Citroen India is taking baby steps into the Indian market and the first product will be the C5 Aircross. One point is evident that Citroen won't make a boom in the first year unlike Kia Motors India and MG Motor India. Unlike the newer entrants, Citroen will offer the C5 Aircross via the CKD route and it will be targeted at premium buyers. Moreover, Citroen is also developing a Sub-compact SUV for the Indian market which will take on the likes of the Kia Sonet, Hyundai Venue and others.
In the pictures, not much details are visible but the front of the test mule is typical Citroen. We can see split-headlights with cube-shaped LEDs sitting on top. The grille is slim with Citroen logo in the middle and another grille for the radiator down below. Moreover, the test mule is said to be the base trim as it had halogen-based headlights and steel wheels.
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The test mule was spied on Chennai-Bengaluru highway wearing heavy camouflage. Citroen has been testing a lot of cars in India and the launch of the Citroen C5 Aircross will happen in early 2021. Talking about the powertrain of the sub-compact SUV, it is expected to come with a 1.2-litre turbo petrol motor initially with an automatic as well. Citroen has codenamed this as C21 and it will be based on the brand's CMP platform which will also be used in the future EV offerings in India.
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The C21 sub-compact SUV from Citroen will be the first made in India offering from the French carmaker. The C21 will be followed by a made in India Baleno-rivaling premium hatchback. The launch of the C21 Sub-compact SUV is expected to take place in mid of 2021 whereas the premium hatchback will see the launch in the year 2022.
