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 Audi SQ5 Comparison
Citroen C5 Aircross
Audi SQ5
2024 Citroen
C5 Aircross
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2024 Audi
SQ5
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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 Audi SQ5
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
53L
302 to 419 km
65L - 70L
455 to 644 km
Warranty
5 year
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warranty
3 year - 5 year
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warranty
MSRP
$42,990 - $54,990
$110,875 - $124,315
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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
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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)
- Black Style Pack (+$1,300)
- Exclusive Paint (+$5,000)
- Inlays - Black (+$520)
- Inlays - Carbon (+$1,200)
- Quattro Sport Differential (+$2,990)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO CDI, TURBO DIR/INDIR INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1598 | 2967 - 2995 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.6L | 3.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | DIESEL TURBO 6, DIESEL TURBO V6, TURBO V6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 121kW - 133kW | 251kW - 260kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 - 6000 | 3800 - 5400 | |
| Torque | ||
| 240Nm - 250Nm | 500Nm - 700Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1400 - 1650 | 1370 - 1750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 11.2 - 15.5 | |
