The French SUV inherites the mildly electrified three-cylinder petrol engine from the closely-related Peugeot 3008
by Thanos Pappas
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by Thanos Pappas
Stellantis is progressively electrifying its fleet with the addition of the brand new turbo 1.2-liter PureTech 48V gentle hybrid powertrain. After launching it within the Peugeot 3008 and 5008 earlier this 12 months, the mill discovered its method underneath the bonnet of the mechanically-related Citroen C5 Aircross, including extra effectivity into the combination.
The Citroen C5 Aircross was already accessible with plug-in hybrid powertrains (Hybrid 180 and Hybrid 225) however that is the primary time it will get a mild-hybrid system, slotting under them by way of energy and pricing.
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The turbocharged 1.2-liter three-cylinder petrol engine is mated to a brand new electrified 6-speed dual-clutch automated gearbox (e-DCS6), sending energy to the entrance wheels. The small permanent-magnet synchronous electrical motor produces 28 hp (21 kW / 29 PS) and is built-in inside the gearbox casing alongside the inverter and the ECU.
The powertrain’s output is 134 hp (100 kW / 136 PS) and 230 Nm (170 lb-ft) of torque, however the electrical motor can contribute an extra 12 hp (9 kW / 12 PS) underneath sturdy acceleration. Vitality is sourced from a 48V lithium-ion battery with a capability of 432 Wh that’s mounted underneath the motive force’s seat.
In line with Citroen, the general financial savings within the common gas consumption in comparison with the non-electrified equal is 1 lt/100 km, representing an enchancment of 15% that may go as much as 30% within the metropolis. In reality, Citroen means that regardless of the gentle electrification, as a lot as 50% of city driving will be completed with zero emissions. The common CO2 emissions underneath the mixed WLTP cycle are 129 g/km whereas the mannequin is appropriate with the Euro 6.4 normal.
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Citroen didn’t change something on the outside of the C5 Aircross which was initially launched in Europe in 2018, with a facelift following in 2022. Likewise, inside adjustments in comparison with the ICE-only fashions are restricted to the graphics of the digital instrument cluster. The tachometer turns blue when the ICE is switched off, there’s a new energy meter with Cost, Eco, and Energy markings, whereas particular graphics are displaying the power movement and the proportion of driving accomplished in EV mode.
The Citroen C5 Aircross Hybrid 136 e-DCS6 can be accessible to order quickly with the primary deliveries set to begin within the second half of 2023. The mild-hybrid SUV can be provided in Really feel, Really feel Pack, Shine, and Shine Pack trims, as with the opposite powertrain choices in its lineup.
