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 Honda ZR-V Comparison
Citroen C5 Aircross
Honda ZR-V
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2024 Citroen
C5 Aircross
vs
2024 Honda
ZR-V
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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
8.3
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Based on the Citroen C5 Aircross SPORT 1.6 THP 133
Based on the Honda ZR-V e:HEV LX
Best suitable for...
Driving the familyFuel Efficiency
53L
302 to 419 km
57L
285 to 422 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$42,990 - $54,990
$39,900 - $55,400
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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
Jack Quick
Assistant Production Editor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- EV-heavy driving
- Excellent fuel economy
- Premium-feeling interior finishes
Misses
- Hybrid is top-spec only
- No spare tyre
- Short 10,000km service intervals
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
The following colours are available:
- Platinum White metallic
- Platinum Grey metallic
- Crystal Black metallic (excludes VTi X)
- Premium Crystal Blue metallic (excludes VTi X)
- Premium Crystal Garnet metallic
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, DIRECT FUEL INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1598 | 1498 - 1993 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.6L | 1.5L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 121kW - 133kW | 131kW - 135kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 - 6000 | 5000 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 240Nm - 250Nm | 240Nm - 315Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1400 - 1650 | 1700 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 10.3 - 13.9 | |
