Citroën C5 X 2021– car dimensions: 4805 mm long, 1865 mm wide and 1485 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,493 kg. Braked towing is 1,600 kg.
The Shine cabin has a 12-inch touchscreen with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay plus dual-zone automatic climate control. Adaptive cruise control with stop and go joins lane keep assist, automatic emergency braking, blind spot warning and front rear parking sensors with reversing camera. Soft Advanced Comfort seats and head-up display make long trips easy.
Boot holds 545 litres seats up and 1640 litres seats down on petrol models. Low sill and magic flat folding seats help with everyday loads.
Shine petrol versions tow 1600 kg braked and 750 kg unbraked with payload near 487 kg. Progressive Hydraulic Cushions focus on comfort rather than heavy work loads.
The cabin feels lounge-like thanks to Advanced Comfort seats with soft padded foam layers and high-density cores that support posture on long trips. Dual-zone climate control with rear vents keeps everyone comfortable. Acoustic laminated glass on higher grades cuts road noise for a quiet cocoon, while the optional panoramic roof floods the spacious interior with light. Heated steering wheel and front seats add warmth, with multi-way power adjustment and ventilation available on select packs.
Petrol PureTech and plug-in hybrid powertrains available.
Service interval once a year or every 12,000 miles.
Euro NCAP 4 stars (2022): adult 82%, child 87%, VRU 69%, assist 66%.
ANCAP 5 stars on some markets with enhanced AEB.
Standard safety includes AEB with pedestrian/cyclist detection, lane keep assist, traffic sign recognition, driver fatigue alert, eCall, front/side/curtain airbags.
Fuel options centre on efficient PureTech petrol engines and a plug-in hybrid combining petrol with electric motor for daily electric running and longer range on petrol. Official figures vary by powertrain and market but emphasise low consumption in hybrid mode.
Servicing follows a yearly schedule or 12,000-mile intervals, whichever comes first. The hybrid battery carries an extended warranty covering capacity over several years and high mileage.
Safety delivers solid crash protection with a stable passenger cell, good child scores and active systems like autonomous emergency braking, lane support and speed assist as standard. Higher grades add extended blind-spot monitoring and 360-degree cameras. An active bonnet aids pedestrian protection.
Living with the car means enjoying the Advanced Comfort suspension that smooths roads, plus practical boot space and keyless features. Keep it by following the service plan and using connected apps for hybrid preconditioning and charge scheduling where fitted.
Length 4805 mm, Width 1865 mm, Height 1485 mm, Wheelbase 2785 mm (C5 X 2021-present)
Sources: manufacturer data, Citroën Australia C5 X Range Spec Sheet, CarExpert and Autotijd.