Citroen C5 Aircross Hybrid 2021 Review - Most Comfortable SUV?
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- Опубліковано 11 лип 2024
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The PSA conglomerate is busy electrifying all its mid-sized SUVs, so the Citroen C5 Aircross gets that tech too. Like its group stablemates, it can be recharged from a home wallbox in under 2 hours and it offers a decent full-electric driving range - here WLTP-certified at 34 miles. Like all C5 Aircross variants, this one majors on comfort, courtesy of the brand's 'Progressive Hydraulic Cushion' set-up. Citroen may be rather late to this party but at least it's trying to bring something new.
Background
The C5 Aircross, launched in 2018, has sold steadily in the mid-sized 5-seat part of the SUV sector but needed a few more headlines. The introduction of this plug-in hybrid variant might provide a few of those, incorporating as it does a cutting-edge electrified powertrain. Citroen has tried to build this into the car without compromising its other comfort-orientated attributes and, as usual with the brand, there's a strong emphasis on value and innovative design.
This won't be the first car you'll have thought of if you happen to be looking for a mid-sized plug-in SUV, but it might well be worth including on your wish list.
Driving Experience
This electrified variant comes with a powerful and adaptable powertrain which sees a PureTech 180 Stop & Start petrol engine and an 80kW electric motor combining with a specially designed e-EAT8 automatic gearbox, to offer the equivalent of up to 225hp. At the wheel, you get three driving modes, with the one you'll be using most of the time being the 'Hybrid' setting that chooses the best mix of electric and petrol propulsion to suit the driving style whilst optimising efficiency. The alternative settings are either 'Sport' (where the car combines the power of the electric and petrol motors to offer livelier performance). And 'Electric' (where the car uses only the battery-powered electric motor, resulting in an ultra-quiet and smooth drive with zero exhaust emissions, offering a WLTP range of up to 34miles.
Otherwise, things are very much as they would be in any other C5 Aircross. This car's key differentiating point is the way it glides over bumps. That ability comes courtesy of its Progressive Hydraulic Cushion suspension system. This two-stage set-up features a couple of hydraulic stops on each side of the car, one for compression, the other for rebound. For major uneven ground impacts, the hydraulic stops work with the springs and shock absorbers to avoid jerky movements and unpleasant bouncing. Thicker softer seat padding also embellishes the impression of comfort. And double-laminated front windows and engine bay soundproofing play their part in reducing cabin noise.
Design and Build
There's very little to visually give away the fact that this variant is a hybrid, apart from 'Hybrid' badging on the front wings and the tailgate. If you want to be more overt about this car's electrified remit, you can specify an 'Anodised' Blue colour pack as an option. If you're not especially familiar with the C5 Aircross, you need to know that it shares the same EMP2 platform as the PSA Group's other mid-sized SUVs, the Peugeot 3008 and the DS 7 Crossback (both of which can also be had with the same plug-in engineering). This Citroen is 4.5m long and 1.84m wide with a 2.73m wheelbase, so is a touch bigger than cheaper cars in this class like Nissan's Qasqai and SEAT's Ateca. The brand's signature 'Air Bumps' make an appearance just above the lower side sills, but they're toned down here, just as they are in the brand's C4 Cactus hatch.
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So, what do you think of the Citroen C5 Aircross Hybrid? Would you buy one?
Thanks for the very good review! Absolutely, I would 👍
Hi William, we'd be more than happy to help with this! Get in touch here: bit.ly/39YHCml
Does this model have the connectedcam feature for video records?
After having a 1.6 petrol for 3 yrs am now getting this hybrid on the 1st March , can’t believe how smooth the drive is . Cracking video on my local rds around Horsham etc 👍
Great to hear that our review helped with your decision Alan 👍 Let us know how you get on with your Aircross Hybrid!
I think it's a very nice looking car, inside and out. Always found Citroen to have quirky interiors. Most black cars thesedays look forgettable but this stands out for me. Must be very comfortable. Another great presentation
It's one of the most comfortable vehicles we've tested recently! Thanks for watching 👍
Nice review as always.
Yeah I would buy this one over any VW group SUV.
That's great to hear, thanks for watching! If you're interested in getting this vehicle we're more than happy to help. Get in touch here: bit.ly/39YHCml
This is a nice styled car
Fantastic review
Glad you enjoyed it, Ron 👍
Why don’t Citroen update their headlights and fog lights to LED. Come on, it’s 2021.
Here, we still have to make do with old-fashioned halogen headlights like on an old Rover Metro - welcome to the 1990’s!
How come you still can’t get LED headlights on ANY model of C5 Aircross in right-hand-drive markets like the UK, even as an option like you can in left-hand-drive markets?
Here, we have to make do with old-fashioned halogen headlights like on an old Rover Metro - welcome to the 1990’s!
The c5 is coming through with led headlights now as have one coming on the 1st March .😁
Less than 12 minutes... in which you provide plenty of cogent, incisive and very useful information.
The time that it takes Jeremy Clarkson to rant about *the nationality* 🇫🇷 of the manufacturer... 😂
i see a lot of bad reviews regarding back seat space in this car. u seem to think the other way around. i still looks a bit cramped compared to the 3008 in the back.
Is intelligent beam headlights similar to matrix headlights?
They both work intelligently detecting oncoming vehicles and work to reduce dazzling. The Citroen C5 switches from main to dipped beam, whereas the Audi Matrix headlights are made up of 5 separate LED units and works to split the full-beam rather than completing dimming.
Have they finally got LED headlights?
Hi Hector, sadly the LED headlights are not available on UK models 🤷♂️
@@OsvUkVehicleSupply thanks. Absolutely laughable in 2021 especially when Peugeot have them.
@@slugger7440 Yeah, why we still have to make do with old-fashioned halogens I’ll never know!
They are available with led headlights now as have one coming on the 1st March 😁
Any owners comment on real world EV only range?
Compared to a Haval H6, it's a babying super expensive!
no indication of battery only driving range tested by you guys
You've got the boot size wrong mate, it's 600 liters.
Thank you for pointing this out, Alex 👍
Please please music very loud , annoying.
Hi there, sorry to hear that you found the music annoying. We'll take your feedback on-board 👍
They need to add at least 10cm of legroom for the rear passengers for this car to be attractive.
The back seats can be moved substantially to give either more leg room or boot size.
useless vid. an advert, not a review.
Hi Rob, thank you for your feedback which we'll take on-board. We can assure you that none of our reviews are paid for by manufacturers and we pride ourselves in delivering comprehensive, in-depth reviews that help viewers find their perfect next vehicle.