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
2024 Citroen C5 Aircross vs 2022 Lexus NX Comparison
Citroen C5 Aircross
Lexus NX
2024 Citroen
C5 Aircross
vs
2022 Lexus
NX
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
8.2
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Based on the Citroen C5 Aircross SPORT 1.6 THP 133
Based on the Lexus NX SPORTS LUXURY HYBRID 2WD
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
53L
302 km
55L
275 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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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
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Flexible, efficient hybrid powertrain
- Long feature list
- Much-improved infotainment
Misses
- 20-inch alloys affect ride quality
- Polarising e-latch door handles
- No wireless smartphone mirroring
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 (+$1,750)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1598 | 2487 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.6L | 2.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| TURBO 4 | INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 133kW | 140kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 250Nm | 239Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1650 | 4300 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 14 | |
