Recently, Citroen announced that it had added a new powertrain option for the C5 Aircross and increased the range for existing versions of the plug-in hybrid C5 X and C5 Aircross by 15 percent.
The C5 Aircross will get a new plug-in hybrid drivetrain option called the 180 e-EAT8. It replaces the PureTech 180 internal combustion model and combines a 1.6 liter engine with a single electric motor. Together, they combine to produce 180 hp (134 kW/182 PS) and 265 lb-ft (360 Nm) of torque.
The electric motor can produce up to 109 hp (81 kW/110 PS) on its own. The combined powertrain is capable of propelling the car to a maximum speed of 135 km/h (84 mph). And thanks to a 12.4 kWh battery pack, the C5 Aircross 180 e-EAT8 can travel up to 58 km (36 miles) on electric power alone.
With a battery that can be charged in just 1 hour 45 minutes with a 7.4 kW charger, Citroen suggests that, if owners can charge at home and in the office, they can complete their entire daily commute on electric power alone. This new model is offered with a starting price of 43,650 euros.
Meanwhile, the existing 225 e-EAT8 plug-in hybrid powertrain has been upgraded for the C5 Aircross and C5 X SUVs. Both will now get additional range thanks to a new generation of batteries. The new chemical formula increases its power capacity from 13.2 kWh to 14.2 kWh, despite having the same number of cells.
The result is a 15 percent increase in driving range for both models. That means the C5 X now has an all-electric range of 63 km (39 miles) instead of 55 km (34 miles) and the C5 Aircross has an all-electric range of 64 km (40 miles), up from 55 km (34 miles). Power figures remain unchanged for the powertrain, which also combines a 1.6-liter engine with a single electric motor producing 225 hp (168 kW/228 PS).
