The Citroën C5 Aircross burst onto the market almost three years ago assuming the role of a flagship, which has now been revalidated. The largest SUV of the brand with the two chevrons will face a renewal in 2022 offering a new image that we present to you in this preview, along with the new arguments that it will have in engines and equipment.
The Citroën C5 Aircross It was released on the market in 2017, as a novelty at the Shanghai Auto Show, going on sale in Europe at the end of 2018. Then, Citroën officials attributed one of the most difficult roles in the market with the status of flagship by its commercial name, despite the fact that it is actually a compact SUV with just over 4.5 meters long.
A category that has been left in the hands of the new Citroën C5 X, returning to its natural situation. The C5 Aircross accumulates three years, so the French brand is already working in an aesthetic update that will be new in spring 2022, and of which we present you a preview with a faithful recreation. The French SUV will adopt the new design line that prevails in the latest models, making the “X” -shaped style more remarkable. The lower layer headlights will be made thinner, while the superiors will also bet on a new way.
The Citroën C5 Aircross 2022 will be more elegant and more efficient
The division of the grills is also maintained, although now it will be derived most of the cooling to a large open mouth in the bumper. Even the sides of the front bumper will lose the characteristic “Airbumps” opting for a cleaner design. These elements, which have given the side a special personality, are expected to disappear from the door panels, following the same vein as the recently remodeled C3 Aircross.
In the back, the pilots too present a more modern appearance, with a redistribution of light functions. Inside, a revision of the materials and colors in seats is expected, offering new combinations. Changes are expected on the dashboard, with a cleaner design of all controls and with a new touch screen in the center console with 10 inches of size. The equipment will be improved with new comfort elements and driving assistants with level 2 semi-autonomous functions.
Citroën has semi-camouflaged prototypes that have been rolling around the French factory in Renne, as well as in Central Europe since last summer, accumulating kilometers. The only two gasoline and diesel engines the model is sold with –PureTech and Blue HDI 130 hp – will not increase power, but will reduce fuel consumption and emissions, as well as the powerful 225 hp plug-in hybrid will be readjusted.