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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
2023 Citroen C5 Aircross vs 2024 Kia Sportage Comparison
Citroen C5 Aircross
Kia Sportage
2023 Citroen
C5 Aircross
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2024 Kia
Sportage
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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 Kia Sportage SX HEV (FWD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the familyFuel Efficiency
53L
302 to 419 km
54L
265 to 437 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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7 year
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MSRP
$52,300
$32,995 - $55,420
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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
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Turbo'd performance, hybrid efficiency
- Spacious, tech-heavy cabin
- Australian-tuned ride and handling
Misses
- Can't match RAV4 for real-world economy
- Price premium over diesel, pricey servicing
- Limited to 300 units per month... for now
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)
- Premium Paint (+$1,050)
- Premium Paint (+$520)
Colours Available
Clear White is the standard paint finish, with the following optional:
- Steel Grey
- Gravity Grey
- Fusion Black
- Vesta Blue
- Dawning Red
- Snow White Pearl (SX+ and GT-Line only)
- Jungle Wood Green (SX+ and GT-Line only)
Premium paint costs an extra $520.
All models have a black interior.
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, TURBO CDI, MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1598 | 1598 - 1999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.6L | 1.6L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | INLINE 4, DIESEL TURBO 4, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 121kW - 133kW | 115kW - 137kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 - 6000 | 4000 - 6200 | |
| Torque | ||
| 240Nm - 250Nm | 192Nm - 416Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1400 - 1650 | 1500 - 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 10.5 - 16 | |
