Citroen mid-size SUV to be unveiled on April 27

Citroen's new mid-size SUV is expected to compete with the likes of the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos and Maruti Grand Vitara.

Citroen is all set to unveil its new mid-size SUV for the Indian market on April 27. The new model is expected to compete with the likes of the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos and Maruti Grand Vitara.

The new Citroen SUV (codenamed: CC24) will be based on the CMP modular platform. It is expected to have a wheelbase of 2.62 metres and an overall length of 4.40 metres.

Spy images suggest that the design of the upcoming 3-row SUV will be similar to the Citroen C3 currently sold in India. As per reports, the car will feature a split-headlamp design, a 2-slat chrome grille and alloy wheels. It is expected to get a dual-tone interior with a touchscreen infotainment system.

At present, the C3 sold in India is offered with a 1.2-litre petrol engine that makes 81 BHP and 115 Nm and a 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine producing 108 BHP and 190 Nm. It is said that the 7-seater model could come with a turbo-petrol engine.