Citroën Updates Engine Lineup with New Petrol, Diesel and More Powerful Plug-In Hybrid
Citroën has revised engine options across its C5 Aircross, Berlingo, SpaceTourer, and Jumpy models, introducing a more powerful plug-in hybrid, returning petrol and diesel engines for the Berlingo, and a new 2.2-litre d…
- 225 hp
- 113 km
- over 1,100 km
What Happened
Over the past few weeks, Citroën has made adjustments to the engines of certain models to offer customers flexibility and efficient engines tailored to their needs. These changes affect the C5 Aircross, Berlingo, SpaceTourer, Holidays, and Jumpy, providing a mix of petrol, diesel, plug-in hybrid, and electric powertrains.
- C5 Aircross Plug-in Hybrid: power increased from 195 hp to 225 hp, with up to 113 km electric range and over 1,100 km total range.
- Berlingo: re-introduction of a 110 hp petrol engine and BlueHDi 100 and 130 diesel engines, complementing the electric ë-Berlingo.
- SpaceTourer, Holidays, Jumpy: new 2.2-litre diesel engine with 150 and 180 hp, offering increased torque and reduced CO₂ emissions.
The C5 Aircross Plug-in Hybrid combines a 1.6-litre 150 hp combustion engine with a 125 hp electric motor, delivering 225 hp. It features a 21.5 kWh battery for up to 113 km of electric driving and a 55-litre fuel tank for a total range of over 1,100 km. Fuel consumption is 2.5 L/100 km with CO₂ emissions of 55 g/km.
The Berlingo expands its range with a new 110 hp three-cylinder petrol engine and the return of 1.5-litre BlueHDi diesel engines (100 and 130 hp). The diesel versions offer low CO₂ emissions (138-151 g/km) and benefit large families with reduced penalties. The electric ë-Berlingo continues with a 340 km range.
Why this matters
The updates give customers more flexibility to choose an engine that fits their driving habits and budget, while improving fuel economy and reducing emissions across the range.
Terms in This Story
- Plug-in Hybrid
- A vehicle that combines an internal combustion engine with an electric motor and a battery that can be recharged from an external power source, allowing limited electric-only driving.
- WLTP
- Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicles Test Procedure, a global standard for measuring fuel consumption and CO₂ emissions from cars.
- BlueHDi
- Citroën's brand name for its diesel engine technology that uses selective catalytic reduction to reduce emissions.
- Stop & Start
- A system that automatically turns off the engine when the vehicle is stationary to save fuel and reduce emissions, then restarts it when the driver releases the brake.
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