Citroën C5 Aircross 2022 review: what the car critics say
Citroën’s family-friendly SUV has been treated to a facelift
Citroën’s comfortable family-friendly SUV has been treated to a minor midlife facelift, said Autocar. It’s been made sharper-looking, with a new grille and headlights, plus re-profiled bumpers, LED rear lights and new alloy wheels. Under the bonnet, however, the car is mostly unchanged. The steering is still light and a bit lifeless, but overall grip levels are actually quite high and body roll is well checked.
The cheapest engine is the familiar 1.2 litre PureTech turbo triple that comes with either a six-speed manual or eight-speed automatic gearbox, said Car Magazine. With just 127bhp, it manages a respectable 0-62mph time of 10.3 seconds. There’s also a far torquier 1.5 litre diesel option, but it’s the 222bhp plug-in hybrid that has the cheapest running costs. Like the pure petrol and diesel, it is front-wheel drive.
All versions get Citroën’s Progressive Hydraulic Cushions, but sharp imperfections can still be felt, said Auto Express. Inside there’s a new 10-inch infotainment screen. It is responsive – but frustratingly, you have to enter a sub-menu to adjust the air con. There’s extra squishiness in the seats, but they are still only vaguely supportive. Rear sliding seats mean you can focus on either passenger space or boot capacity. UK price from £26,175.
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