Citroen has shown a new little SUV idea at Beijing motor Show. The C-XR idea previews a new SUV established jointly by Citroen as well as its Chinese partner DongFeng motor Group. The eventual production version will aim to money in on China’s quickly broadening crossover SUV market.
The C-XR is badged as a Citroen as well as features styling cues we’ve come to partner with the French manufacturer. The wide chrome grille with its double chevron kinks dominates a front end that likewise sports headlight clusters with unique LED daytime running lights. around at the back, 3D-effect rear light clusters as well as a chrome completed exhaust catch the eye.
Despite being only front-wheel-drive the Citroen C-XR provides more than a passing nod to all-terrain capability with increased ground clearance, all-season tyres as well as different body-protection add-ons. The Grip manage innovation works digitally to maximise traction at the front wheels as well as should make short work of gravel vehicle parks. The 4.26m general length makes the C-XR smaller than a Nissan Qashqai however an impressively long 2.65m wheelbase ensures that interior area can be maximised.
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Power in the Citroen C-XR comes from PSA’s 1.6-litre THP turbocharged petrol engine with Stop&Start innovation thrown in to boost economic climate as well as manage CO2 emissions. Citroen’s latest generation automatic gearbox likewise assists keep fuel usage down.
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