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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Citroen C5 Aircross vs BMW X3 Comparison
Citroen C5 Aircross
BMW X3
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2024 Citroen
C5 Aircross
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2024 BMW
X3
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.8.
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7.7
8.1
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Based on the Citroen C5 Aircross SPORT 1.6 THP 133
Based on the BMW X3 sDRIVE20i
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
53L
302 to 419 km
50L - 68L
160 to 721 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$42,990 - $54,990
$76,600 - $178,000
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CarExpert's Take
James Wong
Production 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
Head of Content
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Practical, spacious interior
- Base engine has just enough go
- Better equipped than old-school base models
Misses
- It's still pricey
- No adaptive cruise control
- Lack of AWD undermines versatility
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)
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Colours Available
The 2023 BMW X3 is available in the following exterior paint colours, depending on the variant.
- Alpine White
- M Carbon Black
- Black Sapphire
- Sophisto Grey Brilliant Effect
- Mineral White (not available on M40i)
- Phytonic Blue
- M Brooklyn Grey
- M Sao Paulo Yellow (M Competition only)
- M Marina Bay Blue (M Competition only)
- M Toronto Red (M Competition only)
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Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO CDI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1598 | 1995 - 2998 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.6L | 2.0L, 3.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | DIESEL TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO 6, TURBO 6, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 121kW - 133kW | 135kW - 375kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 - 6000 | 4000 - 5950 | |
| Torque | ||
| 240Nm - 250Nm | 300Nm - 650Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1400 - 1650 | 1350 - 2750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 9.3 - 16.5 | |
