Citroen Aircross X Launch Date in India: September 22, Features, Pre-Booking & What’s New

Citroen Aircross X Launch Date: Mark Your Calendar for September 22

Yes, the Citroen Aircross X finally lands in India on September 22. That’s not just a rumor; it’s practically been chiseled into digital stone by teasers and a slow but steady drip-feed of details from Citroen’s own channels.

For those watching the compact SUV space, this little milestone is worth getting excited about; the French brand seems determined to spice up a segment notorious for, well, playing it safe.

If you’re the sort of person who checks out new cars just for the novelty of touching the steering wheel buttons, you’ll want to keep an eye on this one.

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What’s Actually New? Not Just the Badge

Let’s address the obvious first. The Aircross X is not a totally new model; it’s an evolved (some would say “pimped out”) version of the C3 Aircross. You’re not getting a radical design departure, no swoopy coupe silhouette or spaceship dashboard.

Mostly, the bones are the same, and the silhouette in Citroen’s teaser looks quite familiar. The body lines, the alloys, the chunky roof rails? Still there. But hey, sometimes you just want a really great remix, not a brand new song.

What has changed, mainly, is up in the features and finish department:

• A cruise control button peeking out on the steering wheel, finally filling a feature gap some buyers grumbled about.

• New dashboard design, which nobody is allowed to see just yet, but Citroen promises it’s got extra character.

• Fresh upholstery (because the old fabric was getting a bit too familiar).

• New colors that may finally look as wild in daylight as they do in the brochure.

• No sunroof, though, so if you’re someone who likes to make TikToks poking your head out, sorry.

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RS 11,000 to Get in Line: Pre-Booking, Anyone?

If you’re the impatient type, Citroen is already letting people pre-book the Aircross X for Rs 11,000. It’s not exactly a lottery ticket, but for anyone weary of “online exclusive pre-launch offers” that turn out to be little fridge magnets, this at least locks in a place at the front of the queue.

And with the new GST 2.0 revisions, word on the street is that the X might be a little lighter on your wallet than expected. Real talk: snagging a new SUV before your neighbor does never gets old.

Powertrains: Turbo Lover’s Only

Mechanically, the Aircross X takes a clear stand. It’s expected to be turbo-petrol or nothing, a statement that’s got both speed lovers and every uncle who wants “ek dam tezz pickup” (full-on pickup) nodding. That means:

• 1.2-litre turbo-petrol, 110 PS, plenty of torque.

• 6-speed manual and 6-speed automatic choices.
  No diesel here, no hybrid, and certainly nothing about hydrogen. This is classic, slightly spicy, “let’s leave the city for the weekend” power.

Features: More Than Just Google with French Accent

Here’s where things wind up a notch. Apart from getting some well-needed basics like cruise control, the Aircross X is also set to get Citroen’s new CARA AI assistant.

This is no ordinary “Hey, Car!” digital help; it promises actual conversation, navigation, entertainment, and, if Citroen’s demos are to be believed, maybe even a cheesy joke or two. Is it a gimmick or a genuine step-change?

Guess we’ll only know after someone asks CARA for the meaning of life during a traffic jam. The expected highlights for the X variant read like someone’s wish list:

• Redesigned dashboard and upgraded upholstery.

• Ventilated seats and (we hope) a really good ambient lighting setup.

• Premium audio system, to make those late-night drives really count.

• The already stacked Max trim carries over: 10.25-inch touchscreen, 7-inch digital cluster, wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, rear AC, wireless charging, and a full clique of essential connected features.

If you were hoping for a sunroof, well, keep dreaming. Apparently, India’s summer heat just doesn’t agree with French glass.

Safety Dance

As with its sibling variants, the Aircross X keeps things sensible on safety:

• Six airbags are standard across trims.

• ESC, hill hold assist, tire pressure monitoring, standard.

• ISOFIX, reverse camera with sensors, and (no joke) robust build feel from the regular C3 Aircross.

• Rumor mill says Citroen might offer an optional 360-degree camera, which would be a welcome bit of tech wizardry in urban parking lots.

Rivals and the Road Ahead

Here’s where things get spicy. Citroen is not shy about picking fights in a crowded arena. The X goes toe-to-toe with some big names:

• Maruti Victoris, king of value and reliability.

• Hyundai Creta, the everyman’s aspirational SUV.

• Kia Seltos, trendsetter for connected tech.

• Maruti Grand Vitara and Honda Elevate—seriously good all-rounders.

• Tata Curvv and Citroen’s own Basalt, mixing in a bit of SUV-coupe flavor.

Basically, the Aircross X is Citroen’s attempt at jumping to the top of the “wait, which compact SUV should I get?” shortlist. Will it work? Hard to say, but for people bored with the usual suspects, it’s a tempting outlier.

Quick-Glance Table: Aircross X vs. Max Variant

Real Talk: Why the Aircross X Matters

Here’s a small admission: New cars usually excite more people online than in real life, until that first drive after midnight, tunes up, phone away, and suddenly it all feels surprisingly worth it.

For the average compact SUV buyer, the Aircross X probably won’t upend the world, but it brings a little extra, enough that late-night car spotters at chai stalls might pause and go: “Hey, that’s something different.”

Citroen’s reputation for quirky charm is finally pairing with real-world practicality and a features list that doesn’t read like it’s missing pages. The Aircross X, then, is the rare shot at injecting some French flavor into India’s most homogenous car genre.

And for anyone who likes rooting for an underdog, that’s an easy bet to get behind. So, circle September 22, and maybe swing by a showroom. Sometimes, a new button on the steering wheel is all it takes to spark a mini adventure. And in a world of same-old, same-old, that’s no small thing.