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 Peugeot 408 Comparison
Citroen C5 Aircross
Peugeot 408
2024 Citroen
C5 Aircross
vs
2024 Peugeot
408
How they stack...
CarExpert Score
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Based on the Citroen C5 Aircross SPORT 1.6 THP 133
Based on the Peugeot 408 GT PHEV
Best suitable for...
Driving the familyFuel Efficiency
53L
419 km
40L
52 km
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$42,990 - $52,300
$67,990
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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
- Distinctive exterior design turns heads
- Handsome interior backs up exterior
- PHEV powertrain more polished than before
Misses
- Stylish body impedes on practicality
- Pretty interior possesses some tech quirks
- Why do we only get a PHEV?
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)
- Power Sunroof (+$2,000)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO DIESEL DIR INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1598 | 1598 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.6L | 1.6L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | NOT PROVIDED | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | - | |
| Power | ||
| 121kW | 132kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 240Nm | 250Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1400 | 1750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
