KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Jeep, Citroen cars to get expensive from April 30
- A hike of up to 0.5% to be implemented
- Jeep Meridian facelift and Citroen Basalt coming soon
The prices of Jeep and Citroen cars are all set to rise come 30th April 2024 according to the official statement. The rise will be implemented across the portfolio and the head-up from the automaker is a welcome move, making it easier for prospective buyers to save a few bucks if they are already near the purchase timeline. Let's look at the finer print, but before that make sure to join our 91Wheels WhatsApp Group community of petrolheads to never miss out on any updates from the automotive world.
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Jeep And Citroen Cars To Get Dearer From April 30
Effective April 30th, 2024, Stellantis India is raising prices across all Citroen models and the Jeep Compass and Meridian. The increase is a modest 0.5%, translating to price hikes between Rs. 4,000 and Rs. 17,000 for various models. According to Stellantis, the price hike is a result of rising inflation and escalating operational costs. Notably, this would be the second time Stellantis has hiked the prices of these models this year.
Currently, Citroen offers 4 models namely the C3, C3 Aircross, eC3 hatchback, and the C5 Aircross. All these models are getting a price hike whereas the Jeep Meridian and the Jeep Compass are the models affected from the Jeep's corner.
Upcoming Models
Expanding the Citroen cars portfolio is the soon-to-launch Citroen Basalt, a Coupe SUV that will open a whole new segment in the country. While we have seen this body frame on the premium and more expensive side, the affordable segment will have its first encounter. With a muscular sculpted bonnet and front, the rear takes center stage with a sharply sloping roofline towards the trunk-lid for a Coupe SUV stance. While it will share some components and powertrain with the C3 Aircross, it will be better equipped in terms of features.
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On the flip side, the Jeep Meridian facelift has been confirmed by the brand in the coming months. It will get tweaked front and rear bumpers along with a few new feature add-ons. The highlight could be the introduction of the ADAS suite of features.
Verdict
The price hike is coming soon from April 30, but the brand conveying this in advance is a welcome move. If any of the models discussed above is your final selection, we suggest you to take this opprtunity and take it home quickly. Otherwise, its better not to rush while buying a car as it is one of the major financial and long-term investment of our lifespan. Do your due diligence and then make your move.
