Citron C5 Aircross first car to be launched in India by 2020

Citron C5 Aircross first car to be launched in India by 2020

Citroën C5 Aircross
Overview
Manufacturer	Citroën
Expected Price	₹15.00 – 20.00 Lakh
Expected Launch Date	Sep 2020 - Dec 2020
Body and chassis
Class	Compact crossover SUV
Body style	5-door SUV
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive Front-engine, all-wheel-drive
Powertrain
Engine	1.2 L PSA EB2DTS PureTech turbo I3 1.6 L PSA-EEP6FDT (PureTech) turbo I4 1.5 L PSA DW5 BlueHDI I4 (turbo diesel) 2.0 L PSA DW10FC BlueHDI I4 (turbo diesel)
Transmission	6-speed manual 6 and 8-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,730 mm (107.5 in)
Length	4,510 mm (177.6 in)
Width	1,860 mm (73.2 in)
Height	1,705 mm (67.1 in)

• Now let's take a look at what we know about Citroen C5 Aircross.C5 is a mid-size SUV; Jeep will compete Compass, Hyundai Tucson and MG Hector.
• Both petrol and diesel engine options are likely to be offered at the time of launch.
• It is expected to be Rs 18 lakh to Rs 25 lakh.

At its first event in Chennai, Citroen revealed that the C5 Aircross will be the first product from its stable to be launched in India. The medium-sized SUV, which has already been tested in the country, will go on sale before the end of 2020.

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 dimensions, the Citroën is the second-longest car after the Harrier. It is the second widest and longest car in the segment. And while its wheelbase is longer than the compass and Tucson, it is 11 mm shorter than the Harrier.

Engine

In the global market, the Citroen C5 Aircross is available with four engine options: two petrol and two diesel units.
The small 1.2-liter petrol unit produces 130PS of power and 230Nm of torque and comes in a 6-speed manual gearbox. The larger 1.6-liter engine, on the other hand, is offered with an 8-speed automatic and comes with 180PS and 250Nm. Both engines are turbocharged.
For diesel, it is available with 1.5-liter and 2.0-liter units. While the smaller engine makes 130PS and 300Nm, the larger unit produces 176PS and 400Nm. While the 1.5-liter engine is available with a 6-speed manual as well as an 8-speed automatic, the 2.0-liter unit is only available with the latter.
In India, the C5 Aircross is expected to get 1.6-liter petrol and 2.0-liter diesel engines.

Design

While other mid-size SUVs in India look quite subtle and commercial, the C5 Aircross looks outlandish, especially with its front side headlamp installation and 'Airbumps' on the side. Airbumps are thin air-filled thermoplastic polyurethane elements designed to protect the bottom of doors from knocking and cracking. Also complementing the SUV's unusual styling are the red elements that can be seen around its exterior.

Features

The global-spec C5 Aircross is quite well-equipped on this front and expects the India-spec car to offer the same level of safety, comfort, and convenience. In the UK, the C5 offers 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 include panoramic sunroof, dual-zone climate control, powered driver seat, front and rear parking sensors, hands-free parking, 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, and 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.