Citroen C5 Aircross is a compact crossover SUV that Citroen has manufactured since 2017. At the 2015 Shanghai Auto Show, the Citroen Aircross concept car made its debut.
The production version was officially unveiled for the Chinese market at the 2017 Shanghai Auto Show. Sales started in China in the fall of 2017. The model debuted in Europe at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show, and sales started at the end of the year.
The C5 Aircross began production in France in 2018 at the PSA plant in Rennes. The model takes advantage of Groupe PSA’s 100-million-euro investment stake.
In early 2021, Citroen will introduce an India-spec C5 Aircross in the Indian market.
Features
The C5 Aircross is available in two versions: base Feel and Shine and top-end Feel and Shine with three additional features.
- Citroen C5: Look and Feel
- Headlamps with LED projectors
- Sunroof with a Panoramic View
- Power-assisted tailgate
Aside from that, 3D LED tail lamps, LED turn indicators, and fog lamps will be present.
An 8-inch multimedia touchscreen with Apple Car Play and Android Auto is standard on the inside. A 12.3-inch TFT screen acts as the instrument display.
The driver’s seat can be modified electrically, and the front seats have lumbar support. Dual-zone climate control, an air-purifying system, rear AC vents, and a tyre pressure monitoring system are also included.
Comparison
| Features | Citroen C5 Aircross | Tata Harrier | Jeep Compass | Hyundai Tucson |
| Length(mm) | 4500 | 4598 | 4405 | 4480 |
| Width(mm) | 2099 | 1894 | 1818 | 1850 |
| Height(mm) | 1710 | 1706 | 1640 | 1660 |
| Wheelbase(mm) | 2730 | 2741 | 2636 | 2670 |
| Boot space | 580 L | 425 L | 438 L | 530 L |
| Wheel Size | 18 inch. alloys | 16/17 inch. alloys | 18 inch. alloys | 18 inch. alloys |
| Engine | 2L diesel | 2L diesel | 2L diesel | 2L petrol/diesel |
| Power | 177 PS | 170 PS | 167.67 PS | 185/152 |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 350 Nm | 350 Nm | 192 NM-400Nm |
| Transmission | 8 Speed AT | 6 Speed AT & MT | 9 Speed AT | 6/8 Speed AT |
| Safety | ABS with EBD, 6 Airbags, Traction control, ESP, Hill assist, Hill descent control, front and rear parking sensors, rearview camera, blind-spot monitoring system, Hands- free parking, Protective features include dual frontal, side chest, and side head protection (curtain) | ABS with EBD, six airbags, hill hold descent, hill hold control, traction control, electronic stability control, rollover mitigation, rear parking sensors, rear parking camera | ABS with EBD, 6 Airbags, Anti-theft alarm, tyre pressure monitor, Rear Camera, Speed alerts, Geo-Fence alert, Hill assist, Hill descent control, 360 view camera, Lane- Watch camera | Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist (RPCA), Drive Assist, 6 Airbags, Remote Smart Parking Assist, High Beam Assist (HBA), with Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA) Advanced Smart Cruise Control |
| Price( Ex-Showroom) | 28-30 Lakh | 13.99-20.45 lakh | 16.99-28.29 lakh | 22.55-27.33 lakh |
As we see from the above table, Citroen has better engine options compared to its rivals. Also, the boot space and dimensions are impressive, but the price is at the higher side, so it can be a small issue.
Pros and Cons
Citroen C5 Aircross Pros
- Premium crossover with superb engineering.
- Solid build quality
- Very stylish exteriors & interiors are designed to impress youth.
- Comfortable seats, a quality cabin with lots of storage.
- Efficient 2.0L diesel engine.
- 8-speed AT gearbox is smooth and mechanically advanced.
- Lowest body roll in the segment.
- Got 4-star rating in the Euro NCAP crash test
- Huge sunroof, six airbags, blind-spot monitoring system, ESP, hill hold, hill descent control and more
Citroen C5 Aircross Cons
- For the passengers above 6 ft. or above, the legroom is not adequate
- No AWD
- Missing turbo-petrol engine
- No fun to drive
- Missing ventilated seats, a 360-degree camera is also missing
- No 3rd-row passenger seats as some of the competitors are offering the same
- After-sales service can be an issue as the company is new with fewer showrooms
Heads turned everywhere we went in this car. People wanted to know what brand and product this was. What is the cost of this car? We replied to a few and missed a few others. I assume this is where the car is parked.
The positioning is important because the brand isn’t known for being a luxury car manufacturer or a logo with a clear vintage car connection. Citroen must start from scratch and price aggressively in this already crowded market.
Much smaller than the statistics that have been circulating the internet. If that happens, the C5 Aircross, a smart, funky urban SUV, has the potential to change the Indian urban landscape.
