Citroën C5 X Explained

Citroën C5 X
Aka:Citroën Versailles C5 X (China)
Manufacturer:Citroën
Production:June 2021 – present
Model Years:2022–present
Assembly:China: Chengdu (Dongfeng-PSA)
Designer:Frédéric Angibaud (exterior)
Diogo Jo (interior)
Class:Mid-size crossover SUV (D)[1]
Body Style:5-door estate[2]
Platform:EMP2 V3
Predecessor:Citroen C5
Citroën C6[3]
Layout:Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Electric Range: (WLTP)[4]
Powerout: (1.2L petrol)
(1.6L petrol)
(PHEV)
Battery:12.4 kWh lithium-ion (PHEV)[5]
Motor:Synchronous (PHEV)
Transmission:8-speed Aisin AWF8F35 automatic
Wheelbase:27851NaN1
Length:48051NaN1
Width:18651NaN1
Height:14851NaN1
Weight:1418–

The Citroën C5 X is a mid-size crossover SUV produced by the French brand Citroën since June 2021.[6]

Overview

The nameplate was previously used on the Citroën C5. Dubbed the C5 X, the "X" meaning crossover, it 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.[7] 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.[8]

The C5 X follows the design of the 2016 CXperience concept. The C5 X is approximately 50 mm shorter, about 13 mm taller, and about 130 mm less wide than the CXperience.[9] The C5 X PHEV comes in 4 driving modes, Electric, Hybrid, Comfort and Sport, with 39miles of fully electric driving. The C5 X is based on the EMP2 V3, shared with the similar Peugeot 408.

Markets

Australia

The C5 X started production for the Australian market in the final quarter of 2022.[10]

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.[11]

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 .

Powertrain

Internal combustion engines! ! Engine! Power ! Torque! Displacement! Top speed! Transmission! Acceleration (0-60/100)! Drive! Production
Petrol models
1.2 PureTech 130[12] 1.2 L EB2DTS I3 turbo @ 55002300NaN0 @ 17508-speed automatic transmission11.3 secFWDQ3 2021–
1.6 PureTech 180[13] 1.6 L EP6FDT I4 turbo @ 55003000NaN0 @ 19008.8 secQ1 2022—
Plug-in hybrid models
1.6 PureTech 225 e-EAT8[14] 1.6 L EB2DTS I4 turbo @ 60003600NaN0 @ 17508-speed automatic transmission7.9 secFWDQ3 2021–

Safety

ANCAP

ANCAP scores[15]
Overall
Adult occupant31.21/38.00
Child occupant43.27/49.00
Vulnerable road user37.77/54.00
Safety assist13.52/16.00

Euro NCAP

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.[16] [17]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Citroen C5 X review.
  2. Web site: Citroen C5 X review.
  3. News: Citroen Announces Plans For Big Sedan To Replace C5 And C6. Angel . Sergeev. 2018-01-19. Motor1.com.
  4. Web site: C5 X and C5 X Plug-in Hybrid. Citroën UK.
  5. Web site: Citroen C5X could gain a bigger battery, but not an EV [Update]]. 25 January 2022 .
  6. Web site: Jian . Yang . Citroen C5 X production starts in China; exports to Europe planned . Automotive News Europe . 11 September 2023 . June 10, 2021.
  7. Web site: New 2022 Citroen C5X launches in UK from £27,790 . 2023-01-27 . Autocar . en.
  8. News: All-New Citroen C5 Rugged Wagon To Debut On April 12. Jacob . Oliva. 2021-03-21. Motor1.com.
  9. Web site: CITROËN CXPERIENCE CONCEPT: WITH CITROËN CXPERIENCE CONCEPT, THE "BE DIFFERENT, FEEL GOOD" SPIRIT IS MOVING INTO THE HIGH-END SALOON SEGMENT..
  10. Web site: 2023 Citroen C5 X launch timing confirmed - UPDATE. 13 September 2022 .
  11. Web site: NEW CITROËN C5 X: UK COMMERCIAL LAUNCH.
  12. Web site: 2021 Citroen C5 X 1.2 PureTech (131 Hp) Automatic. Auto-Data.net.
  13. Web site: 2022 Citroen C5 X 1.6 PureTech (181 Hp) Automatic. Auto-Data.net.
  14. Web site: 2021 Citroen C5 X 1.6 PureTech (225 Hp) Plug-in Hybrid e-EAT8. Auto-Data.net.
  15. Web site: Citroen C5 X Safety Rating & Report ANCAP . 2024-07-30 . www.ancap.com.au.
  16. Web site: Women's World Car Of The Year : Citroën C5 X remporte le prix "Best Large Car" . 12 September 2023 . Business News.
  17. Web site: Citroen C5 X remporte le prix " Best Large Car " de la 13ème édition du Women's World Car Of The Year . 10 September 2023 . Motors Actu. 17 February 2023 .