Get a feel for Citroën’s India-built flagship Max

Having realigned the C3 range last year, with the discontinuation of the European-made model in favour of the so-called developing market, internally named CC21 – made in India – Citroën has now introduced a new flagship variant above the now entry-level Feel.

Simply called the Max, the new arrival remains mechanically unaltered and differentiates itself from its sibling by way of subtle changes inside and out.

Externally, this involves 15inch alloy wheels and a satin silver rear skidplate, while inside, the decorative orange inserts depart in favour of an anodised textured pattern trim.

New on the specification front is a reverse camera, while tech such as the 10-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, three USB ports and keyless entry are all carried over from the Feel.

Also part of the features lists are: height adjustable driver’s seat, all-around electric windows, roof rails, tyre pressure monitor, seven-inch TFT instrument cluster, steering wheel audio controls, manual air-conditioning, front armrest, anti-lock braking system with electronic brakeforce distribution, dual front airbags and rear parking sensors.

The normally aspirated 1.2-litre three-cylinder PureTech petrol engine sends 61kW/115Nm to the front wheels through a fivespeed manual gearbox at a rate of 5.6l/100km.

The turbocharged version of the engine remains bespoke to India.

Dimensionally, the C3 measures 3 981mm long, 1 733mm wide and 1 586mm tall while sporting a wheelbase of 2 540mm. Claimed ground clearance is 180mm and boot space is 315 litres.