2025 Citroen C5 X Plug-in Hybrid price and specs

Citroen is introducing its first electrified vehicle in Australia, with the C5 X Plug-in Hybrid now available to order.

You’ll need to order one, too, with Citroen saying this is the only way you’ll be able to get one – don’t expect dealer lots filled with C5 X Plug-in Hybrids, then.

The French brand says customers ordering their plug-in hybrid (PHEV) can expect to take delivery from the fourth quarter of 2024 (October to December inclusive).

The C5 X Plug-in Hybrid wears a price tag of $73,990 before on-road costs, or just over $16,000 more than the standard C5 X.

2025 Citroen C5 X Plug-in Hybrid price and specs

It’s also $6000 more expensive than the slightly smaller Peugeot 408 GT PHEV, which shares its drivetrain with the Citroen.

The genre-busting large car – a mash-up of sedan, wagon and SUV – rides on Citroen’s ‘Advanced Comfort’ suspension with dual progressive hydraulic cushions.

Comfort mode promises “flying carpet”-like ride quality, while Sport mode firms up the active suspension while also adjusting the steering, throttle response and transmission.

Sport mode also ensures continuous combustion engine operation, with the electric motor supporting for maximum power output.

You can also drive the C5 X Plug-in Hybrid, charge level permitting, on pure electric power, while a hybrid mode alternates between electric and petrol power while using the default suspension mode.

While the new model heralds the belated arrival of Citroen’s first hybrid in Australia, the slow-selling French brand still has yet to introduce any electric vehicles (EVs) despite offering them overseas.

It has previously said the e-C4 is under evaluation.

Pricing

2025 Citroen C5 X Shine Plug-in Hybrid: $73,990

Price excludes on-road costs.

Drivetrains

	C5 X Plug-in Hybrid
Engine	Turbocharged 1.6-litre four-cylinder
Engine power	133kW
Engine torque	300Nm
Electric motor power	81kW
Electric motor torque	320Nm
Total system power	165kW
Total system torque	360Nm
Transmission	Eight-speed automatic
Drive type	Front-wheel drive
0-100km/h	7.8 seconds

For context, the petrol-powered C5 X takes 10.4 seconds to do the 0-100km/h dash. Its engine has the same power output, but with 50Nm less torque.

Efficiency

	C5 X Plug-in Hybrid
Battery	12.4kWh lithium-ion
Electric range	60km (WLTP)
AC charging capacity	3.7kW
Fuel economy	1.5L/100km
CO2 emissions	35.08g/km
Fuel tank capacity	43L

A petrol-powered C5 X emits 137g/km of CO2, and has a claimed combined cycle fuel economy of 6L/100km.

Dimensions

	C5 X Plug-in Hybrid
Length	4805mm
Width	1865mm (2062mm including mirrors)
Height	1490mm
Wheelbase	2785mm
Tare weight	1700kg
Braked towing capacity	1350kg
Unbraked towing capacity	750kg
Boot volume (seats up)	485L
Boot volume (rear seats down, measured to roof)	1580L

For context, the petrol-powered C5 X has a tare weight of 1439kg and can tow up to 1600kg.

Servicing and Warranty

The Citroen C5 X Plug-in Hybrid is backed by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty, with five years of roadside assistance.

Citroen offers five years of capped-price servicing, with intervals of 12 months or 20,000km.

Service	Price
12 months/20,000km	$464
24 months/40,000km	$776
36 months/60,000km	$464
48 months/80,000km	$1137
60 months/100,000km	$477
Total over five years	$3318

You can also opt for pre-paid servicing plans, which are priced as follows:

Plan	Price
Three years	$1200
Four years	$1700
Five years	$2000

Safety

While ANCAP hasn’t specifically said the five-star rating for the petrol-powered Citroen C5 X carries over to the PHEV, its sister authority Euro NCAP awarded five stars to the electrified model.