BHPian Razzmatazz recently shared this with other enthusiasts:Our Citron C3 Turbo Automatic: First Impressions (200 km in!)A massive thank you to fellow BHPian @SRISRI_90 for the in-depth review of the manual C3 Turbo! It helped seal the deal on our decision to bring home the automatic version, and so far, we’re loving every bit of it.The BackstoryThe decision came after reading about another BHPian who was on the verge of buying a Virtus GT but was advised to wait for the facelift expected in 2025. This struck a chord because we were facing a similar dilemma. I had already booked the Virtus GT in August, but delivery kept getting delayed due to various reasons. To make matters trickier, my wife wasn’t keen on continuing to drive our 8-year-old manual Hyundai i10, and it was definitely showing its age. In the end, we decided to sell off the i10 and shift gears-literally-to the Citron C3 Turbo Automatic. What made the decision easier was my brother-in-law selling his 2017 Octavia (which had clocked over 1.2 lakh kilometers). This gave us the perfect balance: the Octavia for long road trips and the C3 for our everyday drives.What We Love So Far (After 200 km)Silky Smooth Transmission: The automatic gearbox shifts seamlessly, making driving in city traffic much easier.Great Ground Clearance & Comfortable Ride: The high GC combined with Citron’s famous suspension setup makes for a super smooth ride. We haven’t pushed it too hard yet, but city bumps are a breeze.AC Performance: While we haven’t tested the AC in peak summer (it’s winter here already), it’s already proving efficient enough for our current needs.City Car Vibes: Its compact size, excellent handling, and tight turning radius make it ideal for navigating through busy streets.New Features: The updated window button placements (no more awkward locations!), LED headlamps, and digital console give the car a modern, practical touch.That Engine: Even in just 200 km, the turbocharged engine’s performance stands out-it’s got ample grunt and is incredibly fun to drive.Mileage Reality CheckWe’re still early in the ownership phase, but the current mileage stands at around 8.4 kmpl. My wife wasn’t too happy seeing that, so I quickly switched the console to show the eco bar instead and reassured her that things would improve as we put more kilometres on it. We’re still getting to know our new ride, but so far, the Citron C3 Turbo Automatic has been a fantastic addition to our garage. Here’s to many more kilometres! Check out BHPian comments for more insights and information.
