| Developers: | PSMA Rus (PSA Peugeot Citroen and Mitsubishi Motors Corporation) |
| Date of the premiere of the system: | 2024/03/27 |
| Branches: | Transport |
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2024
Start of sales
The company "Automobile Technologies," which is a technological partner of the Kaluga Automobile Plant "PSMA Rus," at the end of May 2024 announced the start of sales of a compact crossover Citroen S5 Aircross of the Russian assembly. The resumption of production of this model became possible thanks to the agreements reached on the supply of auto components from China.
According to a company representative, the serial assembly of Citroen S5 Aircross at the facilities of PSMA Rus started at the end of March 2024. The car has already passed mandatory certification in Russia and received vehicle type approval (OTTS), confirming its compliance with safety requirements.
 | From Monday, May 27 [2024], Citroen S5 Aircross of the Russian assembly can be purchased at all Citroen dealerships in the Russian Federation, the Automotive Technologies report says. - In addition, the company has officially opened online channels for direct sales through Peugeot or Citroen sites, allowing you to buy a car directly from the manufacturer with home delivery. |  |
According to Automotive Technologies, the Citroen C5 Aircross, assembled in Kaluga, is equipped with a 1.6 liter gasoline engine with 175 hp. combined with an 8-speed automatic transmission. The crossover is offered in four body colors. Cars are covered by a 3-year manufacturer's guarantee or 100 thousand km of mileage.
| | To restart production at PSMA Rus, we organized deliveries of 798 groups of auto components - over 1.7 thousand items - from China for models of our brands, - noted earlier Pavel Bezruchenko, director of strategic development of Automotive Technologies. | |
He added that in addition to Citroen S5 Aircross, the company also imports and sells in Russia other models of the Peugeot and Citroen brands, including C5X, 2008, 4008 and 5008. All cars are serviced through the official dealer network.[1]
Start of mass production of Citroen S5 Aircross in Russia
On March 27, 2024, Automotive Technologies announced the start of mass production of Citroen S5 Aircross in Russia.
As reported, Automotive Technologies is a Russian independent company engaged in the wholesale supply and distribution of cars, spare parts and components, engine oils and technical liquids. Since December 2023, with the assistance of the Kaluga Region Administration, Automotive Technologies has expanded its business and launched pre-production production of medium-sized crossovers in Russia at the PSMA Rus plant in the Rosva industrial park. The production went through all the stages of equipment debugging, and the assembled pilot batch was tested for compliance with quality standards.
Cars will arrive in the salons of official Citroen dealers in May 2024, but you can book a car in April 2024.
The Russian version of the Citroen C5Aircross offers technologies such as the Progressive Hydraulic Cushions suspension - developed by Citroen, absorbs irregularities in the road surface and the Citroen Advanced Comfort seats - soft and at the same time supporting passengers seats, using modern materials of optimal density and an additional layer of foam - 15 mm. The car also offers a next-generation multimedia system with a 10-inch screen and driver assistance systems such as a 360 all-round camera and active safety systems.
The design of the front of the car looks modern thanks to the strict and clear lines. Structured organization of elements visually increases the width of C5 Aircross.
The cabin of the C5 Aircross corresponds to its appearance: high fit, material quality, ergonomics and practicality of the controls turn it into a modern crossover. A spacious interior with wide transformation capabilities, numerous niches for trifles with a total volume of 33 liters and a spacious luggage compartment (516 liters and 1310 liters with folded rear row seats) will provide ease of use both on city trips and long-distance travel.
Citroen C5 Aircross of Russian production is offered in the FEEL configuration, with a 1.6 gasoline engine, 175 hp. and an 8-speed automatic transmission, which includes a wide range of equipment: 6 airbags, ramp start assist system, speed limiter cruise control, ISOFIX child seat mounts on rear side seats, Progressive Hydraulic Cushions suspension, Citroen Advanced Comfort seats built into front seats driver and front passenger massage function, driver seat settings electric drive (height, longitudinal, backrest angle) with settings memory and function "easy access," which makes it easier to get out of the car, due to the fact that the seat automatically shifts backwards, protection of the engine crankcase, a button for selecting the movement mode "SPORT," steering wheel with height and departure adjustment, dual-zone climate control, light and rain sensors, keyless access to the vehicle with engine start button, wireless charger for a smartphone, contactless opening of the trunk door with a foot sensor, 12V and USB connector, center console connector and 2nd row passenger connector, additional USB connector in the rear view mirror housing, rear view mirrors with electric adjustment and folding electric drive, front central armrest with volume compartment with cooling, multimedia system with 10"touchscreen, Bluetooth + 6 speakers, digital dashboard with 12.3 display", 360 all-round view system: 180 ° view rear view camera and 180 ° view front camera, side cameras, front and rear parking sensors, "Follow me home" welcome light function, combined blue and gray leather seat trim and Alcantara material.
The car is offered in four colors: BLANC NACRE white mother of pearl, GRIS PLATINUM gray metallic, ECLIPSE BLUE metallic, ROUGE ELEXIR red metallic.
The car warranty is 3 years or 100,000 km. For Citroen customers, a road assistance and mobility program is provided, which operates within a geographical area within a radius of 150 km from the city borders (200 km from the Moscow Ring Road for Moscow/Ring Road for St. Petersburg), in which there is an official center of the CITROEN dealer network.
The cost of the car is: 4,299,000 rubles.
The production of Citroen C5 Aircross in the Kaluga Region is carried out according to the method of SKD-4 of 800 groups of components and 1700 parts. Directly in the assembly workshop, the installation of bundles of the cabin and engine compartment, blocks and components inside the cabin, noise insulation and carpet, as well as a subassembly of the instrument panel, doors with all elements and other work take place.
Engine subassembly, mounting of suspended units and units, assembly of subframe with front suspension, connection of engine and automatic transmission box with subsequent connection with body and suspension units are performed on mechanical line.
On the final line, all process fluids are filled, cabin skin elements are installed and bumpers, wheels, seats, protective elements are installed, electronic components and units are checked.
The Russian assembly meets international quality standards. At all stages of assembly there are quality control stations, where mechanics, electrics, geometry, water resistance are checked, noise insulation of the car and ends with test dynamic tests on a large track.
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