Citroen reveals flagship C5 Aircross SUV

By CARSIFU | 25 May 2018


PARIS: Citroën has revealed the European version of its flagship new C5 Aircross SUV as the brand continues its international SUV offensive.

The new-generation SUV has a unique and assertive personality, and features an all-new personalisation offering with 30 exterior colour combinations.

The new C5 Aircross SUV is the most comfortable model in its segment, thanks to the Citroën Advanced Comfort programme, Progressive Hydraulic Cushions suspension and Advanced Comfort seats. The SUV also boasts unrivalled modularity with three individual sliding, folding and reclining rear seats, and best-in-class boot space.

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The modern and high-tech New C5 Aircross is equipped with 20 driver assistance systems (including Highway Driver Assist and Grip Control) and six connectivity technologies (including Wireless Smartphone Charging).

The new C5 Aircross will launch in Europe at the end of 2018 and will be the first Citroën with a plug-in hybrid powertrain at the end of 2019.

New C5 Aircross SUV stands apart through its energetic and assertive personality. Measuring 4.50m long, the new model is robust, muscular and powerful. Its flowing shape is punctuated with strong graphic touches such as the Airbump panels, large 720mm-diameter wheels, a ground clearance of 230mm and distinctive roof bars.

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The cabin gives an immediate impression of protection and space, with a large horizontal dashboard, enveloping seats, a road-dominating ride height, as well as a wide central console and the use of warm materials.

The new C5 Aircross SUV excels through its comfort and spacious interior thanks to the Citroën Advanced Comfort programme. It features two major innovations: Citroën’s new suspension with Progressive Hydraulic Cushions and Advanced Comfort seats with their unrivalled ability to offer peerless ride comfort, the result being an outstanding experience for all passengers.

The new C5 Aircross SUV delivers unique modularity in the segment derived from Citroën’s know-how in the world of MPVs, with three individual, sliding, folding and reclining rear seats and best-in-class boot volume of 580-litres to 720-litres (depending on second row seat position).

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The new C5 Aircross SUV features a 12.3-inch Thin Film Transistor (TFT) digital instrument cluster and an 8-inch touchscreen, plus 20 latest-generation driver assistance technologies. These include Highway Driver Assist, a level-two autonomous driving system, as well as six advanced connectivity technologies.

The new, ultra-connected model can be equipped with Wireless Smartphone Charging and ConnectedCAM Citroën.

Powered by efficient and high-performance petrol and diesel engines ranging from 130hp to 180hp and the Citroën brand’s new EAT8 automatic gearbox, the new C5 Aircross will be the first Citroën available with plug-in hybrid (PHEV) technology at the end of 2019.

“I am very proud to present today New C5 Aircross SUV, produced in the French plant of Rennes and intended to be sold in 92 countries around the world. A next generation SUV that complements the recently renewed Citroën range and addresses the crucial SUV segment with all the identity of the brand: design, comfort, modularity. New C5 Aircross SUV is Citroën’s new flagship and a key lever for the international growth of the brand,” said Linda Jackson, Citroën CEO.

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