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Can the new Citroën e-C3 Aircross shake up the affordable family EV market? And is the equally fresh Vauxhall Frontera Electric its biggest threat… or its closest twin?
In this in-depth twin test Ginny and Nicola put these two budget-friendly electric SUVs through their paces to discover which one makes the better real-world family car.
Are they different enough for there to be a clear winner? Does one offer better practicality, range or value for money? Or are they so similar that your choice will simply come down to the badge?
Let us know which one you would choose in the comments.
#ElectricCars #EVReview #FamilyCar #CitroenEC3Aircross #VauxhallFronteraElectric
Citroen eC3 review
https://www.electrifying.com/long-term-reviews/citroen-reviews/e-c3-aircross/review
Vauxhall Frontera review
https://www.electrifying.com/reviews/vauxhall-reviews/frontera/review
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0:00 – Intro: Citroën ë-C3 Aircross vs Vauxhall Frontera EV (Stellantis Twins)
Twins analogy, explaining how these two EVs share tech but have very different personalities.
0:42 – EV Grants & Pricing: How Cheap Are These Electric SUVs Really?
£1,500 UK government grant, list prices, hybrid vs EV comparison and lease/PCP costs.
3:00 – Design Walkaround: Funky Citroën vs Sensible Vauxhall
Art-school vs accountant styling, Ollie-inspired Citroën design, chunky SUV looks and Frontera’s boxy, upright vibe.
4:54 – Batteries, Range & Charging: 44 kWh vs 54 kWh Explained
Shared Stellantis platform, WLTP ranges for both batteries, 100 kW DC charging, AC speeds and real-world expectations.
5:37 – Citroën ë-C3 Aircross Interior: Comfort, Screens & Real-World Efficiency
Minimalist dash, projected driver display, physical buttons, spec highlights, Advanced Comfort seats and motorway vs town efficiency.
8:19 – Vauxhall Frontera Interior: Twin Screens, Intelli-Seat & Clever Storage
Dual 10" screens, wireless CarPlay/Android Auto, cooled wireless charging, pulley-strap cupholders, Intelli-Seat comfort and cabin materials.
11:10 – Rear Seats & Boot Space: Practicality Test in Both EVs
Same passenger used in both cars, rear legroom and headroom, ISOFIX, 460L boot, 1,600L seats-down, underfloor storage and roof rails.
12:26 – Citroën Driving Review: Comfort, Steering Feel & Ride Quality
Indicator obsession, ADAS bongs and quick-off button, very light steering, body roll, ride comfort, and how it copes with school runs and bad roads.
16:09 – Vauxhall Driving Review: Refinement, Ride & Character vs Citroën
Motor whine, ride comparison with the Citroën, steering feel, seating position, support vs squish, and differing personalities despite shared hardware.
19:05 – Verdict: Which Small Electric SUV Should You Buy?
Art student vs accountant analogy, trims and wheel choices, heated seats/steering, value, space and which one they’d personally pick.
