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 Mercedes-Benz GLC Comparison
Citroen C5 Aircross
Mercedes-Benz GLC
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2024 Citroen
C5 Aircross
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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 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC MHEV
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
53L
419 km
62L - 66L
453 to 805 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$42,990 - $52,300
$120,477 - $198,415
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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
- Seriously flashy interior technology
- Smooth, quiet driving characteristics
- Big boot, wide-opening tailgate
Misses
- Some cheap bits inside
- Where's the diesel option?
- There are still options packages
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)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$2,400)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1598 | 1991 - 3982 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.6L | 3.0L, 2.0L, 4.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | TWIN TURBO V6, TURBO 4, TWIN TURBO V8 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 16 - 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 121kW | 287kW - 500kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 5500 - 6750 | |
| Torque | ||
| 240Nm | 500Nm - 1020Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1400 | 1750 - 2500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 10 - 10.5 | |
