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 Lexus NX Comparison
Citroen C5 Aircross
Lexus NX
2024 Citroen
C5 Aircross
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2024 Lexus
NX
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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 Lexus NX 2WD + ENHANCEMENT PACK
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
53L
302 to 419 km
55L
275 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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4 year
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MSRP
$42,990 - $54,990
$71,600 - $89,900
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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
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Solid build quality
- Comfortable ride
- Sharp starting price
Misses
- Lacking punch of turbo alternatives
- Missing features that should be standard
- Start/stop system not the smoothest
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 (+$1,750)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1598 | 2487 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.6L | 2.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 121kW - 133kW | 140kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 - 6000 | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 240Nm - 250Nm | 239Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1400 - 1650 | 4300 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 14 | |
