Citroen is currently gearing up for the launch of the C5 Aircross in India on April 7, 2021. However, what will really make Citroen mainstream in India will be their second offering, which will be launched in the most lucrative automotive segment in the country right now - the sub-compact SUV space. Internally dubbed the Citroen CC21, the upcoming sub-compact SUV has been spotted testing on our roads on a couple of occasions before. Now, some fresh spy images of the Citroen CC21 has surfaced on the internet, this time revealing its interior, although its still heavily under wraps.
Although most of the cabin is still
heavily camouflaged, there are certain details which can be made out. The first
thing that catches your attention is the large floating touchscreen
infotainment system that takes center stage on the dashboard. Although the
exact size is not known, it could be the largest in the segment by the looks of
it. The central AC vents seems to be dual-stacked units, although they have
been arranged horizontally instead of vertically as in the C5 Aircross. We can also see a well sculpted instrument
binnacle and a typical Citroen steering wheel with mounted controls.
The CC21 will be underpinned by a new
platform which is a derivate of PSA Group's Common Modular Platform (CMP). The
CC21 will be the first model under Citroen's C-Cubed programme for India and
although it will be a global model, it is being specifically developed for our
market. Based on spy shots seen so far, the upcoming sub-compact SUV boasts a
pretty rounded design language. It will still be quirky, with the split LED
headlamp setup and the distinct Citroen grille being a couple of
highlights. Just like the C5 Aircross,
the CC21 could also feature colour-contrasting accents on the bumpers and along
the sides.
From previous sightings, it is also
interesting to note that the Citroen CC21 appears smaller than other sub-4m
SUVs such as the Hyundai Venue and Kia Sonet. Yes, it has an SUV-ish design and
it rides pretty tall, but its overall dimensions and footprint are more
comparable to those of the premium hatchbacks. Citroen could thus be looking to
undercut the sub-compact SUV space and price the CC21 very aggressively with a
sub-INR 5 lakh starting price.
Under the hood, the CC21 could be powered
by 1.2L turbo-petrol or a 1.0L turbo-petrol engine in India. The CC21 is slated
for a launch in India around Diwali 2021. The Citroen sub-compact SUV will be
'made in India' with high levels of localization and like every new model,
pricing will be the key to its success. Following that, Citroen promises to
keep introducing at least one new model every year, gradually building up its
product line-up in our market.
