Citroen C5 Aircross Review 2024

April 2017

First details of all-new C5 announced

The C5 Aircross is the first vehicle to be equipped with a new suspension system with Progressive Hydraulic Cushions. This delivers improved damping for exceptional ride comfort that is synonymous with Citroën.

Equipped with a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and an 8-inch HD touchscreen, the C5 Aircross features a wireless inductive charging function for smartphones as well as an array of cutting-edge driving aids, including Active Safety Brake, Active Lane Departure Warning and Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop Function.

Options include Grip Control and Hill Assist Descent Control to help you enjoy an off-road adventure in complete safety. New C5 Aircross will also be the first Citroën available with PHEV Plug-In Hybrid technology.

November 2018

Prices for C5 Aircross announced

Prices start at £23,225 MRRP OTR. The official UK ‘on sale’ date for New C5 Aircross SUV was 4-2-2019, with order books opening across the Citroën dealer network on 3-12-2018.

Available in three trim levels: Feel, Flair and Flair Plus, the C5 Aircross is powered by a range of efficient, high-performance PureTech petrol and BlueHDi diesel engines, and offers the latest generation EAT8 fully automatic gearbox.

There are seven body colours: Polar White (standard colour), along with optional shades Volcano Red (Pearlescent), Cumulus Grey (Metallic), Platinum Grey (Metallic), Tijuca Blue (Metallic) , Perla Nera Black (Pearlescent) and Pearl White (Pearlescent).

A Perla Nera Black roof is available as an option on Flair and Flair Plus models, with four selected body colours.

Three Colour Packs add coloured inserts on the front bumper, Airbump panels and under the roof bars: Anodised Silver Colour Pack (standard specification), Anodised White and Anodised Red Colour Packs are optional across the range.

Personalisation extends into the cabin too, with three ambiances featuring welcoming colours and complementary materials for an attractive, practical and functional feel:

Inside there are three individual, sliding, folding and reclining rear seats, with boot volume ranging from 580-litres to 670-litres, and up to 1630-litres with the second row seats folded down.

January 2019

Citroen C5 Aircross PureTech 130 now available with automatic gearbox

Citroen is now offering an automatic gearbox with the PureTech 130 petrol engine in the C5 Aircross - with prices starting from £28,335.

The three-cylinder 130PS engine is the most popular engine in the C5 Aircross SUV, but buyers wanting a petrol automatic have previously had to opt for the more powerful PureTech 180. This has now been dropped as the manufacturer looks to reduce its average CO2 emissions.

The eight-speed EAT8 torque-converter automatic transmission is available to order now, with production starting in February and deliveries expected from March.

Combined with the PureTech 130 engine, the automatic gearbox is available in Flair and Flair+ trim, costing £28,335 and £30,535 respectively.

As part of the updates, the BlueHDi diesel engines have been rehomologated, resulting in marginally lower CO2 emissions. All BlueHDi 130 manual versions see a 3g/km decrease, from 108g/km to 105g/km, while the BlueHDi 130 EAT8 automatic see a reduction of 5/gkm, down to 100g/km from 105g/km.

February 2020

Citroen C5 Aircross Hybrid priced from £35,340

The Citroen C5 Aircross plug-in hybrid is now available to order in the UK, with pricing starting from just £35,340 for the Flair trim level. First customer deliveries are expected to commence from mid-year 2020.

It combines a PureTech 180 Stop & Start petrol engine with an 80kW electric motor, and an eight-speed automatic gearbox. The combined petrol engine and electric motor produces 225PS along with CO2 of 32-33g/km and fuel efficiency of up to 168mpg on a combined cycle, (WLTP certified, dependent on version).

With three driving modes, the C5 Aircross SUV Hybrid offers drivers the opportunity to optimise the vehicle to their driving needs:

• Electric – the car uses only the battery-powered electric motor, resulting in an ultra-quiet and smooth drive with zero exhaust emissions, offering a range of up to 34miles (WLTP certified).
• Hybrid – the car chooses the best mix of electric and petrol propulsion to suit the driving style whilst optimising efficiency.
• Sport – the car combines the power of electric and petrol motors to offer outstanding performance.

The C5 Aircross SUV Hybrid can be specified in two trim levels, Flair and Flair Plus, with standard equipment on both including: Citroen Connect Nav with 3 year subscription to TomTom Live Traffic, active blind spot monitoring, active lane keeping assist, active safety brake, front and rear parking sensors and a 180° colour reversing camera. In addition, Flair Plus models feature a half-leather interior, an electric driver’s seat, an electric hands-free tailgate, active cruise control and 19-inch ‘Art’ bi-tone alloy wheels.

Over and above C5 Aircross models powered by either a petrol or a diesel engine, Citroen's first plug-in hybrid model also benefits from the following PHEV attributes:

• Hybrid badging on the front wings and tailgate
• ‘Anodised’ Blue colour pack as an option
• Storage compartment (with hinged cover) for storing the charging cable under boot floor
• Mode 3 charging cable with Type 2 connector
• Custom interface for instrument cluster and touchscreen
• Driving mode selector on central console with ‘Brake mode’ intensity option
• Programmable cabin pre-conditioning (heating/cooling) and deferred charging
• Acoustically insulated driver's and passenger's side windows
• Keyless entry and start
• Multi-arm rear suspension with Progressive Hydraulic Cushions®
• Frameless auto-dimming electrochrome rear-view mirror with blue LED electric driving mode indicator
• 7kW on-board charger capable of accelerated charging < 2hrs via 7kW wall box / public charging point
• 2KWh lithium ion battery

December 2020

Updated Citroen C5 Aircross range priced from £24,335

The Citroen C5 Aircross SUV range now comprises four trim levels: ‘Sense’, ‘Shine’, ‘C-Series’ and ‘Shine Plus’, with pricing starting from just £24,335. That is a £1,320 reduction under the ‘Fair Pricing’ scheme, when compared with the outgoing trim structure.

All C5 Aircross SUVs now feature LED headlights as standard as well as Citroën’s Safety Pack with Active Safety Brake and active lane departure warning for improved safety. Also included are rear parking sensors and 18-inch alloy wheels. Inside, owners receive DAB radio, Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto as standard.

‘Shine’ trim gains Citroën Connect Nav, a reversing camera, blind-spot monitoring, keyless entry and start and Advanced Comfort seats, amongst a host of other features.

‘C-Series’ versions sit above ‘Shine’, but feature a lower MRRP OTR, more equipment and – for online retail buyers – an extended five-year warranty. In terms of equipment, ‘C-Series’ models feature bespoke styling details and an Anodised Deep Red colour pack and adaptive cruise control. Intelligent beam headlights are also included for optimum comfort.

Range-topping ‘Shine Plus’ versions incorporate 19-inch ‘Art’ alloy wheels, wireless smartphone charging, a motorised tailgate, half-leather upholstery and an electrically adjustable driver’s seat into the already very comprehensive equipment listing.

December 2020

Citroen C5 Aircross C-Series now on sale

Prices start from £25,755 for models in ‘Polar White’ solid paint, with a choice of Cumulus Grey, Platinum Grey, Perla Nera Black and Pearl White paint at extra cost.

Powered by the acclaimed 1.2L PureTech 130 stop and start petrol engine and six-speed manual gearbox, C5 Aircross ‘C-Series’ models enjoy the perfect blend of comfort, performance and efficiency.

Based on the ‘Shine’ trim level, but priced below it, C5 Aircross ‘C-Series’ models offer a wealth of standard specification including blind spot monitoring, Active Safety Brake, reversing camera, power folding door mirrors, keyless entry and start, as well as front and rear parking sensors.

On the outside, ‘C-Series’ models enjoy LED headlights and daytime running lights, 18-inch ‘Swirl’ alloy wheels, dark tinted windows and chrome effect exhaust trim. Step inside and you discover that the in-car entertainment provides Citroën Connect Nav with Connect Box Emergency and Assistance System, and three-years of TomTom® Live traffic updates. Voice recognition and two USB ports also feature.

Over and above the well-appointed ‘Shine’ trim, ‘C-Series’ models enjoy adaptive cruise control, intelligent beam headlights, extended traffic sign recognition, as well as bespoke detailing including ‘C-Series’ badging, floor mats and the Anodised Deep Red colour pack.

March 2021

Citroen C5 Aircross updated with lower CO2 emissions

Citroen has announced reductions of between 1 and 7g/km of CO2 across Citroën C5 Aircross PureTech 130 petrol 6-speed manual and BlueHDi 130 Diesel 8-speed automatic versions.

The changes are effective from March 2021 production, with pricing remaining unchanged. For company car drivers, the lower CO2 emissions result in BIK tax band reductions of up to 2% – as an example, this reduces the cost to a 40% taxpayer by over £208 in the 2021-22 period (when driving a Shine PureTech 130 S&S manual).

In addition to its improved efficiency, the C5 Aircross SUV range benefited from a list price reduction of up to £1,320 in December 2020 under Citroën UK’s ‘Fair Pricing’ policy, which was announced as part of the Citroën ‘Advance UK’ mid-term plan.

Available in a choice of four trim levels, ‘Sense’, ‘Shine’, ‘C-Series’ and ‘Shine Plus’, all C5 Aircross SUV models feature LED headlights and a Citroën Safety Pack (Active Safety Brake and Active Lane Departure Warning) for greater peace-of-mind. Also included are rear parking sensors, 18-inch alloy wheels, DAB radio, Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto, all as standard.

MODEL RANGE AND PRICING

September 2021

Citroen C5 Aircross Hybrid Black Edition priced from £36,850

The new Citroen C5 Aircross Hybrid Black Edition sits at the top of the range, above Shine and Shine Plus models.

It's recognisable by its Perla Nera Black contrasting roof and door mirrors, and 19-inch black 'Art' alloy wheels. An opening panoramic sunroof with sunblind and ‘Urban Black’ Alcantara trimmed Citroën Advanced Comfort Seats also feature as standard for enhanced on-board comfort. At the rear, customers also enjoy the benefit of a motorised electric tailgate with hands-free access.

Other standard equipment includes an 8-inch capacitive touchscreen linked to Citroën Connect Nav, Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto. Features that make life easier are also present, including LED headlights, front and rear parking sensors, reversing camera, power-folding door mirrors and keyless entry and start. The new model also comes with Safety Plus Pack, as standard, which includes blind-spot monitoring and advanced Active Safety Brake with video and radar assistance. For increased comfort on the motorway, ‘Black Edition’ models feature Highway Driver Assist that regulates the vehicle’s speed and proximity to the vehicle in front, as well as assisting the driver with in-lane vehicle positioning.

The new C5 Aircross SUV Hybrid Black Edition is offered with a PureTech 180 Stop & Start petrol engine, alongside an 80kW electric motor and a hybrid-specific e-EAT8 automatic gearbox.

Pricing for the new Citroën C5 Aircross SUV Hybrid ‘Black Edition’ starts from £36,850 MRRP OTR.

October 2021

Citroen C5 Aircross Hybrid receives over-the-air update reminding owners to plug in regularly

With immediate effect, customers who drive C5 Aircross SUV Hybrid will be notified by ‘Plug-in Reminders’ to help further optimise the efficiency of their Plug-in Hybrid vehicles.

The notifications, which come in the form of a messages on the touchscreen, has been designed to ensure that drivers can take full advantage of the efficiency benefits that their PHEVs – coupled with obvious environmental benefits.

February 2022

Updated Citroen C5 Aircross priced from £25,515

Orders are now open for the revised Citroen C5 Aircross which is available in three trim levels: Sense Plus, Shine and C-Series Edition. Petrol and diesel 130PS engines are available across the range, paired with either a six-speed manual or an eight-speed automatic gearbox, Shine and C-Series Edition trims are also available with a Plug-in Hybrid powertrain that combines a 180PS petrol engine with an 80kW electric motor – offering drivers up to 34 all-electric miles (WLTP test cycle).

The updated C5 Aircross introduces an exterior design with a more vertical and modern front end, to reinforce the character of what is a safe and imposing vehicle. The revitalised front grille adds to the assertive new look, with the styling echoing the appearance of both the C4 and the forthcoming C5 X.

The updated model’s signature front end design features a new version of the Citroen logo, now seemingly detached from the daytime running lights, as was seen on previous models. The chevrons appear in black lacquer in a chrome setting, which now stand out against the central grille.

All the attributes of a powerful SUV are maintained in the new design, with muscular side panels and ground clearance of 230mm, large 720mm wheels, 360° protection (Airbump® panels and wheel arches), as well as a commanding driving position.

The Citroen C5 Aircross now comes with the brand's Advanced Comfort suspension and new Citroen Advanced Comfort seats. The Advanced Comfort Suspension system – which remains exclusive to Citroën – uses Progressive Hydraulic Cushions to absorb bumps in the road – keeping passengers in absolute comfort.

The new Advanced Comfort seat design – which debuted on the new C4 – features a core of high-density foam and an additional 15mm top layer of textured foam to ensure maximum comfort and support for the driver and passengers. New C5 Aircross also comes with a 12.3-inch digital driver’s display and a new 10-inch high-definition touchscreen that is positioned higher up on the dashboard to reduce stress by ensuring the driver keeps their eyes on the road.

TRIM LEVELS:

Sense Plus trim replaces outgoing Sense versions. Owners benefit from new features including 18-inch Pulsar diamond-cut alloy wheels, along with equipment such as a reversing camera, front and rear parking sensors, Keyless Entry & Start and electric folding exterior mirrors.

With the Shine Trim’ buyers enjoy the Drive Assist Pack with Adaptive Cruise Control, Advanced Comfort Seats with Alcantara upholstery and Active Safety Brake with video and radar assistance, while the Urban Black interior ambience brings an upmarket feel to the cabin.

TheC-Series Edition sits at the top of the range. It has been tailored specifically for the UK market and gains a ‘Perla Nera Black’ bi-tone roof with an exclusive Anodised Bronze Colour Pack. There is also an opening panoramic glass sunroof, wireless charging and a motorised tailgate with hands-free access.

The new C5 Aircross offers a wide range of latest-generation technologies to improve driver comfort and safety, with a total of 19 driver-assistance systems available across the range, including Highway Driver Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control and Active Lane Departure Warning.

Buyers can personalise their new C5 Aircross, creating a model that suits them perfectly. The new C5 Aircross introduces a new Eclipse Blue body colour, which is a very deep and stylish blue that changes from dark blue to black depending on the light. The choice of body colours perfectly complements the new, more assertive look: Polar White, Pearl White, Perla Nera Black, Platinum Grey, Cumulus Grey and the new colour, Eclipse Blue.

New Colour Packs add flourishes to the front air intakes and the Airbump® panels. Four new Colour Packs are available: Glossy Black, Dark Chrome, Anodised Bronze and Energetic Blue.

New C5 Aircross continues to feature three individual, same-width rear seats that slide, recline and fold flat. Not only does this mean that everyone on-board enjoys an exceptional level of comfort no matter where they sit, but it also creates the numerous possibilities for configuring the interior space. It means the boot can be increased in size from an already excellent 580-litres, to 720-litres with the rear seats in place (petrol and Diesel variants), while Hybrid models offer from 460-litres, up to an impressive 600-litres. With the rear seats folded down, petrol and Diesel versions offer up to 1,630-litres of boot space, with up to 1,510-litres in PHEV versions.

The updated C5 Aircross can be ordered online in the UK via Citroën Store, which allows customers to configure their vehicle, select the finance package that best suits them, agree a part-exchange valuation and order their new C5 Aircross from the comfort of their own home.

April 2022

Citroen C5 Aircross C-Series Edition priced from £29,765

New C5 Aircross ‘C-Series Edition’ tops the New C5 Aircross range and sits just above the ‘Shine’ trim level. New C5 Aircross ‘C-Series Edition’ models feature the Anodised Bronze Colour Pack with bronze detailing on the front bumper and the front doors, while distinctive ‘C-Series Edition’ badging can be found on the wings. New C5 Aircross ‘C-Series Edition’ models come as standard with distinctive 19-inch diamond-cut bi-tone ‘Art’ alloy wheels. For added style, all models also come with a black bi-tone roof that features an electrically operated opening panoramic glass sunroof.

Inside, the C5 Aircross ‘C-Series Edition’ trim comes with a 10-inch capacitive touchscreen equipped with Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto, as well as Citroën Connect Nav satellite navigation. A wireless charging pad improves smartphone compatibility, while on-board comfort is boosted by features from the Citroën Advanced Comfort Programme. Next-generation Advanced Comfort Seats provide unrivalled support and comfort on the road. The seats feature high-density foam and a part-leather finish, while all models also feature Citroën’s Advanced Comfort Suspension with progressive hydraulic cushions for a magic-carpet-like ride.

For added safety and comfort, New C5 Aircross ‘C-Series Edition’ models also benefit from Citroën’s Drive Assist Pack, which includes Active Safety Brake with video and radar assistance, Lane Keeping Assist, Blind Spot Monitoring and Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go. A motorised tailgate with hands-free access further adds to the comfort and convenience of the car.

New C5 Aircross ‘C-Series Edition’ comes with an ultra-efficient Plug-in Hybrid powertrain, featuring a 1.6-litre PureTech 180 petrol engine combined with an 80kW electric motor and a 13.2kWh battery pack – meaning an electric-only range of 34 miles (WLTP).

New C5 Aircross ‘C-Series Edition’ models are also available with a choice of efficient petrol and Diesel engines. Petrol models feature a 1.2-litre PureTech 130 engine and can be specified with either a six-speed manual or an eight-speed automatic gearbox, while Diesel models come with a 1.5-litre BlueHDi 130 four-cylinder power and the same choice of six-speed manual or eight-speed automatic transmissions.

New C5 Aircross ‘C-Series Edition’ is available from £29,765.

November 2022

Bigger battery for Citroen C5 Aircross PHEV

Drivers now benefit from up to 41 miles of electric range (EAER WLTP Combined) from the Citroen C5 Aircross – meaning a move from the current 12% BIK company car taxation band into a lower 8% band. As an example, this reduces the cost to a 40% taxpayer by almost £47 per month in the 2022-25 period (when driving a C-Series Edition Plug-in Hybrid).

The increase in Equivalent All-Electric Range (EAER) for Citroën’s Plug-in Hybrid models provides drivers with more freedom in urban areas and greater environmental benefits. The updated New C5 Aircross PHEV adopts a new-generation battery pack – which increases power from 13.2kWh to 14.2kWh – emitting only 29g/km of CO₂ (WLTP combined cycle).