Citroen revealed the facelifted C5 Aircross in Europe final January, however the mannequin is now launched in China underneath the Tianyi Past title. The French SUV is produced regionally for the Chinese language market by the Stellantis-Dongfeng three way partnership.

Visually, the Tianyi Past appears just about equivalent to the C5 Aircross, benefiting from the identical updates that make it look extra trendy in comparison with its predecessor. The latter was additionally out there in China nevertheless it was known as Tianyi C5 Throughout.

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Identical to its Euro sibling, the Tianyi Past comes with new LED headlights and grille following Citroen’s newest design language, black pillars, chrome accents on the windowline, plastic cladding throughout the bodywork, roof rails and skidplates for an adventurous look, plus the up to date LED graphics for the taillights.

Inside, the redesigned dashboard encompasses a 10-inch digital instrument cluster and a 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen. Gear consists of Stage 2 ADAS, a wi-fi charging port, a panoramic sunroof, a flowery navigation system with augmented actuality, and Alcantara upholstery. The comfort-focused SUV additionally options Citroen’s Progressive Hydraulic Cushions suspension which was launched within the pre-facelifted C5 Aircross again in 2017, and the signature foam-rich seats.

What is kind of totally different from the EU-spec C5 Aircross is the engine lineup, since China is free from the strict emission rules of Europe. The entry-level 360THP mannequin is fitted with a turbocharged 1.6-liter engine producing 173 hp (129 kW / 175 PS) and 250 Nm (184.4 lb-ft). The extra highly effective 400THP comes fitted with a turbocharged 1.8-liter engine producing 208 hp (155 kW / 211 PS) and 300 Nm (221 lb-ft) of torque. Each petrol engines are completely mated to an eight-speed computerized gearbox sending energy to the entrance axle.

Lastly, the Tianyi Past can also be out there in PHEV guise. The electrified powertrain is essentially the most highly effective of the vary, providing a mixed output of 296 hp (221 kW / 300 PS) and 520 Nm (384 lb-ft) of torque, whereas the rear-mounted electrical motor brings AWD functionality. Chinese language prospects don’t get the lesser FWD plug-in hybrid that’s out there in Europe.

Dongfeng-Citroen has already began taking pre-orders for the Tianyi Past in China, with costs ranging between ¥157,700 ($23,393) and ¥231,700 ($34,372) relying on the variant.