In the next 30 days, India’s auto industry will witness launch and unveiling of multiple new cars starting from Citroen C5 Aircross to new Mahindra Bolero Neo. In the next 1 week, two new SUVs will be introduced in the Indian market. The all-new Hyundai Alcazar 7-seater SUV will make global debut in India on April 6, 2021, while the Citroen C5 Aircross will be launched on April 7, 2021.
Interested buyers can pre-book the new C5 Aircross online or via Citroen’s La Maison dealership by paying a token amount of Rs 50,000. Buyers who pre-book the new C5 Aircross will get a complementary maintenance package of 5 years/50,000kms.
It will come in two variants – Feel and Shine. The SUV will be powered by a 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder turbo-diesel engine that produces 177bhp and 400Nm of torque. Power is transmitted to the front wheels via an 8-speed automatic gearbox. The C5 Aircross is claimed to return an ARAI certified fuel economy of 18.6kmpl.
Estimated to be priced around Rs 27 lakh to Rs 30 lakh, the Citroen C5 Aircross will rival the Jeep Compass, Hyundai Tucson and the upcoming Volkswagen Tiguan 5-seater. The company is also giving a standard 3 year/ 1 lakh km warranty along with the roadside assistance.
Key features include automatic headlamps, 18-inch alloys, 12.3-inch digital instrument console, 8-inch touchscreen infotainment, dual-zone climate control, powered driver’s seat, hands-free parking, keyless entry & go, auto dimming IRVM, cruise control, electronic parking brake.
Safety features – tyre pressure monitoring system, front and rear parking sensors, 6 airbags, traction control, electronic stability control, hill descent control, hill start assist, rear view camera, etc.
It is basically the long-wheelbase version of the Hyundai Creta. The Alcazar will be offered in 6-and 7-seat options. The wheelbase and the length of the SUV will be increased by 20mm and 30mm respectively to accommodate third row of seat.
Estimated to be priced around Rs 13 lakh to Rs 19 lakh, the Hyundai Alcazar will rival the Mahindra XUV500, MG Hector Plus and the new Tata Safari.
The SUV is rumoured to be powered by a 2.0-litre petrol engine that produces 152bp and 192Nm of torque. Transmission options will include a 6-speed manual and a 6-speed automatic. The SUV could also receive the 1.4-litre turbocharged engine producing 138bhp and 250Nm of torque. This engine is paired to a 7-speed DCT.
Diesel version is most likely to get the 1.5-litre turbo engine that powers the Creta. This engine produces 113bhp and 250Nm of torque. Transmission choices include a 6-speed manual and a 6-speed torque convertor automatic.
The SUV is likely to get ADAS (advanced driver assistance system) technology. Other features are likely to include a 360 degree camera, Bluelink connected car tech, automatic AC, keyless entry and push-button start/stop system, powered driver’s seat, automatic headlamps, etc.
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