Marketed in 2018, then restyled in 2022, the Citroën C5 Aircross is entering its last phase of life, the one where promotions are exploding.
When the discounts exceed 6,000 euros, you can already start pulling out the Post Office calendar and playing predictions about the upcoming replacement of a vehicle in a manufacturer’s catalog. So when this discount easily exceeds 8,000 euros – 8,680 euros in the case of the Citroën C5 Aircross – it clearly smacks of the team and the end of the series.
The Citroën Store plays the discounter?
We remain as surprised as ever by the commercial aggressiveness of the Stellantis group on the Stores of each of its brands. Discounts on the Internet are always XXL, both at Peugeot, Fiat, Opel, Alfa Romeo and Citroën. The rivalry between direct sales and dealerships (which requires a commission for the seller) is reaching heights unknown elsewhere.
Does the customer benefit from this Booking-style logic for hotel rooms? Perhaps by trying it directly in store, the buyer would be able to cope even better and with a better reception afterwards for the maintenance of their vehicle…
No matter, let’s just bear witness to these practices with a massive clearance campaign on the Citroën C5 Aircross. The first models therefore sell for less than 26,920 euros in PLUS finish. By digging a little, we understand that these are the last examples of the SUV equipped with the (maligned) Puretech 3-cylinder 1.2 liter engine with a power of 130 horsepower and manual gearbox.
With 140 grams of CO2 expelled per kilometer (consumption of 6.2 liters per 100 km in the combined cycle), the ecological penalty also stands at 983 euros in 2024. But in terms of great qualities, there is the driving pleasure, cushioning comfort, and also an XXL trunk of at least 580 liters.
With a mass of 1483 kg, it is also not exposed to the weight penalty or other bludgeoning from Paris City Hall for parking in the capital. This is becoming a real argument these days.
Ultimately, beyond the bad reputation of the Puretech block which does not break like crystal either, this Citroën C5 Aircross at the end of its life is a superb commercial opportunity for those looking for a non-ostentatious and pleasant SUV. on a daily basis.
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