- Doors and Seats
5 doors, 5 seats
- Engine
2.0i, 4 cyl.
- Engine Power
110kW, 197Nm
- Fuel
Petrol (95) 7.9L/100KM
- Manufacturer
FWD
- Transmission
Auto (CVT)
- Warranty
3 Yr, 100000 KMs
- Ancap Safety
NA
2013 Citroen C4 Aircross Launch Review
2013 CITROEN C4 AIRCROSS REVIEW
What's Hot: Uniquely styled, fairly priced, more upmarket feel than ASX basis.
What's Not: No diesel or manual option, lacks multimedia screen inside.
X-Factor: Euro-chic SUV for 3/5ths the price of a base Evoque.
Model classification: Small SUV
Drive-away Price: Exclusive 4x2: $31,990 | Exclusive 4x4: $33,990
Engine/transmission: 2.0 litre DOHC petrol/ CVT (with manual mode and paddles)
Power/Torque: 110kW/197Nm
Fuel consumption l/100km listed: 7.9 4x2; 8.1 4x4 | tested: 9.4 4x2; 10.1 4x4
OVERVIEW
Citroen’s C4 Aircross compact crossover has been on sale locally since July 2012, but you’d be hard pressed to know it.
Citroen’s previous local importer Ateco Automotive managed to sell just 80 C4 Aircrosses before new distributor Sime Darby Motors took over the reins in February this year.
Sime Darby has acted quickly to boost sales across the entire Citroen lineup, shuffling specs and adjusting prices on several of the French carmaker’s models.
In the case of the Aircross, it scores a standard reversing camera and drive-away pricing for a limited period.
The 2.0 litre petrol/CVT auto combination remain the sole drivetrain choice though, paired with the Exclusive trim level.
Like the Peugeot 4008 crossover, the Aircross shares much of its underpinnings with Mitsubishi’s ASX, but all exterior panels are unique aside from the doors and roof.
Pricing of the Aircross’ two variants sits close to equivalent ASX and 4008 models, but differs in several spec details and mechanical calibrations.
Sime Darby invited TMR along to sample both Aircross variants at its recent national press re-launch.
THE INTERIOR
Inside, the Aircross will be familiar to anyone who’s driven an ASX or 4008, and is near identical to the latter.
Like the 4008, there is a more upmarket feel than the ASX can manage with more soft-touch plastics, and piano black detailing to the centre stack and leather-wrapped steering wheel.
The familiar switchgear presents no ergonomic concerns and the front seats are comfortable and supportive.
Rear seating remains a pinch for adults but not likely to draw complaints from children.
Dark cloth trim is the default choice, but heated, electrically adjusted leather seating is available for a further $2500.
Standard features include a multifunction steering wheel, height and reach adjustable steering, cruise control, auto-dimming rear view mirror, climate control, six-speaker audio with USB, bluetooth, and auxilliary connectivity, trip computer, and LED daytime running lights.
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