Established in 1919, Citroën is a French automobile brand owned by Stellantis. Citroën was part of the PSA Group before Stellantis N.V. was formed in 2021 on the basis of a merger between Peugeot S.A. (Groupe PSA) and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. (FCA).
In 2019, the erstwhile PSA group launched the Citroën brand in India along with manufacturing operations through a vehicle assembly plant in Thiruvallur and a powertrain facility in Hosur (both via JVs with CK Birla Group). Consequently, the Stellantis group has increased its investment in the JVs with CK Birla and is now a majority shareholder . The Thiruvallur facility produces the C5 Aircross SUV, C3 & E-C3 for Citroën India. The Hosur plant builds gearboxes primarily for exports and manufactures engines for domestic needs and exports.
This is the third attempt by Groupe PSA to enter the Indian market.[1] During the presentation of FY18 results of Groupe PSA, the chairman confirmed that Citroën was the chosen brand to enter the Indian markets.[2]
Groupe PSA had signed two joint ventures with companies of India's CK Birla Group for vehicle assembly, distribution and powertrain manufacturing of its cars in the country.[3] The French carmaker was initially supposed to enter the Indian market in 2020. However, the plan was delayed amidst the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent lockdown.[4]
Prior to launching the India-spec C5 Aircross SUV, Citroën India's research revealed that comfort is critical criteria for new car buyers in India.[5] Production of the C5 Aircross had started in January 2021[6] at the Tiruvallur plant in Tamil Nadu. Groupe PSA has made an investment of around Rs.2500 crore to enter the Indian market.[7]
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Citroën India is developing several models specifically for the Indian market, including EVs, releasing in 2021–2022. The C5 Aircross unveiled on 1 February 2021 and launched on 7 April 2021 in two variants: Feel and Shine, with single and dual tone interiors, equipped with a 2.0-litre diesel engine. According to reports, subsequent cars will not support a diesel engine.[8]
Citroën India revealed the C3 in September 2021 ahead of its India launch in the first half of 2022.[9] The C3 is the first of three models under Citroën's C-cubed program, and has been specifically developed for emerging markets like India and South America. The C3 is locally manufactured here in India with more than 90 percent localisation.[10]
In February 2023, Citroën India launched an electric variant of C3 under the name Ë-C3. The car was launched about 6 months after the C3's launch. Its stated range is 320 kilometres (200 mi) per charge.[11]
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citroën, india, established, 1919, citroën, french, automobile, brand, owned, stellantis, citroën, part, group, before, stellantis, formed, 2021, basis, merger, between, peugeot, groupe, fiat, chrysler, automobiles, typejoint, ventureindustryautomotivefounded2. Established in 1919 Citroen is a French automobile brand owned by Stellantis Citroen was part of the PSA Group before Stellantis N V was formed in 2021 on the basis of a merger between Peugeot S A Groupe PSA and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N V FCA Citroen IndiaTypeJoint ventureIndustryAutomotiveFounded2019HeadquartersTiruvallur ChennaiProductsAutomobilesOwnerCitroenParentStellantis N V Websitewww wbr citroen wbr inIn 2019 the erstwhile PSA group launched the Citroen brand in India along with manufacturing operations through a vehicle assembly plant in Thiruvallur and a powertrain facility in Hosur both via JVs with CK Birla Group Consequently the Stellantis group has increased its investment in the JVs with CK Birla and is now a majority shareholder The Thiruvallur facility produces the C5 Aircross SUV C3 amp E C3 for Citroen India The Hosur plant builds gearboxes primarily for exports and manufactures engines for domestic needs and exports Contents 1 History 2 Products 2 1 Current models 3 ReferencesHistory EditThis is the third attempt by Groupe PSA to enter the Indian market 1 During the presentation of FY18 results of Groupe PSA the chairman confirmed that Citroen was the chosen brand to enter the Indian markets 2 Groupe PSA had signed two joint ventures with companies of India s CK Birla Group for vehicle assembly distribution and powertrain manufacturing of its cars in the country 3 The French carmaker was initially supposed to enter the Indian market in 2020 However the plan was delayed amidst the COVID 19 pandemic and the subsequent lockdown 4 Prior to launching the India spec C5 Aircross SUV Citroen India s research revealed that comfort is critical criteria for new car buyers in India 5 Production of the C5 Aircross had started in January 2021 6 at the Tiruvallur plant in Tamil Nadu Groupe PSA has made an investment of around Rs 2500 crore to enter the Indian market 7 Products EditCitroen India is developing several models specifically for the Indian market including EVs releasing in 2021 2022 The C5 Aircross unveiled on 1 February 2021 and launched on 7 April 2021 in two variants Feel and Shine with single and dual tone interiors equipped with a 2 0 litre diesel engine According to reports subsequent cars will not support a diesel engine 8 Citroen India revealed the C3 in September 2021 ahead of its India launch in the first half of 2022 9 The C3 is the first of three models under Citroen s C cubed program and has been specifically developed for emerging markets like India and South America The C3 is locally manufactured here in India with more than 90 percent localisation 10 In February 2023 Citroen India launched an electric variant of C3 under the name E C3 The car was launched about 6 months after the C3 s launch Its stated range is 320 kilometres 200 mi per charge 11 Current models Edit Model Indian introduction Current modelIntroduction model code Update facelift Hatchback nbsp C3 2022 2022 eC3 2023 2023 SUV crossover nbsp C3 Aircross 2023 2023 nbsp C5 Aircross 2021 2021 2022References Edit Shenoy Arun 27 January 2017 Official Peugeot To Return To India Third Time Lucky ZigWheels com Retrieved 9 January 2021 Thakkar Ketan 27 February 2019 Groupe PSA plans India return by 2021 with Citroen The Economic Times Retrieved 20 July 2021 Citroen readies New Delhi showroom ahead of India market launch www autocarpro in Retrieved 9 January 2021 Nagaraj Rahul 5 January 2021 Citroen C5 Aircross India Spec SUV Reveal Scheduled For Next Month Here Are All The Details www drivespark com Retrieved 9 January 2021 Citroen India Comfort critical criteria for new car buyers The Times of India 6 January 2021 Retrieved 9 January 2021 Citroen C5 Aircross local assembly begins Autocar India Retrieved 19 May 2021 Citroen C5 Aircross SUV s India unveil date out What to expect from Karoq Compass rival The Financial Express 4 January 2021 Retrieved 9 January 2021 Citroen will not launch diesel mass market cars in India Team BHP com Retrieved 9 January 2021 India bound Citroen C3 unveiled ahead of 2022 launch Autocar India Retrieved 16 September 2021 Chakravarty Shubhodeep 27 July 2022 Citroen C3 customer deliveries begin Check cities where available Hindustan Times Auto News www ETAuto com Citroen India launches E C3 all electric at an introductory price of INR 11 5 lakh ET Auto ETAuto com Retrieved 26 March 2023 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Citroen India amp oldid 1179597186, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
