Citroen will provide the C5 Aircross SUV as its flagship in India. It will be released before 2020, in preference to the 2021 deadline announced by Citroen in advance. Citroen claims the C5 Aircross will be the ‘most relaxed’ SUV in its segment. It will rival the Jeep Compass, Hyundai Tucson, and upcoming MG Hector.
PSA Group has marked its re-entry in India by launching the Citroen emblem right here, and these days, the French carmaker took the covers off its first vehicle for India: the C5 Aircross. As speculated earlier, Citroen’s first-ever vehicle within the United States could be the Jeep Compass-rivaling C5 Aircross SUV. The flagship presentation will come right here through the CKD path and launch in India before 2020. Spied trying out in India several times earlier, the C5 Aircross will take on premium mid-size SUVs such as the Honda CR-V, the approaching MG Hector, the Hyundai Tucson, and the well-set-up Jeep Compass in India.
While it’s probably to trump the maximum of its opposition (barring the Tata Harrier) in phrases of sheer length, Citroen also guarantees us that the C5 Aircross could be the ‘maximum cozy SUV’ in the mid-length phase. Speaking of convenience, the C5 Aircross comes loaded to the brim with capabilities internationally. These encompass twin-area climate management, panoramic sunroof, front and rear parking sensors, arms-free parking, and a 12. A three-inch practical tool cluster with an eight-inch infotainment device that is sizeable and includes Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Given Citroen’s steadfast dedication to patron comfort, most of these capabilities are probably to reduce the India-spec model.
Available globally with a preference for two petrol and diesel engine options, the C5 Aircross has a lot to offer in terms of performance. While there’s a preference for 1.5-liter and 2. Zero-litre diesel engines, the petrol ones consist of turbocharged 1.2-liter and 1.6-liter engines. These come from a widespread 6-velocity manual transmission with a non-obligatory 8-velocity automatic gearbox.
With plans to release at least one version a year after the C5 Aircross, Citroen targets a gradual and consistent method in India. Apart from the C5 Aircross, the carmaker can introduce extra SUVs and crossovers to be released in India before some other marketplace. Speaking at the event, Linda Jackson, Chief Executive Officer, Citroen Brand, Groupe PSA, stated, “We are celebrating Citroën’s Centenary, a hundred years of a logo which has constantly regarded to the destiny of the automotive enterprise, by providing innovative solutions in keeping with the needs of each technology. Globally, Citroën’s achievement is based on a specific layout and benchmark consolation.
The Indian automotive marketplace is very dynamic and has a high capacity. We accept as true that we have the right positioning to fulfill the expectations of the Indian clients. I am confident that the new Citroën C5 Aircross SUV will set a benchmark in style, comfort, and innovation in its section in India.” With the introduction of Citroen in India, will it be the third time fortunate for the PSA Group? Let us recognize what you suspect in the comments section.
