As we predicted earlier, French car manufacturer, Citroen, have launched the C5 Aircross from Rs 29.90 lakh (ex-showroom) onwards.
The Citroen C5 Aircross is an exciting new mid-size SUV that will take on the likes of the Jeep Compass and Hyundai Tucson. It has a 2.0-litre turbo-diesel engine under its hood churning out 177 hp and 400 Nm of torque. The engine is mated to an eight-speed automatic gearbox driving the front wheels. The car is said to return a claimed efficiency of up to 18.6 km/l.
The new Citroen C5 Aircross is available in twin trims: Feel and Shine. The difference between the two variants is limited to features such as the panoramic sunroof, LED headlamps and hands- free opening of the rear hatch. Other features including the auto-dimming inside rear-view mirror, and heated wing-mirrors, drive modes, six airbags, ESP and traction control among others will be offered as standard, on both variants.
According to the French company, the SUV tag attached to the name of the Citroën C5 Aircross stands for “Smooth Unique Vehicle” that has been designed to offer comfort in all aspects. The C5 Aircross SUV will be assembled at the Thiruvallur plant near Chennai and the 2.0-litre diesel engine is assembled and supplied from the powertrain plant in Hosur, Tamil Nadu.
Two exclusive innovations incorporated in the Citroën C5 Aircross SUV are the suspension with progressive hydraulic cushions and the advanced comfort seats inspired by the world of furniture design. Indigenously developed by Citroën, the progressive hydraulic cushions are claimed to absorb the major and minor bumps along the road, imparting to the passengers a feeling of flying over the road which the company calls “The Flying Carpet Effect”. The acoustics and sound-proofing of the engine compartment and the car cabin as a whole further enhance the comfort, keeping the passengers, “Cocooned in Comfort”.
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The rear seat of the Citroen C5 Aircross is unique as it is a combination of 3 individual seats. Each of the 3 seats can be adjusted or reclined separately making the C5 Aircross the most modular SUV in its segment. All seats have memory foam. The car comes loaded with tech and assistance features such as the eight-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and blind-spot monitoring assist.
The company plans to deliver its product through 10 retail points but is limited to only the La Maison showrooms in Ahmedabad and Chennai for the time being. The four colour options the car is available in, are Pearl White, Cumulus Grey, Tijuca Blue, and Perla Nera Black.
The introductory prices of the Citroën C5 Aircross SUV variants are:
Feel (Mono-Tone) – Rs 29.90 lakhs
Feel (Bi-Tone) – Rs 30.40 lakhs
Shine (Mono/Bi-Tone) – Rs. 31.90 lakhs
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Story: Cherry Mathew Roy
