Citroën has launched the second generation of its C5 Aircross in Morocco, marking a full refresh of its car range and pushing the SUV towards a more premium position.
The new model is now on sale in showrooms. It is based on Stellantis’ STLA Medium platform, a flexible design system that gives more interior space and better airflow around the car. The SUV is now 4.65 metres long, with extra room added mainly for rear passengers.
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The design has been updated with a more upright front, new Citroën badge, and Matrix LED lights. At the back, a new “Light Wings” design helps air move more smoothly around the car. A lower bonnet and curved roof also help reduce wind resistance and improve efficiency.
Inside, Citroën is focusing on comfort, describing the cabin as a “living room on wheels”. The seats use high-density foam for extra comfort. The dashboard is dominated by a large vertical touchscreen called the “Waterfall Screen”, the biggest of its kind in any Stellantis model. Standard features include a head-up display, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, driver assistance systems, and keyless entry and start.
The Hybrid 145 engine combines a 136hp petrol engine with a 28hp electric motor. Citroën says the car can run in electric mode for over half of city driving and offers a total driving range of more than 950 kilometres.
The launch comes as Morocco’s car market continues to grow quickly. Citroën sales in the country rose by 48.4% in February 2026. In 2025, there were 235,372 new vehicle registrations. In January 2026, the market grew by 36.2%, mainly driven by demand for passenger cars.
Although the C5 Aircross is built in Rennes, France, Stellantis is expanding its industrial work in Morocco. Its Kenitra factory is growing towards a capacity of 700,000 vehicles a year and produces engines and electric vehicle parts. The company wants to increase the share of parts made in Morocco to 75% by the end of the decade.
Competition in the SUV market is also increasing. Chinese brands including Soueast, Deepal and Lynk & Co have entered the Moroccan market in 2026.
At the same time, other industries are also investing in Morocco. Aviation group Safran has put 3.4 billion dirhams into local facilities, strengthening the country’s role as a growing industrial hub.
