Citroen Opens A New Showroom in Pokhara

Shangrila Motors Pvt. Ltd, the authorized distributor of Citroen vehicles in Nepal, has appointed a new dealership in Pokhara. The new dealer, SSL Motors Company, has inaugurated a new showroom at Naya Bazar, Pokhara. The showroom was inaugurated by Dilliraj Rijal, Head of Transport Management, Gandaki Province and Kiran Shrestha, Assistant General Manager of Shangrila Motors Pvt. Ltd.

The new showroom will showcase the Citroen eC3 and Citroen C3. The eC3 electric hatchback features a 29.2kWh battery pack for a claimed ARAI-rated range of up to 320km. The electric hatchback uses a 29.2 kWh battery pack and a 3.3 kW onboard AC charger. It powers a front-mounted electric motor that develops 57 bhp and 143 Nm. The eC3 can accelerate from 0-60km/h in 6.8 seconds while the top speed is capped at 107kmph. It takes 10.5 hours to charge the battery using a home charger, but it takes just 57 minutes to charge from 10-80% using a DC fast charger.

Also, the company has claimed that the battery life will not be affected even if it is charged several times with the DC fast charger. The company has given a battery pack warranty of 7 years or 140 thousand kilometres on this car. Similarly, the electric motor given in it has a warranty of 5 years or 1 lakh km.

The Citroen eC3 is available in two variants: Live (Rs 32.99 Lakh) and Feel (Rs 34.99 Lakh).

The Citroen C3 is positioned as an SUV-inspired B-Segment hatchback. Under the hood, the Citroen C3 gets a 1.2-litre, three-cylinder, naturally aspirated, petrol unit that delivers 82 hp and 115 Nm. The engine comes mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox. With a wheelbase of 2,540mm, the C3 promises to give one of the best legroom in this segment.The C3 measures 3981mm x 1733mm x 1604mm with a ground clearance of 180mm. The boot capacity stands at 315 litres and the fuel tank capacity is 30 litres. The Citroen C3 is available in two variants - Live (Rs 34,49,000) and Feel (Rs 36,49,000).

Shangrila Motors has also launched a promotional scheme on the occasion of Dashain and Tihar. Under this scheme, customers can enjoy a range of exceptional benefits, including attractive cash discounts for ICE Vehicles, free road tax, and complimentary comprehensive insurance for a full year.