Citroën India has announced a major price cut across its complete range of cars, thanks to the new GST 2.0 tax structure. Starting from 22 September, the brand will transfer the full benefit of the tax reduction directly to its customers.
This move comes at a perfect time, as the festive season has just begun, and car buyers now have a chance to purchase Citroën vehicles at more attractive prices.
Model-Wise Price Reductions
The reduction is not limited to just one or two cars — Citroën has extended the benefits across its entire ICE (internal combustion engine) lineup.
- Citroën C3 and C3X: Price reduced by Rs. 84,000.
- C3 Aircross SUV: Customers save up to Rs. 50,000.
- Basalt and Basalt X: New GST-adjusted prices start at Rs. 7.95 lakh (ex-showroom).
- C5 Aircross SUV: The biggest saving, with prices down by nearly Rs. 2.7 lakh, now starting at Rs. 37.32 lakh for the Shine variant.
Why This Price Drop Matters
The GST 2.0 reforms are aimed at making passenger vehicles more affordable for Indian families. For Citroën, a brand that entered the Indian market only a few years back, this reduction is expected to attract more first-time buyers and also strengthen its market presence.
By passing on the full benefit, Citroën is sending a strong signal that it wants to make modern, safe, and efficient cars available to more people in India.
Perfect Timing with Festive Season
The announcement has been made just before important Indian festivals like Onam, Anant Chaturdashi, Navratri, Eid, and Diwali. Traditionally, this is the peak season for vehicle sales in India.
Industry experts believe that this move will not only increase Citroën’s sales but also push other car brands to come out with festive discounts and GST-linked benefits.
What Citroën Says
According to Kumar Priyesh, Director–Automotive Brands, Stellantis India, this GST reform will boost car ownership in India. He added that Citroën is committed to supporting government reforms and ensuring that customers get the maximum benefit during this festive season.
Impact on Indian Car Market
With Citroën reducing prices across models, it adds more competition in the mid-size SUV and premium SUV segments. Buyers who were earlier considering only Maruti, Hyundai, Tata, or Kia now have stronger reasons to explore Citroën as a value-for-money option.
This move can also accelerate industry growth, as more customers who were delaying their purchase due to high prices may now finally make their buying decision.
FAQs
Which Citroën model has the biggest price cut?
The C5 Aircross SUV offers the highest saving, with a reduction of nearly Rs. 2.7 lakh.
From when are the new prices effective?
The new GST-linked prices are effective from 22 September.
Does this apply to electric cars too?
No, this announcement is for the ICE (petrol and diesel) range only, not EVs.
Will prices go down further during Diwali?
Additional festive offers like easy finance or exchange bonuses may come, but the GST benefit has already been passed on in full.
How does this impact Citroën buyers?
Customers get better value for money, making Citroën cars more attractive against competitors in the same price bracket.
Conclusion
The price cut across Citroën’s entire ICE range shows how GST reforms are helping car buyers in India. With reductions ranging from Rs. 50,000 to Rs. 2.7 lakh, the brand has made its cars more competitive and appealing.