Citroen Aircross X Launch : The Citroen Aircross X bursts onto the scene as the latest evolution of Citroen’s popular compact SUV, launched in late 2025 with a focus on premium comfort and smart tech. Starting at Rs 8.29 lakh ex-showroom, this X variant elevates the standard Aircross with ventilated seats, a groundbreaking AI voice assistant, and a host of interior refinements, all while retaining its spacious seven-seater flexibility and value-for-money appeal. Ideal for Indian families navigating city traffic or weekend getaways, the Aircross X combines French design elegance, efficient petrol powertrains, and a fresh five-star Bharat NCAP safety rating, making it a compelling choice in the sub-Rs 15 lakh segment.
Exterior Styling with Subtle X Touches
Bold LED Lighting and New Color Palette
The Aircross X retains its familiar boxy, upright stance but gains distinction with an exclusive ‘X’ badge on the tailgate and a striking Deep Forest Green paint option, available in dual-tone for an extra Rs 20,000. LED projector headlamps paired with integrated DRLs and fog lamps ensure sharp visibility, while 16-inch dual-tone alloy wheels add a sporty shimmer to the side profile.
Black cladding around the wheel arches and bumpers emphasizes its crossover ruggedness, complemented by roof rails for extra cargo. At 4323 mm long, 1796 mm wide, and 1665 mm tall with 200 mm ground clearance, it slips easily into urban parking while commanding respect on highways.
Practical Rear and Side Details
The rear features redesigned tail lamps and a cleaner bumper, with a wide-opening tailgate for hassle-free loading. Side steps aid entry for the third row, making it family-friendly without feeling bulky.
Luxurious Cabin Transformation
Inside, the Aircross X shines with a redesigned leatherette-wrapped dashboard boasting gold accents and soft-touch panels for a upscale vibe. Brown leatherette seats wrap occupants in comfort, with the second-row bench sliding and reclining for optimal space. The seven-seater (or five-seater in Plus trim) layout offers generous legroom, a flat floor, and 444-litre boot space that expands via 60:40 split-folds.
A three-spoke leather-wrapped steering wheel with controls feels premium, while footwell ambient lighting sets a cozy mood at night.
Ventilated Seats for Indian Summers
The headline comfort feature—ventilated front seats—cools drivers and passengers during scorching commutes, a rarity in this price bracket. Height-adjustable driver’s seat, adjustable headrests, and rear armrests ensure fatigue-free journeys, with cooled storage in the console for water bottles.
Cutting-Edge Infotainment and AI Smarts
Massive 10.25-Inch Bezel-Less Touchscreen
A bezel-less 10.25-inch touchscreen takes center stage, delivering wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, crisp navigation, and Bluetooth connectivity. The 7-inch digital instrument cluster displays trip data, efficiency, and alerts at a glance, while six speakers provide lively audio.
Steering-mounted controls and a redesigned gear shifter make interactions intuitive, with OTA updates promising future enhancements.
CARA AI Voice Assistant Revolution
Citroen’s CARA AI debuts here, supporting 52 Indian and global languages for hands-free magic. Command it for navigation, climate tweaks, calls, media, flight status checks, traffic rerouting, vehicle health reports, or even SOS alerts. This conversational assistant feels like a personal co-pilot, reducing distractions and elevating connectivity.
Efficient and Punchy Powertrains
Dual 1.2-Litre Petrol Options
Choose the base 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol (80 bhp, 115 Nm) with a 5-speed manual for frugal city runs at 18.5 kmpl ARAI. Higher trims get the peppy 1.2-litre turbo-petrol (109 bhp, 190 Nm manual/205 Nm auto) paired with 6-speed manual or torque-converter automatic, blending smooth acceleration and 20+ kmpl efficiency.
A dealer-fitted CNG option on the NA engine caters to fuel-savers. Front-wheel drive keeps things simple and light (1160 kg kerb weight).
Progressive Hydraulic Cushions Ride
Citroen’s Advanced Comfort suspension with hydraulic stops soaks up potholes plushly, while electric power steering stays light in traffic. The 11m turning radius shines in congested streets, with a 45-litre tank for 700+ km range.
Top-Tier Safety Package
Six Airbags and 5-Star Bharat NCAP
Standard six airbags, ABS with EBD, ESP, hill-hold assist, and rear parking sensors anchor protection. The robust chassis and 40 active/passive safety features earned a five-star adult/child rating from Bharat NCAP.
ISOFIX mounts, tyre pressure monitoring, and speed alerts safeguard families.
Convenience Safety Aids
Cruise control, auto-dimming IRVM, and rain-sensing wipers (top trims) ease drives. Optional 360-degree camera (Rs 25,000 extra) simplifies tight maneuvers with bird’s-eye views.
Everyday Versatility and Utility
Flexible Seating for Seven
Slide-recline second row and fold-flat third row adapt to passengers or 800+ litre cargo hauls. Low load floor and wide doors handle groceries, luggage, or prams effortlessly. 12V outlets front/rear power gadgets.
Roof rails and side steps boost practicality for outings.
Variant Breakdown and Pricing Value
You, Plus, Max Lineup
Base ‘You’ (Rs 8.29 lakh) sticks to basics with NA petrol. Plus 5/7-seater (Rs 9.77 lakh) unlocks turbo, touchscreen, and ventilated seats. Loaded Max 7-seater (Rs 13.49 lakh) adds AI, camera, and auto AC.
Ex-showroom pricing undercuts rivals while packing segment-firsts.
Ownership Perks
Citroen’s expanding network offers low maintenance, 3-year warranty, and accessories like mats or chrome kits. High resale from safety cred.
Driving Impressions and Real-World Use
City sprints feel effortless, highways stable at 140 kmph. Ride quality excels over bad roads, cabin quiet with good insulation. Turbo auto shifts smoothly, NA manual revvy and fun.
Customization and Lifestyle Fit
Dual-tone paints, illuminated scuff plates, and adventure packs personalize. Deep Forest Green with black roof turns heads.
Why the Aircross X Wins Hearts
The Citroen Aircross X smartly upgrades comfort with ventilated seats and CARA AI, blending space, safety, and style at unbeatable prices. It’s the thoughtful family SUV for modern India—premium without premium costs, versatile without complexity. Citroen proves French innovation thrives here.
