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Citroen shook up the crossover class with the C4 Cactus last year, and the brand is now looking to replicate its success in the SUV market with the all-new Aircross concept. Debuting at the Shanghai Motor Show, the Aircross hints at what we can expect from Citroen’s forthcoming Nissan X-Trail and Hyundai Santa Fe rival.
It’s not the company’s first foray into the family SUV market – that honour goes to the slow-selling C-Crosser – but the car is the first Citroen to feature plug-in hybrid technology.
Beneath the Cactus-inspired exterior, the Aircross is powered by a 218bhp 1.6-litre THP petrol engine, paired to a 95bhp rear-mounted electric motor. This enables 31 miles of all-electric driving. The Aircross also promises a 4.5-second 0-62mph time, plus 166mpg economy and CO2 emissions of just 39g/km.
The concept is similar in size to the Santa Fe, measuring 4,580mm long, 2,100mm wide and 1,800mm tall. However, Citroen design director Alexandre Malval told Auto Express that a production version is likely to lose the show car’s 22-inch alloys and slightly inflated stance.
Familiar Citroen design cues such as the two-tier light structure and chevron design can be seen on the front end, while the floating roof bars have been borrowed from the C4 Cactus. Citroen has also developed a fresh take on the unique honeycomb-style Airbump design from the Cactus for a more rugged SUV.
The Airbumps can been seen on the lower section of the front bumper and sills, with the aluminium foam structure providing protection from nicks and scrapes. The high waistline puts emphasis on the car’s exaggerated proportions, while the wraparound cockpit and gradually sloping roofline add a sportier edge.
Full article - HERE
Citroen shook up the crossover class with the C4 Cactus last year, and the brand is now looking to replicate its success in the SUV market with the all-new Aircross concept. Debuting at the Shanghai Motor Show, the Aircross hints at what we can expect from Citroen’s forthcoming Nissan X-Trail and Hyundai Santa Fe rival.
It’s not the company’s first foray into the family SUV market – that honour goes to the slow-selling C-Crosser – but the car is the first Citroen to feature plug-in hybrid technology.
Beneath the Cactus-inspired exterior, the Aircross is powered by a 218bhp 1.6-litre THP petrol engine, paired to a 95bhp rear-mounted electric motor. This enables 31 miles of all-electric driving. The Aircross also promises a 4.5-second 0-62mph time, plus 166mpg economy and CO2 emissions of just 39g/km.
The concept is similar in size to the Santa Fe, measuring 4,580mm long, 2,100mm wide and 1,800mm tall. However, Citroen design director Alexandre Malval told Auto Express that a production version is likely to lose the show car’s 22-inch alloys and slightly inflated stance.
Familiar Citroen design cues such as the two-tier light structure and chevron design can be seen on the front end, while the floating roof bars have been borrowed from the C4 Cactus. Citroen has also developed a fresh take on the unique honeycomb-style Airbump design from the Cactus for a more rugged SUV.
The Airbumps can been seen on the lower section of the front bumper and sills, with the aluminium foam structure providing protection from nicks and scrapes. The high waistline puts emphasis on the car’s exaggerated proportions, while the wraparound cockpit and gradually sloping roofline add a sportier edge.
Full article - HERE
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