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    Citroen C5 Aircross To Launch In India By 2020

    Modified On Apr 05, 2019 04:45 PM By Dinesh for Citroen C5 Aircross 2021-2022

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    It will be sold in India via the CKD route and will go on sale by the end of 2020

    • C5 is a mid-size SUV; will rival Jeep Compass, Hyundai Tucson and MG Hector.
    • Likely to be offered with both petrol and diesel engine options at launch.
    • Expected to be priced from Rs 18 lakh to Rs 25 lakh.

    At its debut event in Chennai, Citroen revealed that the C5 Aircross will be its first product from its stable to be launched in India. The mid-size SUV, which has already been spotted testing in the country, will go on sale before the end of 2020. Check out the spy shots here.

    Now let’s take a look at what we know about the Citroen C5 Aircross.

    Dimensions

     

    Citroen C5 Aircross (UK-spec)

    Jeep Compass

    Hyundai Tucson

    Tata Harrier

    Length

    4500mm

    4395mm

    4475mm

    4598mm

    Width

    1859mm

    1818mm

    1850mm

    1894mm

    Height

    1670mm

    1640mm

    1660mm

    1706mm

    Wheelbase

    2730mm

    2636mm

    2670mm

    2741mm

    In terms of dimension, the Citroen is the second longest car after the Harrier. It also the second widest and tallest car in the segment. And while its wheelbase is longer than the Compass and the Tucson, it shorter than the Harrier by 11mm.

    Engines:

    In the global market, the Citroen C5 Aircross is available with four engine options: two petrol and two diesel units. 

    The smaller 1.2-litre petrol unit makes 130PS of power and 230Nm of torque and comes mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox. The larger 1.6-litre engine, on the other hand, is offered with an 8-speed automatic and puts out 180PS and 250Nm. Both engines are turbocharged. 

    As for the diesels, it is available with a 1.5-litre and 2.0-litre unit. Where the smaller engine makes 130PS and 300Nm, the larger unit generates 176PS and 400Nm. While the 1.5-litre engine is available with a 6-speed manual as well as an 8-speed automatic, the 2.0-litre unit is only available with the latter.

    In India, the C5 Aircross is expected to get the 1.6-litre petrol and 2.0-litre diesel engine.

    Design:

    Where other mid-size SUVs in India look quite subtle and businessy, the C5 Aircross looks quirky, especially with its split headlamp setup at the front and ‘Airbumps’ on the side. The Airbumps are slim air-filled thermoplastic polyurethane elements designed to protect the lower part of the doors from knocks and scrapes. Further complementing the SUV’s unusual styling are red elements which can be seen all around its exterior. A similar theme runs inside the cabin on the split front AC vents. The steering wheel too gets a unique design.

    Features

    The global-spec C5 Aircross is fairly equipped on this front and expect the India-spec car to offer similar levels of safety, comfort and convenience. In the UK, the C5 gets features such as multiple airbags, ESP, traction control, hill start assist, electronic parking brake, traffic sign recognition, active lane assist and active blind spot detection. Other features on offer include a panoramic sunroof, dual zone climate control, powered driver seat, front and rear parking sensors, hands-free parking, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. 

    India Launch

    Citroen will launch the C5 Aircross in India before the end of 2020, probably around the festive season. It will rival the likes of the Hyundai Tucson, Jeep Compass, Tata Harrier, MG Hector and the upcoming Skoda Karoq. The C5 Aircross is expected to be priced from Rs 18 lakh to Rs 25 lakh in India. 

    Also Read: Citroen To Launch One New Car In India Every Year From 2021

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