5 features that set the 2023 Citroen C5 Aircross apart from its competitors
Many of the best mid-size crossovers and SUVs simply don't get the love they deserve. For whatever reason buyers simply overlook these brilliant vehicles because of a bad reputation. For the brave consumer though there are cracking motor vehicles out there that simply must be tested. We take a look at the latest Citroen C5 to see why it is often times better than its segment stable mates.
French features
There are few cars that can exude the cool urban euro chic that you can only get from cars designed and built on the continent. The French may not be the best at ergonomics, but they can make some good-looking cars.
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The Citroën C5 Aircross is one of these cars and not only is it incredibly well-equipped and super cool to look at it is actually very well specced from the factory enabling it to really take the fight to its competitors. We take a look at 5 feature areas where Citroën truly excels.
1. Premium interior refinement
Open any one of the doors and the interior welcomes you in. Metropolitan black leather seats invite you to take a seat anywhere and you will find your comfort zone. The driver gets a fully electronic piece that is power-adjustable (Back/Length/Height) with a height-adjustable headrest and lumbar adjustment. The front passenger seat is manually adjustable (Back/Length/Height) with a height-adjustable headrest. Rear passengers are able to slide their seats backward and forward to get the best legroom while you will be able to load up to 720 liters into the massive boot.
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2. 10" capacitive touchscreen infotainment
Once you are comfortably seated, you will be able to sit back and play around with the tech features principal amongst them the 10" Touchscreen with Citroën Connect Navigation (NAC B4), that also features voice recognition and screen mirroring Android Auto and Apple Carplay® as well as Bluetooth® and USP. Your ears will be entertained by the 6-speaker audio system while your eyes can feast on the 12" customizable digital driver’s display cluster, and you can keep all your devices charged with the 12V socket (x 1) in the front of the cabin and 12V Socket (x 1) in the boot area.
3. Luxurious drive
The C5 can thank the 1.6 litre turbocharged petrol engine in its 6-Speed automatic front wheel drive platform for its fantastic drive. Drivers can experience the 121kW and 240Nm that is transferred to the road through the suspension which features Progressive Hydraulic Cushions™ front and rear. Fitted with a 53-litre fuel tank and running on a combined cycle of 7.9 litres/100 km, drivers should get close to 550km from a full tank.
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4. Urban European Styling
The C5 AirCross has a definite euro look and feel to its design with the rounded shapes front and rear. Citroen has chosen to stay away from bright fanciful colors and has opted for a more grown-up pallette featuring grays, blues, silvers, whites and of course, black. The exterior gets color-coded front and rear bumpers Black Perla Nera side mirror housings that have electrically adjustable, heated, and folding side mirrors with integrated LED indicators, kerb puddle lights and Blind-Spot Monitoring (BSM). The cool factor is upped with dark tinted rear, rear side, and C-Pillar windows and acoustic dampening laminated front windows. Up top, you can expect to see roof rails and the optional panoramic sunroof with an electric interior blind.
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5. High levels of safety
The C5 AirCross scored a commendable 5-star Euro NCAP rating and has a host of safety features that place it squarely at the top of the crossover pile such as an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), Brake-Assist System (BAS), Active Safety Brake, Coffee Break Alert, Collision Risk Alert (CRA), 180° Park Assist, Front & Rear Park Distance Control (PDC), Lane-Keep Assist System (LKA), Blind-Spot Monitoring (BSM), Speed Limit Recognition And Recommendation (SLI/ISA).
In closing
The Citroën C5 AirCross is a well-known and respected brand and model in Central Europe, and it's a pity that it doesn't get the same recognition locally. It is a fantastic motor vehicle that should be driven by more folks, It has a lot to offer at a very reasonable price and oozes urban cool. It is easily on par with and often time better equipped than its segment competitors so if you are in the market for a family-sized crossover SUV why not give the C5 a chance?
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