Not to be confused with Citroën C5 Aircross or Citroën C5.

The Citroën C5 X is a mid-size crossover SUV produced by the French brand Citroën since June 2021.[5]

Overview

Rear view
Interior

The nameplate was previously used on the Citroën C5. Dubbed the C5 X, the "X" meaning crossover, it is styled as a station wagon, with increased ground clearance. It is a large crossover SUV, for buyers who want a sport utility vehicle, or a wagon. The vehicle is intended to be a combination of an SUV, sedan and estate.[6] It is available as a plug-in hybrid with shared technology from the Peugeot 508. The C5 X is marketed as the Dongfeng Citroën Versailles C5 X in China, resurrecting the Versailles name once used for the Ford Versailles.[7]

The C5 X follows the design of the 2016 CXperience concept. The C5 X is approximately 50 mm shorter, about 13 mm taller, and about 130 mm less wide than the CXperience.[8] The C5 X PHEV comes in 4 driving modes, Electric, Hybrid, Comfort and Sport, with 39 miles (63 km) of fully electric driving. The C5 X is based on the EMP2 V3, shared with the similar Peugeot 408.

Markets

Australia

The C5 X started production for the Australian market in the final quarter of 2022.[9]

United Kingdom

Production of the C5 X for the UK market started on 25 July 2022. It comes in plug-in hybrid and two petrol engines.[10]

Specifications

The crossover has a choice of 2 petrol, models and 1 PHEV option. The PHEV being the most powerful, it has a battery capacity of 12.4 kWh (45 MJ).

Powertrain

Internal combustion engines
Spec
Model
 Engine Power Torque Displacement Top speed Transmission Acceleration (0-60/100) Drive Production
Petrol models
1.2 PureTech 130[11] 1.2 L EB2DTS I3 turbo 131 hp (98 kW; 133 PS) @ 5500 230 N⋅m (170 lb⋅ft) @ 1750 1,199 cc (1.2 L; 73.2 cu in) 210 km/h (130 mph) 8-speed automatic transmission 11.3 sec FWD Q3 2021–
1.6 PureTech 180[12] 1.6 L EP6FDT I4 turbo 181 hp (135 kW; 184 PS) @ 5500 300 N⋅m (221 lb⋅ft) @ 1900 1,598 cc (1.6 L; 97.5 cu in) 230 km/h (143 mph) 8.8 sec Q1 2022—
Plug-in hybrid models
1.6 PureTech 225 e-EAT8[13] 1.6 L EB2DTS I4 turbo 225 hp (168 kW; 228 PS) @ 6000 360 N⋅m (266 lb⋅ft) @ 1750 1,598 cc (1.6 L; 97.5 cu in) 233 km/h (145 mph) 8-speed automatic transmission 7.9 sec FWD Q3 2021–
Electric details
Spec
Model
 All-electric range Electric power Electric torque Electric top speed Battery Availability
1.6 PureTech
225 e-EAT8 		59–60 km (37–37 mi) 110 hp (82 kW; 112 PS) 320 N⋅m (236 lb⋅ft) 135 km/h (84 mph) 12.4 kWh lithium-ion Q3 2021–

Safety

Euro NCAP

The C5 X in its standard European market configuration received 4 stars from Euro NCAP in 2022.[14]

Awards

In 2023, the C5 X won the "Best Large Car" award at the 13th edition of the Women's World Car of the Year.[15][16]

References

  1. ^ a b "Citroen C5 X review".
  2. ^ a b "C5 X and C5 X Plug-in Hybrid". Citreon UK.
  3. ^ "Citroen C5X could gain a bigger battery, but not an EV [Update]". 25 January 2022.
  4. ^ Sergeev, Angel (2018-01-19). "Citroen Announces Plans For Big Sedan To Replace C5 And C6". Motor1.com.
  5. ^ Jian, Yang (June 10, 2021). "Citroen C5 X production starts in China; exports to Europe planned". Automotive News Europe. Retrieved 11 September 2023.
  6. ^ "New 2022 Citroen C5X launches in UK from £27,790". Autocar. Retrieved 2023-01-27.
  7. ^ Oliva, Jacob (2021-03-21). "All-New Citroen C5 Rugged Wagon To Debut On April 12". Motor1.com.
  8. ^ "CITROËN CXPERIENCE CONCEPT: WITH CITROËN CXPERIENCE CONCEPT, THE "BE DIFFERENT, FEEL GOOD" SPIRIT IS MOVING INTO THE HIGH-END SALOON SEGMENT".
  9. ^ "2023 Citroen C5 X launch timing confirmed - UPDATE". 13 September 2022.
  10. ^ "NEW CITROËN C5 X: UK COMMERCIAL LAUNCH".
  11. ^ "2021 Citroen C5 X 1.2 PureTech (131 Hp) Automatic". Auto-Data.net.
  12. ^ "2022 Citroen C5 X 1.6 PureTech (181 Hp) Automatic". Auto-Data.net.
  13. ^ "2021 Citroen C5 X 1.6 PureTech (225 Hp) Plug-in Hybrid e-EAT8". Auto-Data.net.
  14. ^ "Official Citroën C5 X 2022 safety rating". www.euroncap.com.
  15. ^ "Women's World Car Of The Year : Citroën C5 X remporte le prix "Best Large Car"". Business News. Retrieved 12 September 2023.
  16. ^ "Citroen C5 X remporte le prix " Best Large Car " de la 13ème édition du Women's World Car Of The Year". Motors Actu. 17 February 2023. Retrieved 10 September 2023.