Citroën C3 Aircross review - Practicality & boot space
"A flexible loading space and roof rails mean the Citroen C3 Aircross caters to families, but the towing limit is quite low"
It doesn't take up much room on the road – or in the car park – but the Citroen C3 Aircross has a tall roof that makes it spacious enough to accommodate four adults and a reasonable amount of luggage.
Citroen C3 Aircross interior space & storage
You sit fairly upright in the Aircross, which is welcome news if you like to have a good view of your surroundings. It also means that despite the car's short overall length, interior space is quite plentiful. Passengers over six feet tall might find kneeroom at a premium, but the front seatbacks are squishy enough that it shouldn’t be uncomfortable. Headroom in the back can be a bit tight for taller adults though, especially if the panoramic roof is fitted, because this lowers the roofline by a few centimetres.
If you need more space it might be worth waiting for the upcoming Citroen C3 Aircross, because it’s set to evolve into a longer three-row seven-seat model that will take on the Dacia Jogger.
Boot space
When the Aircross is full of passengers, there’s a decent 410 litres of boot space. When they hop out – or if they don’t mind sliding the rear seats forward – you can increase the boot size to 520 litres. Fold the 60:40 split-folding seats down entirely and 1,289 litres is available for hauling furniture. You can also move the boot floor up and down, either to ensure there’s a smooth surface to slide objects along, or to make the boot deeper for maximum space. Citroen has clearly thought about its customers, providing a handy slot in the boot to hold the parcel shelf when you need every bit of space. Plus and Max trims also come out with a flexible pull-out boot floor, which is a big advantage if you own a dog or often put muddy boots in the car.
Towing
While Citroen offers a ‘swan neck’ towbar for the Aircross, it can only manage light towing duties. Every engine in the range can tow a braked trailer weighing up to 840kg, which is only enough for a small trailer. In comparison, the Renault Captur can tow up to 1,200kg.
