SHANGHAI: Citroën is unveiling a plug-in hybrid concept ahead of the Shanghai Motor Show.
The Citroën Aircross concept builds on the achievements of the C4 Cactus.
The body is set on large wheels with 275/42 R 22 tyres. The tyres were designed exclusively for Citroën Aircross by Continental and feature large tread blocks and a unique pattern for high traction on the most demanding surfaces. The striking design of the wheels highlights the all-terrain abilities of the Citroën Aircross.
The front and rear bumpers convey Citroën’s design identity. The front end features a new chevron design and a two-tier light signature, which first appeared on the latest-generation C4 Picasso. At the rear, the new 3D-effect lights have a high-tech and emphatically graphic appearance. These classic Citroën design touches are rounded out by a floating roof and uninterrupted area of glass right around the cabin.
Citroën Aircross is powered by plug-in hybrid petrol technology, with an electric motor located on the rear axle.
The electric motor develops 95bhp and 200Nm of torque. The motor is powered by lithium-ion batteries that charge up in just three and a half hours via a 16A domestic socket. The electric motor is combined with a 1.6 THP petrol engine developing 218bhp and 275Nm of torque.
The all-electric mode gives the car a range of 50km.
On roads that require successive acceleration and deceleration, the hybrid technology limits fuel consumption by combining both energy sources. On the motorway, the internal-combustion engine takes over, providing optimum high-speed performance.
Combined cycle fuel consumption is 1.7 l/100 km and CO2 emissions are an impressively low 39g/km. Citroën Aircross accelerates from 0 to 100kph in just 4.5 seconds.
The Citroën Aircross concept car will be unveiled at the April 22-29 Shanghai Motor Show. This symbolic venue was chosen to reflect the importance of the Chinese market, which accounts for 25% of total sales and stands as Citroën’s number-one market.
