Citroen's Chennai unit rolls out C5 Aircross SUV, launch this quarter

The flagship SUV is the first product for Indian customers from the Citroën brand, has been tested on over 250,000 km in different terrains and varied weather conditions

Citroën has started commercial production in India, rolling out the first Citroën C5 Aircross SUV from its plant in Thiruvallur, near Chennai. 

The flagship SUV is the first product for Indian customers from the Citroën brand and is slated to be launched this quarter. 

Production of the new SUV in India started after testing of the vehicle for over 250,000 kilometres in different terrains and varied weather conditions, said the French car maker.

Emmanuel Delay, Executive Vice President, Stellantis & Chairman, PCA Automobile India Pvt Ltd & PSA AVTEC Powertrain Pvt Ltd., said Citroën C5 Aircross SUV will be the