Citroën C5 X
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The Citroën C5 X is a
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.[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 about 130 mm less wide than the CXperience.
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
Spec Model
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Engine | Power | Torque | Displacement | Top speed | Transmission | Acceleration (0-60/100) | Drive | Production |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol models | |||||||||
| 1.2 PureTech 130[11] | 1.2 L I3 turbo
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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 I4 turbo
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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 I4 turbo
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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– |
Spec Model
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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 lithium-ion
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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
- ^ a b "Citroen C5 X review".
- ^ a b "C5 X and C5 X Plug-in Hybrid". Citreon UK.
- ^ "Citroen C5X could gain a bigger battery, but not an EV [Update]". 25 January 2022.
- Motor1.com.
- ^ Jian, Yang (June 10, 2021). "Citroen C5 X production starts in China; exports to Europe planned". Automotive News Europe. Retrieved 11 September 2023.
- ^ "New 2022 Citroen C5X launches in UK from £27,790". Autocar. Retrieved 2023-01-27.
- Motor1.com.
- ^ "CITROËN CXPERIENCE CONCEPT: WITH CITROËN CXPERIENCE CONCEPT, THE "BE DIFFERENT, FEEL GOOD" SPIRIT IS MOVING INTO THE HIGH-END SALOON SEGMENT".
- ^ "2023 Citroen C5 X launch timing confirmed - UPDATE". 13 September 2022.
- ^ "NEW CITROËN C5 X: UK COMMERCIAL LAUNCH".
- ^ "2021 Citroen C5 X 1.2 PureTech (131 Hp) Automatic". Auto-Data.net.
- ^ "2022 Citroen C5 X 1.6 PureTech (181 Hp) Automatic". Auto-Data.net.
- ^ "2021 Citroen C5 X 1.6 PureTech (225 Hp) Plug-in Hybrid e-EAT8". Auto-Data.net.
- ^ "Official Citroën C5 X 2022 safety rating". www.euroncap.com.
- ^ "Women's World Car Of The Year : Citroën C5 X remporte le prix "Best Large Car"". Business News. Retrieved 12 September 2023.
- ^ "Citroen C5 X remporte le prix " Best Large Car " de la 13ème édition du Women's World Car Of The Year". Motors Actu. 17 February 2023. Retrieved 10 September 2023.