The current generation of the Citroën C5 Aircross is almost halfway through its life on the market, but Stellantis is already thinking about the future and distributing workload through its different factories. The giant has already confirmed a new generation of this compact SUV, and assigned its production to the French factory in Rennes.
The Citroën C5 Aircross It is one of the most important models of the French brand, despite its concise range of engines. The SUV is one of the most interesting options in the competitive C segment, presented with a very attractive exterior and interior design and with such a specific mechanical offer that it is only offered with three options: 130 hp gasoline and diesel and a plug-in hybrid with 225 hp.
With three years behind it, the C5 Aircross is in the middle of its commercial life cycle, so a facelift is already being worked on that will bring interesting improvements, a more modern image, new equipment and revised dynamic sections and engines. Some changes that will allow him to continue being an alternative until almost the middle of the decade when his replacement will arrive. And is that Stellantis considers him an untouchable piece in Europe, and he has already been assigned a replacement.
Stellantis confirms the arrival of the future ë-C5 Aircross
It is so important that it is not only marketed in China and Europe, but it is also produced in India with specifications adapted to this market. A global production model the C5 Aircross, so your surrogate has already started her gestation. For now, we know that you have received the project code «CR3» and that the Stellantis organization has confirmed that it will be manufactured at the Rennes La Janais headquarters, the same factory where the current model and the Peugeot 5008 are produced.
An official communication that has a surprise, as Stellantis has confirmed an investment package of 152 million Euros to adapt the production chains to a new platform, the “STLA Medium”. This will support the future compact SUV, also dedicating a part to the installation of new lines for the assembly of electric batteries. A very interesting note, because also confirms the arrival of a 100% electric C5 Aircross in the second half of the decade.
One of the plants with the largest production capacity in France. The official announcement of the French-Italian giant states that “Stellantis anticipates the effects of the energy transition by assigning new activities to the sites that until now were the most dependent on the heat engine”, adding that “Production could start in 2024 or 2025, with 100,000 vehicles per year».