Citroen C5 Aircross Review

Axe77 · 22nd March 2021, 17:48

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Originally Posted by PrasannaDhana

Volkswagen dealer of my tier II city is hosting an one day Citroen C5 Aircross testdrive at their facility.
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Not sure if it is a generic nationwide agreement with VW and Citroen or this particular dealer plans on opening a seperate Citroen showroom here.

Doubt this is any nationwide partnership - must be the latter. This may simply be a case of the same family / group / dealer holding both dealerships in that city.

For instance in Pune, BU Bhandari has the dealership for VW, Triumph and Ather. Athers are regularly offered for test rides outside the VW / Triumph showrooms at Baner.

hrishig · 30th March 2021, 21:22

Today, I was told by a Pune dealer representative that the OTR price would be in the range of 35- 38 lakh. If this is true, then one more name in the flop (capable) car at launch mainly due to pricing.

07CR · 31st March 2021, 09:57

Any information on whether the Navigation directions can be configured in the MID? Overseas it's possible, but did not see any information on the same for the Indian models.

ski023 · 31st March 2021, 10:35

I was told by the SA during the test drive that it can’t be configured. But then he could be wrong.

Overall I liked the car. Steady acceleration, good braking and a sorted ride. The progressive hydraulic suspension really works. I booked the car, but I am now having second thoughts. Reasons being:

1. Low dealer and service footprint

2. Low availability of the top-end trim. The SA was telling me that the majority of the bookings at his dealership was the shine variant and the initial stock available was the lower trim feel variant. A simple research of the Indian market will tell you that customers always prefer the top variant. Especially for 30+ Lakh cars. If you got this wrong, then what else did you get wrong?

3. The 35+ Lakh rumored price.

My worry is that if eventually this car is a failure and say sells less than 500 units, I don’t want to spend so much money to be a test case on how not to sell cars in this market.

Venkatesh · 31st March 2021, 15:49

As the launch is near Citroen is making sure 100% availability of spare parts to support aftersales needs.

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Venkatesh · 5th April 2021, 22:14

Citroen C5 Aircross launch on April 7th at 3 PM

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Launch Live stream

https://youtu.be/skRLhBrv3Jw

CEF_Beasts · 7th April 2021, 15:24

Citroen C5 Aircross launched at ₹29.90 Lakh.

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daf23 · 7th April 2021, 15:25

At 31.90L ex-showroom for the top-end variant, this thing is not moving.

AtheK · 7th April 2021, 15:28

I don't see much of these selling, that is a very high asking price for a new brand who are looking to set shop. These prices suddenly make Jeep compass looks decently priced.

Tata should be happy, I see very few reason to pick this over the safari or the harrier.

kartavya · 7th April 2021, 15:28

Not sure on the price. This is targeting the Skoda/VW range cars (which I prefer). The car seems competent from the reviews and the Comfort factor is huge but at 35L (atleast) on road, it goes into the Fortuner/Endeavour/Kodiaq field instead of the Compass/Tucson range. If priced near the Compass, it did seem a better and spacious/comfortable product (though I prefer Compass' looks), but it isnt going to affect Compass much.

Hayek · 7th April 2021, 15:29

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Originally Posted by Kashi053

Pricing is out.

Feel : 29.90L
Feel DT : 30.40L
Shine : 31.90L

All I can say I am so glad I picked up one of the last few Tiguan Allspaces. A far superior car - and I got mine for less than the price of the Feel variant.

Am not surprised by the pricing though - the real shock would have been if this had come in close to the Compass.

vivekshukla · 7th April 2021, 15:30

This will be approximately 39.5 lakhs on road in Bangalore for the Shine variant. I am so glad that I didn't wait for it.

reppy · 7th April 2021, 15:31

There goes my French dreams down the drain

The variants are overpriced by atleast 4-5L

I hope VW is not watching this and prices the Tiguan sensibly!

Venkatesh · 7th April 2021, 15:34

Customers can buy the C5Aircross directly from the website, the order will be placed directly at the factory and Citroen will ensure doorstep delivery as well

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Citroen India is also providing customers with ease of ownership by providing various schemes

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ashvek3141 · 7th April 2021, 15:41

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Originally Posted by CEF_Beasts

Citroen C5 Aircross launched at ₹29.90 Lakh.

Citroen got it all wrong. This car is dead on arrival!

30th March 2021, 21:22	#182
hrishig BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 466 Thanked: 180 Times	Re: Citroen C5 Aircross Review Today, I was told by a Pune dealer representative that the OTR price would be in the range of 35- 38 lakh. If this is true, then one more name in the flop (capable) car at launch mainly due to pricing.
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31st March 2021, 09:57	#183
07CR Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Pune Posts: 1,476 Thanked: 4,199 Times	Re: Citroen C5 Aircross Review Any information on whether the Navigation directions can be configured in the MID? Overseas it's possible, but did not see any information on the same for the Indian models.
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31st March 2021, 10:35	#184
ski023 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 3 Thanked: 12 Times	Re: Citroen C5 Aircross Review I was told by the SA during the test drive that it can’t be configured. But then he could be wrong. Overall I liked the car. Steady acceleration, good braking and a sorted ride. The progressive hydraulic suspension really works. I booked the car, but I am now having second thoughts. Reasons being: 1. Low dealer and service footprint 2. Low availability of the top-end trim. The SA was telling me that the majority of the bookings at his dealership was the shine variant and the initial stock available was the lower trim feel variant. A simple research of the Indian market will tell you that customers always prefer the top variant. Especially for 30+ Lakh cars. If you got this wrong, then what else did you get wrong? 3. The 35+ Lakh rumored price. My worry is that if eventually this car is a failure and say sells less than 500 units, I don’t want to spend so much money to be a test case on how not to sell cars in this market. Last edited by Sheel : 31st March 2021 at 18:34. Reason: Typo.
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31st March 2021, 15:49	#185
Venkatesh Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 8,292 Thanked: 43,827 Times	Re: Citroen C5 Aircross Review As the launch is near Citroen is making sure 100% availability of spare parts to support aftersales needs. Link
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7th April 2021, 15:24	#187
CEF_Beasts Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Mumbai Posts: 2,743 Thanked: 18,120 Times	Re: Citroen C5 Aircross Review Citroen C5 Aircross launched at ₹29.90 Lakh. Last edited by aah78 : 7th April 2021 at 22:45. Reason: Post inserted in-line.
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7th April 2021, 15:25	#188
daf23 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: PB-10/55, HR-26 Posts: 93 Thanked: 123 Times View My Garage	Re: Citroen C5 Aircross Review At 31.90L ex-showroom for the top-end variant, this thing is not moving.
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7th April 2021, 15:28	#189
AtheK Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,040 Thanked: 8,427 Times View My Garage	Re: Citroen C5 Aircross Review I don't see much of these selling, that is a very high asking price for a new brand who are looking to set shop. These prices suddenly make Jeep compass looks decently priced. Tata should be happy, I see very few reason to pick this over the safari or the harrier.
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7th April 2021, 15:28	#190
kartavya BHPian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Ahmedabad Posts: 319 Thanked: 434 Times	Re: Citroen C5 Aircross Review Not sure on the price. This is targeting the Skoda/VW range cars (which I prefer). The car seems competent from the reviews and the Comfort factor is huge but at 35L (atleast) on road, it goes into the Fortuner/Endeavour/Kodiaq field instead of the Compass/Tucson range. If priced near the Compass, it did seem a better and spacious/comfortable product (though I prefer Compass' looks), but it isnt going to affect Compass much.
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7th April 2021, 15:30	#192
vivekshukla BHPian Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 142 Thanked: 220 Times	Re: Citroen C5 Aircross Review This will be approximately 39.5 lakhs on road in Bangalore for the Shine variant. I am so glad that I didn't wait for it.
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7th April 2021, 15:31	#193
reppy BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 521 Thanked: 613 Times	Re: Citroen C5 Aircross Review There goes my French dreams down the drain The variants are overpriced by atleast 4-5L I hope VW is not watching this and prices the Tiguan sensibly!
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7th April 2021, 15:34	#194
Venkatesh Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 8,292 Thanked: 43,827 Times	Re: Citroen C5 Aircross Review Customers can buy the C5Aircross directly from the website, the order will be placed directly at the factory and Citroen will ensure doorstep delivery as well Citroen India is also providing customers with ease of ownership by providing various schemes Link Last edited by Venkatesh : 7th April 2021 at 15:36.
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