Jeep, Citroen Cars to Get Costlier by up to 2% from January 2025
The decision to revise prices across Jeep and Citroen models is driven by rising commodity and operational costs.
Stellantis India has announced a price hike of 2 per cent across Jeep and Citroen models, effective January 2025. The decision to revise prices is attributed to rising commodity and operational costs. With this adjustment, 'we stand steadfast in our commitment to continue to be focused on providing value, high quality, and a great driving experience to its customers,' said Shailesh Hazela, MD and CEO, Stellantis India.
Jeep, the American manufacturer, currently retails the Compass (Rs 18.99 lakh–Rs 32.41 lakh), Meridian (Rs 24.99 lakh–38.49 lakh), Wrangler (Rs 67.65 lakh–Rs 71.65 lakh), and the Grand Cherokee (Rs 67.50 lakh) in India. On the other hand, Citroen India's lineup consists of the C3 (Rs 6.16 lakh–Rs 10.27 lakh), Aircross (Rs 8.49 lakh–Rs 14.55 lakh), Basalt (Rs 7.99 lakh–Rs 13.95 lakh), eC3 (Rs 12.76 lakh–Rs 13.56 lakh), and the C5 Aircross (Rs 39.99 lakh). The mentioned prices are ex-showroom.
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Updated Citroen C3 Aircross Gets New Engine, More Features
Over two months ago, Citroen launched the updated C3 Aircross SUV in India with more features and a new engine option. Alongside, it also dropped the 'C3' prefix from the SUV's name and called it the Aircross. Updates include LED projector headlamps, automatic climate control, powered rear windows, and power-folding outside rearview mirrors, as well as an electronic stability program, a hill-hold function, ISOFIX child seat anchors, and six airbags as standard.
The Aircross also gets a new 1.2-litre, 3-cylinder, naturally aspirated petrol engine, which makes 81bhp and 115Nm of peak torque and is mated to a 5-speed gearbox. The 109bhp, 1.2-litre, 3-cylinder turbo-petrol engine continues and comes coupled with either a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed torque converter automatic gearbox.
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Prices for the Aircross start at Rs 8.49 lakh and go up to Rs 14.55 lakh (both prices, ex-showroom). The model goes against the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, Kia Seltos, Hyundai Creta, and the MG Astor.
