Citroën C-Crosser: the copy is better than the original

The first thing one notices is how very handsome the front end of the new Citroën SUV looks. With its oh-so-long chrome chevrons running all the way to large headlamps that flow up onto the bonnet, the design is a highly successful blend of discretion and elegance. The rest of the coachwork, other than a few chrome strips and the presence of LEDs on the position and stop lights, is similar to that of the Outlander. But just the right dash of 'French touch' has provided the C-Crosser with a personality of its own that gives it its rightful place in the Citroën family tree. The silhouette of this civilized 4x4 doesn't exactly startle, but it does emit enough power and dignity to beguile the marque's target customer: the family man who has until now been driving saloons or MPVs.

 

The enticement continues once inside. Certain versions of the Outlander were known for the unrefined nature of the materials used for the interior. The C-Crosser has managed to emphasize superior quality without relinquishing a certain sporty earnestness. The aluminium dial trim, the up-scale dashboard, the pleasant leather-wrapped steering wheel, and the semi-bucket seats are just some of its fine fittings.