2022 Citroen C5 X

Citroen C5 X review

WHAT'S THE VERDICT?

“When you look at what people might own – a big estate or crossover most likely – the C5 X is fine value”

Just because there's nothing like it doesn't mean it has no rivals. When you look at what people might own – a budget-brand big estate, or a midsize crossover most likely – the C5 X is fine value. Always a good start, especially for a French flagship.

It's also a very pleasant thing to sit in, to ride in and – more of a surprise this – to drive. It doesn't feel like a redressed Peugeot 508 either. It has a definite, comfortable character of its own.

Despite TG’s best efforts over the years to point out that crossovers aren't great to drive, they keep taking over the family car world. That very dominance is making them even more boring. The C5 X is a better driving, more interesting alternative.

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Citroen C5 X Review 2023 | Top Gear

When you look at what people might own – a big estate or crossover most likely – the C5 X is fine value
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Citroen launches reward scheme for PHEV drivers who charge up

Firm encourages owners to use plug-in hybrids as intended, with in-car messages and points scheme

Citroën will encourage drivers of its plug-in hybrid (PHEV) models to charge and use their vehicle's battery more often, using regular in-car messages.

The French brand has announced the move, which has just launched in the UK, as part of a drive towards environmental sustainability.

Citroën confirmed notifications will be displayed on central touchscreens in PHEV variants of the Citroën C5 X and Citroën C5 Aircross if they haven’t been charged after five days or 10 trips to “encourage people to take action”.

A spokesman for the brand told Autocar those who aren’t using PHEVs as their makers intended are effectively driving a standard combustion-powered car with the added load of a heavy, unused battery that is only decreasing fuel efficiency and, therefore, is less environmentally friendly.

However, a rewards system – similar in practice to a Tesco Clubcard – will launch next year to give back to those who are charging on a regular basis, with points able to be claimed against public charging costs and even train tickets. Points can be earned by charging either at home or at a public station, Citroën confirmed.

www.autocar.co.uk

Citroen launches reward scheme for PHEV drivers who charge up | Autocar

Firm encourages owners to use plug-in hybrids as intended, with in-car messages and points scheme
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Citroen will drop small and large cars to focus on profitability

French firm will ditch C5 X to focus on mid-size; Ami quadricycle wins reprieve

Citroën has ruled out smaller and larger models in its future line-up and will instead focus on cars in Europe’s largest mainstream segments.

Speaking to Autocar, CEO Thierry Koskas said the brand “needs to be in the main segments, not niche segments”. This in effect confirms that in future the range would start with the B-segment C3, with the Ami below it, and end with the C-segment C5 Aircross.

Koskas said Citroën has no plans for a replacement for the C1 due to an inability to make it profitable, and he essentially ruled out a replacement for the D-segment C5 X that is “not performing badly but is in a segment that’s non-existent”. He added: “Citroën needs to be in the B- and C-segments as this is the heart of the brand.”

www.autocar.co.uk

Citroen will drop small and large cars to focus on profitability | Autocar

French firm will ditch C5 X to focus on mid-size; Ami quadricycle wins reprieve
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