specified with seven seats. However, Citroen says it offers class-leading rear passenger and luggage space, with a 460-litre boot that can be expanded to 1,600 litres with the rear seats folded.
Orders are open now, with the first customer deliveries expected in late spring.