Citroen C5 Aircross is French brand’s first plug-in
Plug-in hybrid on the way for newest Citroen SUV, but it’s yet to be confirmed for OzA plug-in hybrid version of the Citroen C5 Aircross will become the French brand’s first electrified model in 2020, but it’s yet to be confirmed for Australia.
The Citroen C5 Aircross SUV Hybrid will lead the historic car-maker’s electrification strategy, in which it aims to offer PHEV or full-EV versions of every model by 2025.
Currently, the mid-size SUV is offered in two trim levels in Australia – Feel priced from $39,990 and Shine from $43,990 – both powered by a 1.6-litre four-cylinder turbo-petrol engine paired with a six-speed automatic transmission.
Full details aren’t yet available, but the plug-in C5 Aircross will use an 80kW four-cylinder petrol engine paired to an electric motor and 13.2kWh lithium-ion battery.
Citroen says the PHEV’s powertrain combination will offer performance figures of 165kW/320Nm – 44kW and 80Nm than the turbo-petrol models the brand already sells.
It’ll also be paired to the brand’s new eight-speed automatic gearbox which is yet to make it to any Citroen-badged vehicles Down Under, but can be found in sister brand Peugeot’s new 508 GT and the new 308 GT warm hatch.
Citroen says the C5 Aircross PHEV will offer a pure electric driving range of around 50km and sip just 1.7L/100km.
Inside, it’ll get the same a 12.3-inch driver display and an 8.0-inch infotainment unit as Aussie petrol models, and likely much of the same safety gear including autonomous emergency braking (AEB), blind spot monitoring, lane departure warning and more.
The Citroen C5 Aircross Hybrid will ride on the same Progressive Hydraulic Cushion suspension and get the brand’s new Advanced Comfort seats packed with 15mm of foam for added cushioning.
Based on the concept unveiled at last year’s Paris motor show, the Citroen C5 Aircross Hybrid is on the radar for Australia but not yet confirmed for local release.
“It’s not yet confirmed but we’re currently investigating with PSA if it would be appropriate in the Australian market,” said a Citroen Australia spokesman.
If it does make it to Australia, punters can expect to pay upwards of $60K for Citroen’s first plug-in hybrid model.
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