UPDATE: The Citroen C5 Aircross is now on sale in India. It's available in two variants - Feel and Shine - priced at Rs 29.9 lakh and 31.9 lakh (ex-showroom, India), respectively. What do you think of the French crossover's pricing? And if you wish to know more about the C5 Aircross, head to ► www.autocarindia.com/car-news/citroen-c5-aircross-launched-at-rs-2990-lakh-420431
Pre-booked citroen but not going to buy at this price ..Its 6 lacs more than its worth.. should have been priced rightly as it also lacks some features ..👎
Fun Fact: Citroen C5 Aircross is priced roughly the same in the UK and France at Approx. 30 lakh. So, Citroen launching it in India at 30lakh is surprising considering the taxes India slaps on CKD and CBU cars.
Rs. 30 odd lakh rupee car is a very niche market...which is there in India, so it will be a decent hit as far as numbers are concerned...rest after sales service and cost of ownership will matter too...
its actually a well rounded car for most of us who actually drive almost 70 percent of time inside city. Its a good buy for a upper middle class nuclear families who live mostly in tier 1 cities ! Where it anyways gonna sell the most !
Lack of a rear seat armrest is quite a dealbreaker actually, esp for a car aimed towards the chauffeur driven. Great, detailed review, as always. Loved the music choice too.
🔥If they were able to give this at about 22-25 lakhs they would have created a Monopoly in that market segment . Surely a Fabulous and Amazing Car ✨✨ . 30 lakhs for the lowest variant . I mean this will surely act as a speed braker in their path to Success in India 🔥
somehow it doesn't feel like Citroen is making the banging entry that Kia made into India with the Seltos. The Jeep Compass definitely looks better, and for 30 lakhs you'll get the top variant. And people who look for Fortuner or Endeavor won't be interested in the Aircross.
A genuine Feedback: Add the below features/suggestions. 1) Add 360 deg camera 2) Add wireless charger 3) Place 2 monitors behind the front seats for back seat entertainment. 4) Have customization option of choosing interior color like the Hector. 5) Also have a 1.5 litre Diesel like the Seltos 6) If C5 Aircross is priced 30 lakhs, I doubt it's success even though if it has good feature list. Price this between 20 to 23 lakhs ex.showroom which will be an apt pricing.
Ex-showroom price 30lakh while there are more impressive cars than aircross c5 which costs same as that like fortuner which cost only 4 lakh more so it has a less chance of
Wow! What a car. Citroen should advertise this in Indian market especially highlighting the comfortness. I didnt know about this car until now. I hope it comes in beige interiors which adds to the great ambience. Well done Citroen team on the C5. Thank you Renuka and team for this video.
This car looks amazing and even the interior looks appropriate for its price point. Having soft "cushion"suspension is boon for roads with rough patches which are everywhere in india, EVERYWHERE. And this suspension setup will really work and give you a plush ride at low speeds... But if you are cornering at high speed or evern braking at high speeds it will give you wobbly experience. People with motion sickness will find this ride uncomfortable with all the head rolls. Only if it had electronic suspension where it gets a liitle hard as you reach certain speed and gets really soft at low speeds when you encounter potholes, would have done the trick. And even the soft steering does not give you ground presence. As at this price point, one would expect such equipment.
I agree it's a tad expensive, but for all those still complaining, take a ride in any car of it's price range and then test drive and try the backseat of Aircross. Then you'll realise it's value. Also it's about the same price as the price in the English or French market! Kudos Citroen!
I wonder if the Citroen C5 Aircross becomes the new benchmark in ride quality, or would the next gen (4th) Hyundai Tucson to be launched in late-2022 trump it. I do not see any other crossover SUV to be the contender, especially as regards the 2nd row seat comfort. Not even the soon to be launched Volkswagen Tiguan, as far as the rear seat ride comfort is concerned. Unless, Kia launches Sorento (the sister of Santa Fe) in India around the same time, which has an equally silky smooth ride for the rear seat passengers. Not to mention that all 3 have fantastic combinations of exciting diesel engines and automatic transmission gearboxes (all torque converters obviously, Sorento though might come with the latest DCT that Kia launched it with in South Korea). I am waiting for next gen Tucson and Sorento to be launched in India. But Citroen C5 Aircross is making me wonder if I should bring it into contention too. Although the missing handrest in the second row is a bit of a concern for me, and the 3-seat configuration in the second row really makes sense if you are often travelling mostly with 3 people in the 2nd row. But C5 Aircross has really impressed me with its segment leading plush ride. Impressive, Citroen.. 👍
I think Citröen's strategy is a good one. Test the waters, gauge reactions and go on the offensive. I believe C5 is a good product but the CBU route may put off some but.they are not targeting high volumes. So it is kind of a win win situation for Citröen.
Why don't brands like Citroen orient Gear lever and switches for R drive market? This one has Gear lever, start stop switch etc still in L side driver orientation. Renault's first car LOGAN had wipers start from L side I recall.
Costs of development. Moreover this is an automatic vehicle, so the driver won't touch the lever so often, so I'm guessing it was a decision to not develop a mirror version.
Citroen C5 Aircross Pros: >Nice Suspension >Comfort rich >Easy Handling >Road Presence >Panoramic Sunroof >Expandable Boot Cons: >Less Features according to the price range of 25-30 lakhs >No Wireless Phone Charging >No 360° view camera >No sun shades for the windows >No arm rest for the rear seat >Available Only in FWD (Front Wheel Drive) and not in AWD (All Wheel Drive).
Citroen is going to carve a niche market specifically for those who have an understanding on the definition of comfort with power. Welcome to New India 🇮🇳
lmao u will never find a compass for 16 lakh. compass is 20 to 30 remember it has the limited other model also idk what its called the one with the black interior which is more expensive. and then c5 will come in at around top end will be 28 or 29 not 32 for gods sake
They could have added a center armrest in the rear seat. 5 people won't be sitting in the car at all times. Even for base variant priced at 20+ lakhs minimum, halogen reflectors make no sense. Also, if they want to price the top variant around 25L without AWD or 4X4 (which Compass and Tucson offers), they should add ventilated seats, wireless charging and 360 camera and other goodies available in 15-17L cars. It's a new brand, they can't give us a SUV at 30L just for suspension and 3 individual rear seats.
Everyone is getting this wrong. This car isn't here to get sold in masses. They are new in India and want to make Citröen's image as premium car manufacturer. That's why they launched it outside the range of normal person. They will after few months release another car somewhere between 14-20 lakhs and that will be their main car here in India.
580 Litre boot, 3 full seats at the second row, 0 to 100kmph in under 10 seconds, decent power and torque. This looks like a very practical option to carry full sized 5 people and with large boot space for a long trip. Price looks ok given the competition, but they should have offered All-Wheel-Drive(AWD) to make it a real SUV that can be used to come out of sticky situations without getting stuck.
Great to see Citroen come to India! Hope Peugeot comes back as well. Cheers! 💔🤍💙 very pretty! Hope it’s a joy to drive and has some lovely colours! 1. Lovely looks! 2. Smart interiors. Everything necessary is here! 3. Quality all around. Inside and outside. 4. Hope it’s got a nice transmission! 5.Comfortable like nothing else! Citroen. Is the Tata Harrier still the most handsome car in its category? ₹17-25lakhs SUVs?
Citroen sold 100 cars last month and 90% of them would be because of renukas review !!when she us impressed it would really mean 99% of us would be impressed as well .. saw her comparision with Creta and Brv she suggested Brv to a large extent and picked it up boy what a car it is and at the price we picked it 3 years back !! You would get xuv300 amt now :)
Need to upgrade from.my 2009 Innova Was hoping Cit would be price correct So my take is Fortuner. Toyota reliablity and resell price. Only thing not getting in Fortuner is sunroof. Will compromise
Agree, cars like tiguan, Tucson and others aren't really doing well in the segment but who knows people may put in few lakhs more and get this instead of the fortuner.
Bro when seltos which has 1.5 engine is priced at 22 lakhs, nothing wrong in pricing it at 25 for a 2.0 engine ....Jeep Compass overpriced by 3 lakhs ....
This car looks promising..The level of comfort, quality and safety features is far better than competition. Hope this car will justify it's 30 lakh price tag...
This should come only in one full loaded trim like VW T-ROC. LED Headlights, Hands-free tailgate and Panoramic Sunroof are basic features expected in a car of this price. There was need to make a whole different variant for it.
This car is for people who want comfort from point A to B comfort is first priority of this vehicle people who want comfort with space this car is for them you cannot see in this video but it's Suspension are one of the features 👍 🙏
Must say the Cushion Ride is not as slick as said to be . The road does come into the cabin and one feels all the bumps . Also there is a lag in the gear box. Especially when in traffic. It takes a while to get going .
The only place Compass could be better is a bit stiff suspension aiding to performance handling. Else Citroen trumps the Compass with space, comfort etc. engine performance should be similar with Citroen having 50nm more torque it should be quicker to a ton. Only a comparison test will shows who’s who.
Wow! This's absolutely gorgeous C5 ever built by Citroen both designs that is Interior and exterior are well fitted. I just fall in loved with this beauty.
Body on frame never has more comfort in the 2nd row.. The monocoque crossover SUVs (Tucson, Compass, Harrier, Safari) easily Trump the butch body-on-frame SUVs in the area of comfort. Toyota Fortuner, the most popular SUV in India, has the most unsettling 2nd seat ride. Ford Endeavour is somewhat better, but really can't come in the league of Tucson. If one does a lot of off-roading, it makes sense to go for body-on-frame SUVs. But for most Indians, the drive happens in cities or between cities on highways. And often times, the SUVs are not driven with only the driver sitting, but has people sitting in back seat too. This in fact is the reason why body-on-frame SUVs like Toyota Fortuner, Ford Endeavour, Ssanyong Rexton (or Mahindra Alturas) are phased out of North American and European markets. The much more comfortable SUV in Fortuner's / Endeavour's league that drove and rode like cars but that Indians did not value at all and chose Fortuners instead was Hyundai Santa Fe. Unfortunately, Hyundai discontinued with it and is never bringing it back (at least not in the foreseeable future). What we night get though is the 4th generation 6-/7-seater Tucson from Hyundai in late-2020. If rear seat comfort is indeed the topmost priority, then the best SUV in my opinion is Hyundai Tucson, and now Citroen C5 Aircross. The seats are also not high, so that elderly people find it easy to get and out (unlike the high seating positions of body-on-frame SUVs). My concern though is whether the Citroen C5 becomes the leader in ride quality, or would the next gen Hyundai Tucson to be launched in late-2022 trump it. I do not see any other crossover SUV to be the contender. Not even the son to be launched Volkswagen Tiguan, as far as the rear seat ride comfort is concerned. Unless, Kia launches Sorento (the sister of Santa Fe) in India around the same time, which has an equally silky smooth ride for the rear seat passengers. Not to mention that all 3 have fantastic combinations of exciting diesel engines and automatic transmission gearboxes (all torque converters obviously, Sorento though might come with the latest DCT).
I don't think this will work at this price because those who would want this type of suv will get them at cheaper rate like compass,tuscon or harrier,etc and those who want want to pay this price will just think that should I pay for this or go a little bit higher and get the big butch SUV's like endeavor,fortuner,gravitas or gloster. Idk I would pay little more and go for the big SUV's
The gear lever is on left side, which is good for LHD Market. But in India, i guess it will feeling different to use, as it's far away from drive from the usual.
With excellent front seats,ride quality and enormous luggage space it could have been ideal one but the only issue is odd rear seat configuration, two comfy seats with armrest and whatever space in between would have been a flawless package.
Looks are a bit quirky though but it will grow on Indians eventually & considering the plush ride ,features & performance on offer I think this car is surely going to have a fair bit of Indian buyers share...
Looks aren't quirky at all, rather they're just below average. There are already better looking cuvs available in the market at a better prize and features. Neither were the interiors plush or say, of a better quality than the ones already being bought in here.
I think people will go for endy or fortuner for size and those who wants small suv will go for compass or hector or harrier and will save some money. And that’s a disadvantage of being in middle and quirky IMO,
CITROEN C5 AIRCROSS pros and cons pros • comfortable ride as company is promising • elegant interiors • fit n finish is really great • large boot space • best in class fuel efficiency • premium looks • smooth drive cons • service or breakdown issues if happens at a place distant from service stations • lacks some features like 360° camera, ventilated seats , co-driver seat reclining dial and not a lever(so wierd), no connected car app support , less spacious glove box , no wireless charger, string like thing is provided to recline rear seats ,citroen brand speakers (just average)etc. these features aren't necessity but must have in a car over 30 lacs ex-showroom (expected price)
Very expensive except for all the gizmos. Buying a 4*4 butch looker is a better option. Go for endy or fortuner by spending 5 lakhs more. Or get new compass limited plus 4*4 by spending 2 lakhs less.
Endy and Fortuner prices touch 40L if you want a decently eqquiped variant. This car at around 28-29 L ex showroom offers better features + comfort. Coming to 4WD, there is no real demand for it in India. If it came as a paid option on Fortuner and Endeavour, most of the buyers won't have bought it Anyways it's target audience is upper class urban families who want something different from the crowd and won't mind spending extra bucks for the exclusivity factor
Though I agree that they should price it around 25-26L. I would prefer Jeep Compass over this but it's only drawback is that AWD is available only with AT @ 26L so it is not VFM at all
@autocar india why is that all the safety features are missing which are offered in Europe market they could have brought it at top model with up price for 3 to 5 lakhs. this companies try to make money for feature which are not useful but its only for show but never give safest car like addas features which is most important .
![GEEK TIMË [OFFICIAL AUDIO]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/ry-6RvkH880/mqdefault.jpg)
UPDATE: The Citroen C5 Aircross is now on sale in India. It's available in two variants - Feel and Shine - priced at Rs 29.9 lakh and 31.9 lakh (ex-showroom, India), respectively. What do you think of the French crossover's pricing?
And if you wish to know more about the C5 Aircross, head to ► www.autocarindia.com/car-news/citroen-c5-aircross-launched-at-rs-2990-lakh-420431
Overpriced
Overpriced n overhyped
Pre-booked citroen but not going to buy at this price ..Its 6 lacs more than its worth.. should have been priced rightly as it also lacks some features ..👎
Priced atleast 8 lakhs more than it should have. Attrocious pricing
Going to be flop in Indian Market due to over pricing better option in low price than this.
Fun Fact: Citroen C5 Aircross is priced roughly the same in the UK and France at Approx. 30 lakh. So, Citroen launching it in India at 30lakh is surprising considering the taxes India slaps on CKD and CBU cars.
I think they already have a manufacturing unit here in India.
UK and French variants have so many safety features (accident avoidance,etc) which won't be available here.
Still some clowns will say it’s overpriced
That's a bunch of bull when they claim 90+ percentage localisation for the parts and assembly. Its pretty good but that price tag ain't gonna work.
Difficult for Indian market where the audience needs size and features but don’t want to pay premium 😁
Same with new jeep compass.
Indians want a Mercedes for the price of a Maruti.
Rs. 30 odd lakh rupee car is a very niche market...which is there in India, so it will be a decent hit as far as numbers are concerned...rest after sales service and cost of ownership will matter too...
Yup they will only buy Kia
Really really true 😅
This we can call a true 5 seater 😊
Yup.
its actually a well rounded car for most of us who actually drive almost 70 percent of time inside city. Its a good buy for a upper middle class nuclear families who live mostly in tier 1 cities ! Where it anyways gonna sell the most !
Price is premium, luxury is great, hope they do well in India. As usual best review by Renuka mam
Lack of a rear seat armrest is quite a dealbreaker actually, esp for a car aimed towards the chauffeur driven.
Great, detailed review, as always. Loved the music choice too.
🔥If they were able to give this at about 22-25 lakhs they would have created a Monopoly in that market segment . Surely a Fabulous and Amazing Car ✨✨ . 30 lakhs for the lowest variant . I mean this will surely act as a speed braker in their path to Success in India 🔥
This car seems amazing! I hope citroen has a great run in the indian market
Me too
For a starting price of 25 lacs ex showroom. Its not that good.
I just saw a huge advertisement Citroen on the first page of toi and I'm here
Yes, a throwback to 1919.
Same 😂😂😂
So am I. The classic TOI.
same
Me too 😂😂
somehow it doesn't feel like Citroen is making the banging entry that Kia made into India with the Seltos. The Jeep Compass definitely looks better, and for 30 lakhs you'll get the top variant. And people who look for Fortuner or Endeavor won't be interested in the Aircross.
Wireless phone charging/AWD/360 degree camera-main features such as this are Missing at a price worth above 25 lakh
This is a base model that's why it lacks some features but I think FWD is across every variant .
Quite frankly, above features I’d prefer safety.
Not above 25 lakh it’s above 30 lakh
It is available in international version
Air purifier, 4 zone climate control were also missing
A genuine Feedback: Add the below features/suggestions.
1) Add 360 deg camera
2) Add wireless charger
3) Place 2 monitors behind the front seats for back seat entertainment.
4) Have customization option of choosing interior color like the Hector.
5) Also have a 1.5 litre Diesel like the Seltos
6) If C5 Aircross is priced 30 lakhs, I doubt it's success even though if it has good feature list. Price this between 20 to 23 lakhs ex.showroom which will be an apt pricing.
Hope they price is right Or else they will have to pack up that big daddy fortuner is very close to Citroen price tag
It’s a cbu it will be priced 27-30 lakhs ex showroom easily
lmao wtf its not fortuner is 40 lakh this is 25 lakh and its supposed to be like the tuscon
Exactly
Even BIG BRO Endeavour is having trouble with big daddy fortuner😂😂
Ex-showroom price 30lakh while there are more impressive cars than aircross c5 which costs same as that like fortuner which cost only 4 lakh more so it has a less chance of
As always, well done @Renuka. One of the best review available for citreon as of now.
The only Major flaw : Wrong pricing !
And also the snow mode
Its an import... Not locally manufactured... So it will be an expensive affair
Time is for electric cars..
These cars doesn't make any sense to me now.
nope lol
I don't think so, probably they want to show us how there car are capable of firstly.citron got biger plans.
Add ventilated seats, 360 Camera and cap the price under 25 lakhs and bam! You've got a worthy competitor otherwise this thing's going to fail badly.
This is only to give intro of brand in India
Even with these, if they price it in 30 lakh bracket as some are expecting, Citroen may not have any chance with C5
AFS is missing for this price
nope
I saw c5 near Karjat few days back
I guess you were doing the shoot for this video there
Wow! What a car. Citroen should advertise this in Indian market especially highlighting the comfortness. I didnt know about this car until now. I hope it comes in beige interiors which adds to the great ambience. Well done Citroen team on the C5. Thank you Renuka and team for this video.
This car looks amazing and even the interior looks appropriate for its price point.
Having soft "cushion"suspension is boon for roads with rough patches which are everywhere in india, EVERYWHERE. And this suspension setup will really work and give you a plush ride at low speeds... But if you are cornering at high speed or evern braking at high speeds it will give you wobbly experience. People with motion sickness will find this ride uncomfortable with all the head rolls.
Only if it had electronic suspension where it gets a liitle hard as you reach certain speed and gets really soft at low speeds when you encounter potholes, would have done the trick. And even the soft steering does not give you ground presence.
As at this price point, one would expect such equipment.
Hey, XUV 5OO is coming soon and it will do all in much less price.
Too many expectations 😝
Hope they don't disappoint
Yup, possibly
Xuv can't match with it and compass they are high class product
But safari>>XuV right?
Comes with usual Mahindra issues as well. Badge also matters when u spend 30Ls I will pick a Compass or Citroen over XUV500 any day.
I agree it's a tad expensive, but for all those still complaining, take a ride in any car of it's price range and then test drive and try the backseat of Aircross. Then you'll realise it's value. Also it's about the same price as the price in the English or French market! Kudos Citroen!
I loved the review Renuka, you have always been the best of the lot.
I wonder if the Citroen C5 Aircross becomes the new benchmark in ride quality, or would the next gen (4th) Hyundai Tucson to be launched in late-2022 trump it. I do not see any other crossover SUV to be the contender, especially as regards the 2nd row seat comfort. Not even the soon to be launched Volkswagen Tiguan, as far as the rear seat ride comfort is concerned. Unless, Kia launches Sorento (the sister of Santa Fe) in India around the same time, which has an equally silky smooth ride for the rear seat passengers. Not to mention that all 3 have fantastic combinations of exciting diesel engines and automatic transmission gearboxes (all torque converters obviously, Sorento though might come with the latest DCT that Kia launched it with in South Korea). I am waiting for next gen Tucson and Sorento to be launched in India. But Citroen C5 Aircross is making me wonder if I should bring it into contention too. Although the missing handrest in the second row is a bit of a concern for me, and the 3-seat configuration in the second row really makes sense if you are often travelling mostly with 3 people in the 2nd row. But C5 Aircross has really impressed me with its segment leading plush ride. Impressive, Citroen.. 👍
The suspension in this car tho 😘
Soft suspension makes lean angle is too high
I think Citröen's strategy is a good one. Test the waters, gauge reactions and go on the offensive.
I believe C5 is a good product but the CBU route may put off some but.they are not targeting high volumes. So it is kind of a win win situation for Citröen.
Whenever you are going to review any car just do one thing is that ignition start sound of every car... I like so much ❤️
Jeep compass and Citroen C5 Aircross❤️🔥🔥
Why don't brands like Citroen orient Gear lever and switches for R drive market? This one has Gear lever, start stop switch etc still in L side driver orientation. Renault's first car LOGAN had wipers start from L side I recall.
Yeah lol, I remember. It was damm awkward
Costs of development. Moreover this is an automatic vehicle, so the driver won't touch the lever so often, so I'm guessing it was a decision to not develop a mirror version.
This is going to be the car of the year 2021
Citroen C5 Aircross
Pros:
>Nice Suspension
>Comfort rich
>Easy Handling
>Road Presence
>Panoramic Sunroof
>Expandable Boot
Cons:
>Less Features according to the price range of 25-30 lakhs
>No Wireless Phone Charging
>No 360° view camera
>No sun shades for the windows
>No arm rest for the rear seat
>Available Only in FWD (Front Wheel Drive) and not in AWD (All Wheel Drive).
features dont sum a car, but your comment is very correct tbh
Citroen is going to carve a niche market specifically for those who have an understanding on the definition of comfort with power. Welcome to New India 🇮🇳
C5 AIRCROSS : INR 25-32 Lakh
Jeep Compass: INR 16-28 lakh
COMPASS has a edge over C5 in terms of features, performance and look
Well I do feel that the C5 Aircross looks a bit better
Yes I will go jeep compass s
lmao u will never find a compass for 16 lakh. compass is 20 to 30 remember it has the limited other model also idk what its called the one with the black interior which is more expensive. and then c5 will come in at around top end will be 28 or 29 not 32 for gods sake
The Big daddy's are in the same range Citroen. Yes I am talking about Innovas and Fortuners.
Citroen for me always meant quirky..but in a good and unique way
Most awaited video.
*❤️THANK YOU❤️*
They could have added a center armrest in the rear seat. 5 people won't be sitting in the car at all times.
Even for base variant priced at 20+ lakhs minimum, halogen reflectors make no sense.
Also, if they want to price the top variant around 25L without AWD or 4X4 (which Compass and Tucson offers), they should add ventilated seats, wireless charging and 360 camera and other goodies available in 15-17L cars.
It's a new brand, they can't give us a SUV at 30L just for suspension and 3 individual rear seats.
I have the same here in Kuwait.
Excellent car.
Everyone is getting this wrong. This car isn't here to get sold in masses. They are new in India and want to make Citröen's image as premium car manufacturer. That's why they launched it outside the range of normal person. They will after few months release another car somewhere between 14-20 lakhs and that will be their main car here in India.
580 Litre boot, 3 full seats at the second row, 0 to 100kmph in under 10 seconds, decent power and torque. This looks like a very practical option to carry full sized 5 people and with large boot space for a long trip. Price looks ok given the competition, but they should have offered All-Wheel-Drive(AWD) to make it a real SUV that can be used to come out of sticky situations without getting stuck.
Real stunner! Pricing will decide its fate.
Great to see Citroen come to India! Hope Peugeot comes back as well. Cheers! 💔🤍💙 very pretty! Hope it’s a joy to drive and has some lovely colours!
1. Lovely looks!
2. Smart interiors. Everything necessary is here!
3. Quality all around. Inside and outside.
4. Hope it’s got a nice transmission!
5.Comfortable like nothing else! Citroen.
Is the Tata Harrier still the most handsome car in its category? ₹17-25lakhs SUVs?
Harrier anyday
Citroen sold 100 cars last month and 90% of them would be because of renukas review !!when she us impressed it would really mean 99% of us would be impressed as well .. saw her comparision with Creta and Brv she suggested Brv to a large extent and picked it up boy what a car it is and at the price we picked it 3 years back !! You would get xuv300 amt now :)
Need to upgrade from.my 2009 Innova
Was hoping Cit would be price correct
So my take is Fortuner. Toyota reliablity and resell price. Only thing not getting in Fortuner is sunroof. Will compromise
If this car is priced between 25-30 lakh, I don't think it will sell well
Agree, cars like tiguan, Tucson and others aren't really doing well in the segment but who knows people may put in few lakhs more and get this instead of the fortuner.
It’s a cbu they only need to dispatch 2500 units a year
Bro when seltos which has 1.5 engine is priced at 22 lakhs, nothing wrong in pricing it at 25 for a 2.0 engine ....Jeep Compass overpriced by 3 lakhs ....
C5 in 25-30 Lakhs No Way
its good value tbh
The seats have 6 pack abs for extra comfort it seems.
Looks good on all but why NO projector LED headlights...???
It's a good idea. Ride quality of a bigger suv at a more manageable size. Good for Indian roads.
Best reviewer ever ! Dont lose her autocar india
As usual perfect review by renuka @Autocar 👌 Interesting car though!!🔥
Citroen in India! I guess the buyer must buy this beauty to look at it all the time and own a Toyota for an old school humdrum of driving.
The same gearbox used in BMW x1😍
It’s design is a love it or hate it
I was Waiting and delivered ,thank you
World is concentrating on Indian market it's good for all. Proud to be Indian 😊
Taxes are high we are not getting value for money
Citroen is a top class car maker - they are an Iconic brand more than Hyundai, Kia or Toyota.
I was waiting for this video!😁😁😁😁😁
This car looks promising..The level of comfort, quality and safety features is far better than competition. Hope this car will justify it's 30 lakh price tag...
This should come only in one full loaded trim like VW T-ROC. LED Headlights, Hands-free tailgate and Panoramic Sunroof are basic features expected in a car of this price. There was need to make a whole different variant for it.
Companies are bringing such a big vehicles but in india where is the space to drive it?
highway
Bang on Bobby. What's the point of spending so much money and being stuck in a traffic jam or drive on roads, which put off road tracks to shame😅
No space, bad roads, no traffic sense, petrol through the roof 😔,
Citroen C5 Aircross. It's different, very,very different.
Wud be very tough to sell at this price point.
MG Hector still the car to beat in the segment imo
This massive 🤩🤩 and your reviews always something special mam
Do a comparison between this and the compass
Honestly... If expected price is right... I will go Top spec Jeep Compass. I will get 4x4. Plus that checks all boxes..
Good product.
Hope it receives a good response here in india.
Plush ride...
This car is for people who want comfort from point A to B comfort is first priority of this vehicle people who want comfort with space this car is for them you cannot see in this video but it's Suspension are one of the features 👍 🙏
Must say the Cushion Ride is not as slick as said to be . The road does come into the cabin and one feels all the bumps . Also there is a lag in the gear box. Especially when in traffic. It takes a while to get going .
The only place Compass could be better is a bit stiff suspension aiding to performance handling. Else Citroen trumps the Compass with space, comfort etc. engine performance should be similar with Citroen having 50nm more torque it should be quicker to a ton. Only a comparison test will shows who’s who.
Wow! This's absolutely gorgeous C5 ever built by Citroen both designs that is Interior and exterior are well fitted. I just fall in loved with this beauty.
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what are its global ncap ratings?
I just watch your old video about citoren and when i back get new video posted of citoren😇
I'd better invest in a body on frame machine. more power, more space, more comfort and most important ROAD PRESENCE❤️
Body on frame never has more comfort in the 2nd row.. The monocoque crossover SUVs (Tucson, Compass, Harrier, Safari) easily Trump the butch body-on-frame SUVs in the area of comfort. Toyota Fortuner, the most popular SUV in India, has the most unsettling 2nd seat ride. Ford Endeavour is somewhat better, but really can't come in the league of Tucson. If one does a lot of off-roading, it makes sense to go for body-on-frame SUVs. But for most Indians, the drive happens in cities or between cities on highways. And often times, the SUVs are not driven with only the driver sitting, but has people sitting in back seat too. This in fact is the reason why body-on-frame SUVs like Toyota Fortuner, Ford Endeavour, Ssanyong Rexton (or Mahindra Alturas) are phased out of North American and European markets. The much more comfortable SUV in Fortuner's / Endeavour's league that drove and rode like cars but that Indians did not value at all and chose Fortuners instead was Hyundai Santa Fe. Unfortunately, Hyundai discontinued with it and is never bringing it back (at least not in the foreseeable future). What we night get though is the 4th generation 6-/7-seater Tucson from Hyundai in late-2020. If rear seat comfort is indeed the topmost priority, then the best SUV in my opinion is Hyundai Tucson, and now Citroen C5 Aircross. The seats are also not high, so that elderly people find it easy to get and out (unlike the high seating positions of body-on-frame SUVs). My concern though is whether the Citroen C5 becomes the leader in ride quality, or would the next gen Hyundai Tucson to be launched in late-2022 trump it. I do not see any other crossover SUV to be the contender. Not even the son to be launched Volkswagen Tiguan, as far as the rear seat ride comfort is concerned. Unless, Kia launches Sorento (the sister of Santa Fe) in India around the same time, which has an equally silky smooth ride for the rear seat passengers. Not to mention that all 3 have fantastic combinations of exciting diesel engines and automatic transmission gearboxes (all torque converters obviously, Sorento though might come with the latest DCT).
Globally most modern cars have given up body on frame chassis now.
Better for 5 than 4?
Yes
Jeep compass ❤️ anyday👍
Soon they will both be the same car :D given that the parent companies Fiat and Peugeot have also merged. The new company is now called STELLANTIS
I don't think this will work at this price because those who would want this type of suv will get them at cheaper rate like compass,tuscon or harrier,etc and those who want want to pay this price will just think that should I pay for this or go a little bit higher and get the big butch SUV's like endeavor,fortuner,gravitas or gloster. Idk I would pay little more and go for the big SUV's
Compass def seems a better option
hey autocar, can you guys compare gle vs velar ?
i was literally waiting for autocar to make this one!!! i didn't want to see others reviews. autocar is the best!
The gear lever is on left side, which is good for LHD Market. But in India, i guess it will feeling different to use, as it's far away from drive from the usual.
Very good vehicle indeed. Much awaited vehicle. #C5Aircross
Should have shot the video in pondicherri instead for a truly french video
Did you know anything about benelli 302s 2021 india launch?
What price
Renuka mam your review style is great . Big fan of your since very long
With excellent front seats,ride quality and enormous luggage space it could have been ideal one but the only issue is odd rear seat configuration, two comfy seats with armrest and whatever space in between would have been a flawless package.
What is cost
Why not led or projector headlights
Will it be available in manual transmission also?
Looks are a bit quirky though but it will grow on Indians eventually & considering the plush ride ,features & performance on offer I think this car is surely going to have a fair bit of Indian buyers share...
Looks aren't quirky at all, rather they're just below average. There are already better looking cuvs available in the market at a better prize and features. Neither were the interiors plush or say, of a better quality than the ones already being bought in here.
No not with that price, add few more lakhs and get a Mercedes-Benz GLA 🤨
Loved it ... Maybe a little more about gear shift and gears and equipment
Waiting for C3 launch
I think people will go for endy or fortuner for size and those who wants small suv will go for compass or hector or harrier and will save some money. And that’s a disadvantage of being in middle and quirky IMO,
Excellent explanation as always.
Wow.. I underestimated it, looks like a really nice car.
If Citroën seeks success with its first product; pricing should be perfect!!
On road 25 lakh will be a big hit!!
CITROEN C5 AIRCROSS pros and cons
pros
• comfortable ride as company is promising
• elegant interiors
• fit n finish is really great
• large boot space
• best in class fuel efficiency
• premium looks
• smooth drive
cons
• service or breakdown issues if happens at a place distant from service stations
• lacks some features like 360° camera, ventilated seats , co-driver seat reclining dial and not a lever(so wierd), no connected car app support , less spacious glove box , no wireless charger, string like thing is provided to recline rear seats ,citroen brand speakers (just average)etc. these features aren't necessity but must have in a car over 30 lacs ex-showroom (expected price)
Very expensive except for all the gizmos. Buying a 4*4 butch looker is a better option. Go for endy or fortuner by spending 5 lakhs more. Or get new compass limited plus 4*4 by spending 2 lakhs less.
Endy and Fortuner prices touch 40L if you want a decently eqquiped variant. This car at around 28-29 L ex showroom offers better features + comfort. Coming to 4WD, there is no real demand for it in India. If it came as a paid option on Fortuner and Endeavour, most of the buyers won't have bought it
Anyways it's target audience is upper class urban families who want something different from the crowd and won't mind spending extra bucks for the exclusivity factor
Though I agree that they should price it around 25-26L. I would prefer Jeep Compass over this but it's only drawback is that AWD is available only with AT @ 26L so it is not VFM at all
@autocar india why is that all the safety features are missing which are offered in Europe market they could have brought it at top model with up price for 3 to 5 lakhs. this companies try to make money for feature which are not useful but its only for show but never give safest car like addas features which is most important .
That location is awesome
I'm just thinking how tough cleaning the contours would be 😅