IT SEEMS THERE IS SUFFICIENT interest in plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) to justify the launch of new examples. Latest is the new Citroën C5 X Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV), set to arrive as a single variant in H1 2024, at the Citroën Amy’s Great Ocean Road Gran Fondo this weekend.
With Register Your Interest now open, the addition of Citroën’s first electrified variant in the Australian market will extend the Citroën C5 X range, following its local launch in October 2022.
With Citroën Australia the proud presenting partner of the Citroën Amy’s Great Ocean Road Gran Fondo 2023, an extension of the brand’s partnership with Amy Gillett Foundation, the event presents the perfect opportunity to invite cyclists and spectators to experience Citroën’s signature comfort first-hand.
Catering to cyclists of all abilities, the Citroën Amy’s Great Ocean Road Gran Fondo provides a weekend of fun for cycling enthusiasts, families, and spectators. Participants traverse the Great Ocean Road this weekend, Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th of September 2023, on fully closed roads in one of the most picturesque locations in the world. Participants raise much needed funds for the Amy Gillett Foundation, helping them to create a safe riding environment across Australia.
For those opting to enjoy the scenery from the sidelines, Citroën’s Comfort Zone offers something for everyone! It is the perfect opportunity to become acquainted with the stylish and comfortable Citroën C5 X, the official race support car for the Citroën Amy’s Great Ocean Road Gran Fondo 2023, and spot the C5 X PHEV on display for the first time in Australia.
Within the Comfort Zone visitors can relax in a deck chair and enjoy the atmosphere. Providing protection from the elements, visitors can collect a free Citroën Cap, top up their sunscreen to remain sun safe, and be awed by the riders at Rampfest, the BMX Stunt Show, before brushing up on their skills at the BMX skills clinic.
Kate Gillis, Managing Director Citroën Australia, commented: “Citroën Australia is honoured to be the presenting partner for the Citroën Amy’s Great Ocean Road Gran Fondo and we’re delighted to provide those spectators and cyclists that join us in supporting the Amy Gillett Foundation’s mission of improving road and cycling safety an exclusive preview of our newest addition to the Citroën range.
“This is an important milestone for the Citroën brand in Australia, marking the beginning of our electrification journey.
“We’re delighted to offer more choice to Australian consumers as we get ready to introduce the new Citroën C5 X PHEV, a vehicle that champions Citroën’s core design language. Combining Citroën’s defining Advanced Comfort technology with the tranquillity of electric driving, the C5 X PHEV is the perfect car for modern Australian living.”
With a range that will offer both petrol and hybrid variants, the Citroën C5 X presents customers with more choice than ever before. As with its petrol counterpart, the Citroën C5 X Plug-In Hybrid invites occupants to ride in absolute comfort. The cleverly designed sound insulation and acoustic laminated front and rear windows of the Citroën C5 X Plug-In Hybrid create a drive experience with less noise and less vibration for unparalleled comfort.
The avant-garde body shape of the C5 X presents a dynamic reinterpretation of the classic sedan, providing the elevated driving position of an SUV along with the aerodynamics of a wagon. This vehicle strikes the perfect balance between elegance and comfort, for a smooth and serene driving experience.