Citroen C5 Aircross SUV India Debut On February 1 To Rival Jeep Compass Skoda Karoq And Hyundai Tucson

• Sports a crossover-like design with notable bits like a split grille, dual beam headlamps, and red accents all over.

• Will be packed with features like a 12.3-inch digital driver's display, an 8-inch touchscreen, and panoramic sunroof.

• Likely to be offered with a sole 2.0-litre diesel engine with manual and automatic transmission options.

• Prices are likely to start from Rs 25 lakh (ex-showroom) onwards.

SUV around mid-2020, but the COVID-19 pandemic saw those plans put on hold. But now, the carmaker has revealed that the premium midsize SUV will make its debut on February 1. It will be locally assembled in India at the Thiruvallur plant in Tamil Nadu.

It boasts a crossover-like silhouette with highlights including a split grille on the front, flanked by DRLs on either side, dual beam headlamps, as well as an upright tailgate with split LED tail lamps. The premium design is further complemented by red accents all over.

The premium feel continues once you head inside with a notable design bit being split AC vents. The European model also loaded with features like a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, an 8-inch infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, panoramic sunroof, dual-zone climate control, wireless smartphone charging, as well as front seats with heating and massage function. Safety kit consists of multiple airbags, ABS with EBD, and front and rear parking sensors.

Expect the India-spec C5 Aircross to be powered by a diesel engine only. It is likely to be the 2.0-litre option that delivers 177PS/400Nm. It should be paired with manual and automatic transmission options.

Citroen will likely launch the C5 Aircross SUV in the country by March with prices expected to start from Rs 25 lakh (ex-showroom) onwards. It will have some stiff competition against the likes of the .