Citroen, the French automaker, has made its official India debut with the launch of its first product, the C5 Aircross, today. The SUV is available for a starting price of INR 29,90,000 (introductory, ex-showroom, Delhi). In the segment, the said model competes primarily with the Jeep Compass, the upcoming Volkswagen Tiguan facelift, and the Hyundai Tucson. Bookings for the Citroen C5 Aircross SUV are already available in India for a nominal fee of INR 50,000. The launch also marks Groupe PSA's return to the Indian market, making the C5 Aircross an extremely important product for the company.

2021 Citroen C5 Aircross Overview

The vehicle is available in two variants, Feel and Shine, with four color options for customers to choose from. Three of these are dual-tone options. In terms of powertrain, the C5 Aircross is powered by a single 2.0-litre diesel engine capable of producing 175 hp and a peak torque of 400Nm. The transmission is an 8-speed automatic.

Interior and Features

The interior of the car is said to be designed to provide best-in-class comfort. According to the French automaker, no other automaker in India currently talks about the driver and occupants' comfort, but the Citroen C5 Aircross has paid special attention to that.

 A 12.3-inch digital instrument console, an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system, hands-free parking, dual-zone climate control, an electrically adjustable driver's seat, and power-adjustable ORVMs are among the features available in the spacious cabin. It also comes standard with automatic headlamps and wipers, cruise control, and keyless entry.

The Citroen C5 Aircross features three individual rear seats that slide and recline independently. Additionally, the seats can be folded individually to make more room for occupants or luggage.

 The C5 Aircross comes standard with 6 airbags, ESC, traction control, hill start assist, hill descent control, blind-spot monitoring, front and rear parking sensors, a rearview camera, ABS with EBD, and TPMs.

Exterior

The SUV is given a chunky and bold design that immediately draws attention. The car also has a strong road presence. The top-tier Shine variant gets LED headlamps and taillights, as well as a panoramic sunroof, which the Feel variant does not.

Engine

The Citroen C5 Aircross is powered by a 2.0-litre, four-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine producing 177 bhp and 400 Nm of torque. The engine is coupled to an 8-speed automatic transmission, which sends power to the front wheels. The ARAI-certified fuel economy of the C5 Aircross is claimed to be 18.6 kmpl.

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The authorized distributor of Citroen cars in Nepal, Shangrila Motors Private Limited, has announced its intention to bring the Citroen C5 Aircross as a first product from a French car Company to the Nepalese market.

As per the delegates, it is expected that Citroen C5 Aircross will arrive in Nepal by early 2021.

Besides the anticipated launch date and confirmed arrival of C5 Aircross, most of the information are unspecified.

We do know, nevertheless, that it is scheduled to arrive in Nepal by early 2021. As for the pricing, the price of the Citroen C5 Aircross is estimated to be greater than Rs. 1.40 Crores in Nepal. 

Citroen C5 Aircross Overview

Citron C5 is a bold looking all-new SUV based on Citroen Aircross concept with dominating and muscular style. The Citroen C5 Aircross is 4500m long, 1840mm wide and 1670mm high.

The interiors are spacious. With modern split vents and a flat-bottom steering wheel, the luxury essence is stuffed at all points inside the car as buyers will get a dual tone dashboard finish. Inside the vents, the console lies, while the extra large middle portion brings the luxury feel to the next level.

 

Fuel Type	Diesel
Type	4-cyl, turbo-diesel
Cubic Capacity (cc)	1499cc
Max Power (hp @ rpm)	131hp at 3750rpm
Max Torque (Nm @ rpm)	300Nm at 1750rpm
Gearbox Type	Automatic
No of Gears	8

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Citroen has been around for a little over 100 years but it is only now that the French carmaker is putting its focus on the Indian market. Underlining that the country is key to its global plans, Citroen on Monday officially showcased the C5 Aircross which will be its debut product in India.

 

To be launched in March, the Citroen C5 Aircross SUV is looking at providing the company with a solid foundation. The vehicle is already available in several foreign markets in Europe, Latin America and China. 

Company officials in a virtual briefing informed that the localization process will significantly increase in subsequent offerings.

C5 Aircross is the flagship offering from Citroen which is directed towards family buyers looking at a comfortable ride experience while experiencing the latest in in-car tech. The SUV will come with a 2.0-litre diesel engine and petrol versions.

This engine will be mated to an eight-speed automatic gearbox with the company claiming mileage of 18.6 kmpl.

The C5 Aircross, once launched, will lock horns against Volkswagen Tiguan and Jeep Compass Trailhawk.

Citroen has made a total investment of around INR 2,000 crore in India and will roll out its products from its plant in Tamil Nadu.

Shangrila Motors Private Limited, the authorized distributor of Peugeot brand vehicles for Nepal has also been appointed as the authorized distributor of Citroen brand vehicles for Nepal by PSA Groupe, France.

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