Which Citroen Aircross X variant should you consider buying?

Citroen has launched the Aircross with the ‘X’ badge, introducing changes across its variant line-up, bringing in new interior materials and new features. This launch follows similar treatment to the other models in its line-up, namely the C3 and Basalt. Read on to know what’s new with the Aircross X, its features and the variants we’d recommend. Do note that the base ‘You’ variant has received no changes, retains the old dashboard and doesn’t get the ‘X’ badging.

Citroen Aircross and Aircross X price list

Starts at Rs 8.29 lakh and goes up to Rs 13.49 lakh for the top variant

Citroen Aircross X engine and gearbox options

Comes with naturally aspirated and turbocharged petrol options. 

The Aircross’s base You variant comes with a 1.2-litre naturally aspirated (NA) petrol engine producing 82hp, mated to a 5-speed manual transmission only. The mid-level X Plus is available with the option of the NA unit or a 110hp, 1.2-litre turbocharged petrol mated to a 6-speed manual transmission. The top-level X Max variant comes only with the turbocharged petrol engine, and it is the only one to come with a 6-speed torque converter automatic. A CNG kit can be added as a dealer-level fitment only with the Aircross with the NA mill. 

Citroen Aircross and Aircross X features

Citroen Aircross You

• 6 airbags
• ABS and EBD
• ESP
• Hill-hold control
• Tyre-pressure monitoring system
• Reverse parking sensors
• 5 seats only
• 16-inch steel wheels with wheel covers
• Front and rear power windows
• Keyless entry
• Manual AC
• Electrically adjustable outside rearview mirrors (ORVMs)
• Tilt steering
• Day/night interior rearview mirror (IRVM)
• 7-inch digital TFT instrument cluster
• One-touch auto down for all four power windows

Citroen Aircross X Plus 

In addition to You

• Wheel-arch and body-side sill cladding 
• Front and rear skid plates 
• LED daytime running lamps (DRLs)
• Fog lamps
• 17-inch steel wheels with cover
• Roof rails
• Shark-fin antenna
• Roof-mounted air vents (7 seater only)
• 2nd row seat recline (7 seater only)
• Adjustable headrests 
• Driver seat height-adjust
• Removable 50:50 split 3rd row seats (7 seater only)
• 2nd row 60:40 split tumble seats
• 10.2-inch touchscreen infotainment system
• Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
• Auto engine start/stop
• 4 speakers 
• Connected car tech
• Rear defogger
• Soft-touch interior
• Cruise control
• Auto day/night IRVM

• 17-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels
• Leatherette seats 
• Leather-wrapped steering wheel
• 4 speakers with 2 tweeters
• Rearview camera
• Ambient lighting 
• Footwell lighting
• Cara digital assistant (AT only)*
• Seat ventilation
• 360-degree camera (optional)
• Dual-tone colour (optional)

Which variant of the Citroen Aircross X should you go for?

For buyers on a strict budget, we’d recommend the Aircross X Plus with the naturally aspirated petrol engine, as it comes with most of the features under Rs 10 lakh. For buyers with no budget constraints, we suggest the top-of-the-line Aircross X Max trim with the turbo-petrol automatic, as it offers feel-good features such as seat ventilation, a 360-degree camera, leatherette upholstery and powerful performance of the turbo-petrol with the convenience of the automatic. 

*Cara digital assistant available complimentary on AT versions only for a limited number of initial bookings (number unspecified by Citroen).

All prices are ex-showroom, India.

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