KATHMANDU, MAY 3

Shangrila Motors Pvt Ltd, the sole official distributor for Citroën in Nepal, today announced the launch of the much-awaited New Citroën C3 at a special introductory price of Rs 3.449 million.

Made in India, the C3 is a versatile hatchback with SUV styling codes, built for the young and progressive customers, as per a press release. It features a unique exterior design and was awarded the prestigious 'World Urban Car' title at the 2023 World Car Awards by more than 100 international automotive journalists from 32 countries.

The New C3 is now available for test drive and retail at all Citroën official showrooms across five major cities in Nepal including Birtamode, Itahari, Narayanghat, Butwal and Kathmandu.

The New C3 comes with features like tropicalised air-conditioning, a roomy interior with a panoramic exterior view, and a 10-inch infotainment touchscreen with wireless Android Auto and Apple connectivity. It is powered by a 1.2 litre naturally aspirated petrol engine which produces 81 bhp and 115 Nm of torque and is equipped with a five-speed manual transmission gear box.

Citroën's Warranty Programme offers customers with peace of mind for vehicle care and spare parts through a standard vehicle warranty for two years or 40,000km (whichever is earlier). Customers can avail of Citroën's quality after-sales services and maintenance support at the service facility located in Sitapaila, Kathmandu.

A version of this article appears in the print on May 4, 2023, of The Himalayan Times.