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Citroen is introducing its first electrified vehicle in Australia, with the C5 X Plug-in Hybrid now available to order.
You’ll need to order one, too, with Citroen saying this is the only way you’ll be able to get one – don’t expect dealer lots filled with C5 X Plug-in Hybrids, then.
The French brand says customers ordering their plug-in hybrid (PHEV) can expect to take delivery from the fourth quarter of 2024 (October to December inclusive).
The C5 X Plug-in Hybrid wears a price tag of $73,990 before on-road costs, or just over $16,000 more than the standard C5 X.
It’s also $6000 more expensive than the slightly smaller Peugeot 408 GT PHEV, which shares its drivetrain with the Citroen.
The genre-busting large car – a mash-up of sedan, wagon and SUV – rides on Citroen’s ‘Advanced Comfort’ suspension with dual progressive hydraulic cushions.
Comfort mode promises “flying carpet”-like ride quality, while Sport mode firms up the active suspension while also adjusting the steering, throttle response and transmission.
Sport mode also ensures continuous combustion engine operation, with the electric motor supporting for maximum power output.
You can also drive the C5 X Plug-in Hybrid, charge level permitting, on pure electric power, while a hybrid mode alternates between electric and petrol power while using the default suspension mode.
While the new model heralds the belated arrival of Citroen’s first hybrid in Australia, the slow-selling French brand still has yet to introduce any electric vehicles (EVs) despite offering them overseas.
It has previously said the e-C4 is under evaluation.
Price excludes on-road costs.
C5 X Plug-in Hybrid | |
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Engine | Turbocharged 1.6-litre four-cylinder |
Engine power | 133kW |
Engine torque | 300Nm |
Electric motor power | 81kW |
Electric motor torque | 320Nm |
Total system power | 165kW |
Total system torque | 360Nm |
Transmission | Eight-speed automatic |
Drive type | Front-wheel drive |
0-100km/h | 7.8 seconds |
For context, the petrol-powered C5 X takes 10.4 seconds to do the 0-100km/h dash. Its engine has the same power output, but with 50Nm less torque.
C5 X Plug-in Hybrid | |
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Battery | 12.4kWh lithium-ion |
Electric range | 60km (WLTP) |
AC charging capacity | 3.7kW |
Fuel economy | 1.5L/100km |
CO2 emissions | 35.08g/km |
Fuel tank capacity | 43L |
A petrol-powered C5 X emits 137g/km of CO2, and has a claimed combined cycle fuel economy of 6L/100km.
C5 X Plug-in Hybrid | |
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Length | 4805mm |
Width | 1865mm (2062mm including mirrors) |
Height | 1490mm |
Wheelbase | 2785mm |
Tare weight | 1700kg |
Braked towing capacity | 1350kg |
Unbraked towing capacity | 750kg |
Boot volume (seats up) | 485L |
Boot volume (rear seats down, measured to roof) | 1580L |
For context, the petrol-powered C5 X has a tare weight of 1439kg and can tow up to 1600kg.
The Citroen C5 X Plug-in Hybrid is backed by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty, with five years of roadside assistance.
Citroen offers five years of capped-price servicing, with intervals of 12 months or 20,000km.
Service | Price |
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12 months/20,000km | $464 |
24 months/40,000km | $776 |
36 months/60,000km | $464 |
48 months/80,000km | $1137 |
60 months/100,000km | $477 |
Total over five years | $3318 |
You can also opt for pre-paid servicing plans, which are priced as follows:
Plan | Price |
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Three years | $1200 |
Four years | $1700 |
Five years | $2000 |
While ANCAP hasn’t specifically said the five-star rating for the petrol-powered Citroen C5 X carries over to the PHEV, its sister authority Euro NCAP awarded five stars to the electrified model.
Standard safety equipment includes:
There’s just one trim level available.
Standard equipment includes:
Steel Grey paint is standard.
The following optional finishes cost an extra $690:
Pearl White is a $1050 option.
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William Stopford is an automotive journalist based in Brisbane, Australia. William is a Business/Journalism graduate from the Queensland University of Technology who loves to travel, briefly lived in the US, and has a particular interest in the American car industry.
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