Citroën C5 X

PowertrainEngineElectric motorSynchronous (PHEV)Power output130 hp (132 PS; 97 kW) (1.2L petrol)
180 hp (182 PS; 134 kW) (1.6L petrol)^[2]
225 hp (228 PS; 168 kW) (PHEV)Transmission8-speed Aisin AWF8F35 automaticBattery12.4 kWh lithium-ion (PHEV)^[3]Electric range39 mi (63 km) (WLTP)^[2]DimensionsWheelbase2,785 mm (109.6 in)Length4,805 mm (189.2 in)Width1,865 mm (73.4 in)Height1,505 mm (59.3 in)ChronologyPredecessorCitroen C5
Citroën C6^[4]

The Citroën C5 X is a mid-size crossover SUV produced by the French brand Citroën since June 2021.^[5]

Overview

The nameplate was previously used on the Citroën C5. Dubbed the C5 X, X meaning crossover, the model is styled as a station wagon, with increased ground clearance. It is a large crossover SUV, for buyers who want a sport utility vehicle, or a wagon. The vehicle is intended to be a combination of an SUV, sedan and estate.^[6] It is available as a plug-in hybrid with shared technology from the Peugeot 508. The C5 X is marketed as the Dongfeng Citroën Versailles C5 X in China, resurrecting the Versailles name once used for the Ford Versailles.^[7]

The C5 X follows the design of the 2016 CXperience concept. The C5 X is approximately 50 mm shorter, about 13 mm taller, and the about 130 mm less wide than the CXperience.^[8] The C5 X PHEV comes in 4 driving modes, Electric, Hybrid, Comfort and Sport, with 39 miles (63 kilometres) of fully electric driving. The C5 X is based on the EMP2 V3, shared with the similar Peugeot 408, and the DS 4. It comes in 3 trim levels: Sense Plus (£36,470), entry-level vehicle, Shine (£37,970), mid-market vehicle, and Shine Plus (£39,960), the most upscale out of all trims.^{[citation needed]}

Markets

Australia

The C5 X started production for the Australian market in the final quarter of 2022.^[9]

United Kingdom

Production of the C5 X for the UK market started on 25 July 2022. It comes in plug-in hybrid and two petrol engines.^[10]

Specifications

The crossover has a choice of 2 petrol, models and 1 PHEV option. The PHEV being the most powerful, it has a battery capacity of 12.4 kWh (45 MJ).

Powertrain

Internal combustion engines

Spec Model	Engine	Power	Torque	Displacement	Top speed	Transmission	Acceleration (0-60/100)	Drive	Production
Petrol models
1.2 PureTech 130[11]	1.2 L EB2DTS I3 turbo	131 hp (98 kW; 133 PS) @ 5500	230 N⋅m (170 lb⋅ft) @ 1750	1,199 cc (1.2 L; 73.2 cu in)	210 km/h (130 mph)	8-speed automatic transmission	11.3 sec	FWD	Q3 2021–
1.6 PureTech 180[12]	1.6 L EP6FDT I4 turbo	181 hp (135 kW; 184 PS) @ 5500	300 N⋅m (221 lb⋅ft) @ 1900	1,598 cc (1.6 L; 97.5 cu in)	230 km/h (143 mph)		8.8 sec		Q1 2022—
Plug-in hybrid models
1.6 PureTech 225 e-EAT8[13]	1.6 L EB2DTS I4 turbo	225 hp (168 kW; 228 PS) @ 6000	360 N⋅m (266 lb⋅ft) @ 1750	1,598 cc (1.6 L; 97.5 cu in)	233 km/h (145 mph)	8-speed automatic transmission	7.9 sec	FWD	Q3 2021–

Electric details

Spec Model	All-electric range	Electric power	Electric torque	Electric top speed	Battery	Availability
1.6 PureTech 225 e-EAT8	59–60 km (37–37 mi)	110 hp (82 kW; 112 PS)	320 N⋅m (236 lb⋅ft)	135 km/h (84 mph)	12.4 kWh lithium-ion	Q3 2021–

Safety

Euro NCAP

The C5 X in its standard European market configuration received 4 stars from Euro NCAP in 2022.^[14]

Awards

In 2023, the C5 X won the "Best Large Car" award at the 13th edition of the Women's World Car of the Year.^[15][16]

References