Citroën C-Crosser
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* Modular design
The C-Crosser features easy-to-use modular design.
Occupants can make interior changes both quickly and effortlessly.
With its occasional two-seater bench in row three, the vehicle can seat
up to seven passengers. The bench folds away completely into the floor
for a perfectly flat and impressively capacious loading surface.
Access to row three is made easier by tilting seats in row two and two
aluminium-coloured bars attached to the side panels in the boot.
Passenger safety is enhanced by two retracting head rests and two
safety belts with inertia reels anchored to the pillar.
Row two can be folded portfolio-style against row one, using handles
located on either side of the seats, or automatically, with two
electric controls on the left-hand and right-hand sides of the boot
above the wheel arches. This folding function provides a large loading
surface and a flat floor.
The seats and seatbacks in row two can split-fold 60/40. For passenger
comfort, the seat backs have three adjustable positions and both parts
of the bench feature independent fore-and-aft adjustment over 80 mm.
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* Enormous, practical boot
Boot
volume under the parcel shelf is among the largest in the category. In
its most commonly used, 5-seater configuration (with row 3 folded
away), the C-Crosser offers 510 litres (VDA standard) with row 2 seats
pushed fully forward.
With all the back seats folded away, boot capacity totals 1,686 litres
VDA.
Another C-Crosser strong point is its split-opening tailgate.
When open, the lower part of the tailgate optimises the advantages of
the flat floor of the luggage compartment, as it can be used for
sliding in bulky or heavy objects, and even as a seat (supporting up to
200 kg). It also makes it easier to load the boot, since it lowers the
sill by 640 mm. When closed, the entire height of the boot, and thus
all its load capacity, can be used.
The upper part of the tailgate, used regularly, is light and compact
for easy use.
Yet another practical boot feature is the soft luggage blind, which has
two positions to take into account the tilt of the seats in row two. In
addition, two aluminium side rails and four lashing hooks can be used
for attaching accessories like the separation or storage net. A 12-volt
socket is located on the left-hand side of the boot, and tools for
fitting the spare wheel are housed in one of the boot's two stowage
bins.
The spare wheel is placed under the body to free up interior space and
also to avoid having to unload the boot to get at the spare wheel.
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* Functional storage
The C-Crosser cabin features a total of 22 stowage
compartments, sized and designed with passengers and practicality in
mind.
At the front, passengers benefit from a closed compartment on the top
of the dashboard, along with two glove boxes: the one at the top has a
heating or cooling function (depending on whether the occupants are
heating or air conditioning the cabin) and a knob to switch this system
off; the other is generously sized and can be locked and lighted.
The central arm rest features fore-and-aft adjustment (sliding 65 mm
with a simple push or pull) and a split-opening function. The capacious
lower part houses a 12-volt socket, while the upper section can hold
small objects.
Both front doors are fitted with cubbies and a bottle holder. There is
also a range of stowage compartments for everyday objects, such as
glasses, pens, cards and cups, along with a removable ashtray.
The middle seat in row two contains an arm rest with two cup holders.
The front seats get map pockets, while those in the back have cubbies
with space for a bottle.
Passengers in row three benefit from a stowage compartment located on
the right wheel arch. The boot is equipped with two storage bins placed
behind the wheel arches. The left-hand bin houses the subwoofer for the
optional top-end stereo system.
* Top-of-the-range equipment
To enhance onboard comfort, the C-Crosser is available
with a broad range of high-tech equipment.
* High-quality audio pack
The
C-Crosser comes with an optional audio system developed by specialist
company Rockford Fosgate to provide passengers with a customised,
high-performance sound experience.
The system features 8 speakers
judiciously placed around the cabin, a subwoofer (housed in the
left-hand side of the boot), and a 650-watt amplifier, placed under the
front passenger seat.
Driver and passengers enjoy excellent sound quality, with optimised
acoustic reproduction and sound distribution in all circumstances.
* New-generation navigation system
The
C-Crosser is available with a navigation system including a tactile
7-inch colour screen and a hard disk for rapid and quiet operation.
The 30-gigabyte hard disk contains a European map database and reserves
a third of its capacity for music storage. C-Crosser passengers can
thus record up to 2,500 MP3/WMA-format songs.
* A reversing camera for easy manoeuvres
For
trouble-free parking in the tightest spaces, the C-Crosser has a
reversing camera that is linked to the optional navigation system.
The camera, located above the registration plate, is activated
automatically when the driver shifts into reverse. The image it
captures is displayed on the navigation screen. Two green lines
superimposed on the image inform the driver of the vehicle's future
position if it were to reverse.
* Bluetooth, to make and receive telephone calls safely
The
C-Crosser can be fitted with a hands-free Bluetooth system, a
convenient and safe option for making in-car calls from a mobile phone,
since drivers can make and receive calls without taking the phone out
of their pocket.
With this option, the driver can make a call by
using the voice recognition function (in French, English, German,
Italian and Spanish) or the dedicated controls located on the steering
wheel, to pick up and hang up.
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POWERFUL, ROBUST AND SOPHISTICATED STYLING
Instantly
recognisable as a Citroën, the C-Crosser's exterior styling adroitly
mixes up different genres that give it a sporty look, a go-anywhere
attitude, and a sophisticated demeanour in line with its high-end
positioning.
This artful blend is also found inside the new SUV.
* An original, expressive front end
At
the front, the C-Crosser features an original chevron composition that
brings the vehicle its own identity within the Citroën range and
expresses the SUV's power and prestige.
The line of the bonnet
conveys the vehicle's solidity and showcases the chrome chevrons that
extend across the grille and intersect with the assertive-looking
headlamps. This emphasis on width, which underscores the C-Crosser's
powerful air, is strengthened by a succession of parallel lines and an
air-intake grille that stretches right across the imposing bumper.
The chrome strips on either side of the number plate, the
honeycomb-style air intake grille and the chrome fog lamps bring a
touch of elegance to the C-Crosser and confirm its top-of-the-range
positioning.
* Dynamic profile and well-balanced proportions
With
its elegant proportions (4.64 m long, 1.81 m wide and 1.71 m high with
roof bars), rearward-flowing roof line, high waistline and curvaceous
wings, the C-Crosser's profile exudes vitality and robustness.
The SUV's sporty looks are underscored by the shape of the headlamps,
which extend up the bonnet following the flow of the wheel arches, and
by the body line that rises at the quarter-light and confirms the
dynamic feel. The SUV's powerful attitude is expressed in curvaceous
wings that sit atop special Michelin tyres designed for roadholding and
performance.
The C-Crosser's top-end positioning is signalled, on the Exclusive trim
level (or country equivalent), by dark-tinted windows and chrome strips
running along the waist line and the lower body line.
The vehicle's high-class appeal is also expressed by (Exclusive
trim-level) two-tone, diamond wheels, whose proportions and design
exude a sense of solidity and endurance, as do the aluminium roof bars.
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* Rear styling conveying confidence and stability
The rear styling of the C-Crosser is equally dynamic,
robust and sophisticated.
The wraparound rear bumper is perfectly integrated with the wheel
arches, giving the car a powerful, assertive look. The rear features a
chrome strip giving it an elegant aspect. The line of this stylish
strip marks the point where the upper and lower tailgate meet,
highlighting the practical nature of the C-Crosser's split-opening
hatch.
The lights also mix style and functionality. They boast high-tech
design, with LEDs on the position and stop lights, while providing
optimal lighting and low energy consumption.
Brand allegiance is underscored by chrome chevrons and badges, one for
Citroën and one for the C-Crosser name, which is also repeated at both
the front and the rear, marked under compass dials. This logo, a symbol
of freedom, underlines the C-Crosser's all-terrain nature.
* Consistent styling inside and out
The dynamic styling of the C-Crosser exterior continues
inside the vehicle.
Each function on the purely designed dashboard is clearly displayed and
intuitive to use. The shape of the aluminium-surround dials and the
design of the instruments on the cluster boost the SUV's sporty appeal.
The driver's station features a leather-upholstered steering wheel and
semi-bucket seats for excellent driving control and optimum pleasure at
the wheel.
The passenger seats also offer plenty of support, and look good, too:
Citroën paid close attention to interior finish quality to firmly
position the C-Crosser as a top-end vehicle. The grain and soft paint
of the dashboard, the special seat upholstery and the luxury door-panel
trim create a harmonious, quality feel right down to the smallest
detail.
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© 2007 Julian
Marsh/Citroënët/SA Automobiles Citroën |
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