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Paris Auto Show 2024: Citroen presents C5 Aircross as a concept - Double wedge with edge

The vision of an SUV in the C-segment leaves behind the roundness and aims to combine a generous amount of space with the energy of taut lines. The Multi-Energy Platform STLA Medium is also intended to address the sluggish ramp-up of electric vehicles. It is a precursor to the family model planned for 2025.

Goes sharp: Citroen departs from its former roundness and visually gets closer to the siblings from Opel and Peugeot. | Photo: Citroen
Goes sharp: Citroen departs from its former roundness and visually gets closer to the siblings from Opel and Peugeot. | Photo: Citroen
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Johannes Reichel

After the introduction of the C3 Aircross last June, Citroën emphasizes its offensive in the SUV market with the world premiere of the C5 Aircross Concept. The model provides a preview of what an SUV from the brand in the C-segment might look like. Based on the STLA Medium platform from the Stellantis group, a multi-energy vehicle (combustion engine, hybrid, or fully electric drive) is being developed, leaving behind the former roundness and adopting a more angular design language that is still intended to be very aerodynamic. In the SUV segment, where by definition little emphasis is placed on a streamlined silhouette, the manufacturer advertises that they have "developed tricks to improve aerodynamics." The design eliminates the superfluous and focuses on the essentials, highlighting the new brand identity and compactness. With a length of 4.65 meters (plus 15 centimeters) and a height of 1.66 meters, the concept offers a size that is still suitable for urban use and is intended to provide ample space on board.

 

 

This underscores the brand's ambitions in a fiercely competitive and increasingly unified SUV market. The silhouette is based on a widened track with pronounced flanks, a sloping roof is designed to guide airflow as are specific elements on the taillights. At the same time, it is supposed to offer plenty of space inside. As a result of the aerodynamic efforts, there should be 30 more kilometers of electric range on the highway compared to the current silhouette of the C5 Aircross. With this platform, customers can also benefit from a range of driving assistance systems and a modern connectivity and infotainment interface. Additionally, it offers great flexibility in dimensions.

Translated automatically from German.
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