Groupe PSA starts production of Citroën C5 Aircross SUV
January 28, 2021
Citroën C5 Aircross SUV rolls out of Groupe PSA s Thiruvallur factory near Chennai×
French auto major Groupe PSA has launched commercial production of its first vehicle for the Indian market at its Thiruvallur factory near Chennai, ahead of its formal introduction in the market later this quarter.
The Citroën C5 Aircross SUV was rolled out on Thursday. The production of the vehicle started after rigorous testing over 2.5 lakh km in different terrains and varied weather conditions across India, a company statement said.
“We are excited to officially roll out the first Citroën C5 Aircross SUV, which will be the first of many differentiating products for India from the brand. There is lot of market anticipation for the new SUV, which will set a benchmark in style, comfort and innovation in its segment in India,” said Emmanuel Delay, Executive Vice-President, Stellantis, and Chairman, PCA Automobile I
Citroën has started commercial production in India, rolling out the first Citroën C5 Aircross SUV from its plant in Thiruvallur, near Chennai. The flagship SUV is the first product for Indian customers from the Citroën brand and is slated to be launched this quarter. Production of the new SUV in India started after testing of the vehicle for over 250,000 kilometres in different terrains and varied weather conditions, said the French car maker. Emmanuel Delay, Executive Vice President, Stellantis & Chairman, PCA Automobile India Pvt Ltd & PSA AVTEC Powertrain Pvt Ltd., said Citroën C5 Aircross SUV will be the first of many differentiating products for India from the brand.
First Citroen C5 Aircross unit rolled out from Thiruvallur manufacturing facility
First Citroen C5 Aircross unit rolled out from Thiruvallur manufacturing facility
The Citroen C5 Aircross SUV will be powered by a 2.0-litre diesel engine mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission.
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UPDATED: January 28, 2021 20:44 IST
The first unit of the Citroen C5 Aircross SUV for India being rolled out from the automaker s manufacturing facility in Thiruvallur.
HIGHLIGHTS
The SUV has been tested for more than 2.50 lakh kilometres across the country.
The C5 Aircross will get three individually adjustable, reclining and modular rear seats.
With the C5 Aircross all set to be launched in India in the first quarter of 2021, Citroen has rolled out the maiden unit of the SUV from its manufacturing facility in Thiruvallur, Tamil Nadu. The flagship Citroen C5 Aircross SUV will take on the Jeep Compass and the Hyundai Tucson following its introduction here.
Published: January 28, 2021, 09:55 PM IST
Citroën in India, has started the commercial production and rolled out the first Citroën C5 Aircross SUV, from its manufacturing facility in Thiruvallur, Tamil Nadu. The flagship SUV is the first product from the Citroën brand for Indian customers and is slated to be launched in this quarter. The start of production of the new Citroën C5 Aircross SUV in India has started after rigorous testing of the vehicle for over 2.5 lakh kilometres in different terrains and varied weather conditions across India.
Commenting on this milestone,
Mr. Emmanuel Delay, Executive Vice President, Stellantis & Chairman, PCA Automobile India Pvt Ltd & PSA AVTEC Powertrain Pvt Ltd., said, We are excited to officially rollout the first Citroën C5 Aircross SUV, which will be the first of many differentiating products for India from the brand. There is lot of market anticipation