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Citroën C5 Aircross (2022) manual

Citroën C5 Aircross (2022)

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• Manual test
• Lighting dimmer
• Trip computer
• Touch screen
• Date and time adjustment
• Electronic key with remote control function and built-in key,
• Keyless Entry and Starting
• Central locking
• Back-up procedures
• Hands-free tailgate
• Electric windows
• Panoramic opening sunroof
• Correct driving position
• Front seats
• Steering wheel adjustment
• Heating and Ventilation
• Manual air conditioning
• Dual-zone automatic air conditioning
• Recirculation of interior air
• Rear screen demist - defrost
• Additional Heating/Ventilation
• Front fittings
• Courtesy lamps
• Interior ambient lighting
• Boot fittings
• Lighting control
• Direction indicators
• Daytime running lamps/Sidelamps
• Parking lamps
• Automatic illumination of headlamps
• Guide-me-home and welcome lighting
• Automatic headlamp dipping
• Headlamp adjustment
• Cornering lighting
• Wiper control stalk
• Changing a wiper blade
• Automatic windscreen wipers
• General safety recommendations
• Hazard warning lamps
• Emergency or assistance call
• Electronic stability control (ESC)
• Advanced Grip Control
• Hill Assist Descent Control
• Child seats
• Deactivating the front passenger airbag
• ISOFIX child seats
• i-Size child seats
• Driving recommendations
• Anti-theft protection
• Starting / Switching off the engine with the key
• Starting / Switching off the engine with Keyless Entry and Starting
• Electric parking brake
• Manual gearbox
• Automatic gearbox
• Driving mode
• Hill start assist
• Gear efficiency indicator
• Stop & Start
• Tyre under-inflation detection
• CITROËN ConnectedCAM®
• Driving and manoeuvring aids - General recommendations
• Speed Limit recognition and recommendation
• Programmable speed limiter
• Cruise control - particular recommendations
• Programmable cruise control
• Memorising speeds
• Highway Driver Assist
• Adaptive Cruise Control
• Lane Keeping Assist
• Active Safety Brake with Distance Alert and Intelligent emergency braking assistance
• Fatigue detection system
• Active Blind Spot Monitoring System
• Parking sensors
• Top Rear Vision - Top 360 Vision
• Park Assist
• Compatibility of fuels
• Towing device
• Energy economy mode
• Snow chains
• Fitting roof bars
• Engine compartment
• Checking levels
• Advice on care and maintenance
• AdBlue® (BlueHDi)
• Warning triangle
• Running out of fuel (Diesel)
• Temporary puncture repair kit
• Spare wheel
• Changing a bulb
• Changing a fuse
• 12 V battery
• Towing the vehicle
• Identification markings
• Engine technical data and towed loads
• Petrol engines
• Diesel engines

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Hello, I can't find this warning light that turns on in my dashboard. NB: it comes on near a speed camera but not near the other speed cameras. Can someone please tell me what it is?

C5 aircross 2023 10 inch display not responding when on engine early morning. Even under reverse gear it also display only the radio mode screen. After 15min whine off, start engine and the touch screen start to response again. Bought on 26/7/23

I have filed 10liter benzin into soler engine car. Not started yet. Hhaw to go about it.?

How can I set up the speed limit icon to indicate speed on the roads??

The audio of the navigation system is to low. How can I raise the volume?

How to turn off alarm when on a ferry

Is a hard copy of the Citroen C5 Aircross plug-in available?

How to use adaptive cruise control on the Citroen C5 Aircross SUV

Had as hire (AUTOMATIC on a motorway), once I found cruise/limit stalk left side lower than indicator stick, rotate little wheel up for limit down for cruise, stick your fingers behind it you will feel 2 buttons up+ down-. So set the wheel, use buttons, cruise will maintain speed if you come up behind a vehicle it will slow and keep a set distance, if you pull out to overtake, as far as the car is concerned obstacle has gone and speeds up to the cruise setting

How to increase brightness in your cabin

How do I open the petrol cap on a Citroen C5 air cross?

Citroën C5 Aircross (2022) specifications

Below you will find the product specifications and the manual specifications of the Citroën C5 Aircross (2022).

The Citroën C5 Aircross (2022) is a car model manufactured by the French automaker Citroën. It is a compact SUV that offers a spacious interior and a comfortable ride. The car comes with a range of engine options, including petrol and diesel variants, providing customers with a choice based on their preferences and needs. The vehicle features a contemporary design, with sleek lines and a distinctive front grille. In terms of safety, the Citroën C5 Aircross (2022) is equipped with a comprehensive suite of safety features. This includes adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, and automatic emergency braking, which provide assistance and help to prevent accidents on the road. Inside the car, the Citroën C5 Aircross (2022) offers a comfortable and well-appointed cabin. The seats are designed to provide support and comfort, making long journeys more enjoyable. The car also has a spacious boot, offering ample storage space for luggage and other items. In terms of technology, the Citroën C5 Aircross (2022) is equipped with a touchscreen infotainment system that integrates seamlessly with smartphones. This allows drivers to access navigation, music, and other apps, providing convenience and entertainment during their travels. Overall, the Citroën C5 Aircross (2022) is a reliable and practical car that combines comfort, safety, and technology. It is a suitable choice for individuals and families looking for a compact SUV with a spacious interior and modern features.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can't find the answer to your question in the manual? You may find the answer to your question in the FAQs about the Citroën C5 Aircross (2022) below.

How do I convert miles into kilometres?

1 mile equals 1.609344 kilometers and 1 kilometer equals 0.62137119 miles.

Where can I find the VIN number of my Citroën?

The location of the VIN number of the car differs per brand and type of car. The code may be stamped on the frame of the car or mounted on a plate. It is best to consult the manual of the Citroën C5 Aircross (2022)for the exact location of the VIN number.

What is a VIN number?

The VIN number of a car is an identification number unique to each car. The abbreviation VIN therefore stands for Vehicle Identification Number.

When does my Citroën need maintenance?

Regular maintenance is necessary for every car. How often the car needs maintenance and what exactly needs to be done can be found in the maintenance instructions. For major periodic service, this should generally be done every 2 years or after 30,000 kilometres.

When should I change the brake fluid of my Citroën?

It is recommended to change the brake fluid every two years.

What is the difference between E10 and E5 petrol?

E10 petrol consists of up to ten per cent ethanol while E5 petrol will contain less than five per cent ethanol. As a result, the percentage of E10 petrol is lower than that of E5 petrol, making it less bad for the environment.

One or more doors won't open from the inside. Now what?

The lock is most likely set to the child safety lock so it cannot be opened from the inside. How to unset the child safety lock differs per brand and type.

My car radio does not turn on, now what?

If your car radio does not turn on, it will not receive any power. Check that the red wire is connected to the contact power supply and the yellow wire to the constant power supply.

How do I adjust the rearview mirror in my Citroën C5 Aircross (2022)?

To adjust the rearview mirror in your Citroën C5 Aircross (2022), locate the small lever underneath the mirror housing. Move the lever in the desired direction to achieve the optimal position for your visibility.

How can I manually override the automatic headlights in my Citroën C5 Aircross (2022)?

To manually override the automatic headlights in your Citroën C5 Aircross (2022), locate the headlight control switch on the dashboard. Turn the switch to the "OFF" position, which will disable the automatic feature and allow you to manually control the headlights.

How can I fold down the rear seats in my Citroën C5 Aircross (2022)?

To fold down the rear seats in your Citroën C5 Aircross (2022) for additional cargo space, first ensure that the area behind the seats is clear. Then, locate the lever or button on the side or backrest of each seat. Pull or press it to release the seatback, enabling you to fold it down flat.

How do I adjust the temperature settings for the air conditioning in my Citroën C5 Aircross (2022)?

To adjust the temperature settings for the air conditioning in your Citroën C5 Aircross (2022), locate the climate control panel on the center console. Turn the temperature dial or use the + and - buttons to increase or decrease the desired temperature, ensuring your comfort within the cabin.

How can I pair my smartphone with the infotainment system in my Citroën C5 Aircross (2022)?

To pair your smartphone with the infotainment system in your Citroën C5 Aircross (2022), start by enabling Bluetooth on your phone. Then, access the infotainment system menu, navigate to the Bluetooth settings, and select the option to pair a new device. Follow the on-screen prompts and enter the required information to establish a successful connection.

Is the manual of the Citroën C5 Aircross (2022) available in English?

Yes, the manual of the Citroën C5 Aircross (2022) is available in English .

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Our Citroen C5 Aircross: the long-term verdict

►  We live with a Citroen C5 Aircross ►  Long-term test of French SUV ►  Ours is a PureTech 180 Flair+ 

Imagine if you will a young, male executive, resplendent in Zegna suit, trapped on a budget airline flight. He’s discomfited that he can’t recline his seat, by the paucity of legroom and the borderline claustrophobia. His ears are assailed by babies screaming. And stag-dos screaming. Eventually he lands, to find his baggage mislaid, and wanders outside in the pouring rain – where he’s collected by his immaculate wife in a Citroën C5 Aircross. The exec snuggles into his squidgy seat, as the Progressive Hydraulic Cushion suspension eases over the exit’s speed bumps, and breaks into a grateful smile as he’s chauffeured home in blissful peace and comfort…

This is my daydream for a TV spot advertising Citroën’s advanced comfort, and any resemblance to the editor-in-chief’s seven months in a C5 Aircross is entirely intentional. Apart from the Zegna suit. And leaving the screaming babies behind at the airport: my three come with me, strapped into the individual, sliding rear seats. If carrying three rear passengers is crucial, put the C5 on your list. Just be warned that the middle seat doesn’t have Isofix clamps.

In my introductory report, I posited the theory that the Aircross might undermine my prerequisites for an enjoyable car: precise steering, laser-guided cornering, sonorous engine. Indisputably, the Citroën offers none of the above.

The steering’s like Forrest Gump’s box of chocolates – you’re never quite sure what you’re going to get: light, knotty, edgy, languid. Just take things steady, which also avoids the potential bodyroll, necessary to enable the delectable ride. And the range’s flagship engine – the 178bhp 1.6-litre turbo four-pot here – is workmanlike, with sufficient punch to crack 62mph in just over eight seconds.

But to get hung up on all this misses the point of the C5 Aircross. Driven steadily, it returned 40mpg, better than the official figure. The boot is massive, swallowing prams and easily lugging our waste to the recycling centre.

The cabin feels airy and spacious, a sensation heightened by the glass roof standard on the top-spec Flair+ trim, costing from £29k. This also includes adaptive cruise control, which takes charge effectively on motorways, backed by lane-departure-assisted steering (a bit intrusive, so switch off if you don’t want its help) and blindspot monitoring. The C5 Aircross is a well-equipped, good-value car.

It recalibrated my definition of family wheels. I’d recommend it to anyone looking for a comfortable, practical SUV. It’s a far nicer way to travel than by budget airline.

By Phil McNamara

Logbook: Citroen C5 Aircross PureTech 180 Flair+

Price £31,330 (£32,125 as tested) Performance 1598cc turbo four-cyl, 178bhp, 8.2sec 0-62mph, 134mph Efficiency 38.2mpg (official), 34.0mpg (tested), 129g/km CO2 Energy cost 16.0p per mile Miles this month 2083 Total miles 12818

Month 6 living with a C5 Aircross: check yourself

You jump in with your road-testing head on and you are… absolutely dumbfounded. The bodyroll! The barely-interested, candyfloss-light steering! What is this thing? Then the key’s in your hand, the C5’s in your life and it dawns on you that this Citroën is a work of some genius.

The ride is sensationally cosseting, like a Bentley Bentayga in Comfort for a fraction of the price. The boot’s massive, the wireless charging pad a lifesaver and the laidback-like-a-Provençal-afternoon vibe of the car – much, I’d imagine, like that of the classic DS in its pomp – a balm for the frantic, faintly toxic pace of life in 2020.
 If only the throttle response wasn’t so sleepy: hitting Sport mode in the C5 feels entirely inappropriate.

By Ben Miller

Price £31,330 (£32,125 as tested) Performance 1598cc turbo four-cyl, 178bhp, 8.2sec 0-62mph, 134mph Efficiency 38.2mpg (official), 32.6mpg (tested), 129g/km CO2 Energy cost 16.2p per mile Miles this month 546 Total miles 10735

Month 5 living with a C5 Aircross: picking faults

The C5 Aircross has been winning hearts and minds with its comfort, economy and practicality, so to prove we haven’t gone soft here’s a roll call of bad stuff. The car equivalent of my household DIY to-do list.

Let’s start with the start button: it requires too long a press to ignite or kill the engine. It’s not just a Citroën thing: I once unwittingly left a Peugeot 5008 running while unlocked outside Starbucks, which speaks equal volumes about the button’s tuning and the car’s refined idling.

Similarly obstructive is the infotainment, which takes ages to clock-on for use. I’m always in a hurry and want to instantly input an address to avoid going wrong. But I was incorrect to criticise the roof blind’s ‘temperamental’ button: it’s a two-stage switch, with a firm press for automated operation and a lighter touch enabling manual control for part closure.

The DAB radio seems to drop out more than other cars’ along the A1 corridor, and the automatic transmission’s downshifts can be a bit lumpy in slowing traffic. And it looks cheap for the reversing camera’s view to redact chunks of surroundings, no doubt to save money on extraneous lenses.

Truth be told, this is nit-picking on an industrial scale. The C5 Aircross is far greater than the sum of these gripes.

Price £31,330 (£32,125 as tested) Performance 1598cc turbo four-cyl, 178bhp, 8.2sec 0-62mph, 134mph Efficiency 38.2mpg (official), 35.5mpg (tested), 129g/km CO2 Energy cost 16.2p per mile Miles this month 1551 Total miles 10189

Month 4 living with a C5 Aircross: fuel economy and mpg

This is not a drill! Team Aircross (me and my C5) have just smashed 400 miles from a tank! Regular readers will have monitored my conversion from driving as if in a James Bond car chase to pootling around as if James Blunt was permaloop on the stereo, to savour the benefit of the C5’s comfy nature.     

So I’ve been building up to some economy runs. The winning formula? Eco button on to anaesthetise the accelerator, air-con mostly off, progress at a pace that enables me to check out the countryside and hum You’re Beautiful. The result: 440 miles from 50-odd litres, at 40mpg. That’s better than the official mpg figure, and no fluke: Team Aircross scored 420 miles again a few weeks later.

Price £31,330 (£32,125 as tested) Performance 1598cc turbo four-cyl, 178bhp, 8.2sec 0-62mph, 134mph Efficiency 38.2mpg (official), 36.0mpg (tested), 129g/km CO2 Energy cost 16p per mile Miles this month 1922 Total miles 8638

Month 3 of our Citroen C5 Aircross long-term test: how it drives

Three months in, and the Citroën-McNamara family courtship is getting serious. The attraction extends beyond this comfort-biased crossover’s easy-going nature. Its practicality is a real help around the house. The family spent two weekends laying a new lawn, which entailed loading the Aircross with turf ’til the springs sagged and it became a Groundcross, then hauling waste to the tip.

The two-level boot floor isn’t quite the gimmick I initially thought, adding 9cm of depth to help cram in my three girls’ suitcases, toys and scooters under the cover for a weekend away. Basically this biggest-in-class boot is more cavernous than a spelunker convention, even with the sliding rear bench in its rearmost position to allow sufficient room for adult legs behind my low-flying, thrust-back driver’s seat.

However, only the two outer seats have Isofix brackets on which to clamp child seats, and there’s no tethering hook on the rear of the middle seat. The Peugeot 5008, by contrast, anchors three child seats across the back.

To drive, the Aircross doesn’t get the heart racing. The variable-rate steering is great at manoeuvring speeds, superlight and greyhound fast from lock to lock. But once you’re rolling around town, it becomes as unpredictable as Joe Pesci in Goodfellas. The rack typically feels light and a bit vague, occasionally with inconsistent weighting as you swing eagerly through corners. Reassuring heft arrives at faster speeds, though weirdly it then gets all sensitive and needs frequent correction.

Steering precision isn’t helped by the soft suspension set-up. Bumps on corner entry can get the body pitching, before the C5 rolls into a jaunty lean through the bend. This masks the plentiful underlying grip, but there’s a nagging sense that the Aircross is at the border on its way out of its comfort zone.

All told the C5 Aircross is more dependable than racy. And given this is a family car, there’s plenty to be said for that.

Price  £31,330 (£32,125 as tested)  Performance  1598cc turbo four-cylinder, 178bhp, 184lb ft, 8.2sec 0-62mph, 134mph  Efficiency  38.2mpg (official), 35.0mpg (tested), 129g/km CO2  Energy cost  17p per mile  Miles this month  1371 Total miles  6716

Month 2 living with a Citroen C5 Aircross: Comfy McComfortface™

Once, while trying to give me a massage, a masseur commented that I seemed tense. The more I tried to relax, the tenser I became. Inevitably, it ended with the masseur suggesting I take a hike.The C5 Aircross’ ride is like having a massage. Or like a normal person having a massage. There’s activity, but it’s relaxing. You feel the suspension working away at each corner, absorbing the shock of a bump, calming the drop of a wheel into a pothole, the body pitching in a pillowy way. 

Instead of a traditional bump stop at both ends of the suspension travel, there’s a hydraulic damper which absorbs and gradually dissipates the kinetic energy. Avoiding jolts at the extremities of wheel travel allows Citroën to deploy a softer setting in the midrange, where the springs and shocks do most of their work. It makes for a splendidly smooth and cosseting commute.

Price  £31,330 (£32,125 as tested)  Performance  1598cc turbo four-cylinder, 178bhp, 184lb ft, 8.2sec 0-62mph, 134mph  Efficiency  38.2mpg (official), 35.0mpg (tested), 129g/km CO2  Energy cost  15p per mile  Miles this month   354 Total miles  3195

Month 1 living with a C5 Aircross: hello and welcome

Periodically the CAR staff have a chat like this with Our Cars supremo Ben Pulman. ‘Which car would you like to run next?’ ‘I’d like to run a Ferrari 488 GTB.’ ‘Excellent, Ford Focus it is.’ So when I asked Ben for a hybrid or electric non-SUV, he naturally channelled me into a petrol-engined SUV, the Citroën C5 Aircross. 

It’s a model I drove for a few days when it made Europe’s 2019 Car of the Year shortlist, musing: ‘Citroën’s midsize SUV has a welcome comfort focus. So the ride is comfy and calm, and it’s peaceful thanks to effective noise suppression. Shame the steering feels light and imprecise.’ I scored it joint last of seven contenders.

So as the new McNamara family workhorse, this top-spec Flair+ model has some convincing to do. First up it’s a handsome steed. There are loads of brilliant design details, such as the double-chevron grille insert wrapping around the daytime running lights, the curvy front and rear wings, the chrome ‘reversed C’ bisecting the side glass (hints of Bugatti Chiron, anyone?), the three-dimensional rear lamps. 

Not wishing to undermine this distinctiveness with a muted colour, I opted for the £545 Volcano Red paint and £250 worth of contrasting black roof. The 19-inch two-tone alloy wheels are standard – turn them all black for a mere £100.

The C5 Aircross costs from £23,830 for a base-spec Feel car. It’s pretty well equipped, with the Progressive Hydraulic Cushion suspension standard, along with smartphone-mirroring infotainment, voice control, rear parking sensors and decent safety kit including blindspot monitoring, anti-lane-departure steering and automated braking if you don’t respond to an upcoming obstacle. 

Stump up £2100 more for Flair trim, which adds 18-inch wheels, sat-nav, a reversing/overhead-view camera and comfort seats. Soft under the bum, supportive behind your lower back and part-finished in a grey textile seemingly from a rucksack, they are both supremely snug and aesthetically delightful. 

But we’ve stepped up to the £28,300 Flair+ trim with so many goodies I didn’t feel the need to tick a single optional feature. It has a full-length glass roof (whose one-touch opening seems a tad temperamental), keyless entry and pointless hands-free tailgate, wireless charging and active cruise control. Combined with active lane assist, this gives you Level 2 autonomous driving on the highway, starting and stopping the C5 according to traffic and keeping it between the dotted lines. 

Operating it requires you to grope among seven controls on a stalk part-obscured by the steering wheel. While the ergonomics are messier than a six-year-old’s bedroom, the system keeps the Aircross smoothly in lane on fast, tricky sweepers, and isn’t too hectoring in its efforts to make you grip the wheel. 

There are two petrol and two diesel engines, and we’ve picked the top-spec four-cylinder petrol. This turbocharged 1.6-litre only musters 184lb ft of torque, but it can wade in like a bouncer during a nightclub brawl, overwhelming the wheels in a turn and deflecting the softly-sprung body sideways. Acceleration feels sprightly enough: you wouldn’t want any more shove, given the soft suspension and light steering. First impression is that this variably-assisted rack is a mixed bag: sometimes sloppy off the dead-ahead, then fidgety on the motorway, with frequent nibbles of intervention from the lane ‘assist’. 

Put these dynamic attributes together, and the C5 Aircross seems made for cruising not hooning. So I’ll recalibrate my driving style and settle back in those lounge seats, to enjoy a loping primary ride which won’t pummel you like so many of today’s family cars, and revel in the airy, stylish cabin and pretty decent fuel economy. Let’s see how that goes over the next few months…

Price £31,330 (£32,125 as tested) Performance 1598cc turbo four-cylinder, 178bhp, 184lb ft, 8.2sec 0-62mph, 134mph Efficiency 38.2mpg (official), 35.0mpg (tested), 129g/km CO2 Energy cost 15p per mile Miles this month 3195 Total miles 354

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New Citroen C5 Aircross hybrid 2020 review

Hybrid suvs are increasing in popularity, so is the new citroen c5 aircross hybrid among the best.

3.5 out of 5

The Citroen C5 Aircross builds on the refinement offered by petrol and diesel versions with a smooth powertrain, but it also shares the same lifeless steering and peculiar ride. It’s still close to matching the appeal of its sister model, the Peugeot 3008 , for a lower price. But for private buyers, this plug-in hybrid C5 Aircross is still a lofty proposition.

This is the new plug-in hybrid version of the Citroen C5 Aircross, and it marks an important milestone for parent company PSA.

That’s because it means that all four of the company’s brands - Citroen, DS, Peugeot and Vauxhall - now offer a plug-in hybrid family SUV. All four use the same platform called EMP2, and all use the same powertrain: a 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol engine mated to a battery and electric motor system. 

As such, it’s best to differentiate them on the subtleties of their branding. In the case of the Citroen, that means we’re looking for striking looks, the promise of a comfortable driving experience, and good value for money. 

If you get Citroen’s latest design language the C5 Aircross will sell itself and, like those other PSA plug-ins, the Hybrid-specific design tweaks are subtle, amounting to blue badges on the front wings and blue Airbump rims. 

What will be of interest to more private buyers is the price. The entry-level C5 Aircross undercuts the cheapest 3008 by around £1,200 and the DS 7 Crossback by a massive £12,355. That last figure is explained mainly by the DS 7 only coming with a 296bhp dual electric motor version of PSA’s plug-in hybrid powertrain: an option too expensive for Citroen buyers, according to the firm’s bosses. 

The C5 Aircross makes do with a 178bhp output, which is perfectly adequate for most buyers. The resulting 8.7 second 0-62mph time is reasonable; any more than this would likely ask too many questions of the C5 Aircross’s chassis. 

The ride is strangely inconsistent despite a rear suspension setup tuned specifically for the Citroen. It’s floaty at high speed, but gets caught out by sharper bumps at round-town pace. The steering is light at low speeds, and doesn't really weight up as your speed increases.

Refinement is excellent, however. Not just good for a plug-in hybrid, but good full-stop. At low speeds and relying on electric power only, the double-glazed windows and soundproofing do an outstanding job of isolating wind and road noise, and even when the four-cylinder engine kicks in, it does so almost imperceptibly. The eight speed auto does a fine job of shuffling up the gears, though can get caught out by sudden prods of the throttle.

Three drive modes are available, Electric, Hybrid and Sport. A fourth option, accessed by a separate button allows you to hold the battery charge, so it can be used when you enter an urban area. You can also use this setting to charge the battery on the move with the petrol engine though like all PHEVs, it’s an inefficient way to drive.

It takes two hours to charge the 13.2kWh battery from a 7kW wallbox, which is good for a claimed, and realistic, 34 miles of all-electric driving. As a result, fuel economy sits at 157.2-222.3mpg under WLTP testing, though with a flat battery you can expect a figure closer to 43mpg. Assuming you charge it regularly, official CO2 emissions are rated between 32 and 41g/km, so the C5 Aircross Hybrid sits in the 10 per cent company car tax bracket in the 2020/21 financial year.

Inside, there’s little to tell the Hybrid apart from other models. There’s a blue LED behind the rear-view mirror to tell other road users when the car is running in electric mode, and a button which allows access to the various hybrid-specific menus in the infotainment system. Elsewhere, it’s business as usual, meaning there’s decent space for five to sit in the extremely comfy seats, and despite a reduction in size over petrol and diesel models, the 460 litre boot is decent and has underfloor cable storage.

There are three ergonomic oddities though. Like other PSA products, half the glovebox is lost to a fusebox. More annoyingly, the gearstick is located on the far side of the transmission tunnel, meaning you need to stretch a fair way to select the car’s increased brake regen mode - perhaps hangovers from the left to right-hand-drive conversion, 

Citroen offers the C5 Aircross Hybrid in just two trims: Flair and Flair Plus. The £35,370 Flair offers 18-inch alloy wheels, front and rear park sensors and a rear camera, an eight-inch touchscreen, Android Auto and Apple Carplay and fully-digital instruments. For another £1,470, Flair Plus adds adaptive cruise control, hands-free tailgate and electric adjustment for the driver’s seat.

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Citroën C5 Aircross long-term test

Written by Graham King Published: 20 November 2023 Updated: 15 August 2024

Citroen’s C5 Aircross is a family SUV with unmistakably French style – it majors on comfortable cruising rather than peak performance, and is very well equipped with some of the latest technology, but does without any form of electrical power. Instead it uses a 1.2-litre petrol engine, but will its 130hp tally with the car’s otherwise premium feel, or will it be lacking in oomph for motorway-speed miles? Gareth’s going to spend the next six months finding out…

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Update 1: Welcome to the Fleet

Introducing the Citroen C5 Aircross

Citroen’s family car offerings have improved dramatically over recent years, and I’m looking forward to exploring their current capabilities during the next six months as I get to know, and hopefully love, the C5 Aircross SUV .

Before we delve into the spec sheet itself, a little on what I’m expecting to find. First and foremost, I expect it’ll be a comfortable vehicle, with supple ride quality and cushy seats. I also predict the engine will be a highlight – it’s the 1.2-litre PureTech turbocharged petrol that’s won loads of fans over the years for its smooth, punchy power delivery and relatively low running costs.

And finally, I’m anticipating a car that’s easy to live with. It should be practical, easy to park and safe. So with those expectations in mind, let’s inspect the details of KW22 LZS.

It’s in mid-spec Shine specification, which means the following highlights from the spec sheet:

• Advanced ‘comfort’ suspension
• 19-inch alloy wheels
• Automatic LED headlights featuring self-switching high-beams
• Keyless entry and ignition
• Next generation comfort seats finished in leather-effect cloth
• Split boot floor
• 10-inch touchscreen multimedia system with six speakers, Bluetooth, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay , USB connections and built-in sat-nav
• Electric parking brake
• Driver-assistance system featuring automatic braking , fatigue detection, traffic sign recognition , lane-keeping assist , blindspot monitoring and adaptive cruise control
• Front and rear parking sensors , rear-view reversing camera
• Sliding rear seats
• 580-litre boot

The 1.2-litre PureTech engine has 131hp and 230Nm of pulling power, which equates to a 0-62mph dash in 10.5 seconds. Fuel economy is a claimed 41.3mpg to 49.5mpg, while the petrol tank is 53 litres, which means a range of around 450 miles.

I’m fairly surprised at those figures given how big this vehicle looks, but despite its off-roader appearance, the C5 Aircross only weighs 1,537kg. It’s 4.5 metres long and just over 2.0 metres wide with the mirrors out, which should make it easy to park, too.

However, it does without all-wheel drive , so it’ll be interesting to see how it fares if and when we get some snowfall in my rural part of Northamptonshire. Tax isn’t particularly taxing either: You’ll pay £165 a year in VED (after a first year rate of £230), while company car drivers will be in for BIK payable at 33%.

Its list price is quite high though. As standard this car weighs in at £28,080, but I’ve got a couple of optional extras on board: the black metallic paint is £595, while the bi-tone alloys are another £225. Final on-the-road price? £28,900.

Curiously, Citroen isn’t currently offering a PCP deal on this car direct from its website at the moment. But lease deals start from around £400 per month for a standard car, which means it’ll be a few quid more than that in the spec you can see here.

I’m excited to run this flight of French fancy to discover just what life’s going to be like. I’ll be doing some decent miles in it over the coming months, including the possibility of a trip back to its homeland to visit some relatives. Bring it on…

Update 2: Three thousand miles in

A dirty Citroen C5 Aircros s highlights some wintery pros and cons

I’ve covered a few thousand miles in the Citroen C5 Aircross now, and it’s capably navigated me through freezing conditions over Christmas and January. In the main I’m enjoying life with this family SUV – I appreciate its seats and suspension, both of which have been optimised for comfort rather than performance.

But the clever bit is that it doesn’t roll around like you may expect either, keeping itself coolly controlled in corners. This predictable nature helps me to position the car accurately in bends, my passengers remaining unflustered and unaffected as I do so.

There aren’t many SUVs that manage such subtly, and I think it’s to be commended.

Time to talk grime…

Running it through winter has been an interesting exercise, too. There’s one thing you can bank on each and every year: road grime. It seems to get everywhere, making it nearly impossible to keep a car clean, and black paint suffers this worse than almost any other shade or colour.

Muck on the roads inevitably finds its way to the windscreen, which in turn has caused me to go through a whole bottle of washer fluid already. This isn’t unusual, but the washer jets on the wiper blades are – and I think this is a very neat touch on the C5 Aircross.

They ensure the water always goes where it needs to, just in front of the blade, and it also provides great coverage and less screen wash wastage.

I’m less enamoured with the front door design, though. A huge amount of mud builds up between the sill and the bottom of the doors, and this dirt has an uncanny way of ending up below the knee of my trousers unless I concentrate very hard on missing it when I get out of the car. A minor bugbear perhaps, but still somewhat annoying.

Still, the car warms up and thaws out in decent time when the mercury drops really low. We’ve had a few evenings below minus five centigrade where I live, and within five minutes it’s safe to start driving after a cold start.

Delving into the online configurator, I was surprised to note that heated seats aren’t an option on this car either, regardless of trim level you pick. Sure, this is a creature comfort, but I have to say, in sub-zero conditions it’d be most welcome.

My final thing to note at this juncture is that I got a puncture. It was completely unavoidable – a tiny wood screw picked up somewhere or other had pierced through the tread of the tyre and deflation resulted. The odd thing here was how I found out, though: it was only walking past the car on the drive after I’d arrived home that I noticed a hissing sound.

I hadn’t noticed anything different in the way it drove, but plugging in my air compressor confirmed that pressure had dropped from the advised 36PSI to a lowly 16. Time to get some help. It was fixed in 20 minutes by Tony at Oundle Tyres, costing a grand total of £24, so that aspect was a welcome relief.

However, I can’t help wondering why the tyre pressure warning system didn’t activate and let me know something was amiss… in my experience these systems are often too sensitive, not the other way around! I’ve approached Citroen for a comment on this but they’ve yet to respond at time of publication.

Still, there are some longer trips on the cards for the C5 Aircross soon. I’m off up to the Lake District and coming back the very same day. That should be a brilliant test of the Citroen’s cruising capabilities. Tune in next month for the report.

Update 3: Long day to the Lake District… and back

Gareth’s been battling the M6 a bit too much for his liking recently

My weekends are becoming evermore valuable as time goes by, which is the primary reason I’d decided to drive to my nephew’s first birthday party in the Lake District and back again in a single day. From my house in Northamptonshire it’s roughly 215 miles each way, which set the scene perfectly for my biggest day yet in the driver’s seat of the Citroen C5 Aircross . A great chance to find out what this French family friendly SUV had to offer in the comfort department.

Setting off with a full tank of fuel at 8am to give ourselves every chance of arriving before the 1pm start time, I set the destination in Google Maps using voice control (I use this a lot now) and set off, steeled for a long day.

We trundled up the A14 with the adaptive cruise control set to 70mph , the car smoothly adjusting its speed to that of the vehicle ahead when there wasn’t space to overtake. It started well.

Is the Citroen C5 Aircross a one-tank wonder?

Joining the M6 right at its most southerly junction, the Catthorpe Interchange, we headed to The North. I was secretly hoping we’d cover the trip in a nice, round single tank – one of my few criticisms of this car being the somewhat lacklustre fuel economy of around 38mpg I’d been seeing on my local drives. I hoped this would improve on the motorway over a longer cruising period. The dash reads just over 400 miles to a tank when I brim it, so by my calculations it might be possible, but only just…

The M6 motorway – and the M6 Toll to get us around Birmingham – dominated the day, its rough surfaces, poor driving standards, average speed checks and roadworks combining with grey, drizzle-soaked weather to make life as miserable as you could imagine.

However, the car did its level best to brighten up our day. It really is amazingly comfortable, both in terms of its front seats and its suspension.

We made brilliant headway throughout the morning, stopping at Lancaster Services simply for a drink; we could easily have done the whole lot in one go, but we were tracking to be more than an hour early to the party! A coffee and a stretch of the legs seemed the best solution.

We eventually rolled into Windermere and began navigating its tiny streets around 12:30, and I was instantly glad the Aircross is so wieldy. I’ve said this before, but considering how chunky it looks, it really does handle just like a softly sprung hatchback. The steering is very light, which makes tighter corners easier.

Having made it in plenty of time for the party, we settled down and enjoyed the festivities, including a remarkable buffet laid on by my brother-in-law.

We decided to leave for leg two late afternoon, just as the light was starting to peter out. It was only when we reached the M6 again that the rain began, and in the gloom it seemed like everyone had forgotten basic rules of the road. There was tailgating, undertaking, aggression and negligence at every juncture, and I could tell this would be a tiring drive. I did what I always do in this situation: slowed right down, left loads of room around me, and settled in for the long haul.

The return leg…

So far the C5 Aircross had sipped around half its fuel, the trip computer stating we’d get home with only a few miles to spare. Game on…

We stopped at Lancaster again simply to break the journey up, grabbing some tea for later at the unforgivably expensive shop – a decision we regretted as soon as the attendant rang up our items on the till. Not to worry, though. Lesson learnt.

Thankfully the traffic thinned out a bit at this point, and we made easy progress down the remainder of the M6 towards home. We arrived at the A14 and two things happened – the car bonged telling me I was low on fuel, with around 50 miles left in the tank according to the gauge.

And secondly, I noticed just how effective the automatic main beam headlights are on the Aircross. They’re not as advanced as the ‘Matrix’ items found in some other cars, but they do the job well, activating when there’s nobody around and dipping when they detect another road user.

But going back to the bonging quickly, I was really impressed with what Android Auto does in this situation. It automatically switches to a view of all the nearest service stations, giving you distances and also telling you the price of fuel at each, which allows you to make decisions based on price as well as proximity. Clever stuff.

I decided to stop a few miles from home, simply because I wanted to use the car again the following day without having to visit a filling station. It could have done the whole day’s driving, just, but life got in the way…

The car registered fuel economy of 42.1mpg over the trip, which being honest, isn’t actually as high as I was expecting. I suppose a vehicle of these dimensions is asking rather a lot from a 1.2-litre engine.

Still, what a great companion for a journey like this. I got out at the end never wanting to see the M6 again, but fully ready to jump back in the Citroen.

Update 4: An engine essay

The elephant in the room is up for discussion . It’s the C5 Aircross’s 1.2 engine …

In this update, having covered more than 5,000 miles in the Citroen C5 Aircross, I’d like to talk about something I immediately suspected would be the elephant in the room when I first saw the spec sheet: its engine.

You see, while it might look like a large SUV , this Aircross only boasts a 1.2-litre petrol engine, and it’s not many years since such paltry capacity in a vehicle this big would have been laughed out of the car park.

It’s fair to say it hardly dominates proceedings. The French firm’s PureTech engines are very highly regarded as smooth and relatively powerful, but even with your foot firmly down on the accelerator there isn’t what you’d call a lot of punch.

Smooth PureTech’s paltry petrol performance

Its 10.5-second 0-62mph time illustrates this point well, resolutely not setting the world on fire, although thanks to the extra torque from the turbocharger it does overtake fairly competently. You just need to drop at least one gear in order to do so.

The size vs performance deficit also rears its head when it comes to fuel economy , with 40mpg an optimistic dream unless you’re going so slowly that you’ll be holding up traffic. The claimed fuel economy of 41.3-49.5mpg seems rather generous to me, having tested it in all driving conditions imaginable over the past few months.

Many cars fare better on the motorway than on rural country lanes, but even on my M6 adventure recently, trying extra hard, I only managed 42mpg. When petrol is so expensive, those extra miles-per-gallon would come in very useful indeed, but they remain elusive. A hybrid or a diesel would fare far better, I suspect.

However, all of that isn’t to say it’s a bad car to drive. Quite the opposite, in fact: there’s a pleasing pep to the performance that makes this engine endearing, accompanied by a characteristic three-cylinder thrum.

The gearchange is great too – it’s a solid-feeling, long-throw manual, which is characteristic of French cars of yore – but I can’t help wishing it were an automatic.

Not only would it be easier to drive (albeit less characterful), but the clutch pedal doesn’t have a lot of room and I find my boots rub against the footrest on the left-hand side of the footwell when I use it. This isn’t the end of the world, and it hasn’t yet marked my shoes, but I’d like a bit more space down there…

Anyway, one thing I have noticed recently is that the engine has improved noticeably. A few thousand miles have really helped it loosen up, and it feels freer to rev and smoother too. This is a good no-cost upgrade and goes to show that sometimes cars get better with age.

The same can’t be said of the windscreen washers I was raving about in my earlier updates, though. I’ve recently discovered that when you run out of fluid, there’s no warning light to let you know, so either keep it topped up regularly, carry some fluid around with you, or prepare to get caught unable to rinse the screen.

Of course, this will inevitably only happen when said screen is filthy, the sun is low in the sky, and you’re on a motorway with no services for miles. And yes, that’s experience talking. Or do I mean complaining?

Update 5: Practical in places

The C5 Aircross looks like a large SUV, but how does that affect its usefulness as family transport? Gareth’s been finding out…

I’ve mentioned several times now that the C5 Aircross seems like it doesn’t have enough engine for the size of the car, but I’m pleased to report its practicality more than measures up.

First and foremost, it’ll carry four adults in complete comfort. I’ve done this loads of times, and my passengers have never been anything other than complimentary of the headroom and leg space on offer, and it’s very quiet in the cabin, making longer journeys less of a bother.

Incidentally they like the seats too, in what Citroen rather poetically term an Urban Black interior ambience with black Alcantara and leather-effect cloth, Next-Generation Advanced Comfort Seats, features manual driver lumbar adjustment and electric driver’s seat adjustment (six-way). Phew.

Thanks to tinted glass, it’s a little dark in the back, which some children may not like so much, but there’s loads of space and a USB in the central console to plug some of those all-important smart devices in.

You’re able to trade rear seat legroom with boot space too, because the three seats slide a few inches.

The boot itself has a false floor that enables multiple configurations, although I’m a little disappointed there are no bag hooks back there to hang your shopping on. That feels like an oversight for a family vehicle, and I’ve defaulted to using the rear footwells instead of having bags (and my shopping) rolling around in the cavernous 580-litre boot.

Another bugbear for me is the lack of spare wheel, but I do appreciate they add weight and thus hinder fuel economy.

That didn’t seem like too much of a sacrifice at all when the deflation alarm triggered again the other day, although it turned out one of the tyres had simply lost a few PSI this time rather than going totally flat due to a puncture. I topped it up, reset the warning and haven’t heard a peep since.

Anyway, in many other respects this is a seriously practical car. There’s even a 12-volt socket (the artist formerly known as ‘a cigarette lighter’) in the boot to plug your tyre pump in, which is handy… back in December it passed the patented Christmas Tree Test with flying colours, too.

The big bins in the doors are very useful, and helpfully hold drinks bottles that are too tall to put in the cup holders. Anything too large in them obstructs the gear lever, but a standard 330ml can of your favourite soft drink is fine.

Still, overall, the C5 Aircross is a practical family car. You’ll get cleverer touches in the likes of Skoda’s Kodiaq , but the Citroen is versatile, roomy, quiet, comfortable and solidly built.

Update 6: Saying goodbye to the good and the bad

The C5 Aircross has some impressive features and some less so…

It’s time to say goodbye to the Citroen C5 Aircross – a medium-sized family SUV that I’ve become rather fond of.

The highlight is undoubtedly its comfort. The suspension has been optimised with that in mind, so the ride is compliant and predictable. But the cabin is also seriously well insulated, and the front seats are just wonderful, with great support and soft materials. They’re among the best car seats I’ve ever tried, in more than a decade of road testing.

High praise in that respect, then, but sadly the same can’t be said for the engine and transmission, which don’t seem particularly well matched to this package. In isolation, the 1.2-litre PureTech is a brilliant motor, with smooth and punchy power delivery, but it’s out of its depth in the Aircross and as such isn’t particularly efficient. Struggling to hit 38mpg isn’t ideal when fuel pricing is so expensive.

In my opinion, it’d benefit from a larger-capacity engine and an automatic gearbox. This combination would blend better with the laid-back nature of the car and make the best of the excellent ride comfort.

It’s a practical car too, with a decently sized boot and room for four adults in the cabin. I ended up carrying most of my shopping in the cabin, however, because of a lack of ways to keep bags secure in the luggage compartment. Some small upgrades in that respect would make a huge difference to the car’s usefulness, although it did still pass the patented Christmas Tree Test with ease, as you can see in the update above.

One small factor that I found a little annoying was the multimedia system’s tendency to default to radio every time I switched the car on, rather than immediately reconnecting to Android Auto. You need to select the latter on the touchscreen every time, which ultimately delays your departure and forces a radio station’s invariably noisy output into your ears for a short time. While this isn’t the end of the world in any respect, other car companies do manage to get the car to default to a streaming system rather than radio. It seems an odd thing to have to put up with.

However, the low-fuel feature that displays the closes filling stations and the price of petrol was a very nice touch:

Another minor electronic bugbear was the sensors for the tyre-pressure monitoring system, which didn’t function when they should have, and also provided me with one ‘false positive’, showing underinflation when it was only a few PSI down.

On the other hand, there’s nothing to warn you when you’ve run out of washer fluid, which means the only way you’ll find out is by running out. Not ideal when you’re on a dirty, drizzly motorway…

And those doors really do collect the muck, which invariably ends up on my trousers, which is slightly irritating.

Another thing I liked was the driver assistance technology on the car, which I found impressively non-intrusive. Such systems – active lane-keeping, adaptive cruise control and automatic braking – can be very annoying in some rival cars but Citroen’s version seems to perform with very little fuss or fanfare, which is just what you want if you ask me.

Overall, the C5 Aircross has been a capable, comfortable companion with a couple of niggles tarnishing an otherwise impressive list of attributes.

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• With slight compression and rebound, the springs and dampers control vertical movement together without applying the hydraulic stops. However, the presence of these stops increases the vehicle’s freedom of movement, creating a ‘magic carpet’ effect, as if the car were flying over bumps and dips in the road.
• In the event of greater compression and rebound, the springs and dampers work together with the hydraulic compression or rebound stops, which gradually slow down the movement, thereby avoiding sudden jolts. Unlike a conventional mechanical stop, which absorbs and then partially restores energy, the hydraulic stops absorb and dissipate this energy. As a result, there is no rebound.

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• Speed Sign Recognition and Recommendation (you no longer to have to worry about missing speed signs, the C5 Aircross constantly advises on the current speed limit)
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• Adaptive Cruise Control with stop function (C5 Aircross can come to a stop on the motorway whilst in cruise control)
• Active Lane Departure Warning (C5 Aircross corrects the vehicles path when wandering over a line without indicating)
• Active Blind Spot Monitoring (lets you know when a vehicle is in your blind spot)
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Consistent with the front of the vehicle, New Citroën C5 Aircross has a new three-dimensional LED light signature at the rear.

The lamp unit is fitted with structured tinted glass echoing the shape of the three LED modules..

As on the front end, the subtle piano key design reinforces the deep 3D effect of the light signature..

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A new 10" screen makes New Citroën C5 Aircross more user-friendly by offering direct-access climate controls and a higher reading that allows you to keep your eyes on the road.

The vents are now located below the screen and have been modernised with a new sharp, horizontal design.

This system, which is suitable on all types of road, allows the driver to partially delegate the driving.

Simply select a target speed from 30 km/h and the system will maintain the position of New Citroën C5 Aircross in its lane, by following the lines on the road.

Combined with adaptive cruise control with Stop&Go function, your car is then able to stop and restart depending on the vehicle in front..

The My Citroën app allows you to stay connected to your New Citroën C5 Aircross. You can therefore:

• Locate your vehicle;
• Make an appointment at a Citroën workshop;
• Consult the service handbook or the on-board documentation of your vehicle;
• Contact Citroën Assistance.

The hybrid plug-in version of New Citroën C5 Aircross offers additional features:

• Access to essential information about the battery’s charging status, charging time and the vehicle’s remaining driving range;
• Receive charging advice;
• Programme a deferred charge;
• Start the thermal preconditioning of the passenger compartment.

For even more safety and comfort, New Citroën C5 Aircross comes with Citroën Connect Services, a range of connected services including:

• MY CITROËN ASSIST : The free geolocated emergency calls and assistance service, without the need for a subscription and available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, ensures that appropriate assistance is dispatched, either automatically or by pressing the emergency or assistance button.
• MY CITROËN DRIVE : Available free for three years, the TomTom Traffic and Danger Zones connected services provide real-time information on traffic, the location of service stations, the availability of parking spaces, etc. as well as a visual and sound alert to warn of any danger zones (according to applicable national legislation).
• MY CITROËN PLAY : Compatible with Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto, the service offers extensive on-board wireless connectivity, by connecting your smartphone to receive directions, make calls, send messages and listen to music, all in complete safety, without taking your eyes off the road. All your apps are displayed directly on the central screen.

The fully-customisable 12"3 digital display ensures that you have all essential driving information directly in front of your eyes. For example, you can see:

• The navigation map display
• Activation of driver-assistance systems
• The operating status of the Hybrid engine

In addition to the driving assistance technologies described above, New Citroën C5 Aircross offers Coffee Break Alert, Electric Parking Brake, Collision Hazard Alert, Driver Attention Alert, Extended Speed Limit Sign Recognition and Speed Recommendation, Active Lane Departure Warning, Hill-Start Assist, Static Cornering Light, and Reversing Camera with Top Rear Vision...

NEW CITROËN C5 AIRCROSS C-SERIES

Special edition.

Designed with emblematic colours, special materials and hi-tech equipment to provide unique comfort and style, the “C-Series” special edition combines every aspect of the Citroën spirit.

New Citroën C5 Aircross C-Series is available in plug-in hybrid, petrol and diesel versions.

The energetic character and customisation options of New Citroën C5 Aircross are enhanced in this “C-Series” special edition.

Citroën C5 Aircross C-Series introduces a new Anodised Bronze Colour Pack. This coloured insert can be found on the Airbump® and bumper scoops. On the vehicle’s front wings, a special embossed “C-Series” badge emphasises the design of this special edition.

Ë-SERIES LIMITED EDITION

Distinctive exterior design, a soothing interior, on-board technology.

Plug-in hybrid, petrol or diesel

In its plug-in hybrid version, the New C5 Aircross offers optimum performance thanks to the electric motor which boosts the internal combustion engine, for a cumulative power of 225 bhp and a cumulative torque of 360 Nm. 

It is versatile, allowing you to enjoy the pleasure of driving 100% electric and allowing access to all restricted traffic areas in town centres. For longer journeys, the petrol engine takes over.

The New Citroën C5 Aircross is equipped with the latest generation of efficient, high-performance Euro 6 engines:

• Petrol PureTech 130 S&S 6-speed manual or 8-speed automatic
• Diesel BlueHDi 130 S&S 6-speed manual or 8-speed automatic
• Petrol - Mild-Hybrid

Plug-In Hybrid 8-speed automatic

Mild-hybrid 6-speed automatic, puretech 130 s&s 6-speed manual, bluehdi 130 s&s 8-speed automatic, accessories.

Take advantage of the multitude of accessories available for the New C5 Aircross or C5 Aircross Hybrid, such as the fast charging cable.

Need space to carry your luggage?

Take advantage of a complete range of roof racks and boxes.

Want to drive a Citroën that's entirely in your image?

You can also express your personality with this equipment.

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Citroen reveals prices and specs for C5 Aircross

Citroen has opened order books for the new-look C5 Aircross SUV, with prices starting at £25,515. The updated Aircross will be available in three specification levels; 'Sense Plus', 'Shine' and C-Series Edition'. 

'Sense Plus' replaces 'Sense' on the current C5 Aircross model, offering a number of new features. These include 18-inch 'Pulsar' diamond cut alloy wheels, reversing camera, front and rear parking sensors, Keyless Entry and Start, plus electric folding exterior mirrors.

The next step up, 'Shine', adds in a driver assistance pack with adaptive cruise control, comfort seats with Alcantara upholstery, video and radar safety assistance braking and 'Urban Black' interior styling. 

The top level is the 'C-Series Edition', which has been tailored specifically for the UK market. Starting at £29,105, it includes a 'Perla Nera Black' bi-tone roof, panoramic glass sunroof, motorised tailgate with hands-free access, wireless charging and an anodised bronze colour pack.

Petrol and diesel engines are available across the entire range, but the 'Shine' and 'C-Series Edition' trims are also available as a Plug-in Hybrid, which will combine a 180HP petrol engine with an 80kW electric motor. This will offer drivers up to 34 electric-only miles (WLTP). 

The 2022 Aircross has updated exterior styling, including functional air curtains to improve the aerodynamics and a new front grille that Citroen say add to its assertive new look. A new version of the Citroen logo has been included on the front that is now 'detached' from the daytime running lights, whilst at the rear there are new LED light clusters. ​

Inside, the gear selector has been redesigned and the centre console has been updated. The hybrid models also have a new driving mode selector.

The original C5 Aircross has been a popular car for Citroen, having sold 16,000 units in the UK since 2019. They expect the updated Aircross to be in UK showrooms in late spring this year. 

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By Gleb Stolyarov and Alexander Marrow

(Reuters) - Carmaker Stellantis halted production in Russia in April 2022.

But the decision did not stop Russian operators from joining forces with a Chinese partner the following year to start making new versions of Stellantis' Citroen models, according to customs data and two people familiar with the matter.

In December last year, Russian company Automotive Technologies imported at least 42 car kits for assembling the Citroёn C5 Aircross model at the Kaluga plant, which is still majority-owned by Stellantis, customs records drawn from a commercial trade data provider showed.

Manufactured in China, the kits were produced by China's Dongfeng Motor Group, the data showed.

Automotive Technologies was assembling the Citroёn C5 Aircross at the Kaluga factory, according to two employees at different Russian car dealerships. The sources spoke on condition of anonymity because the information is not public.

It is not clear if the kits from China contained parts that fall under the scope of Western sanctions on Russia, to which Beijing is not a party, and there is no suggestion from the customs data or sources that Stellantis knew about the imports.

But the findings highlight the lack of control Western companies such as Ikea or Carlsberg now have over their brands after suspending Russian operations or leaving the country after the February 2022 invasion of Ukraine.

They also demonstrate Moscow's increasing dependence on Beijing, particularly in the car industry.

In response to Reuters' findings, Stellantis said it had concluded since Dec. 31, 2023, that it has "lost control of its entities in Russia."

Stellantis said it had recognised a loss of 144 million euros ($154.53 million) as a result, including the loss of 87 million euros of cash and cash equivalents.

Chinese state-owned Dongfeng, Russia's industry and trade ministry and Automotive Technologies did not respond to emailed requests for comment.

Russia's auto industry had been heavily reliant on investment, equipment and parts from overseas, particularly Europe.

Stellantis blamed logistical difficulties and the sanctions imposed on Moscow when it halted operations. It owns 70% of the Kaluga plant with the remaining 30% held by Mitsubishi Motors. Prior to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the factory produced Peugeot, Citroen, Opel and Mitsubishi cars with an annual capacity of 125,000 vehicles.

PARALLEL IMPORTS

Although many foreign carmakers have since left the Russian market, some supplies continue to make their way to the country through a "parallel imports" scheme introduced by Moscow. That allows importers to bring in products from abroad without the trademark owner's permission.

Citroen models continue to be available for sale in Russia, four Russian car dealers told Reuters.

In December 2023, the Kaluga plant's operators hosted an official launch for the "production of medium-sized crossovers." Reuters was not invited.

Automotive Technologies, a company registered in Moscow in March 2023 and 100% owned by Galina Dolgolenko, said in December it was assembling a pilot batch of 48 imported cars, ahead of mass production beginning in 2024, but did not name the supplier or model of car.

Pavel Bezruchenko, Automotive Technologies' strategic development director, was quoted in the Russian newspaper Vedomosti in December as saying the company brings in cars from China using parallel imports.

Bezruchenko did not answer the phone or reply to messages seeking comment.

Two car dealership employees told Reuters that Automotive Technologies had informed them that they would be receiving Citroen C5 Aircross models, assembled in Kaluga from imported kits.

However, it was not clear whether the cars rolling off the production line would retain the Citroen brand.

In 2022, Russia revived the Soviet-era Moskvich car, but sources told Reuters the Moskvich 3 model was a Sehol X4 made by JAC Motors, assembled in Moscow using kits purchased from a Chinese partner.

Dongfeng and Stellantis, the world's third-largest automaker by revenue, operate a commercial joint venture in China, through which Dongfeng can build and sell Stellantis cars in China.

Chinese carmakers have been plugging the gaps left in Russia by their departing Western competitors, but sales of Chinese cars appear to have peaked at more than 56% of the market as Russia's domestic production slightly recovered.

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(Reporting by Gleb Stolyarov; Additional reporting and writing by Alexander Marrow in London; Editing by Matt Scuffham, Kirsten Donovan and Matthew Lewis)