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2021 (71) Citroën C5 Aircross 1.2 PureTech 130 Shine 5dr

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Featured specification

Standard specification

Driver Convenience

12.3" customisable TFT instrument displayActive lane departure warning system
Bluetooth telephone facilityCentral 8" capacitive touch screen
Citroen connect box emergency assist systemCitroen connect Nav with connect box
Coffee Break AlertDriver attention alert system
Eco+ modeElectric power steering
Exterior temperature indicator with ice warningGear efficiency indicator
Mirror screen with Apple CarPlay and Android autoMulti function trip computer
Programmable cruise control and speed limiterRear parking sensors
Reversing camera displayed on the central screenSpeed limit recognition and recommendation
Traffic sign recognition and recommendation 

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Suspension with Progressive Hydraulic Cushions 

Entertainment

2 USB socketsAuxiliary input socket
DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting), AM/FM and MP3 compatible radio with two tweeters and four speakersVoice recognition for radio, navigation and telephony features

Exterior Features

3D effect LED rear lightsAirbump panels with colour insert on lower portion of the doors
Auto dimming electrochrome rear view mirrorAutomatic hazard light activation upon heavy brake application
Automatic headlight activation via windscreen mounted sensorsAutomatic triggered rear windscreen wiper in reverse gear
Automatic windscreen wipersBody colour door handles
C5 Aircross monogram on boot rearCitroen logo and monogram on rear
Dark tinted rear windows and rear windscreenElectric, heated and folding door mirrors with integrated LED indicator and kerb puddle light
Front windscreen wiper with magic wash cleaning systemGloss black finish on A and B pillar and aerodynamic trim
Guide me home headlight functionHeated rear windscreen with integrated antenna
High level LED centre brake lightLED daytime running lights
LED front indicatorsLED Headlights
Longitudinal roof barsMatte black lower rear skirt
Matte black wheel arch extensionsOne touch electric front/rear windows with pinch protection
Painted front bumperPainted rear bumper
Roof coloured rear spoiler with stainless edging trimSatin chrome C signature
Satin chrome window surroundTwin exhaust effect trim

Interior Features

12V socket in boot12V socket in cabin
2 cup holders in the front and rear centre console2 Position boot floor
2 way lumbar adjustment for driver2x Rear coat hooks
3 Independent full size rear seats with adjustable recline angleAdvanced comfort seats
Air recirculation when reverse gear is engagedAnti odour and pollen filter
Central front armrest with butterfly wing opening and illuminated storage compartmentDimmable white mood lighting
Dual zone automatic climate controlFixing rings 4 in load compartment
Front and rear LED welcome/LED rear reading lightsFront door pockets store up to 1.5L bottle and A4 note pad
Front seat back map pocketsHeight and reach adjustable leather steering wheel with 2 control zones
Hinged rear parcel shelfIsofix child seat preparation for front passenger seat
Manual passenger seat adjustment (height, fore/aft and backrest angle)Multi function steering wheel
Open central storage area below touch screenRear door pockets store up to 0.5L bottle
Rear passenger air ventsSatin chrome interior door handles
Seatbelt unfastened on the move audible and visual alert for front and rear seatsSmooth opening flocked glove box with lighting

Packs

City camera pack with front fog light- C5 Aircross 

Passive Safety

2x Isofix child seat fitting on outer rear seats3x Rear three point retractable seatbelts with pretensioners and force limiters in the outer rear seats
ABS/EBDAdaptive driver and front passenger airbags with passenger airbag deactivation function
Collision risk alertDriver and front passenger side airbags
Electric child locking functionality on rear windows and doorsElectronic parking brake
ESP including traction control and stability programmeFront and rear curtain airbags
Front optimised safety headrests and 3 x rear retractable headrests with height adjustableFront three point retractable seatbelts height adjustable with pre tensioners and force limiters
Front ventilated disc brakes and rear disc brakesHill start assist
Two tone horn 

Security

Alarm - perimetric and volumetric alarm with anti-lifting mechanismAutomatic door locking
Electronic code immobiliserKeyless entry and start
Remote central locking + deadlocks 

Trim

Gloss black touch screen surround with integrated tactile buttons and chrome finisherSatin chrome air vent decors
Soft touch matte dashboard with grey insert 

Wheels

18" Swirl two tone diamond cut alloy wheelsCompressor with puncture repair kit
The vehicle information above was correct at time of manufacture. Please speak to the dealership for full current specification.

Technical specification

Emissions - ICE

CO0.438CO2 (g/km)113
HC0.028Noise Level dB(A)67
NOx0.057Particles0.0005
Standard Euro EmissionsEURO 6WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb140
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH145WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL136
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEH177WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEL146
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEH141WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEL118
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEH177WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEL157
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEH156WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEL131

Engine and Drive Train

CamshaftDOHCCatalytic ConvertorTrue
CC1199Compression Ratio10.5:1
Cylinder LayoutIN-LINECylinders3
Cylinders - Bore (mm)75Cylinders - Stroke (mm)90.5
Engine CodeEB2ADTSEngine LayoutFRONT TRANSVERSE
Fuel DeliveryTURBO DIRECT INJECTIONGears6 SPEED
Number of Valves12TransmissionMANUAL

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb - TEH7.1WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb - TEL6
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Extra High - TEH7.8WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Extra High - TEL6.4
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - High - TEH6.2WLTP - FC (l/100km) - High - TEL5.2
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Low - TEH7.8WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Low - TEL6.9
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Medium - TEH6.9WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Medium - TEL5.8
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH39.7WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL47.2
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH36.3WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL43.8
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH45.4WLTP - MPG - High - TEL54.2
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH36.4WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL41
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH41.1WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL49.1

General

Badge Engine CC1.2Badge Power130
Coin DescriptionPureTech 130Coin SeriesShine
Generation Mark1Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 0717E
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %87NCAP Child Occupant Protection %86
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 094NCAP Pedestrian Protection %58
NCAP Safety Assist %75Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage999999
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years3Vehicle Homologation ClassM1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)10.5Engine Power - BHP131
Engine Power - KW96Engine Power - PSTrue
Engine Power - RPM5500Engine Torque - LBS.FT170
Engine Torque - MKG23.5Engine Torque - NM230
Engine Torque - RPM1750Top Speed121

Test Cycles

Emissions Test CycleWLTPRDE Certification LevelRDE 2

Tyres

Alloys?TrueTyre Size Front225/55 R18
Tyre Size Rear225/55 R18Tyre Size SpareTYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel StyleSWIRLWheel Type18" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height1670Length4500
Wheelbase2730Width1859
Width (including mirrors)2099 

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)53Gross Vehicle Weight1940
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)1630Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)720
Max. Loading Weight525Max. Roof Load75
Max. Towing Weight - Braked1350Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked740
Minimum Kerbweight1415No. of Seats5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb12.4
The vehicle information above was correct at time of manufacture. Please speak to the dealership for full current specification.

Independent review

Review courtesy of Car and Driving

Citroen C5 Aircross PureTech

Citroen's stylish C5 Aircross model aims to offer something a little different in the mid-sized SUV segment. Jonathan Crouch looks at the latest version of the PureTech 130 petrol variant.

Ten Second Review

What if the kind of ride comfort you'd get on a large luxury SUV could be replicated - or even improved upon - in an affordable mid-sized model? Well that's what this car, Citroen's C5 Aircross, sets out to provide to 'Qashqai-class' folk. It was first launched in 2018, then updated in early 2022 to create the version we're looking at here in base Puretech 130 petrol form.

Background

Citroen has been turning around its SUV fortunes and the little C3 Aircross, updated in 2021, has sold well in the small supermini-derived SUV sector. This family hatch-based C5 Aircross will be equally important in the class above and claims to bring 'an all-new level of overall comfort' to the segment. That comes courtesy of super-supportive 'Advanced Comfort' seats and a clever suspension system using what the marque calls 'Progressive Hydraulic Cushions'. The C5 Aircross might sell itself to you in terms of its practicality too, though it's not large enough to offer a seven-seat option. Still, if that's not an issue and you're buying in this segment, there's plenty else to catch your attention, especially with this updated model with offers a smarter look and a usefully upgraded interior. We're going to check it out in base PureTech 130 petrol form.

Driving Experience

Set off in a C5 Aircross and one of the first things that Citroen hopes you'll notice is the impressive ride quality, embellished by a clever 'Progressive Hydraulic Cushions' suspension system which delivers class-leading comfort over poorer surfaces. Hydraulic dampers cushion the top and bottom of wheel travel at the top and bottom of wheel travel and allow the fitment of softer springs and dampers, producing what the brand describes as a 'magic carpet'-like feel. Thick quilted 'Advanced Comfort' front seats further embellish the feeling of Gallic luxury. The inevitable flip-side of that is that there's a little more roll through the bends than you'd get from an obvious class rival. But if you can ignore this, there's actually more grip and traction than you'd think, though the somewhat over-light electric steering does its best to disguise the fact. Here, we're looking at the base 1.2-litre three cylinder PureTech petrol unit. This offers 130hp (more than you'd get with the base petrol engines found in some rivals) and seems on paper to offer a reasonable set of performance stats - rest to 62mph in 10.5s en route to 121mph. On the road though, the efforts of the little triple-cylinder powerplant are somewhat hobbled by the fact that the kerb weight of this SUV is likely to be up around 1.5-tonnes, once you've fitted a few extras. Across the range, there's no 4WD system offered, but buyers do get 'Grip Control with Hill Descent Assist', for extra front-driven traction in slippery conditions. There's also Hill Start Assist, to help you starting off up steep slopes. And Trailer Stability Control, to reduce trailer sway if you're towing. That's about as much as most likely buyers will ever need.

Design and Build

Citroen has carefully sized this C5 Aircross, making it a five-seat design but quite a large one, with a 4.5-metre length that slots it into the centre of the mid-sized SUV segment. Familiar brand styling features include a raised muscular bonnet and the usual Citroen two-tier lighting signature, with the top units housing the LED daytime running lights, the lower ones being for the headlamps. This revised C5 Aircross borrows some of the styling cues of the brand's executive C5 X as part of a refreshed exterior design, with a more vertical and modern front end that's brought sleeker aerodynamics. The front grille's been restyled and there's a revised version of the iconic Citroen logo, now seemingly detached from the daytime running lights, with chevrons that appear in black lacquer in a chrome setting, this now standing out more overtly against the central grille. Around the car, extra glossy or anodised detailing has been added - in colours such as Glossy Black and Dark Chrome, all of it intended to demonstrate the model's more up-market positioning. Inside, front seat occupants get the brand's unique 'Advanced Comfort' seat design, which features a core of high-density foam and an additional 15mm top layer of textured foam to ensure maximum comfort and support for the driver and passengers. There's a 12.3-inch digital driver's display and a revised 10-inch high-definition touchscreen that's been positioned higher up on the dashboard to reduce stress by ensuring the driver keeps their eyes on the road. Nice touches include an active air quality system that uses an air-purifying carbon filter. As before, this Gallic SUV's lengthy wheelbase translates into a cabin that feels significantly larger than that of most models in this class. In the rear, the car continues to feature three individual, same-width seats that slide, recline and fold flat. Not only does this mean that everyone on-board enjoys an exceptional level of comfort no matter where they sit, but it also creates the numerous possibilities for configuring the interior space. It means the boot can be increased in size from 580-litres, to 720-litres with the rear seats in place. With the rear seats folded down, there's up to 1,630-litres of boot space

Market and Model

So, let's get to the pricing, which from the launch of this updated model was pitched from around £27,000 for the base Puretech 130 petrol variant we're looking at here which comes with manual transmission or, for around £1,700 more, Citroen's EAT8 8-speed automatic. C5 Aircross buyers are offered all three trim choices - 'Sense Plus', mid-range 'Shine'-spec or top 'C Series Edition'. Standard kit on the base 'Sense Plus'-spec version includes quite a bit but most C5 Aircross buyers in this country will find the £1,100 premium that Citroen asks to trade up to the mid-range 'Shine'-spec. Even with base 'Sense Plus' trim, owners benefit from features including 18-inch 'Pulsar' diamond-cut alloy wheels, a reversing camera, front and rear parking sensors, Keyless Entry & Start and electric folding exterior mirrors. With 'Shine Trim', buyers enjoy the Drive Assist Pack with Adaptive Cruise Control, Advanced Comfort Seats with Alcantara upholstery and Active Safety Brake with video and radar assistance, while the 'Urban Black' interior ambience brings an upmarket feel to the cabin. The 'C-Series Edition' sits at the top of the range. It has been tailored specifically for the UK market and gains a 'Perla Nera Black' bi-tone roof with an exclusive Anodised Bronze Colour Pack. There is also an opening panoramic glass sunroof, wireless charging and a motorised tailgate with hands-free access.

Cost of Ownership

We're used to modern Citroens being rather light by class standards, particularly models that are, like this one, built upon the Stellantis Group's stiff, sophisticated EMP2 platform. So the news that the fastest and best-equipped versions of this C5 Aircross tip the scales at well over 1.5-tonnes may prepare you for the fact that in trading up from the brand's smaller C3 Aircross model (which is a massive 400kgs lighter), your running cost returns are going to be very different. Of course, many C5 Aircross buyers won't be switching from something smaller in the Crossover class and these people will merely be happy to see that this car's efficiency stats number amongst the better readings that you can expect to get from a mid-sized volume brand SUV of this kind. In evaluating them, we'll quote you figures based on readings calculated using the 'WLTP' ('World harmonised Light vehicle Test Procedure') cycle. The base 1.2-litre PureTech 130 petrol powerplant is supposed to be able to manage up to 49.5mpg on the combined cycle and up to 140g/km of CO2. Or 46.7mpg and 147g/km as an automatic. The BiK tax rate is 32% for a manual or 33% for an auto.

Summary

The 'Progressive Hydraulic Cushion' suspension of a C5 Aircross isn't going to be of much use to it in the Saharan desert, but it'll help it immensely in the much more challenging environment this car will actually spend its life in. Yours. A school run world of speed humps, potholes, tarmac tears and long taxing days that require your automobile to look after you on the drive home. This car's emphasis on comfort won't endear it to magazine road testers or people who, rather mystifyingly, want their family SUV to handle with sporting sharpness. And there are cheaper cars in the Qashqai class and contenders that might tempt you with classier cabins - or an extra row of seats. But if you can look beyond all that, there's much here to like beyond the cossetting ride, espoecially with this improved model. The spacious interior, the versatile back seat arrangement and neat equipment touches too. In summary, it's refreshing to see this Gallic brand getting back to what it does best. We think that this car stands out as a result. You might too.

Performance
50%
Handling
60%
Comfort
90%
Space
80%
Styling
70%
Build
60%
Value
80%
Equipment
70%
Economy
70%
Depreciation
60%
Insurance
70%

* Depending on the age of the vehicle, MPG and CO2 may be quoted using either NEDC or WLTP testing standards.  Find out more

Figures are provided for comparison purposes. Fuel consumption under real world driving conditions and the CO2 produced will depend upon a number of factors, including any accessories fitted after registration, variations in driving styles, weather conditions and vehicle load.

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47 monthly payments of£294.27
Deposit£249
Total amount payable£20,785.69
Fixed interest rate5.7%
Representative APR10.9%
Cash price£15,998
Credit amount£15,749
Annual mileage8000
Contract mileage32,000
Excess mileage charge3.6p per mile
Completion fee£1
Optional final payment£6705
Term (months)48

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