Citroen C5 AirCross Receives More Than 1000 Bookings In India

The Citroen C5 Aircross was launched in April this year and it kick started the French car maker's innings in the Indian car market

By Ameya Naik

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Published on July 7, 2021

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It was in April this year that Citroen India launched its first product in the market - the C5 Aircross. The company priced the car at Rs. 29.90 lakh and now it has revealed that there have been more than 1000 bookings that have been received by the company for the SUV. Speaking to the media, Saurabh Vatsa, Citroen Brand Head India, said, "We are happy that we have received more than 1000 bookings for the car. In fact, the company has already despatched 325 vehicles from its plant in Chennai to various dealerships across the country to be delivered to customers." Also Read: Citroen C3 Coming To India Next Year The C5 Aircross is big and bold yet different. The model comes with the signature Citroen grille with a matte black finish and brand emblems finished in chrome. The SUV also gets side body and wheel arch cladding along with Citroen's different colour packs. The rear profile boasts of the rugged bumper and the wraparound taillights that get the signature LED treatment. Deliveries of the C5 Aircross have already begun across the country Inside, the Citroen C5 Aircross continues the split theme running across the dashboard with the dual AC vents. The cabin gets a Metropolitan Grey interior, with the choice of two upholstery options - Grey Grained Leather and Graphite Cloth with Advanced Comfort Seats. The standard feature list comprises a 12.3 Inch TFT instrument display, dual-zone climate control, alloy foot pedals, 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Mirror Screen featuring Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. There's also a six-speaker audio system. Also Read: Citroen Delivers First 2 Cars Bought Online In India The C5 Aircross is only available with the diesel engine in India Also Read: Citroen C5 Aircross Launched In India. Price And Other Details Power on the Citroen C5 Aircross comes from the 2.0-litre diesel engine that develops 175 bhp and 400 Nm of peak torque. The engine is paired with only an 8-speed automatic transmission. Power is sent only to the front wheels, while there's no manual on offer. The SUV does come with different driving modes including snow and all-terrain options with Grip Control. The C5 Aircross promises a certified fuel efficiency figure of 18.6 kmpl.