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Hike alert: Citroen C5 Aircross’ prices hiked by up to Rs 1.40 lakh
French carmaker Citroen made its India debut in April this year with the launch of the Citroen C5 Aircross SUV. The new Citroen C5 Aircross is a premium mid-size SUV and it was launched in the Indian market at an introductory starting price of Rs 29.90 lakh, ex-showroom Delhi. However, this mid-size SUV has now received a steep price hike and its prices have been increased by up to Rs 1.40 lakh. Here we have the new price list of the Citroen C5 Aircross.
The new Citroen C5 Aircross is available in India in two trim levels, namely Feel and Shine. The price of the Feel trim of the SUV has been increased by Rs 1.40 lakh and its mono-tone variants are now priced at Rs 31.30 lakh while the dual-tone variants will set you back by Rs 31.80 lakh. The price of the top-spec Shine trim has been increased by Rs 90,000 and both its mono-tone variants as well as dual-tone variants have been priced at Rs 32.80 lakh, all prices ex-showroom Delhi.
The Citroen C5 Aircross is powered by a BS6 compliant 2.0-litre diesel engine that develops 177 PS of power and 400 Nm of peak torque. The engine comes mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission and it gets two drive modes, namely Eco and Sport. It also gets a Grip Control system with five different modes. They are – Standard, Snow, All-Terrain (Mud, Damp Grass, etc.), Sand, and Traction Control Off. The ARAI-certified fuel economy of this mid-size SUV is 18.6 kmpl. The new Citroen C5 Aircross rivals the likes of Jeep Compass, Hyundai Tucson, etc.
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Improved version of Hyundai Creta launched in Indian market: Check it out here
Hyundai India launched the much-awaited Creta Knight Edition in the country at a starting price of Rs 13.51 lakh (ex-showroom, all-India). This new variant is available in both petrol and diesel engine options and can be had either with a manual or an automatic transmission unit. To read more about the Creta Knight Edition, click here. In addition to this, the company has also introduced a model-year update for the Hyundai Creta with new feature additions.
The 2022 Hyundai Creta is now available in a new Denim Blue colour option and the Highline TPMS is now standard across all variants. The SX (O) trim now also gets a glossy black centre console. Furthermore, the company will offer the iMT option on the 1.5-litre petrol ‘S’ variant to further expand choices for the customers. The new S+ variant powered by a 1.4-litre T-GDi petrol engine with 7DCT now gets an additional set of features, such as –
– Smart panoramic sunroof
– 16-inch black alloy wheels
– Smartphone wireless charger
– Rear Disc Brakes
– Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
– Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)
– Hill start assist control (HAC)
– Paddle shifters
– Metal pedals
– Electric and auto-folding ORVMs
– Power window auto up/down
Mechanically, the SUV continues to be powered by the existing petrol and diesel engine options.