Citroen To Showcase First Model For India Live Updates: Images, Features, Specifications, Launch Date

French carmaker Citroen will finally showcase its first model for the Indian market today and we'll be bringing you all the live update...

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French carmaker Citroen will finally showcase its first model for the Indian market today and we'll be bringing you all the live updates here. We have already told you that according to our sources in the company's European headquarters, the Citroen C5 Aircross will be the first model coming to India. While Citroen India hasn't confirmed this yet, we'll finally get an answer to this today. The upcoming model, which is slated to go on sale in India in 2021, will be assembled here using about 70 per cent local contents at its Hosur plant in Tamil Nadu.

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Citroen C5 Aircross is likely to be the first model to be launched by the French carmaker in India

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Of course, the model coming to our shores (C5 Aircross) will go through a host of design, features and mechanical changes to make it India-specific and also differentiate it from the European model. The European-spec Citroen C5 Aircross measures 4500 mm in length and is powered by a 2-litre diesel engine and 1.2-litre petrol engine which are mated to an eight-speed auto transmission as standard. The India-spec model, on the other hand, could come with some dimensional changes and is also likely to feature a manual gearbox in addition to the auto box.

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The PSA Group will be manufacturing vehicles and powertrains in India at the company's facility in Tamil Nadu, working towards its goal to "be Indian in India". In fact, the company has invested Rs. 600 crore in the plant so far and is targeting to manufacture 50,000 units in the first year of its operation including exports. The manufacturing plant has a capacity to roll out 200,000 powertrains and 300,000 transmissions annually.

Here Are All The Live Updates From The Unveiling Of Citroen India First Model:

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