Citroen Setting Up Country’s First Showroom In Delhi Ahead Of Its Product Launch Next Year

Citroen is all set to enter the Indian market next year. The French carmaker has already confirmed that the C5 Aircross SUV will be their first product for the Indian market. Apart from that the company also has three other models planned over the course of the next three years.

Citroen Showroom In Delhi: The Company’s First Showrooms In the Country Coming Soon Ahead Of C5 Aircross SUV Arrival Next Year

Ahead of the brand's first product arrival, Team-BHP has released images of an upcoming Citroen showroom in India. The new Citroen dealership is said to be situated in the Naraina area of Delhi and will be one of the first showrooms of the French brand in the country.

Citroen Showroom In Delhi: The Company’s First Showrooms In the Country Coming Soon Ahead Of C5 Aircross SUV Arrival Next Year

The company was already supposed to have started its India operations by now. However, the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent lockdown delayed its plans, with the company now looking at mid-2021 to enter the Indian market.

Citroen Showroom In Delhi: The Company’s First Showrooms In the Country Coming Soon Ahead Of C5 Aircross SUV Arrival Next Year

Talking about the brand's first product the C5 Aircross, the SUV measures 4500mm in length, 1840mm in width and 1670mm in height. The SUV also has a wheelbase of 2730mm and a ground clearance of 230mm.

Citroen Showroom In Delhi: The Company’s First Showrooms In the Country Coming Soon Ahead Of C5 Aircross SUV Arrival Next Year

This puts the Citroen C5 Aircross in the competitive mid-size SUV segment of the Indian market. The C5 Aircross will rival the likes of the Kia Seltos, Hyundai Creta and the upcoming Mahindra XUV500 in the Indian market.

Citroen Showroom In Delhi: The Company’s First Showrooms In the Country Coming Soon Ahead Of C5 Aircross SUV Arrival Next Year

The new Citroen C5 Aircross once introduced in India is said to be powered by a 2.0-litre diesel engine producing 178bhp. There will also be a 1.5-litre petrol churning out 128bhp of max power on offer on the C5 Aircross as well.

Citroen Showroom In Delhi: The Company’s First Showrooms In the Country Coming Soon Ahead Of C5 Aircross SUV Arrival Next Year

Both engines are said to come mated to either a standard six-speed manual gearbox, with automatic transmission units offered as optional with both engines.

Citroen Showroom In Delhi: The Company’s First Showrooms In the Country Coming Soon Ahead Of C5 Aircross SUV Arrival Next Year

Apart from the introduction of the C5 Aircross, Citroen also has three other models lined up for the Indian market. The three other models will be introduced at a later stage between 2021 and 2023. This includes a compact-SUV, premium hatchback and a compact-sedan.

Citroen Showroom In Delhi: The Company’s First Showrooms In the Country Coming Soon Ahead Of C5 Aircross SUV Arrival Next Year

Thoughts On The First Citroen Showroom In India

Citroen has finally started making its presence in the Indian market. With the first product expected in mid-2021, expect many other such showrooms to pop up all over the country in the coming months.

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Article Published On: Wednesday, December 30, 2020, 17:09 [IST]
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