Citroen C5 Aircross SUV Plug-In Hybrid Electric Car
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NEW C5 AIRCROSS SUV HYBRID: Ë-COMFORT CLASS SUV
11/06/2019
Citroën launches its electric offensive as it reveals its
technological flagship, New C5 Aircross SUV Hybrid, the ë-Comfort
class Silent Urban Vehicle.
Already offering outstanding comfort,
with its suspension with Progressive Hydraulic Cushions®, its
Advanced Comfort seats and its 20 driver assistance systems, C5
Aircross SUV enters yet another new phase in the Citroën Advanced
Comfort® programme with this plug-in hybrid offering.
UNCOMPROMISING: an inspired by
customers’ uses driving, zero CO2 emissions on a daily basis in 100%
electric mode (50 kmi range) and unlimited range for long trips
thanks to the petrol engine.
SILENCE: a calm and peaceful journey
in electric mode in this Silent Urban Vehicle, in a subdued
atmosphere without noise, jolts or vibrations.
HIGH-END DRIVING EXPERIENCE:
electrifying performance thanks to the combination of a PureTech 180
hp petrol engine, an 80 kW electric engine and an ë-EAT8 automatic
gearbox, delivering 225 hp of accumulated power and instantly
available torque of 320 Nm.
INTUITIVE: a complete ecosystem,
intuitive and user-friendly, including automatic control of driving
modes, easy charging and a dedicated smart services portal.
With its outstanding modularity, New
C5 Aircross SUV Hybrid is the most modular on its segment:
3 individual rear seats, sliding,
tilting and foldable, Best in Class cargo volume.
Offering a range of 50 kmi in electric
mode, CO2 emissions of 39 g/kmi and consumption of 1.7 L/100 kmi in
WLTP cycle, New C5 Aircross SUV Hybrid represents a new phase in
Citroën’s energy transition strategy as it offers a plug-in hybrid
engine combining technology and competitive cost of use.
Manufactured in France at the Rennes –
La Janais plant, alongside the ICE versions already sold to the tune
of 80,000 orders, New C5 Aircross SUV Hybrid is available to order
in France starting at €39,950. The first deliveries will take place
at the end of the first half of 2020.
i Estimated data, provided for
information purposes only and subject to approval (WLTP test cycle).
Definitive data will be communicated before end of December 2019.
“I am very proud to reveal New C5
Aircross SUV Hybrid, which represents the first stage in our
electrification strategy. Citroën’s true technological flagship, it
offers true versatility of use: electric every day, petrol engine
when needed, offering the ultimate comfort for all.” Linda Jackson,
CEO of Citroën
THE ESSENTIALS
LAUNCHER OF CITROËN’S ELECTRIC OFFENSIVE
New C5 Aircross SUV Hybrid is the
first step in Citroën’s electrification offensive, which aims to
provide an electrified offering on its entire range by 2025. The
year 2020 will see Citroën transition to an extended range, which
will be enhanced by 100% electric offers and plug-in hybrid offers,
in addition to powerful internal combustion engines. Starting with
New C5 Aircross SUV Hybrid, all the new models launched by the Brand
will feature an electrified version, a proof of Citroën’s commitment
to the energy transition that aims to propose offers inspired by
customer uses to as many users as possible, in the core market, in
each segment and on each market.
THE ULTIMATE COMFORT EXPERIENCE OFFERED TO AS MANY USERS AS POSSIBLE
All the appeal of an SUV with a unique
personality, modern and high-tech, which is entering a new phase in
the Citroën Advanced Comfort® programme with this plug-in hybrid
version:
VERSATILITY OF USE
Embodying the high end of the Citroën
range, New C5 Aircross SUV Hybrid offers an extended mobility
experience for true versatility of use. The pleasure of driving in
electric mode suited to daily trips, stress-free with 50 kmi range
(WLTP cycle), facilitating access to restricted urban areas,
combined with freedom of driving in petrol engine mode at all times,
for longer trips.
TRAVELING IN Ë-COMFORT CLASS
New C5 Aircross SUV Hybrid, a Silent
Urban Vehicle able to run in silence without vibrations on daily
trips, offers exceptional comfort on-board, strengthening the
insulation provided by the acoustic laminated front windows, the
suspension with Progressive Hydraulic Cushions® and Advanced Comfort
seats, thus recreating the flying carpet effect typical of the older
Citroën models.
All the comfort and fluidity of
electric driving with high torque of 320 Nm instantly available and
the linearity of acceleration associated with the ë-EAT8 electrified
automatic gearbox. With combined power of 225 hp (180 hp petrol
engine, 80 kW electric engine), New C5 Aircross SUV Hybrid offers
high-flying dynamic performance for enhanced driving pleasure.
In its plug-in hybrid version, C5
Aircross SUV is still Best in Class in terms of modularity thanks to
the clever storage of the high-voltage battery under the rear seats.
3 individual same-width rear seats, sliding, removable and tilting,
as well as a cargo volume that varies between 460 L and 600 L, a
record size for the plug-in hybrid C-SUV segment.
Simple and user-friendly, New C5
Aircross SUV Hybrid is a plug-in hybrid designed to facilitate daily
life: simplified and programmable fast charging, intuitive and
instructional interfaces, dedicated smart services ecosystem for
even greater peace of mind.
THE CORE MARKET
Available starting at €39,950, New C5
Aircross SUV Hybrid is in line with Citroën’s strategy of proposing
offers adapted to different uses in the core market.
01. NEW C5 AIRCROSS SUV HYBRID, LAUNCHER OF CITROËN’S ELECTRIC
OFFENSIVE
>> A CORE MARKET ELECTRIFIED MOBILITY OFFER, INSPIRED BY CUSTOMER
USES
As a generalist brand, Citroën’s goal
is to provide an offer adapted to the uses of all users and to be a
driver of energy transition by extending the LEV (Low Emission
Vehicle) offer in each segment and on each market, for as many users
as possible. Citroën now offers an electric range that covers the
needs targeted for specific uses: Berlingo Electric for users
wishing to travel or deliver goods in urban and peri-urban areas,
C-Zero, offering manoeuvrability and agility for in-town driving,
and E-MEHARI allowing 4 people to travel under the open sky, a
homage to the iconic Méhari. With New C5 Aircross SUV Hybrid,
Citroën marks the transition to an extended range, which will soon
feature 100% electric or plug-in hybrid offers in addition to
efficient and powerful combustion engines and targeted electric
versions.
New C5 Aircross SUV Hybrid is
Citroën’s first plug-in hybrid model of the Core Model Strategy,
which by 2023 will lead to 80% of the range having an electrified
version, then 100% in 2025. Thus, beginning with C5 Aircross SUV,
all new models launched by the Brand will have an electrified
version, proof of Citroën’s commitment to the energy transition. New
C5 Aircross SUV Hybrid symbolises a truly versatile offer, for
customers wishing to get the best of both energy types: all the
benefits of ZEV (Zero Emission Vehicle) 100% electric mode in town
for daily driving, and the petrol engine for longer journeys. With
this extended electrified mobility offer, Citroën meets the needs of
customers seeking smart mobility, in particular during the working
week for daily driving, but who still wish to make longer journeys
for leisure and getaways. This plug-in hybrid offer meets the needs
of individuals as well as professionals, sharing the same need for
controlled cost of use. Two customer profiles concerned about energy
transition and seeking subdued, efficient and powerful engines, for
practical and worry-free daily mobility.
02. AN ENERGETIC SUV WITH A UNIQUE PERSONALITY
>> SPECIFIC CUSTOMISATION FOR THE HYBRID VERSION
Like the ICE versions, New C5 Aircross
SUV Hybrid has a strong and bold personality. Sturdy and protective,
a typical SUV, it offers advanced customisation options, with
details specially designed to emphasise the hybrid driving mode.
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A dynamic New Color Pack, Anodised Blue, which symbolises the
plug-in hybrid. This new Color Pack, which is embodied by coloured
inserts in the Airbump® on the front doors and in the lower part of
the front bumper, lets customers stand out if they wish. It joins
the existing Color Packs, Anodised Silver, Anodised White and Deep
Anodised Red, available on C5 Aircross SUV regardless of the engine
type. The number of possible exterior combinations is therefore 39,
allowing customers to choose the car that suits them.
- An
”ḧybrid” logo placed on the rear tailgate and an “ḧ” on the front
wings, in Anodised Blue, indicates that this is the plug-in hybrid
version. This original logo makes three different references: the
“h” of the word “hybrid”, the plug-in electric mode in its design
resembling an electrical socket, and the singular grapheme central
to Citroën's identity.
A charging flap on the left body side,
symmetrical to the fuel flap located on the right, easily accessible
for charging and perfectly in keeping with the exterior style of the
vehicle.
The light and spacious passenger
compartment of New C5 Aircross SUV Hybrid retains the
characteristics of comfort, well-being and harmony of the ICE
versions, while offering a few specific details.
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The auto dimming rear view mirror is specific, refined and
frameless, for a more distinctive look and enhancing the
technological appearance of the rechargeable hybrid mode. It
features a 100% electric driving mode indicator. when the vehicle is
driving in Electric (ZEV) mode, a blue light switches on under the
interior rear view mirror, visible from the outside, so that the
vehicle can be identified in traffic as a vehicle driving in ZEV
mode. This special feature allows drivers of New C5 Aircross SUV
Hybrid to have easier access to restricted traffic zones in urban
centres.
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The central console features a mode selector to the right of
the automatic gearbox, offering the driver the option to choose
between several drive modes through the combined or separate action
of ICE and electric energy. Electric (ZEV) for a silent and smooth
ride, Hybrid for versatility and efficiency, Sport for dynamic
driving. By default, management between electric and ICE is
automatic depending on the level of charge of the battery and the
driver’s request.
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12.3’’ digital dashboard and the 8” central tablet with capacitive
screen feature new graphics, enhancing the exclusive appearance of
this plug-in hybrid version and highlighting the plug-in hybrid
technology combining the best of ICE and electric modes. These
graphics display the vehicle’s driving mode in real time and in a
highly instructional manner.
03. THE ULTIMATE EXPERIENCE OF COMFORT
A.
VERSATILITY OF USE: EXTENDED MOBILITY FOR DRIVING WITH COMPLETE
PEACE OF MIND, ELECTRIC DAY-TO-DAY, PETROL IF NECESSARY
New C5 Aircross SUV Hybrid provides an
offer adapted to all uses, for day-to-day driving as well as
unexpected journeys, freely and without restrictions. This hybrid
version offers the pleasure of silent start-up and operation, with
zero CO2 emissions, with the possibility of driving 50 kmi in ZEV
mode, a range in electric mode that is suited to most daily journeys
of users, up to 135 km/h. Therefore, it is possible to drive a week
without using the petrol engine, making the usual trips and
recharging the vehicle as needed, at home, at work or on a public
charging terminal.
Aside from the pleasure of driving in
electric mode on a daily basis, without CO2 emissions and with
significant economies of use, 100% electric mode allows the driver
access to restricted traffic zones in town centres, which
increasingly ban ICE vehicles: hybrid versions offer extended
mobility, from short daily trips to long journeys on the road or the
motorway.
A specific feature in the command
interface for the touch screen, ë-Save, lets the driver plan the
journeys and plan for an electrical energy reserve (10 km, 20 km or
full battery) to be used when desired during the journey,
particularly when planning to travel through an urban area, whether
during or at the end of the journey.
The best of both energy types is
available to customers. The option to drive in all electric mode
every day with an ideal range of 50 kmi for daily journeys, but with
the option to travel a long distance, to go away for the weekend or
on holiday without any concerns in terms of charging, since the
petrol engine, quiet and powerful, takes over.
In addition, for even greater peace of
mind, the battery is guaranteed 8 years or 160,000 km for 70% of its
charge capacity.
B. Ë-COMFORT CLASS
TRAVEL: WHEN THE CITROËN ADVANCED COMFORT® PROGRAMME IS PUSHED TO
ITS LIMITS
>> TECHNOLOGICAL AND MODERN ELECTRIC MOBILITY
Citroën and comfort, a story that has
lasted over 100 years. The Citroën Advanced Comfort® programme has
guided the development of C5 Aircross SUV, enhancing all comfort
features at each step. New C5 Aircross SUV Hybrid goes even further,
offering a technological and modern electric mobility, to boost
comfort and versatility of use:
ë-Comfort class mobility. It lets you
drive in electric mode on a daily basis, perfectly insulated from
the road and the outside world, in a hushed, cocoon-like setting:
all outside stresses are filtered out. With electric mode, all
obstacles are lifted; passengers are enveloped in an aura of calm.
The silent operation, smoothness and movement of the vehicle,
pleasure of driving, the gentle suspension, the soft Advanced
Comfort seats, the deletion of vibrations on board, the ergonomics
and ease of use of the interfaces and dedicated services, everything
contributes to enhancing comfort on board, for all occupants.
Ë-Comfort is the guarantee of being able to drive in electric mode
on daily journeys, with the following:
- Zero
CO2 emissions, to satisfy customers’ environmental and ecological
conscience,
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Zero noise and zero odour, to ensure optimum acoustic and
olfactory comfort in electric mode in town,
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Zero vibrations, zero jolts, zero gear changes, for perfectly
smooth driving,
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Immediately available torque for stimulating driving
sensations,
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Remotely programmable services for peace of mind every day.
Able to drive in urban areas in ZEV
mode, but still able to make unexpected longer journeys, New C5
Aircross SUV Hybrid is a new invitation to drivers to travel,
stress-free, calm and relaxed. To indicate electric mode when the
car is moving and to satisfy regulations, New C5 Aircross SUV Hybrid
is equipped with a specific ZEV sound signal below 30 km/h,
indicating 100% electric driving and ensuring that pedestrians can
hear a vehicle driving close by, while enhancing its technological
and modern appearance. This sound is inaudible inside this Silent
Urban Vehicle to preserve acoustic comfort on board.
>> MOBILITY THAT ENHANCES ALL THE BENEFITS OF C5 AIRCROSS SUV
New C5 Aircross SUV Hybrid combines
ë-Comfort with all the comfort features of ICE versions. In ZEV
mode, in what are generally the most stressful urban driving
situations, or on short journeys, acoustic comfort is improved and
no vibrations interrupt the silence on board. With the acoustic
laminated front windows of New C5 Aircross SUV Hybrid, available as
standard, the cocoon effect is enhanced, passengers are comfortably
seated and sheltered from outside disturbances.
Equipped with suspension with
Progressive Hydraulic Cushions®, New C5 Aircross SUV Hybrid faces
down all obstacles, from potholes and ditches to speed bumps and
other road unevenness, easily and effortlessly, like a quiet and
dynamic flying carpet. From Citroën’s experience in competitive car
racing, the hydraulic cushions provide better shock absorption.
Introduced, tried and tested in long-distance rally on the winning
ZX from the Paris Dakar in 1994, today they are used on C3 WRC. Thus
using its experience and the know-how of its engineers, Citroën has
developed this suspension technology, the aim of which is to improve
filtering quality, which is typical of Citroën, and very important
to the Brand’s customers. 20 patents have been filed as part of the
development of the suspension with Progressive Hydraulic Cushions®.
In a feature specific to the hybrid
version, New C5 Aircross SUV Hybrid is equipped with a multi-link
rear axle, which guarantees efficient and safe behaviour, and
ensures imperturbable balance regardless of exterior conditions.
The impression of on-board comfort
also comes from the seats. Seated comfortably in the Advanced
Comfort seats, passengers enjoy exceptional seat comfort, a
trademark of Citroën passenger compartments.
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Visual comfort thanks to the padding visible at first glance.
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Welcome comfort with 15 mm soft foam on contact with the
seat,
- Dynamic
comfort with a structured foam thickened at the surface, combined
with a high-density foam in the middle of the seats, for lasting
softness, maintenance and comfort.
- Comfort
of posture with wide seat cushions, enhanced maintenance, and
multiple seat adjustment settings.
The interior of New C5 Aircross SUV
Hybrid offers all the benefits of spaciousness and modularity of C5
Aircross SUV. The individual rear seats, all the same width,
sliding, tilting and removable, remain one of the special features
of C5 Aircross SUV on its segment, including in the hybrid version.
Its exceptional modularity is preserved, and its cargo volume
remains Best in Class thanks to the clever storage of the
high-voltage battery under the rear seats. With cargo volume of 460
L to 600 L depending on the position of the seats, the boot of New
C5 Aircross SUV Hybrid is the most spacious in the C-SUV hybrid
segment and one of the best in the segment, for all engine types.
With an articulated boot floor for easy storage of the vehicle
charging equipment, New C5 Aircross SUV Hybrid has a flat floor when
the rear seats are folded down, for a loading length of 1.90 m,
strictly identical to that of ICE versions. This clever set-up makes
it the most comfortable and modular hybrid SUV in its segment.
Modern and high-tech, New C5 Aircross
SUV Hybrid offers a wide range of 20 driver assistance systems to
enhance comfort on board and ensure easier driving, regardless of
exterior conditions. Highway Driver Assist in particular, a level-2
autonomous driving system, particularly suited to urban traffic
congestion and fast lanes, lets the driver partially delegate the
driving, the only restriction being to remain focused on the road.
>> SMOOTH ELECTRIC DRIVING
New C5 Aircross SUV Hybrid has an
economical powertrain, brilliantly efficient with CO2 emissions of
39 g/kmi (WLTP cycle). This engine is particularly powerful and
dynamic, in all circumstances, with the combination of a PureTech
180 petrol engine that meets all the latest Euro 6 emissions control
standards, and an 80 kW electric engine installed between the petrol
engine and the ë-EAT8 electrified automatic gearbox. The 13.2 kWh
electric motor battery is high-voltage 200V Li-Ion. In Hybrid mode,
the two engines join forces to provide combined power of 225 hp to
the front wheels, controlled fuel consumption and enhanced driving
pleasure. The 320 Nm torque is available instantaneously. The
combustion engine has a starter-alternator to guarantee that the
combustion engine restarts instantly and quietly.
The fast and efficient ë-EAT8
electrified automatic gearbox is an upgrade of the EAT8 gearbox with
optimised gear changes thanks to the multi-disk wet clutch,
enhancing the fluidity and pleasure of driving, with immediate
availability of torque of 320 Nm. It has a Brake feature that
amplifies deceleration of the vehicle without pressing the brake
pedal, to increase autonomy in ZEV mode. This system allows recovery
of the energy available during braking and deceleration phases,
unlike the ICE versions, thus increasing autonomy in electric mode.
>> OPTIMISED CHARGING TIME FOR EASIER CHARGING
Charging time is optimised: using a
classic domestic socket, the battery charges in one night, between 4
hrs (Green’up™ Legrand 14 A socket) and 7 hrs (standard socket). On
a 32 A Wall Box, purchased or leased, using the optional 7.4 kW
charger, the battery recharges faster, in less than 2 hrs. Charging
is easier and can be programmed or deferred, to benefit from more
reasonable off-peak electricity prices for example. Customers
program the vehicle charge using the tablet in the cabin or via the
My Citroën app. Charging is simple thanks to improved ergonomics of
the flap and the charging cables stored on the articulated boot
floor. The charging flap features a colour code to visually track
the charging process, which can also be viewed on the My Citroën
app.
>> INTUITIVE INTERFACES FOR GREATER PEACE OF MIND
With the launch of the plug-in hybrid
engine, Citroën supports the driver by offering clear and intuitive
interfaces, easy to read, understand and use. The aim is simple: to
strengthen the connection between the driver and the vehicle, to
enhance the modernity of the drive chain, to simplify all
interactions and all actions, on a daily basis, to make New C5
Aircross SUV Hybrid an extension of the home; playful, intuitive and
gratifying.
The driver has a special dedicated
display mode on the 12.3” digital dashboard in order to view the
various elements related to hybrid mode: the power meter, the
electrical and petrol gauges, the range in electric and petrol mode,
the energy flow diagrams. When the vehicle is charging, the
dashboard displays the remaining charge time to achieve a full
charge (in hours and minutes), the electrical autonomy recovered (in
km), the recovered battery charge rate (as %) and the battery charge
speed (in km/h).
In addition, New C5 Aircross SUV
Hybrid features specific pages in the tablet for managing hybrid
operation settings, accessible directly from a button under the
touch screen. It gives the energy flows illustrating the operating
status of the hybrid system, the electric and fuel consumption
statistics, access to the ë-Save feature and the battery deferred
charging settings.
>> DEDICATED SMART SERVICES TO SIMPLIFY DAILY LIFE
The dedicated smart services of New C5
Aircross SUV Hybrid let you enjoy comfort without limits, smooth and
without jolts, to travel calmly and simply. It provides true
continuity between the customer’s digital world and his/her car.
Encompassing the entire electrification ecosystem, these services
make use of the vehicle simpler and hassle-free.
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Citroën Connect Box: this service offers daily assistance,
emergency calling, as well as the remote control system for
controlling the vehicle remotely, using the My Citroën app
(programming charging and pre-heating or pre-cooling to optimise
electrical autonomy, checking battery capacity and remaining fuel
range, mileage and vehicle location).
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Citroën Connect Nav: the Citroën Connect Nav navigation
system featuring display of real-time traffic and danger zones, is
specially enhanced with information connected to the electrification
of the vehicle. It includes POI with electric charging zones in
addition to fuel stations and a graphic showing the radius of action
according to the battery charge level, in order to better manage the
vehicle’s autonomy in all-electric mode and in hybrid mode.
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Mirror Screen: this feature offers extended connectivity on
board, with Apple Carplay and Android Auto mirroring protocols, to
easily access all applications compatible with the user’s smartphone
via the vehicle’s touch screen tablet.
04. ALL THE COMFORT OF CITROËN’S PLUG-IN HYBRID AVAILABLE TO ORDER
With New C5 Aircross SUV Hybrid,
Citroën, a generalist brand in the core market, is inspired by
customers’ uses and their expectations in terms of technology,
environmental protection and energy transition.
Combining comfort, high-end technology
and competitive cost of use, New C5 Aircross SUV Hybrid is available
to order in France starting at €39,950, in two versions - Feel and
Shine pack - for individuals, and two versions - Business and
Business + - for business customers. The C5 Aircross SUV range is
available in 3 engine types: petrol, diesel and plug-in hybrid,
according to the customer’s wishes. The plug-in hybrid version is in
perfect keeping with the current C5 Aircross SUV range, offering a
wide selection of equipment to individual as well as business
customers.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Hybrid 225 ë-EAT8
Petrol engine: PureTech 180 S&S Euro 6
– 180 hp (132 kW)
Electric engine: 110 hp (80 kW)
installed between the petrol engine and the gearbox
Combined power: 225 hp (165 kW)
Battery: High Voltage 200V Li-Ion 13.2
kWh
4X2 front wheel transmission
Electric engine torque: 320 Nm
ë-EAT8 electrified automatic gearbox
Range in ZEV: 50 kmi (functional up to
135 km/h) – WLTP cycle
CO2 emissions : 39 g/kmi – WLTP cycle
Mixed consumption: 1.7 L/100 kmi –
WLTP cycle
Charging time:
Less than 2 hrs on 32 A Wall Box, with
optional 7.4 kW charger
4 hrs on Green’up™ Legrand 14 A
socket, with 3.7 kW charger
7 hrs on standard 8 A domestic socket,
with 3.7 kW charger |