Citroen C5 X: SUV Kombi Limousine in comfort

You don’t get a crossover like that: With a unique combination of sedan, station wagon and SUV, Citroën offers extreme style in the middle class with the C5 X. Test drive, news, data, price.

• Engine: One gasoline engine, two plug-in hybrids

• High comfort, lots of space, high seating position

• Four equipment variants, from 33,040 euros

It does not matter who will rule in the Élysée Palace in the future: in the election of the next government vehicle, he would have Citroen C5 X the best position. Lots of space for reading files in peace, a large trunk for a weekend trip to Brittany, a high-quality interior and a luxurious view when guests arrive: the idea of ​​the C5 X is perfect for one person. a proper state limousine.

Although: “Limousine” is incorrect. Because Citroën is again going its own way and, five years after the end of production of the old C5, it combined the top version with the additional X in the successor. SUV and a practical one Kombi in fancy dress Limousine. In a way it is a reminder of

Citroën C5 X: The miracle of space

With its height of 4.81 meters, C5 Adequate bedroom and bathroom behind surprised. The higher body and ground clearance enable a higher seating position and better visibility of the road – a feature that is highly valued by SUV customers. However, the driver can almost save himself from looking back because of the lack of clarity here, while driving, you can use the standard reversing camera dependent.

Anyone who thinks that the generosity of space in the back will come at the expense of … trunk go, badly. Because it was designed as a station wagon and has a very high capacity 545 literseven up to 1640 liters with the rear seat folded down, and it is easy to load with its flat loading floor, large and functional opening, low loading sill and straight side walls.

“Drive like God in France”

It doesn’t matter which engine you choose: after the first few kilometers you reconsider the claim: “Drive like God in France” – with this Citroen announced the exceptional driving comfort of the DS cult car. And that also applies to the C5 X: the high-quality interior ensures excellent acoustic comfort soundproof windows and traffic and engine noise for the peace of heaven are not very noticeable while the suspension allowed the car to slide over bumps in the road. Short links only cause confusion.

This is also suitable for quiet skiing very smooth operationwhich can put more difficulty in the corner driving game position – and it should, because the apparent direction of the corner is better absorbed.

Here they are Plug-in-Hybridversionen advantage: you have convertible chassis, which also adjusts the effectiveness of the suspension through different driving modes.

Citroën C5 X: interior view

This is part of quiet travel easy to use – and here too the C5 X does its job well. Citroën has introduced an all-new infotainment interface that is fully focused on connectivity and is integrated into the 12-inch HD touchscreen, four USB Type-C ports and a smartphone charging option.

A touch screen is included like a tablet designed – the interface can be changed to your own preferences, settings and widgets are displayed on the home screen and control works through gestures learned on the tablet. And you learn new things quickly: for example, the entire list appears only with the touch of three fingers.

Fortunately there is also turntable classic for quick weather and buttons above for direct selection of important functions. However, they are in the shadow of the edge of the dashboard, which is why you have to look very closely to click them.

Citroen C5 X in the photo

C5 X: Petrol engine, not diesel

As a pure sole combustion engine come in 131 hp three-cylinder gasoline engine for use, of ab 33.040 and from 35,550 euros available in “You” and “Plus” versions. Even the base is fully equipped with emergency stop assist, traffic sign and alert recognition, cruise control and limiter as well as active lane keeping assist.

At the “Plus” equipment level, standard equipment increases to include highway assist for level 2 semi-autonomous driving, large head-up display, remote blind spot detection, rear cross traffic alert, steering wheel heated skin and inductive charging for smartphones. . The “Max” version then includes, among other things, an extended range of assistance systems, rear operation with foot control and a 360-degree all-round view. The French have now canceled the 180 hp petrol engine that was previously offered

Plug-in hybrid: electric range of 62 km

But your first choice should be one of the two plug-in hybrids to be They provide one System output of 133 kW/180 HP and 165 kW/224 PS with a maximum torque of 360 Nm each. Prices for the limited edition start at 47,230 euros (“You”), one of the strongest for 51,240 euros (“Plus”). The 1.6-liter four-cylinder produces 110 kW/150 hp or 133 kW/180 hp, and the electric motor produces 81 kW/110 hp in each case.

The 8-speed automatic directs power to the front axle, enabling the hybrid versions to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 8.6 and 7.9 seconds. Maximum speed of 225 and 233 km / h or electric only from 135 km/h. When driving electrically, the 12.4 kWh battery of the C5 X Hybrid has a range of up to 62 km according to WLTP.

It’s also a shame that Citroën only offered one C5 X einphasigen Charger-On-Board and charging power 3.7 kW. Even with the optional 7.4 kW (400 euro) charger, the charging process takes two hours – that’s getting better now.

We loved that: Very smooth running engines, plenty of space in the back and trunk, good suspension, pleasant quiet sounds, high quality materials, good standard equipment.

We didn’t like that: No suspension flexibility for gasoline engines, low charging power for plug-in hybrids.

Technical data Citroën C5 X, price

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