CITROEN has revealed additional particulars of the native specification of its forthcoming C5 X right now, the well-equipped SUV due in Australian showrooms earlier than the tip of the yr.
The high-riding variant, which Citroen says blends the qualities of a sedan, wagon and SUV, presents spherical, muscular shapes mixed with streamlined modern strains to create a “fluid, dynamic and stylish type”.
The versatile C5 X – which Citroen says marks the model’s return to massive touring fashions – will probably be powered by a turbocharged 1.6-litre PureTech four-cylinder engine creating 133kW/250Nm and driving the entrance wheels by way of an eight-speed automated transmission.
The engine is utilized in a number of different Peugeot and Citroen fashions in Australia, together with Citroen’s C5 Aircross.
Abroad, a plug-in hybrid model of the C5 X can be provided combining a 1.6-litre turbo-petrol engine with an 81.2kW electrical motor and a 12.4kWh lithium-ion battery, for a complete system output of 165kW – and a claimed electrical vary of 50km.
The C5 X is the primary large-segment Citroen passenger automobile for the reason that C5 was dropped from the vary in 2016.
As reported by GoAuto beforehand, the C5 X will function Citroen’s distinctive V-shaped gentle signature entrance and rear and can arrive as commonplace with a glass sunroof.
Citroen says driver and passenger consolation was a core goal within the design of the brand new mannequin, and that its Superior Consolation seats with be provided as commonplace on Australian fashions.
The model says the cabin of its C5 X is “an open dwelling area” with beneficiant headroom and cozy, well-proportioned seats.
Primarily based on European specs, the C5 X will doubtless come properly outfitted with commonplace options together with a 12.0-inch touchscreen with wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, 19-inch alloy wheels, Superior Consolation seats, adaptive dampers, and a full suite of superior driver help, together with Degree 2 semi-autonomous know-how.
As per the French importer’s on-line configurator, the C5 X will probably be out there in six exterior colors together with: Metal Gray, Platinum Gray, Amazonite Gray, Magnetic Blue, Nera Black and Pearl White. All color choices arrive with a black bi-tone roof (with sunroof) as commonplace.
“It’s with nice pleasure and anticipation that we are able to announce additional particulars on the C5 X,” mentioned Citroen Australia managing director, Kate Gillis.
“We’re trying ahead to presenting this exceptional Citroën providing regionally at launch subsequent quarter, the place we hope that what’s such a flexible and distinct mannequin will really resonate with clients in search of one of the best of a number of physique shapes, with out compromise.”
Ms Gillis mentioned the C5 X will arrive in Australian showrooms throughout the fourth quarter of 2022 with additional specs and pricing particulars to be introduced at a later date.
