Facelifted Citroen C5 Aircross Makes Its Way To India

The facelifted SUV is being offered only in a single top-spec Shine trim for now

• Citroen has priced the new C5 Aircross from Rs 36.67 lakh onwards (introductory ex-showroom Delhi).

• Exterior revisions include updated headlights and new alloy wheel design.

• Changes on the inside consist of a new 10-inch touchscreen and revised centre console.

• Other features on offer include a panoramic sunroof and dual-zone climate control.

• Continues to be powered by the same 2-litre diesel engine as before, mated to an eight-speed automatic.

Citroen’s debut product for the Indian market, the C5 Aircross, has now received a mid-life update. The pre-facelift model was on sale only for a little over a year. Citroen is offering the new C5 Aircross in only the top-spec Shine trim for now, unlike the pre-facelift model, which was available in a base-spec Feel trim too.

Here’s a look at the variant-wise prices of the SUV:

Compared to the pre-facelift model, the facelifted SUV is commanding a premium of almost Rs 3 lakh. With the discontinuation of the base-spec Feel for now, the starting price of the SUV has gone up by over Rs 4 lakh.

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The facelifted C5 Aircross has received a bunch of cosmetic tweaks, including a new alloy wheel design, revised LED headlight clusters and LED DRLs, and a gloss black finish for the grille. The only noticeable change at the rear is the updated elements for the LED taillights.

Citroen is offering the C5 Aircross in four monotone (Pearl Nera Black, Pearl White, Eclipse Blue and Cumulus Grey) and three dual-tone (with a black roof) options with the last three shades.

The carmaker has also made a few changes on the inside, consisting of a new 10-inch touchscreen infotainment system, repositioned AC vents, gear lever, a traction control mode knob, and revised centre console.

Apart from the new touchscreen, the 2022 C5 Aircross also comes with a 12.3-inch digital driver’s display, panoramic sunroof, dual-zone climate control, wireless phone charger, and a powered tailgate. Its safety kit consists of a tyre pressure monitor, six airbags, electronic stability programme (ESP), and driver drowsiness detection.

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The SUV continues with the same 2-litre diesel engine as before. It makes 177PS and 400Nm, and comes paired with an eight-speed automatic gearbox. Citroen has also equipped it with drive modes (Eco and Sport) and traction control (standard, snow, all terrain- mud, damp and grass, and sand).

Citroen is offering the C5 Aircross with a three-year/one lakh km (whichever is earlier) warranty as standard. The carmaker’s mid-size SUV goes up against the Volkswagen Tiguan and Hyundai Tucson.

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