Citroen has released a teaser image of its latest offering for India – the C3 compact SUV. After the release of the C5 Aircross Citroen is finally gearing up to dive into a more fiercely contested space, with the brand-new, made-in-India Citroen C3 set to make its world premiere on 16 September. While the C5 Aircross – thanks to its premium pricing – remains a choice of a select few, the Citroen C3 will do battle in one of the most competitive segments in the Indian auto industry, taking on firmly entrenched compact SUV rivals.

Citroen’s darkened teaser provides a look at the face of the C3, which, unsurprisingly, is in line with other Citroen models sold worldwide. The iconic Citroen double chevron takes pride of place on the nose, with the chrome extensions flowing into the thin, X-shaped LED daytime running lights. The headlight clusters themselves are positioned below the LED DRLs, fitting low into the front bumper. There’s a large radiator grille, with a faux skid plate expected to add some muscle to the C3’s front-end.

When it is launched expect the Citroen C3’s price to be in the range of INR 7-13 lakh, which will see it take on multiple rivals, including the Suzuki Vitara Brezza, Kia Sonet, Hyundai Venue, Tata Nexon, Nissan Magnite, Mahindra XUV300, and Renault Kiger.