Citroën is now silently tweaking its India play, the Aircross X Max Turbo 5S launching in the first half of 2022 is a manifestation of that. Revealed in January 2026, this new 5-seat version of the Aircross in the top-spec “Max” configuration is designed specifically for those who appreciate comfort and practicality rather than the highest number of seats. 

After discarding the seldom used third row, Citroën reworked the interior to accommodate more second row legroom, a much larger boot, and a slightly friendlier price tag. To sum up, the Aircross X Max Turbo 5S isn’t about cramming in more, it’s about making the most of space. 

Built-to-Order, Not Built-on-Hope

This launch is a step towards transforming Citroën’s India rollout into a production following bookings model. Rather than filling dealer floors with speculative inventory, the Aircross X Max Turbo 5S is produced once a solid customer booking is received. That “demand-sensing” strategy enables the brand to match production availability with real market trends. 

Price and Positioning

The manual transmission version of Aircross X Max Turbo 5S costs ₹12.41 lakh (ex-showroom). This makes it around ₹39,000 cheaper than the Max Turbo 7-seater manual variant, making it more affordable for those who don’t need a third-row. 

Key Features of the 5S Variant

The big change for this edition is the second row passengers are more comfortable. By dropping the third-row jump seats, Citroën has reshaped the cabin for:

• More Legroom: Although the second row passengers receive an extra 60 mm of space for their knees.
• Second-Row Seating Flexibility: The second-row seats can now recline in three steps.
• Convenience: There’s a new ‘rear center armrest with cup holder’ in the back.
• Premium Interior: It has the premium Fauve Dark Brown leatherette upholstery along with the new dual-tone dashboard theme. 

Modern Technology and Safety

Even though it is now a single-seat configuration the Max Turbo 5S does not lose any of the tech of the top-tier trim with a 10.25-inch bezel-less touchscreen with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. It even boasts the CARA voice assistant that can speak in 52 languages.

Safety continues to be a concern and 6 airbags, ESC and TPMS are now standard. In addition, the Aircross X has also been awarded a 5-star safety rating in the recently conducted Bharat NCAP crash tests. 

Its Competitor in the Market

For those families or travelers that hardly use seven seats, the Aircross X Max Turbo 5S is a more rational offer. It gives up the cramped “+2″ seating arrangement for a massive 444-litre boot and better comfort at the rear, making it a viable option for mid-sized SUVs such as the Hyundai Creta or Maruti Grand Vitara. 

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Conclusion

Aircross X Max Turbo 5S is a welcome common-sense offering from Citroën for the Indian consumers. The brand has removed the infrequently used third row and focused more on what the majority of consumers really need–rear-seat comfort, a usable boot space, and top-trim-specs at a slightly lower price. Couple this with a demand driven ‘built to order’ business model , high levels of safety and a tried and tested turbo-petrol engine and you have a strong case for the 5S being the most sensible Aircross yet. 

For those who are undecided between mid-size SUVs such as the Creta and the Grand Vitara, but are more inclined towards space and comfort, rather than seat count, this variant finally gives Citroën an answer that can be called truly compelling.