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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2024 Citroen C5 Aircross vs 2022 Nissan X-Trail Comparison
Citroen C5 Aircross
Nissan X-Trail
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2024 Citroen
C5 Aircross
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2022 Nissan
X-Trail
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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Based on the Citroen C5 Aircross SPORT 1.6 THP 133
Based on the Nissan X-Trail ST-L (4WD) e-POWER (HYBRID)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
53L
302 km
55L - 60L
336 to 498 km
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
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Strong performance, great refinement
- Nicely appointed, practical cabin
- Achievable fuel economy claim
Misses
- Low-grade infotainment for $50k
- Still no 7-seat option
- Expensive servicing
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
- Solid White
- Brilliant Silver
- Champagne Silver
- Ivory Pearl
- Gun Metallic
- Ceramic Grey
- Caspian Blue
- Scarlet Ember
- Diamond Black
- Sunset Orange two-tone
- Ceramic grey two-tone
- Ivory Pearl two-tone
- Caspian Blue two-tone
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | DIRECT FUEL INJ, ELECTRIC & TURBO DFI, MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1598 | 1497 - 2498 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.6L | 2.5L, 1.5L, 2.0L | |
| 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 | ||
| 133kW | 106kW - 157kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 | 4600 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 250Nm | 200Nm - 250Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1650 | 2400 - 4400 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 9.6 - 14 | |
