Citroen C5 Aircross SUV Unveiled In India Set To Launch In March

• It sports a split front grille, dual-beam LED headlamps with LED DRLs, split LED tail lamps, and 18-inch dual-tone alloy wheels.

• Notable features include an 8-inch infotainment system, panoramic sunroof, air purifier, a 12.3-inch digital driver's display, and park assist.

• It is powered by a 177PS/400Nm 2.0-litre diesel engine, paired to an 8-speed automatic transmission.

• It will be offered in two variants, with prices likely to start from Rs 28 lakh (ex-showroom) .

• It will rival the upcoming Volkswagen Tiguan facelift.

After what has been like a lengthy delay caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, SUV in the country. It will spearhead the carmaker's early innings in India, with the SUV slated for a launch in March. Offered in two variants: Feel and Shine, the C5 Aircross has plenty to talk about, like a funky presence, various features and a diesel powertrain.

Starting with how it looks, the C5 Aircross has a chic crossover-like overall silhouette, with some nifty design highlights like dual beam LED headlamps with LED DRLs, a split front grille, 18-inch dual-tone alloy wheels, an upright rear end as well as split LED tail lamps.

Heading inside, the funky theme continues, with split-AC vents that blend in well with the dashboard. At the centre, you're treated to an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system, with the driver's side featuring a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster display. It's also big on practicality with a 580-litre boot,with all seats up. Reclining the rear seats forward will increase boot space to 720 litres. Folding the three individual rear seats will increase boot space to a whopping 1630 litres

The C5 Aircross is also loaded with features such as Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity, phone mirroring, seats with memory foam, panoramic sunroof, air purifier, engine stop-start function, dual-zone automatic climate control, mood lighting, a foot-operated electric tailgate and three individually adjustable reclining and modular rear seats. Blind spot monitoring, front, side and curtain airbags, electric parking brake, reverse camera, hill start assist, park assist, as well as grip control system with five modes (Standard, Snow, All Terrain, Sand And Traction Control Off) are some of the safety features on offer.

Powering the premium midsize SUV is a 2.0-litre diesel engine that delivers 177PS of grunt and 400Nm of twist. Paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission, the SUV features shift and park by wire control to boost efficiency. Another tech highlight which would be a boon for our Indian roads is Citroen's Progressive Hydraulic Cushion suspension system. The carmaker claims that the suspension will deliver what they call the 'flying carpet effect' to cushion discomforts from road bumps.

Citroen will offer the C5 Aircross SUV in a total of four body shades, with the first three also available in a dual-tone trim: Pearl White, Cumulus Grey, Tijuca Blue, and Perla Nera Black. Expect prices to start from Rs 28 lakh (ex-showroom) onwards. It will have some tough competition in the form of the upcoming facelifted.