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 Skoda Karoq Comparison
Citroen C5 Aircross
Skoda Karoq
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2024 Citroen
C5 Aircross
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2024 Skoda
Karoq
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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 Skoda Karoq STYLE 110TSI
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
53L
302 to 419 km
50L - 55L
325 to 380 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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7 year
warranty
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MSRP
$42,990 - $54,990
$44,590 - $51,290
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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
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Smartly packaged, clever interior
- VarioFlex second-row seats
- Long warranty and service plans
Misses
- Excessive optional equipment
- Second-row space a bit tight
- Almost luxury SUV price as tested
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)
- Lane Assist (+$650)
- Premium Package (+$10,900)
- Premium Paint (+$1,100)
- Service Pack - 5 Year/75,000km (+$1,850)
- Service Pack - 7 Year/105,000km (+$2,800)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1598 | 1395 - 1984 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.6L | 1.4L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 121kW - 133kW | 110kW - 140kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 - 6000 | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 240Nm - 250Nm | 250Nm - 320Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1400 - 1650 | 1500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 10 - 12.2 | |
