The Citroen Aircross illustrates the brand's international ambitions, building on the success of the new C4 Cactus, with a body style intended for worldwide sale.
Blending power and positive energy, the Citroen Aircross is a protective and welcoming SUV. A pure and engaging personality, through the overall balance of the body styling underscored with flowing forms that are punctuated by strong graphic components, including 'Alloy Bumps' and 'Air Signs'.
The cabin offers an immediate sense of comfort. Everything inside the Citroen Aircross is designed to promote occupant well-being. In addition to the physical comfort provided by the broad and generous seats, well-being is enhanced further with the use of new materials and a blend of light, invigorating colours.
With a focus on practicality, occupants are able to choose between a shared and an individual travelling experience. The concept car is equipped with two 12.0-inch HD screens, one of which moves across the dashboard so it can be seen by more than just one passenger. Each seat is equipped with speakers and microphones to encourage dialogue between the occupants.
Technological intelligence is also expressed in the choice of the plug-in hybrid drivetrain to combine efficiency and top level performance. The electric motor develops 95bhp and torque of 200Nm. The motor is powered by lithium-ion batteries that charge up in just three and a half hours via a 16A domestic socket. The electric motor is combined with a 1.6-litre THP petrol engine developing 218bhp and torque of 275Nm.
When the driver accelerates quickly and torque is required immediately, a boost function combines the torque of the internal combustion engine and the electric motor delivering optimum performance with up to 313bhp available. Combined cycle fuel consumption is 58.8km/L. Citroen Aircross accelerates from 0 to 100km/h in just 4.5 seconds.
The Citroen Aircross concept car will be unveiled at the Shanghai Motor Show later this month. This symbolic venue was chosen to reflect the importance of the Chinese market, which accounts for 25 percent of total sales and stands as Citroen's number one market.
