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Citroen has now added a bit of gas to the C3, quite literally. The hatchback is now available with a dealer-level CNG kit supplied by Lovato, starting at ₹7.16 lakh and going up to ₹9.24 lakh. That’s ₹93,000 more than the equivalent petrol variant, which makes sense if you enjoy the smell of savings.
Here’s what you need to know:
Under the Bonnet
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Power comes from a 1.2-litre naturally aspirated engine
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82 bhp and 115 Nm on petrol
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No confirmed figures for CNG mode but don’t expect a miracle
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Fuel efficiency is claimed at 28.1 km per kg of CNG
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5-speed manual gearbox only
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Range per tank: around 170 to 200 km
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Rear suspension has been tweaked to keep things from bouncing like a pogo stick
Kit and Installation
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Single-cylinder CNG tank with a 55-litre water-equivalent capacity
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Installed by Citroen dealerships in partnership with Lovato
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Same 3-year or 1 lakh kilometre warranty applies to the CNG components
Trims and Pricing (₹ lakh, ex-showroom)
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Live: 7.16
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Feel: 7.41
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Feel(O): 8.45
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Shine: 9.09
(Dual-tone paint will cost you an extra ₹15,000. Because style, obviously.)
How It Stacks Up
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Maruti Wagon R: ₹6.89 to ₹7.13
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Tata Punch: ₹7.30 to ₹10.00
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Hyundai Exter: ₹8.63 to ₹9.53
So yes, the C3 CNG is pricier than the Wagon R, but cheaper than the Punch and Exter. It's like buying the middle seat on a budget flight and discovering you’ve still got legroom.
That’s the Citroen C3 CNG. Modestly powered, respectably efficient, and rather practical. If you’re after flair with frugality, this may be your next city runabout. Just don’t expect it to set your trousers on fire. Figuratively or otherwise.
