2025 Citroën C3 Aircross

SUV · 1.2L I3 PureTech · FWD

64/100

AutoVault's overall score, weighted for what a suv is actually for — performance, technology, comfort, reliability, safety and value.

Specifications

Engine	1.2L I3 PureTech
Horsepower	100 hp
Torque	151 lb-ft
0–60 mph	11.2 sec
Top speed	112 mph
Drivetrain	FWD
Seats	5
Combined MPG	23 mpg (20 city / 27 hwy)
Range	385 miles
MSRP	$27,400
Body style	SUV

The verdict

What's good

Modular seven-seat layout offers genuine flexibility for families
Citroen's Advanced Comfort seats reduce fatigue on longer drives
Lower base price than most seven-seat SUV alternatives
Sliding rear bench increases boot space when full adult seating isn't needed

What's not

Underpowered base engine makes highway merging sluggish
NCAP safety score is below the segment average
FWD limits winter traction on uncleared roads
Fuel economy lags compared to hybrid-equipped competitors in the segment

The engine

PureTech

1.2L I3

A naturally aspirated three-cylinder built for light, frugal city work rather than outright pace, with a characteristic thrummy three-pot beat. It is unstressed and easy-going by design.

From Stellantis/PSA's EB engine family, made since 2012 at the French Trémery plant. The naturally aspirated 1.0 and 1.2 versions launched the PureTech name before the turbo variants arrived.

Engineers cut internal friction by about 30% versus a leading rival using tricks like offset cylinders, a diamond-like-carbon coating on pins and rings, and an electronically controlled oil pump.
To tame three-cylinder vibration it uses a heavily counterweighted crankshaft, with a balance shaft on some versions.
The naturally aspirated PureTech omits the oil-bath 'wet' timing belt that became controversial on the turbo EB engines.

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The six sub-scores behind the 64 — performance, tech, comfort, reliability, safety and value
Market value today and year-by-year value history
All 4 trims with pricing
Studio photography — exterior, rear and interior
Side-by-side comparison with up to four cars

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