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
Citroen C5 Aircross vs BMW X4 Comparison
Citroen C5 Aircross
BMW X4
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2024 Citroen
C5 Aircross
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2024 BMW
X4
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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
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Based on the Citroen C5 Aircross SPORT 1.6 THP 133
Based on the BMW X4
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
53L
302 to 419 km
65L
501 to 689 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$42,990 - $54,990
$88,600 - $185,200
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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
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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)
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Colours Available
Alpine White is the standard paint colour, with the following metallic finishes optional on the core X4 range:
- M Carbon Black
- Black Sapphire
- Sophisto Grey Brilliant Effect
- Piemont Red
- Phytonic Blue
- M Brooklyn Grey
- BMW Individual Tanzanite Blue
The palette is slightly different on the M Competition, with the following finishes a no-cost option:
- Alpine White
- Sao Paulo Yellow
- M Carbon Black
- Black Sapphire
- Sophisto Grey Brilliant Effect
- M Marina Bay Blue
- M Toronto Red
- M Brooklyn Grey
Reviews
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Ready To Buy
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1598 | 1998 - 2998 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.6L | 3.0L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | TURBO 6, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 121kW - 133kW | 135kW - 375kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 - 6000 | 5000 - 6250 | |
| Torque | ||
| 240Nm - 250Nm | 300Nm - 650Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1400 - 1650 | 1350 - 2750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 9.3 - 11 | |
