7.7
2023 Citroen C5 Aircross review
The updated C5 Aircross has finally landed in Australia – can an updated drivetrain and improved tech suite take the French SUV mainstream?
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James Wong
2023 Citroen C5 Aircross vs 2024 Nissan X-Trail Comparison
Citroen C5 Aircross
Nissan X-Trail
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2023 Citroen
C5 Aircross
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2024 Nissan
X-Trail
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.8.
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7.7
8.0
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Based on the Citroen C5 Aircross SPORT 1.6 THP 133
Based on the Nissan X-Trail N-TREK SV (4WD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
53L
302 to 419 km
55L
336 to 429 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$52,300
$37,750 - $58,990
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CarExpert's Take
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Comfy ride, seats
- Big, practical boot
- Improved performance, tech
Misses
- Still pricier than it should be
- Tight back seat for the class
- Misses out on C5 X infotainment
Max Davies
Marketplace Journalist
Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Comfortable interior
- Economical in the real world
- Sharp pricing
Misses
- Could use hybrid tech
- Not as off-road ready as it seems
- Servicing could be cheaper
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Metallic Paint (+$690)
- Premium Paint (+$1,050)
- Premium Paint (+$700)
Colours Available
The 2024 Nissan X-Trail is offered in a range of colour options:x
- Solid White
- Brilliant Silver
- Gun Metallic
- Caspian Blue
- Diamond Black
- Scarlet Ember
The ST-L adds the option of the following colours:
- Champagne Silver
- Ivory Pearl
- Ceramic Grey
The Ti adds the option of the following colours:
- Ceramic grey two-tone with black roof
- Ivory Pearl two-tone
- Caspian Blue two-tone
The Ti-L e-Power adds:
- Champagne Silver two-tone
Metallic Paint costs $700 for all models while the option of two-tone paint for the Ti and Ti-L cost $1200.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | DIRECT FUEL INJ, ELECTRIC & TURBO DFI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1598 | 1497 - 2488 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.6L | 2.5L, 1.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | INLINE 4, TURBO 3 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 121kW - 133kW | 135kW - 157kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 - 6000 | 4600 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 240Nm - 250Nm | 244Nm - 250Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1400 - 1650 | 2400 - 3600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 9.6 - 14 | |
