Shangrila Motors launches Citroen in Nepal

Shangrila Motors, the sole authorised distributor of Peugeot, has launched yet another popular French brand, Citroen, in Nepal. Citroen entered the Nepali market by introducing C5 Aircross, a premium mid-sized five seater SUV. The booking for the new C5 Aircross has been opened at a price of Rs 13.5 million. The new Citroen showroom is located in Thapathali which the company says is based on La-Maison (French word for home) design. Citroen was founded in 1919 and the company launched the world’s first mass produced vehicle, the Traction Avant with front-wheel drive, four-wheel independent suspension and unibody construction. C5 Aircross was first globally launched in 2017. The SUV is powered by a 1.6 litre petrol engine mated to a six speed automatic transmission. The 1598cc, four-cylinder engine pumps out a max power of 165hp and 240 Nm of torque. The SUV stands out from the crowd with its unique design elements such as double chevron design, powerful curved side panels and four 3D LED modules. The C5 Aircross is featured with Citroen’s advance ‘Dual Progressive Hydraulic Cushions’ to deliver immense comfort to the occupants. The car is also loaded with features such as grip control system with multiple drive surface option, blind spot monitoring system, foot operated electronic tailgate, panoramic sunroof, 8-inch infotainment touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 12.3 digital driver display and more. Shangrila Motors is also planning to bring Citroen C3 and C4 EV in the Nepali market in 2022.