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Citroën C5 Aircross

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Citroën C5 Aircross

(2018 - present)

    Summary


    The Citroën C5 Aircross is a medium-sized SUV/crossover. It was initially launched in China, with European sales starting in late 2018. It basically replaces the Citroën C4 Aircross and C5 estate models.

    The C5 Aircross has received consistently good reviews from the UK media since it was launched. It currently holds an Expert Rating of 67% as of September 2023, which is right in the middle of a large pack of similar cars – although still behind its high-ranking rivals like the Skoda Karoq and Hyundai Tucson.

    The Citroën C5 Aircross has received particular praise for providing a very comfortable ride (at the expense of handling) and clever interior design. Its exterior styling is distinctive, which can be somewhat polarising, although next to some newer rivals (Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sportage) it looks quite conservative.

    The C5 Aircross received a mild mid-life update in Spring 2022, with minor styling updated and trim changes.

    C5 Aircross highlights

    • Comfortable ride
    • Spacious and well-built interior
    • Frugal engines
    • Quiet driving experience

    C5 Aircross lowlights

    • Tight rear legroom
    • No four-wheel drive options
    • Rivals have sharper handling
    • No seven-seat models

    Key specifications


    Body style: Five-door SUV/crossover
    Engines: petrol, diesel, plug-in hybrid
    Price: From £27,815 on-road

    Launched: Winter 2018/19
    Last updated: Spring 2022
    Replacement due: TBA


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    Safety rating


    Independent crash test and safety ratings from Euro NCAP

    Overall score: 4 stars
    Date tested: April 2019
    Read the full Euro NCAP review

    Adult protection: 87%
    Child protection: 86%
    Vulnerable road users: 58%
    Safety assist: 75%

    Note on safety rating

    The Citroën C5 Aircross received a four-star rating from Euro NCAP in standard specification, which is sold in the UK with the name ‘Feel’. The more expensive ‘Flair’ and ‘Flair Plus’ trim levels come with additional safety assist technology as standard, which gives them a five-star rating. The Feel can be optioned with this extra kit for an additional cost, which would then give it a five-star safety rating.

    Eco rating


    Independent economy and emissions ratings from Green NCAP

    No eco rating

    As of September 2023, the Citroën C5 Aircross has not been lab tested by Green NCAP.

    Reliability rating

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    No reliability rating

    As of August 2023, we don’t have enough reliability data on the Citroën C5 Aircross to generate a reliability rating.

    The Car Expert’s reliability information is provided exclusive from extended warranty data from our partner, MotorEasy. As soon as MotorEasy has sufficient data on the C5 Aircross, we’ll publish the score here.

    Running cost rating

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    Monthly cost of ownership data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by Clear Vehicle Data

    Fuel consumptionAverageScoreVariationScore
    Plug-in hybrid models166 mpgA166 – mpgE – A
    CO₂ outputAverageScoreVariationScore
    Petrol models145 g/kmB131 – 155 g/kmA – B
    Diesel models145 g/kmB129 – 166 g/kmA – C
    Hybrid models130 g/kmA129 – 130 g/kmA – A
    Plug-in hybrid models29 g/kmA29 – 32 g/kmA – A
    Battery rangeAverageScoreVariationScore
    Plug-in hybrid models40 milesD41 – 166 milesC – D
    Insurance groupAverageScoreVariationScore
    All models20A18 – 28A – B
    Service and maintenanceCostScore
    Year 1£194A
    Year 2£544B
    Year 3£878B
    Year 4£1,118B
    Year 5£1,515B
    Overall£4,249B

    The Citroën C5 Aircross is a relatively affordable car to own and run, according to whole-life cost numbers provided exclusively to The Car Expert by our data partner, Clear Vehicle Data.

    We don’t have independently verified fuel consumption data for the petrol and diesel models, but the CO2 levels (which are linked closely to fuel consumption) are good. The plug-in hybrid looks great on paper, but that’s due to the woeful EU/UK goverment lab tests that are completely useless at measuring a plug-in hybrid…

    Insurance costs are excellent, while servicing and maintenance over the first five years should be very good as well.

    Awards


    Trophies, prizes and awards that the Citroën C5 Aircross has received

    2021

    • What Car? Awards – Best Large SUV for Value

    2020

    • DieselCar & EcoCar Top 50 – Best Medium SUV

    2019

    • DieselCar & EcoCar Top 50 – Car of the Year + Best Medium SUV

    2018

    • Company Car Today CCT100 Awards – Most Exciting New Car

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    Citroën opens orders for facelifted C5 Aircross

    Citroën opens orders for facelifted C5 Aircross

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    Citroën C5 Aircross set for a 2022 facelift

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    £23.2K price tag for Citroën C5 Aircross

    £23.2K price tag for Citroën C5 Aircross

    Citroën C5 Aircross to be ‘most comfortable’ SUV

    Citroën C5 Aircross to be ‘most comfortable’ SUV

    Citroën C5 Aircross to debut in Shanghai

    Citroën C5 Aircross to debut in Shanghai

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    The C5 Aircross has received consistently good reviews from the UK media. It has received particular praise for its comfortable ride and clever interior design.Citroën C5 Aircross