The recently unveiled Citroen C3 Aircross, a newcomer in India's compact SUV market, has created quite a buzz with its unique selling proposition - offering both 5- and 7-seater layouts, the latter featuring removable third-row seats. After a patient wait of nearly six months since its April 2023 debut, Citroen has finally disclosed the complete price range for this SUV, categorized into three main variants: You, Plus, and Max, available in both seating configurations.

In this pricing analysis, the focus on the petrol-manual variants of the C3 Aircross and compare them with counterparts like Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Maruti Grand Vitara, and Toyota Hyryder. The Citroen SUV's affordability stands out as a major advantage, with its starting price undercutting competitors by almost a lakh. Moreover, even the top-end Max variant is more budget-friendly than the mid-spec Creta S variant, offering remarkable value for money.

Although the C3 Aircross features a single 1.2-litre turbo petrol engine with a 6-speed manual transmission, it gains a competitive edge with its pricing, positioning itself as a formidable contender in the compact SUV arena.