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{{Short description|Indian branch of the French automobile brand}}
{{Use Indian English|date=July 2021}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=July 2021}}
{{Infobox company
| name = Citroën India
| logo = Citroen 2022.svg
| type = [[Joint venture]]
| industry = [[Automotive]]
| foundation = 2019
| location = [[Tiruvallur]], [[Chennai]]
| key_people =
| products = [[Automobiles]]
| production = 9,488 (FY 2024)
| revenue =
| owner = {{ubl| [[Citroën]]| [[CKA Birla Group]]}}
| num_employees =
| subsid =
| parent = [[Stellantis N.V.]]
| homepage = {{URL|https://www.citroen.in/}}
| Factory =
}}
Established in 1919, [[Citroën]] is a French automobile brand owned by [[Stellantis]]. Citroën was part of the [[PSA Group|PSA]] Group before Stellantis N.V. was formed in 2021 on the basis of a merger between Peugeot S.A. ([[PSA Group|Groupe PSA]]) and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. (FCA).

In 2019, the erstwhile PSA group launched the Citroën brand in India along with manufacturing operations through a vehicle assembly plant in Thiruvallur and a powertrain facility in Hosur (both via JVs with [[CK Birla Group]]). Consequently, the Stellantis group increased its investment in the JVs with CK Birla and is now a majority shareholder. The Thiruvallur facility produces the C5 Aircross SUV, C3, ë-C3, Aircross & the Basalt for Citroën India. The Hosur plant builds gearboxes primarily for exports and manufactures engines for domestic needs and exports.

== History ==
The launch of the Citroën brand in India was the third attempt by Groupe PSA to enter the Indian market.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Official: Peugeot To Return To India - Third Time Lucky? | date = 2017-01-27 | first = Arun | last = Shenoy |url=https://www.zigwheels.com/news-features/news/official-peugeot-to-return-to-india-third-time-lucky/27306/|access-date=2021-01-09|website=ZigWheels.com}}</ref> During the presentation of FY18 results of Groupe PSA, the chairman confirmed that Citroën was the chosen brand to enter the Indian markets.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Thakkar|first=Ketan|title=Groupe PSA plans India return by 2021 with Citroen|newspaper=The Economic Times|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/auto/auto-news/groupe-psa-plans-india-return-by-2021-with-citroen/articleshow/68180568.cms?from=mdr|date=27 February 2019|access-date=2021-07-20}}</ref>

Groupe PSA had signed two joint ventures with companies of India's CK Birla Group for vehicle assembly, distribution and powertrain manufacturing of its cars in the country.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Citroen readies New Delhi showroom ahead of India market launch|url=https://www.autocarpro.in/news-national/citroen-readies-new-delhi-showroom-ahead-of-india-market-launch-78180|access-date=2021-01-09|website=www.autocarpro.in|language=en-US}}</ref> The French carmaker was initially supposed to enter the Indian market in 2020. However, the plan was delayed amidst the [[COVID-19 pandemic]] and the subsequent lockdown.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Nagaraj|first=Rahul|date=2021-01-05|title=Citroen C5 Aircross India-Spec SUV Reveal Scheduled For Next Month : Here Are All The Details|url=https://www.drivespark.com/four-wheelers/2021/citroen-c5-aircross-india-debut-1st-february-launch-specs-price-other-details-033289.html|access-date=2021-01-09|website=www.drivespark.com|language=en}}</ref>

Prior to launching the India-spec [[Citroën C5 Aircross|C5 Aircross SUV]], Citroën India's research revealed that comfort is the critical criteria for new car buyers in India.<ref>{{Cite web|date=6 January 2021|title=Citroen India: Comfort critical criteria for new car buyers |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/auto/cars/comfort-critical-criteria-for-new-car-buyers-citroen/articleshow/80128760.cms|access-date=2021-01-09|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> Production of the C5 Aircross started in January 2021<ref>{{Cite web|title=Citroen C5 Aircross local assembly begins|url=https://www.autocarindia.com/car-news/citroen-c5-aircross-local-assembly-begins-419786|access-date=2021-05-19|website=Autocar India|language=en}}</ref> at the Tiruvallur plant in Tamil Nadu. Groupe PSA made an investment of around Rs.2500 crore to enter the Indian market.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-01-04|title=Citroen C5 Aircross SUV’s India unveil date out: What to expect from Karoq, Compass rival|url=https://www.financialexpress.com/auto/car-news/citroen-c5-aircross-suvs-india-unveil-date-out-what-to-expect-from-karoq-compass-rival-specs-features-engine-gearbox-price/2164058/|access-date=2021-01-09|website=The Financial Express|language=en-US}}</ref>

== Products ==
Citroën India is developing several models specifically for the Indian market, including EVs. The C5 Aircross was unveiled on 1 February 2021 and launched on 7 April 2021 in two variants: Feel and Shine, with single and dual tone interiors, equipped with a 2.0-litre diesel engine. According to reports, subsequent cars will not support a diesel engine.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Citroen will not launch diesel mass market cars in India | url = https://www.team-bhp.com/news/citroen-will-not-launch-diesel-mass-market-cars-india|access-date=2021-01-09|website=Team-BHP.com|language=en}}</ref>

Citroën India revealed the [[Citroën C3 (India)|C3]] in September 2021 ahead of its India launch in the first half of 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |title=India-bound Citroen C3 unveiled ahead of 2022 launch |url=https://www.autocarindia.com/car-news/india-bound-citroen-c3-unveiled-422070 |access-date=2021-09-16 |website=Autocar India |language=en}}</ref> The C3 was the first of three models under Citroën's C-cubed program, and was specifically developed for emerging markets like India and South America. The C3 is locally manufactured in India with more than 90 percent localisation.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Chakravarty |first=Shubhodeep |date=July 27, 2022 |title=Citroen C3 customer deliveries begin. Check cities where available |url=https://auto.hindustantimes.com/auto/cars/citroen-c3-customer-deliveries-begin-check-cities-where-available-41658906856646.html |website=Hindustan Times Auto News}}</ref>

In February 2023, Citroën India launched an electric variant of C3 under the name Ë-C3. The car was launched about 6 months after the C3's launch. Its stated range is {{Convert|320|km|mi}} per charge.<ref>{{Cite web |last=www.ETAuto.com |title=Citroën India launches E-C3 all-electric at an introductory price of INR 11.5 lakh - ET Auto |url=https://auto.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/passenger-vehicle/citron-india-launches-e-c3-all-electric-at-an-introductory-price-of-inr-11-5-lakh/98274001 |access-date=2023-03-26 |website=ETAuto.com |language=en}}</ref>

=== Current models ===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center; width: 45%"
|-
! colspan="2" rowspan="2" width="15%" |Model
! rowspan="2" width="15%" |Indian introduction
! colspan="2" |Current model
|-
! width="15%" |Introduction (model code)
! width="15%" |Update ([[Facelift (automotive)|facelift]])
|- bgcolor="#e0e0e0"
| colspan="5" |'''[[Hatchback]]'''
|-
|[[File:2022 Citroën C3 Feel Puretech 110 (India) front view 01.png|alt=|200x200px]]
! scope="row" |'''[[Citroën C3 (India)|C3]]'''
|2022
|2022
|–
|-
|[[File:2023 Citroën ë-C3 (Indonesia) front view.jpg|200x200px]]
! scope="row" |'''[[Citroën C3 (India)#ë-C3|ë-C3]]'''
|2023
|2023
|–
|- bgcolor="#e0e0e0"
| colspan="5" |'''[[Sport utility vehicle|SUV]]/[[Crossover (automobile)|crossover]]'''
|-
|[[File:Citroen Basalt Turbo 200 Shine 2025.jpg|alt=|200x200px]]
![[Citroën Basalt|Basalt]]
|2024
|2024
|–
|-
|[[File:2023 Citroën C3 Aircross 1.2 CC24 (Indonesia) front view.jpg|alt=|200x200px]]
![[Citroën C3 Aircross|C3 Aircross]]
|2023
|2023
|–
|-
|[[File:Paris Motor Show 2018, Paris (1Y7A1245) (cropped).jpg|alt=|200x200px]]
! scope="row" |'''[[Citroën C5 Aircross|C5 Aircross]]'''
|2021
|2021
|2022
|}

==References==
<references />{{Automotive industry in India}}
[[Category:Citroën]]
[[Category:Car manufacturers of India]]
[[Category:Indian companies established in 2019]]
[[Category:2019 establishments in Tamil Nadu]]
[[Category:Automotive companies established in 2019]]
[[Category:Motor vehicle manufacturers based in Chennai]]
[[Category:Indian subsidiaries of foreign companies]]
[[Category:CK Birla Group]]

Citroën India - Revision history

Saurabh at 21:42, 31 January 2026