Citroen has revealed images of its new plug-in hybrid concept based on the C5 Aircross, which will make its public debut at the Paris motor show next month.
While only a one-off vehicle at this stage, a production version of the Hybrid may be on the cards by the end of 2019 to sit atop the C5 Aircross range, which is currently only offered with conventional powertrains.
The French carmaker has yet to outline powertrain specification and performance details, revealing only that the SUV would feature a zero-emissions driving mode.
It is believed the C5 Aircross Hybrid uses an all-wheel drive system and is motivated by a 147kW petrol engine combined with two electric motors for a total of 220kW.
Citroen has promised to have an electric option across 100 per cent of its range by 2025, which is a strong indication that the C5 Aircross Hybrid concept could hit the production line at some stage.
The brand's local wing has not revealed if it plans to bring the C5 Aircross five-seater Down Under, however it has already been released in China and is set for an imminent European launch.
The Australian Citroen passenger car range currently consists of the C3 small hatch, C4 Cactus compact SUV and the Grand C4 Picasso seven seater.
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Ron Hammerton
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Ron Hammerton is GoAuto's senior writer.
A veteran of more than 40 years in journalism and the motor industry, Ron Hammerton is one of the most experienced writers covering the Australian motoring scene today.
He cut his teeth in country newspapers in Mildura and Bendigo, and then spent 13 years with Melbourne's Herald Sun - Australia's biggest-selling daily newspaper - where he became deputy chief sub-editor.
In 1986 he was attracted into the role of motoring editor, reviewing cars and covering both the motor industry and motor racing.
In 1991, he became editor of the Automotive Business section of The Australian with John Mellor's Melbourne-based production team, before switching to the other side of the automotive industry fence in 1993 to become public relations manager for Honda Australia, rising to the rank of general manager.
From 2001, he spent eight years providing marketing writing services to GM Holden. During that time, he also indulged his passion for motor racing by accepting the media manager's role with the HSV Dealer Team as it won back-to-back V8 Supercar championships with Rick Kelly and Garth Tander in 2006-2007.
In January 2009, Ron returned to John Mellor's GoAutoMedia, this time as a sub-editor and senior writer for GoAuto.com.au and the weekly newsletter, GoAutoNews.
In 2010, he was appointed managing editor, a position he held until his semi-retirement in 2013.
Ron brings to the GoAutoMedia team a broad understanding of news management as well as a vital knowledge of the paradigms that drive the motor industry.
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