Citroen C5 Aircross electrifies as efficiently as RAV4 Hybrid

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Citroen C5 Aircross electrifies as efficiently as RAV4 Hybrid

Citroen has detailed a new electrified version of it Route C5 SUV, using the same 48V mild hybrid system recently confirmed for Related Peugeot 3008.

The 2023 Citroen C5 Aircross Hybrid 136 joins the existing petrol, diesel and plug-in hybrid versions of the French brand’s rival with TOYOTA RAV4 And Volkswagen Tiguanalso introduced a new turbocharged petrol-electric hybrid system and dual-clutch transmission for the stable range Citroen.

Like its Peugeot sibling, the first-team C5 Aircross Hybrid 100kW/230Nm 1.2-litre three-cylinder turbocharged petrol enginehas been specially adapted for electrification applications, with a 21kW/55Nm permanent magnet synchronous electric motor and 432Wh (0.432kWh) 48V lithium-ion battery.

The battery powers the belt starter, which can quickly start the petrol engine when required, while the electronic engine, frequency converter and ECU are all integrated into the dual-clutch automatic transmission. six-speed is optimized for hybrids – which the company says offers “no torque break” and offers quick gearshifts for more comfortable driving.

Complying with Euro 6.4 emissions standards, the C5 Aircross Hybrid 136 claims to be 15 percent (1.0L/100km) more efficient on the combined WLTP cycle than the PureTech 130 variant of Route C5 available overseas, using the locally used 1.2-litre 96kW turbocharged petrol engine peugeot 308.

According to Citroen, while that may seem like a minimal improvement, the urban cycle has improved by 30%. Furthermore, CO2 emissions (-20g) are reduced by 15% on the combined cycle, cited at 129g/km.

That CO2 figure equates to a combined fuel consumption figure of 5.56L per 100 km on the more tightly coupled WLTP cycle, which is in line with Toyota’s claims for the RAV4 Hybrid versions in Europe. Note – Australia uses a gentler NEDC cycle for fuel consumption, so local versions of the RAV4 Hybrid quote 4.8-4.9L/100km.

Unlike most 48V ‘light’ hybrids, the C5 Aircross offers an electric powertrain, with the French marque claiming around 50% of city journeys in EV mode.

The hybrid system can also contribute 9kW to the system’s output during strong acceleration. To determine when the car is in 100% electric mode, the rev counter will turn blue instead of white.

The new C5 Aircross 48V Hybrid is the second electrified variant in the upgraded SUV lineup in Europe, joining the pair of plug-in hybrid versions (PHEVs) that, according to Citroen, have made up 40% of the car’s total sales. nameplate.

A spokesperson for Peugeot Citroen Australia said about the prospect of the new powertrain in Australia. auto expert: “While there is currently no information to share at this stage about the new local mild hybrid C5 Aircross, with any new model we will continue to work closely with the factory to assess suitability for introduction to the Australian market”.

The brand’s local branch has just launched the innovative C5 Aircross in Australia, which has been stripped down to a single variant of the upcoming model’s two-pronged strategy.

Priced from $54,990 plus on-road costs, the Citroen C5 Aircross Sport 2023 has a number of upgrades beyond fresh looks, an upgraded powertrain, more features, and far more improved technology than the previous version. The old version has been on sale in Australia since then. 2019.

The French brand’s updated mid-size SUV will take on the relevant role peugeot 3008 as well as a host of more well-known competitors in the mid-size SUV segment, including TOYOTA RAV4, Mazda CX-5 And Volkswagen Tiguan.

Citroen’s price positioning puts the C5 Aircross against the high-spec versions of its Asian rivals and between the base Allure and midsize GT versions of the aforementioned 3008 platform.

The Citroen C5 Aircross Hybrid 136 will be “soon” available to order in Europe, with the first regional deliveries expected to begin in the second half of 2023.

Unlike Peugeot, which has confirmed the rollout of the new powertrain across its wider lineup in the future, Citroen has yet to confirm whether its 48V Hybrid powertrain will be available on other vehicles. in its product line. C3, C4 And C5X.