Citroen made its debut in the Indian market with the C5 Aircross and boasts high-quality products along with class-leading comfort and a premium cabin. The Citroen C5 Aircross is priced from INR 31.80 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi) and gives tough competition to its rivals when it comes to in-cabin experience and ride quality. Having said this, the C5 Aircross comes with a long list of features and equipment that make it one of the most comfortable SUVs in India available at a reasonable price. Read on to find out all the details of this extremely comfortable SUV.
Premium Cabin
For starters, the C5 Aircross comes with a premium and high-quality cabin that not only feels good but also has an appealing layout. The dashboard looks modern and switchgear too feels premium to operate. Along with this, there are intelligent storage spaces available inside the cabin. In addition to the availability of large bottle holders in all four-door trims, the car also gets a large storage box under the front central armrest. The glovebox too is generous and you will find enough space to keep a number of items in it. The centre console has a premium design and the quality of upholstery too is impressive.
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Advanced Comfort Seats
The C5 Aircross is claimed to offer advanced comfort seats that offer unmatched lounge-like comfort on the move. The car boasts special seats that are made using high-density foam and a thick textured foam at the surface. This not only helps them offer great comfort but also keep the occupants happy on those super long highway journies. Having said this, the support offered by these seats too is great and you will not be left wanting for better under-thigh or lumbar support.
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Moreover, the C5 Aircross also gets first-in-the-segment three independent adjustable rear seats of the same width. This not provides equal space to all three occupants at the rear but also helps them find a comfortable seating position with multiple reclining positions and 150 mm slide adjustment. This, coupled with the fact that these advance comfort seats use special foam, make the cabin an extremely comfortable place for anyone who appreciates class-leading luxury. However, while the three individual seats boast commendable comfort, the grown-up adults may not appreciate the comfort and would want the side seats on either side to be wider than what they are. This however will not be an issue for anyone with an average build.
Features
The features list on offer with the Citroen C5 Aircross is extensive and will keep you happy during your day-to-day usage. To start with, the car gets LED headlamps, LED taillights, and a large panoramic sunroof. In addition to this, the C5 Aircross also boasts a large 20.32 cm touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Bluetooth Connectivity and a six-speaker audio setup. Other features like push-button start, park assist, double laminated front windows, electric adjustment for the driver seat, dual-zone climate control and electrochromatic IRVM are also on offer. For those wanting more, the car also gets tyre pressure monitoring system, automatic headlights, puddle lamps, electrically operated ORVMs, etc.
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The C5 Aircross also boasts a fully digital instrument console with customisable modes that alter the display layout and the design. The cluster is easy to use and shows a number of useful parameters and information related to the vehicle. However, many other features like seat ventilation, wireless charging, 360-degree camera, etc are missing from the package. The six-speaker audio setup not only misses out on a subwoofer but also has an average audio output. Modern features like connected car tech are also missing in the C5 Aircross.
Citroen Advance Suspension With Progressive Hydraulic Cushions
The C5 Aircross gets Macpherson Strut Suspension with a Double Progressive Hydraulic Cushions suspension setup that is specially designed to provide rebound and compression on either side to deliver maximum comfort to the occupants. At the rear, the car gets a twist-beam axle with Single Progressive Hydraulic Cushions that are designed to provide impressive compression, hence absorbing all the bumps. The suspension setup not only keeps the occupants happy but also ensures that the car stays planted and remains stable at higher speeds. The suspension also helps the C5 Aircross boast impressive driving dynamics. The body roll too is well controlled and this carefully designed suspension setup helps the C5 Aircross deliver a sorted ride-handling balance.
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The suspension with Progressive Hydraulic cushions not only smoothens large bumps and minor road surface imperfections but also helps deliver a great ride quality that does feel like a flying carpet. The suspension at the same time offers impressive stability and dynamics for those who push their vehicles a little hard on those winding sections of the ghats.
Safety
With an impressive score of four out of five stars in the Euro NCAP safety crash tests, the C5 Aircross boasts supreme safety levels. It also comes with a long list of safety features that include Park Assist, blind-spot monitoring, automatic LED headlamps, cornering fog lamps, grip control with hill descent assist, hill start assist and reversing camera with top vision. Other safety features include ISOFIX mounts, six airbags, traction control. electronic stability program, electric parking brake, etc.
Engine
Powering the Citroen C5 Aircross is a 2.0-L turbo diesel engine. This engine churns out a peak power and torque output of 177PS and 400Nm respectively. An 8-speed automatic gearbox comes mated to this engine and is super smooth with its shifts. The refinement and NVH levels from this motor are commendable and one of the best in the segment. However, the C5 Aircross does miss out on a petrol engine.
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