On July 14th, Dongfeng Citroen officially opened pre-sales for the Tianyi BEYOND C5 AIRCROSS. As a mid-term facelift model of Tianyi C5 AIRCROSS, the new car has the suffix BEYOND in its name.
The new car brings 3 configurations, 6 optional packages, 4 body colors, and 2 interior styles. The pre-sale prices for the following 3 configurations are as follows:
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The 360THP Do Not Hesitate Edition has a pre-sale price of 157,700 yuan (with the option to add a panoramic sunroof package for 4,000 yuan, intelligent driving package for 6,000 yuan, and a free package for 7,000 yuan)
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The 400THP Vast Ocean Edition has a pre-sale price of 171,700 yuan (with the option to add a smart package for 10,000 yuan and an intelligent enjoyment package for 23,000 yuan)
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The PHEV Glorious Years Edition has a pre-sale price of 231,700 yuan (with the option to add an all-inclusive package for 30,000 yuan).
Consistency in Appearance with Overseas Models
As a mid-term facelift model, the Tianyi BEYOND has made slight adjustments to the appearance, especially in the position of the headlights and front bumper.
The two daytime running lights on the new car extend directly from the air intake grille to the headlight assembly, increasing the recognition of the vehicle. The overall visual effect is more technological than the old model, and it can be recognized as a facelifted model at first glance.
Compared with the current model, the changes in the rear of the new car are very small. The overall design and outline continue the full-bodied style of the current model, with only minor adjustments made to the structure of the taillights. If the headlights are not turned on, it is difficult to tell if this is a new model at a glance.
The dimensions of the Tianyi BEYOND are 4,510 x 1,860 x 1,705 mm in length, width, and height respectively, with a wheelbase of 2,730 mm. It is a compact SUV, but this data is considered large for compact SUVs. The popular Volkswagen Taos, which is a mid-size SUV, has a wheelbase of only 2,731 mm, which differs from the Tianyi BEYOND by only 1 mm.
A Changes in the Interior ScreenIn terms of interior, the changes in the Citroen C5 X mainly focus on the infotainment system. The original 8-inch display has been upgraded to a 10-inch floating screen, which is a design that is currently used by mainstream manufacturers. At the same time, the style of the air vents in the vehicle has also been improved.
In order to keep up with the process of vehicle intelligence, the infotainment system in the Citroen C5 X has been upgraded to the C-CONNECT 3.0 BEYOND interactive intelligent network system, which was jointly developed by Huawei and China Unicom.
Functionally, it has features such as AR real-life navigation, OTA cloud updates, 360-degree panoramic parking imagery + transparent chassis, etc. In the cabin, it is equipped with 15W wireless charging, which makes up for the shortcomings of the existing models in terms of the experience.
Space
With a wheelbase of 2,730 mm, the space inside the compact SUV is definitely among the largest. The dual-tone design also adds to the sense of luxury. The material in the middle is ALCANTARA®, which can not only generate greater friction to hold passengers in their seats, but also provide a higher-level tactile feedback.
However, the lack of a middle headrest in the back seat is a small drawback.
Powertrain remains the same
The Citroen C5 X retains the three powertrain options of the existing model, which are a 1.6T 125 kW engine, a 1.8T 155 kW engine, and a PHEV version with a 1.6T engine and an electric motor. the maximum power output reaches 221 kW, and the maximum torque reaches 520 N·m. The official 0-100 km/h acceleration time is 7 seconds.
The capacity of the battery pack in the PHEV version is 12.96 kWh, which is able to achieve a pure electric range of 58 km under the NEDC cycle, which means it can be awarded the new energy green license plate.
Chassis Remains a Strength
The Citroen C5 AIRCROSS has been in the market for five years since its initial launch in 2017. This mid-term update has injected new vitality into the vehicle once again, with highlights such as an over-the-air updatable infotainment system, new voice control and AR augmented reality navigation. However, compared to emerging intelligent vehicles, the C5 AIRCROSS may be less competitive, but it still maintains a certain level of competitiveness against traditional brands.
The Citroen BEYOND features PHC adaptive hydraulic stabilizing technology as standard across the range, which has a similar function to DCD electromagnetic suspension technology allowing adaptive adjustments to the damping. This technology increases the lateral support of the vehicle during intense driving and enhances the vehicle’s ability to absorb bumps on rough roads.
Conclusion
Information source: The Official Dongfeng Citroen Website.
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