Verdict
C
Small SUV · France · 2017-Present
Citroën C3 Aircross
Citroën C3 Aircross — spec data and generation history.
Years
2017-Present
Generations
2
Segment
Small SUV
Citroën's small SUV — sibling of the Vauxhall Crossland under PSA / Stellantis. Mk1 (2017–2024) on PF1 platform, Mk2 (2024-Present) on Smart Car platform shared with the new Citroën C3. Mk1 had 1.2 PureTech petrols and 1.5 BlueHDi diesels, no EV. Mk2 launches with electric ë-C3 Aircross alongside petrol mild hybrid and 1.2 PureTech. Soft, comfy, cabin a bit oddly proportioned — Citroën's approach has always been ride comfort over handling. Mk2 is positioned to be one of the cheapest small EVs in the UK once it lands.
What changed
Era-to-era deltas
Mk1 2017-2024 → Mk2 2024-Present
BHP +15 bhp
Torque +30 Nm
0–60 mph −0.6 s
Top speed +5 mph
MPG +5 mpg
Generations
Click any generation for the full deep dive
2017-2024
Mk1
→
1.2 PureTech 130 — 128 bhp, 0-62 in 9.0s.
Verdict
C
BHP
128
0–60
9.0 s
Top
124 mph
MPG
47.0 mpg
Used
£6,000-£15,000
- + Soft Citroën ride
- + Sliding rear bench
- − 1.2 PureTech wet-belt issue
- − Cabin plastics
2024-Present
Mk2
→
ë-C3 Aircross 44 kWh — 113 bhp, 0-62 in 11.0s.
Verdict
B
BHP
113
0–60
11.0 s
Top
84 mph
MPG
188.0 mpg
Used
£18,000-£28,000
- + Cheap small EV
- + Smart Car platform new
- − Only 100 kW DC charging
- − No premium upgrades
Known issues by generation
Common faults reported on each generation — useful when shopping the used market.
2017-2024 · Mk1
- 1.2 PureTech wet-belt failures
- 1.5 BlueHDi DPF
- Touchscreen freeze on early
- Suspension top-mount knocks
2024-Present · Mk2
- Software updates needed on launch ë-C3 Aircross
- Charge port flap latch
Rivals
Vauxhall Crossland · Vauxhall Mokka · Renault Captur · Ford Puma