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 MG HS Comparison
Citroen C5 Aircross
MG HS
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2024 Citroen
C5 Aircross
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2024 MG
HS
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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
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Based on the Citroen C5 Aircross SPORT 1.6 THP 133
Based on the MG HS ESSENCE
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
53L
302 to 419 km
55L
94 to 523 km
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
7 year - 10 year
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MSRP
$42,990 - $54,990
$28,990 - $45,990
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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
Jack Quick
Assistant Production Editor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Quiet, refined driving experience
- Incredibly smooth dual-clutch auto
- Interior is considerably more premium
Misses
- Some safety systems annoy
- Occasional infotainment lag
- A little thirsty in the city
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)
- Metallic Paint (+$700)
Colours Available
- Cashmere Silver Metallic
- Lunar Grey Metallic
- Arctic Blue Metallic
- Diamond Red Metallic
- Black Pearl Metallic
- Pearl White Metallic
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Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1598 | 1490 - 1995 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.6L | 1.5L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 121kW - 133kW | 119kW - 168kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 - 6000 | 5300 - 5600 | |
| Torque | ||
| 240Nm - 250Nm | 250Nm - 360Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1400 - 1650 | 1700 - 4300 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 10.3 | |
