Citroen confirms NZ pricing for its first plug-in

Citroen New Zealand has announced its line-up and pricing for its new C5 Aircross; the brand’s first plug-in sold in local showrooms.

The model will be offered in either pure petrol form or as a plug-in hybrid. Both come in identical ‘Shine’ specification.

The C5 Aircross Shine petrol will be priced from $58,990, with the Shine plug-in hybrid priced from $79,990.

The latter’s pricing means it narrowly undercuts the $80,000 threshold for the government’s Clean Car Discount. This means it’s eligible for a $5750 rebate. Thanks to its low emissions rating, the petrol model is also eligible for a rebate ($1201).

Both models make use of a 1.6-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine paired to an automatic transmission, with the plug-in hybrid producing 165kW.

Along with a new hybrid option, the updated C5 also inherits tweaked exterior styling and an all-new dashboard layout, with Citroen boasting that the heightened positioning of the touchscreen makes it easier to use.

Standard kit across both models includes a 12.3-inch digital cluster, a 10-inch touchscreen, and second-row seating that allows for all three occupants to slide and recline their seats individually.

“The new C5 Aircross Facelift adopts a more assertive and dynamic style while remaining true to Citroen’s unique brand DNA of design, comfort and innovation,” says Arek Zywot, Citroen NZ Commercial Manager.

“An outstanding exterior design, next-gen Advanced Comfort seats as well as being the first Citroen to introduce semi-autonomous driving with Lane Positioning Assist are just a few of its hero features.”

Zywot adds that more electrified models that will qualify for clean car standard benefits are in the pipeline for our market.

“Citroën has big aspirations for the brand in New Zealand with the rapid electrification of the line-up from now on. This new C5 Aircross Facelift PHEV is just the start with more electrified, fuel-efficient and clean-car eligible models to follow,” Zywot adds.

“If you’re looking for a cool looking medium-size SUV with a practical and cosy interior, this is your car. It’s about experiencing the best-in-class comfort on the market.”