The Citroën C3 Aircross is a 4.40m compact SUV available with five or seven seats, a 1.2-litre turbo petrol or a fully electric powertrain, and a choice of Collection or Max trim. This page explains what the car is like, who it suits and how to choose within the range before you look at the live lease deals below.
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View dealThe Citroën C3 Aircross is a compact family SUV built around comfort and space rather than speed. At 4.40 metres long it parks like a supermini, yet it can be had with five or seven seats and a boot of between 330 and 460 litres depending on the version you choose.
It sits above the C3 supermini in Citroën's line-up as the brand's small SUV, and it's aimed squarely at families who want room and an easy drive without a big car's footprint. Road testers consistently praise the soft ride and the seats, and are just as consistent that it isn't a car for keen drivers.
The choice is simple: one SUV body, a 1.2-litre turbo petrol or a fully electric version, and two trims - Collection and Max.
Citroën C3 Aircross key facts
| Body style | SUV |
|---|---|
| Powertrains | Petrol, Electric (99–143 bhp) |
| Seats | 5–7 |
| Boot | 330–460 litres, up to 1,600 litres seats folded |
| Electric range (WLTP) | up to 249 miles |
| Economy (WLTP) | 41.8–57.4 mpg |
| Braked towing | up to 1,300 kg |
| Manufacturer warranty | 3 years / 60,000 miles |
Manufacturer data for the versions we currently offer. Last updated 5 October 2026.
The current C3 Aircross is the second-generation car, on sale in this form since 2025. It's a boxy, upright small SUV, 4.40 m long, with five seats as standard and seven available on some versions.
Citroën has leaned hard into comfort here, and reviewers agree it works: soft suspension, light steering and generously padded front seats make it an easy thing to drive in town and on long motorway runs. The trade-off, which testers also note, is plenty of body lean and modest performance.
Practicality is the other headline. The boot measures 330 to 460 litres with the rear seats up depending on the version, up to 1,600 litres folded, and the car comes with a 3-year / 60,000-mile manufacturer warranty. The electric version has a WLTP range of up to 249 miles.
Because every version arrives well equipped, and leasing lets you take a specific one for a fixed term without worrying what it's worth afterwards. Safety and driver-assistance kit is standard across the range rather than scattered through the options list.
Every C3 Aircross gets autonomous emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, automatic high beam, LED headlights, rear parking sensors and a rear-view camera. Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, a head-up display, DAB digital radio, air conditioning, privacy glass, roof rails, rain-sensing wipers and power-folding mirrors are also standard on every trim.
For day-to-day use, the 10.9 m turning circle and standard parking aids matter more than any performance figure. Petrol versions tow up to 1,300 kg braked, which most rivals of this size can't manage.
There are two: a 1.2-litre turbo petrol and a fully electric version. Both drive the front wheels, and the practical difference is whether you want to plug in.
The 1.2-litre turbo three-cylinder produces between 99 and 143 bhp, with a manual or an automatic gearbox. WLTP economy runs from 41.8 to 57.4 mpg and CO2 from 120 g/km, and this is the powertrain to pick if you tow, cover long motorway miles, or can't charge at home.
The electric C3 Aircross has 111 bhp, an automatic transmission and a 44 or 54 kWh battery, giving a WLTP range of up to 249 miles. Charging runs at up to 100 kW, and the best version tops up from 20-80% in 26 minutes. It suits commuters and town drivers with a charger.
Not sure which way to go? Our electric car guide covers charging, range and running costs in plain English.
| Petrol | Electric | |
|---|---|---|
| Boot | 330–460 litres | 460 litres |
| Power | 99–143 bhp | 111 bhp |
| Seats | 5–7 | 5 |
| 0–62 mph | 9.1–12.5 s | 11.7–13 s |
| Braked towing | 1250–1300 kg | 350–550 kg |
| Battery | – | 44–54 kWh |
| Electric range (WLTP) | – | 190–249 miles |
Two trims: Collection and Max. Collection covers the essentials properly; Max adds comfort and convenience kit rather than any change to how the car drives.
Collection rides on 17-inch Aragonite black alloy wheels with locking wheel nuts, and adds cruise control with a speed limiter to the standard kit every C3 Aircross gets. Upholstery is cloth, and the entry version has 99 bhp.
The Collection is currently available from £271.84 a month.
Max swaps to 17-inch Aragonite diamond cut bi alloys and brings connected 3D navigation, cloth and leather-effect upholstery, a heated steering wheel and a ventilated wireless smartphone charger. It also adds heated front seats, front parking sensors, front fog lights and an auto-dimming rear-view mirror.
The Max is currently available from £275.83 a month. Against the Collection, that is currently £4.00/mo more expensive.
One thing worth checking before you order: confirm the exact derivative on the deal you're looking at. Our guide to choosing your car walks through spec, mileage and term, and you can see the rest of the range on our Citroën leasing page.
If you're weighing up the class, the Škoda Kamiq, Peugeot 2008, Volkswagen Taigo and Hyundai Bayon are all small SUVs of roughly the same footprint, and all worth a look alongside the C3 Aircross.
Specifications from Citroën's UK data; equipment and availability vary by version, so check the individual deal before you order.
Page updated 5 October 2026 by First Vehicle Leasing. Prices and availability shown on this page are live and change as deals are refreshed.
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