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About the Citroen C5 X
Last updated Oct 23, 2024The 2023 Citroen C5 X is classified as a 4 Door Wagon currently on sale in Australia as part of the E43 MY22 generation, starting from $57,670 MLRP for the SHINE 1.6 THP 132 and topping out at $57,670 for the SHINE 1.6 THP 132.
There are 1 variants available for our market and the current year model went on sale in Jan of 2023. The C5 X is built in France and is available with 1.6L Turbo Direct Fuel Injection, equipped with a 8 Speed Efficient Automatic transmission with the drive sent to FWD. The C5 X is offered with a 5 year, unlimited kilometre warranty.
Pros
- Distinctive style
- Nicely finished cabin
- Practical body style
Cons
- Transmission could be smoother at low speeds
- Modest outputs
- A bit pricey
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Citroen C5 X Rating
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2023 Citroen C5 X Specs
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2023 Citroen C5 X Dimensions
1490mm
1865mm
4805mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
See all 2023 Citroen C5 X Dimensions2024 Citroen C5 X Boot Space
There’s 545L of boot space, expanding to 1640L with the rear seats folded.
2024 Citroen C5 X Gallery
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2024 Citroen C5 X Safety Rating
The Citroen C5 X has yet to be tested by ANCAP or Euro NCAP.
It comes standard with the following safety equipment:
- AEB
- Pedestrian and cyclist detection
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- Lane-keep assist
- Lane Positioning Assist (lane centring)
- Traffic sign recognition
- Adaptive cruise control with stop/go, intelligent speed adaptation
- Multi-collision braking
- Active bonnet
- Driver attention alert
- Front, front-side and curtain airbags
- Front and rear parking sensors
- Surround-view camera
2024 Citroen C5 X Fuel Economy
The 2023 Citroen C5 X uses 6.0 litres per 100km on the combined cycle.
It has a 52L fuel tank and requires 95 RON premium unleaded fuel.
Cost of ownership
What is the running and servicing costs of a Citroen C5 X?
All Citroen C5 X’s need servicing every 12 Months months or 15,000km km, whichever comes first.
How does the 2024 Citroen C5 X drive?
Our expert take on Citroen C5 X drivability.
The 2023 Citroen C5 X is powered by a turbocharged 1.6-litre four-cylinder engine producing 133kW of power and 250Nm of torque.
It’s mated with an eight-speed torque-converter automatic transmission. The C5 X is front-wheel drive.
Citroen claims a 0-100km/h time of 8.1 seconds.
2024 Citroen C5 X Colours
What colours are available for the Citroen C5 X
Magnetic Blue metallic is the standard paint colour, with Pearl White premium metallic a $1050 option and the following metallic finishes a $690 option:
- Steel Grey
- Platinum Grey
- Nera Black
- Amazonite Grey
2024 Citroen C5 X Warranty
The Citroen C5 X is covered by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty with five years of roadside assistance and capped-price servicing.
Citroen C5 X FAQs
The cheapest Citroen C5 X is the SHINE 1.6 THP 132 that starts from $57,670.
The most expensive Citroen C5 X is the SHINE 1.6 THP 132 that starts from $57,670.
The best towing capacity of a Citroen C5 X is offered by the SHINE 1.6 THP 132 which can tow 1600Kg
The largest Citroen C5 X is the SHINE 1.6 THP 132 which measures 1865mm wide, 4805mm in length and sits 1490mm tall.
The most powerful Citroen C5 X is the SHINE 1.6 THP 132 which has 133kW of power from its 1.6L Turbo Direct Fuel Injection engine.
The Citroen C5 X is built in France and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Citroen C5 X is the SHINE 1.6 THP 132 which weighs 1930 kg (kerb weight).
The Citroen C5 X uses premium unleaded petrol.