Citroen C5 X review: Does ‘X’ mark the spot?

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  • Опубліковано 31 тра 2024
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    On paper, the new Citroen C5 X seems like a confusing mixture of executive saloon, estate car and SUV. Don’t be put off though, as it offers a comfortable ride, a spacious interior and superb value-for-money. But with established rivals such as the stylish Peugeot 508 and impressive Skoda Superb, can the C5 X keep up? Could it mark a return to form for the French brand? Richard Ingram finds out.
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    00:00 - Introduction
    00:47 - Exterior & design
    01:48 - Interior
    03:12 - Trim levels & specification
    04:01 - Driving experience & powertrains
    06:19 - Running costs
    06:44 - Practicality & boot space
    07:57 - Dealmakers & Dealbreakers
    08:39 - Verdict
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 64

  • @Rasmussus09
    @Rasmussus09 Рік тому +7

    Riding this everyday i must say i love this car

  • @spsmith45
    @spsmith45 Рік тому +7

    On a point of fact, the 1.2 petrol does have ‘progressive hydraulic cushions’, but not active scan.

  • @anthonystevens8683
    @anthonystevens8683 Рік тому +16

    I have to say I like the return of a more ...err...individual style from Citroen. It looks practical and can waft you around in comfort. It's a bit too long for me where I live (parking is , well, creative to say the least). Many thanks for sharing Richard, a clear and balanced review as usual.

    • @carbuyer
      @carbuyer  Рік тому

      Thanks Anthony, kind of you to say!

  • @mrp5169
    @mrp5169 Рік тому +2

    Collecting mine on Friday: Amzonite grey, black Perla roof…1.6 petrol , Shine spec 🤗🤗🤗

  • @Shithappenswhenu
    @Shithappenswhenu Рік тому +9

    They picked the wrong colour for this demo car, that black is super bland, I think it actually looks fairly good in the tan colour.

    • @mr-hypercycle
      @mr-hypercycle Рік тому +1

      I find it looks surprisingly good in white with a black roof

    • @tyraela115
      @tyraela115 Рік тому

      @@mr-hypercycle I`d go for the blue with a black + glass roof.
      It absolutely sucks that there`s no diesel available and a manual 6-speed gearbox. Not to mention Hydractive 3+, fixed hub steering wheel,...
      It`s ok car but the potential of the brand is much much greater (especially when you know the history of the brand).
      ua-cam.com/video/Tr2-ZcxX_0M/v-deo.html
      ua-cam.com/video/6N1NqwT1ZJ8/v-deo.html
      ua-cam.com/video/o0kitR0beTc/v-deo.html
      ua-cam.com/video/d5QBEEQiaLk/v-deo.html
      ua-cam.com/video/rFIiSh8tcK0/v-deo.html
      www.citroenet.org.uk/miscellaneous/abandoned/abandoned.html
      Just to give you a taste...

  • @oliverstemp9132
    @oliverstemp9132 Рік тому +8

    I love the design of this, I wouldn’t have it in black though, it hides the great lines. The C5X is much more interesting than the VW Group stuff

  • @lash9400
    @lash9400 Рік тому +4

    Great review and what a fabulous looking Citroen.

  • @jamiep61
    @jamiep61 Рік тому +3

    I enjoyed watching the Video Review. A very stylish Car particularly the exterior design

  • @picardlouis2653
    @picardlouis2653 Рік тому +4

    iv seen some in my home country of france and its nice i love the heads up display

  • @MrSunnyBhoy
    @MrSunnyBhoy Рік тому +3

    Very nice car. I like the design and I'd buy this over an SUV any Day

  • @AR-zr1om
    @AR-zr1om Рік тому +3

    I don't understand why they don't do this as an EV it would suit it so much

    • @carbuyer
      @carbuyer  Рік тому +2

      All in good time, we suspect!

    • @PedroConejo1939
      @PedroConejo1939 Рік тому

      There are rumours but the floor pan is not an EV one, so it will take more engineering to avoid too much compromise.

  • @nikostzinopoulos7736
    @nikostzinopoulos7736 Рік тому

    I can see rear plastic caps underneath as all torsion beam suspension of Stellantis? Or i am wrong?...

  • @smwatson1512
    @smwatson1512 Рік тому +5

    Proper weird. Love it.

  • @Sherukka
    @Sherukka Рік тому +3

    Driving seems to be just how I like it! 👍🏻

  • @clyrogrumper
    @clyrogrumper Рік тому +2

    if it was 4x4 and electric I would buy one

  • @m2rtsoo
    @m2rtsoo Рік тому

    Does it want to be a Volvo V90 Crosscountry? The way its parked in the beginning of the video gives a lot of V90 CC vibes.

  • @toyotaprius79
    @toyotaprius79 Рік тому +2

    Citroën FTW!!!

  • @markopolo9559
    @markopolo9559 Рік тому +2

    27k is a bargin for such a large vehicle.

  • @sharonec5419
    @sharonec5419 Рік тому

    Don't forget about the brilliant but sadly unloved MPV. They were around from the 80s right up to the 10s and still are just not as many sadly.

  • @ScottyJ1122
    @ScottyJ1122 Рік тому +1

    For me the Citreon every day, the Skoda is just a cheaper Volkswagon, no real Skoda character anymore.

  • @Ethan-oy6gu
    @Ethan-oy6gu Рік тому

    I have bought a Citroen C5 X with 1.6l petrol engine. It’s looks beautiful and elegant, but I have to say the gearbox is not good especially when it changes from 2 to 3 , it’s kind of annoying thing.

  • @sharonec5419
    @sharonec5419 Рік тому

    Black really ain't its best colour do. It's looks much better in blue or green or red even.

  • @sharonec5419
    @sharonec5419 Рік тому

    Why would it have the same type of boor opening as a boring Audi A4 or a BMW 3series as this is not a saloon? Its part hatchback part suv part estate but not a saloon. Its nothing like a saloon.

  • @lukeb4410
    @lukeb4410 Рік тому +1

    Is it just my phone or is the audio off?

    • @Sherukka
      @Sherukka Рік тому +4

      It’s your phone?

  • @waynekerrr9027
    @waynekerrr9027 Рік тому +2

    Why in this crazy world are manufacturers insistent on knocking out huge cars. With the growing living costs, that have spiralled completely out of control..

    • @oliverstemp9132
      @oliverstemp9132 Рік тому +2

      There’s the C4 and C3 if you like this but want something smaller

  • @fabian78
    @fabian78 Рік тому +1

    I wish they called it the CX. For the individual design, the spacious cabin, the ultra comfortable ride, the good quality build but not class leading, and of course the depreciation. All in all I believe it is the most CX of all modern Citroens. A bit marmite perhaps, not everyone’s cup of tea, but definitely something original and different from the crowd.

  • @MrTonifumi
    @MrTonifumi Рік тому

    Similar to new Toyota Crown. New cars now starting to look like cars 100 years ago.

  • @panfistach9618
    @panfistach9618 Рік тому

    Superb has better suspension comfort??? Really??

  • @firstnamelastname9631
    @firstnamelastname9631 Рік тому +2

    The underpowered engine is a problem. I had the same engine on a C4 and didn't like it at all.

  • @stevencampbell1150
    @stevencampbell1150 Рік тому +1

    Nice looking car tho' I'm not surprised the 1.2 is sluggish as you can't defy the laws of physics, small engine powering larger car equals slower performance and less mpg.

  • @tonyb3629
    @tonyb3629 Рік тому

    I recently had a C3 Aircross as a loan car for the day - what a piece of junk. I've never seen so much hard plastic in a car before. This looks better, but the petrol hybrid is over £41k, so it get's expensive quickly. Still not sure about Citroen - they're very quirky in their designs, but you can't fault the comfort.

  • @bensmith5707
    @bensmith5707 Рік тому +3

    Gutted there's no Diesel engine in the range

    • @tyraela115
      @tyraela115 Рік тому

      It absolutely sucks that there`s no diesel available indeed and a manual 6-speed gearbox. Not to mention Hydractive 3+, fixed hub steering wheel,...
      It`s ok car but the potential of the brand is much much greater (especially when you know the history of the brand).
      ua-cam.com/video/Tr2-ZcxX_0M/v-deo.html
      ua-cam.com/video/6N1NqwT1ZJ8/v-deo.html
      ua-cam.com/video/o0kitR0beTc/v-deo.html
      ua-cam.com/video/d5QBEEQiaLk/v-deo.html
      ua-cam.com/video/rFIiSh8tcK0/v-deo.html
      www.citroenet.org.uk/miscellaneous/abandoned/abandoned.html
      Just to give you a taste...

    • @QatarVegan
      @QatarVegan Рік тому

      My lungs are relieved.

  • @keithnewton8981
    @keithnewton8981 Рік тому

    Is it different subaru impreza estate, the volvo cross country there are numerous estate cars that are raised this is an estate go back to vauxhall Victor and viva with it rounded rear end estate
    The design nothing new it an updated estate car

  • @bondjamesbond9041
    @bondjamesbond9041 Рік тому +13

    We buy far too many items from China and are too dependent on Chinese made goods. This is made in China and for that reason along with some BMW's, Mercedes Benz and VW group cars should be avoided. This car should be manufactured in France or at the very least in a European country.

    • @podge5555
      @podge5555 Рік тому +1

      Omg man you’re spot on! You would have thought after Covid, that the world would have learnt its lesson on its over dependence on China

    • @SCYorks
      @SCYorks Рік тому

      Get a grip most things are made in china including your laptop or phone or tablet you used to write your comment.

  • @noelcahill6707
    @noelcahill6707 Рік тому

    Not bad as a second hand for 2k other than that ud lose ur shirt new

  • @drivinginthedcbaarea
    @drivinginthedcbaarea Рік тому

    This car is WEIRD.

  • @Peter1Europe
    @Peter1Europe Рік тому

    Made in China 🤔

  • @Wildmutationblu
    @Wildmutationblu Рік тому

    This video is boring because Nicola isn't in it with her quirky perky comments.

  • @advancelast1740
    @advancelast1740 Рік тому +1

    It’ll break…it’s a Citroen

  • @AsherPiesman
    @AsherPiesman Рік тому +2

    Like all Citroen products at the moment this C5X is so repulsive in the styling department

    • @georgedowns4034
      @georgedowns4034 Рік тому +2

      u have no clue wat ur on about

    • @AsherPiesman
      @AsherPiesman Рік тому +1

      @@georgedowns4034 Well I can see it with my own eyes, it's ugly

    • @georgedowns4034
      @georgedowns4034 Рік тому

      @@AsherPiesman idk if u know me, but if u did, u will know that I am always logically right. It is not a matter of opinion but rather facts

    • @georgedowns4034
      @georgedowns4034 Рік тому

      @@AsherPiesman (btw ofc u don't know me- dunno why I said it like that...)

    • @sharonec5419
      @sharonec5419 Рік тому +1

      Styling is subjective. It's marmite you eith love it hate it I love it but think Citroen could abd should have been even braver with it. They should have launched it just as an all out electric car to compete with the Kia EV6 and the Hyundai Ionic5.