After the C3 and Basalt, Citroen India has further expanded its X lineup with the launch of the Aircross X, offering a revamped dashboard and new features. The Aircross X is available from the mid-spex Plus variant, priced from Rs 9.77 lakh (ex-showroom).
| Citroen Aircross | Ex-Showroom Price |
| You (5 seater) | Rs 8.29 lakh (MT) |
| Plus X (5 seater) | Rs 9.77 lakh (MT) |
| Plus Turbo X (7 seater) | Rs 11.37 lakh (MT) |
| Max Turbo X (7 seater)* | Rs 12.35 lakh (MT), Rs 13.49 lakh (AT) |
*Rs 20,000 extra for the dual-tone shade and Rs 25,000 extra for the 360-degree camera
Citroen Aircross X – What’s New?
At first glance, the Citroen Aircross X looks identical to the standard version except for the new LED projector fog lamps and X motif on the tailgate. The mid-size SUV also gets a new Deep Forest Green exterior shade. However, changes are more significant inside the cabin. To start with, the SUV receives a more premium-looking brown-and-black dual-tone hue, complemented by soft-touch leatherette inserts on the dashboard and door trims with gold accents.
It also gets new tan leatherette upholstery, footwell & ambient lighting, a bezel-less 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a 7-inch floating digital driver’s display, ventilated front seats, push button start/stop, auto-dimming IRVM, optional 360-degree surround view system, cruise control, and Citroen’s new CARA AI assistance system.
Amenities like LED projector headlamps, automatic AC, rear A vents, a centre armrest, a wireless smartphone charger, adjustable under-thigh support for rear seats, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a height-adjustable driver’s seat, etc, have been carried forward from the outgoing model.
5-Star Safety Rating
Safety aids onboard the Citroen Aircross include airbags, ABS with EBD, electronic stability control, hill hold assist, tyre pressure monitoring system, and rear parking sensors with a camera. Recently, it has secured a 5-star safety rating from Bharat NCAP.
What’s Underneath the Bonnet?
Citroen continues to offer the Aircross with the ongoing 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol and 1.2-litre turbocharged petrol engine options, specifications of which are detailed below:-
| Engine | 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol | 1.2-litre turbocharged petrol | |
| Gearbox Options | 5-speed manual | 6-speed manual | 6-speed torque converter automatic |
| Max Power | 82PS | 110PS | 110PS |
| Peak Torque | 115Nm | 190Nm | 205Nm |
| Fuel efficiency (Mileage) | 18 km/l | 19.5 km/l | 18.7 km/l |
Competitors
The Citroen Basalt is considered an affordable alternative to the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Toyota Hyryder, Tata Curvv, MG Astor, Maruti Grand Vitara, Skoda Kushaq, and Volkswagen Taigun.
