Citroën C5 Aircross: Premium SUV with Comfort, Style and Diesel Power

The Citroen C5 Aircross is one of the SUVs that doesn’t try too hard to look aggressive or sporty. It simply focuses on the things that most people want in a premium family SUV: comfort, elegance, road presence, and comfort-oriented road manners. In a market where many SUVs are built around flash features, the C5 Aircross is notable because it feels more refined and mature.

In terms of looks, from the outside, the SUV has a very European design language. The front fascia is bold yet clean, and the Citroen signature styling ensures that it has a distinct identity on Indian roads. It is not a car that looks like every other SUV in its class, and that is a big plus for buyers looking for something premium yet different. The dual-tone color options and the sleek alloy wheels are a bonus. The official Citroen India specifications state that it is a 5-seater diesel automatic SUV, and major Indian auto portals confirm that it is a single variant, premium SUV.

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Inside, the C5 Aircross is a comfortable place to be, with wide seats that are supportive, a cabin that feels airy and sophisticated, and so on. Perhaps one of its biggest plusses is Citroen’s reputation for suspension tuning, which is said to be aimed at providing a softer ride on bad roads. That’s something that would be well-received in India, where drivers are accustomed to driving on a mix of road conditions. The rear seats are quite comfortable too, so that’s a plus for family use. Citroen’s brochure pages list all sorts of features, from flexible rear seats to a suspension system that’s been tuned for comfort.

Under the hood, the SUV is equipped with a 2.0-litre diesel engine delivering an output of about 177 PS and 400 Nm. The engine is mated to an 8-speed automatic gearbox. The result is a strong highway character for the C5 Aircross. The car is not meant for performance driving, but it has enough grunt for effortless overtakes and cruising. The mileage figures quoted across Indian auto sites range from 17.5 to 18.6 kmpl, which is decent for a premium diesel SUV.

Coming to the features, the Citroen C5 Aircross comes equipped with a number of premium essentials such as a touchscreen system, connected smartphone technology, powered seats, climate control, cruise control, and a number of airbags. Though it may not be a very feature-loaded car in the segment, it beats others in terms of comfort, which is where it excels.

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Feature	Details
Model	Citroën C5 Aircross
Body Type	Premium SUV
Seating Capacity	5 Seater
Engine	2.0L Diesel
Displacement	1997 cc
Power	177 PS
Torque	400 Nm
Transmission	8-Speed Automatic
Drive Type	FWD
Mileage	Approx. 17.5–18.6 kmpl
Boot Space	580 Litres
Fuel Tank	52.5 Litres
Length	4500 mm
Width	1969 mm
Height	1710 mm
Wheelbase	2730 mm
Ex-Showroom Price	Around ₹39.99 lakh