Citroën C5 X
{{Short description|French mid-size crossover estate}}
{{Distinguish|Citroën C5 Aircross|Citroën C5}}
{{Infobox automobile
| name = Citroën C5 X
| image = Citroën C5 X 1X7A1546.jpg
| aka = Citroën Versailles C5 X (China)
| manufacturer = Citroën
| production = June 2021 – present
| assembly = China: Chengdu (Dongfeng-PSA)
| designer = Frédéric Angibaud (exterior)
Diogo Jo (interior)
| class = Mid-size crossover SUV (D){{cite web|url=https://www.topgear.com/car-reviews/citroen/c5-x|title=Citroen C5 X review}}
| body_style = 5-door estate{{cite web|url=https://www.topgear.com/car-reviews/citroen/c5-x|title=Citroen C5 X review}}
| platform = EMP2 V3
| related = {{ubl
| DS N°4
}}
| predecessor = Citroen C5
Citroën C6{{cite news|url=https://www.motor1.com/news/227767/citroen-c5-c6-replacement-announced/|title=Citroen Announces Plans For Big Sedan To Replace C5 And C6| first = Angel | last = Sergeev|date=2018-01-19|publisher=Motor1.com}}
| layout = Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
| engine = {{ubl
| Petrol:
| 1.6 L PureTech (EP6FDT) turbo I4
| 1.6 L PureTech (EP6FDT) turbo PHEV I4
}}
| electric_range = {{cvt|39|mi|km|0|abbr=on}} (WLTP){{cite web|title=C5 X and C5 X Plug-in Hybrid|url=https://www.citroen.co.uk/models/c5-x.html|publisher=Citroën UK}}
| powerout = {{cvt|130|hp|PS kW|0|abbr=on}} (1.2L petrol)
{{cvt|180|hp|PS kW|0|abbr=on}} (1.6L petrol)
{{cvt|225|hp|PS kW|0|abbr=on}} (PHEV)
| battery = 12.4 kWh lithium-ion (PHEV){{cite web|url=https://electricvehicleweb.com/next-gen-citroen-c5-2021-debut/|title=Citroen C5X could gain a bigger battery, but not an EV [Update]|date=25 January 2022 }}
| motor = Synchronous (PHEV)
| transmission = 8-speed Aisin AWF8F35 automatic
| wheelbase = {{convert|2785|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| length = {{convert|4805|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| width = {{convert|1865|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| height = {{convert|1485|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| weight = {{convert|1418|–|1722|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}
}}
The Citroën C5 X is a mid-size crossover SUV produced by the French brand Citroën since June 2021.{{cite web |last1=Jian |first1=Yang |title=Citroen C5 X production starts in China; exports to Europe planned |url=https://europe.autonews.com/automakers/citroen-c5-x-production-starts-china-exports-europe-planned |website=Automotive News Europe |access-date=11 September 2023 |date=June 10, 2021}}
Overview
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| image1 = Citroën C5 X 1X7A1545.jpg
| caption1 = Rear view
| image2 = Citroen C5 X Auto Zuerich 2021 IMG 0529.jpg
| caption2 = Interior
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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.{{Cite web |title=New 2022 Citroen C5X launches in UK from £27,790 |url=https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/new-2022-citroen-c5x-launches-uk-%C2%A327790 |access-date=2023-01-27 |website=Autocar |language=en}} 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.{{cite news|url=https://www.motor1.com/news/495700/citroen-c5-launch-date-revealed/|title=All-New Citroen C5 Rugged Wagon To Debut On April 12| first = Jacob | last = Oliva|date=2021-03-21|publisher=Motor1.com}}
The C5 X follows the design of the 2016 CXperience concept. The C5 X is approximately {{Convert|50|mm|in|abbr=on}} shorter, about {{Convert|13|mm|in|abbr=on|sigfig=1}} taller, and about {{Convert|130|mm|in|abbr=on}} less wide than the CXperience.{{cite web|url=https://www.citroen.ps/citroen-universe/concept-car/citroen-cxperience-concept/|title=CITROËN CXPERIENCE CONCEPT: WITH CITROËN CXPERIENCE CONCEPT, THE "BE DIFFERENT, FEEL GOOD" SPIRIT IS MOVING INTO THE HIGH-END SALOON SEGMENT.}} The C5 X PHEV comes in 4 driving modes, Electric, Hybrid, Comfort and Sport, with {{convert|39|mi|km}} of fully electric driving. The C5 X is based on the EMP2 V3, shared with the similar Peugeot 408.{{citation needed|date=June 2024}}
In May 2025, the C5 X was discontinued in the United Kingdom with right-hand drive production ended in the same month, therefore the C5 Aircross became the flagship model in the market. However, sales of the C5 X continued in other European countries. Thierry Koskas, CEO of Citroën explained, "I don't think Citroën is very present in the market with the C5 X. It's a tiny segment, because as soon as you go into the D-segment, you compete with premium brands, and the sales of generalist brands are small. So I'm not sure we'll do anything in this segment in the future." {{Cite web |last=Jérémy |date=2025-05-09 |title=Citroën C5 X : the large sedan is leaving the united kingdom |url=https://en.passionnement-citroen.com/post/citroen-c5-x-the-large-sedan-is-leaving-the-united-kingdom |access-date=2025-06-30 |website=Passionnément Citroën}}{{Cite web |last=McNamara |first=Phil |date=2025-05-01 |title=X-terminated! Citroen kills UK sales of the C5 X |url=https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/citroen/c5-x/366711/x-terminated-citroen-kills-uk-sales-c5-x |access-date=2025-06-30 |website=Auto Express |language=en}}{{clear}}
Specifications
The crossover has a choice of two petrol and one PHEV options. The PHEV was the most powerful, it has a battery capacity of {{cvt|12.4|kWh}}.
=Powertrain=
| class="wikitable collapsible" style="font-size:75%;text-align:center;"
|+Internal combustion engines ! {{diagonal split header|Model|Spec}} ! Engine ! Power ! Torque ! Displacement ! Top speed ! Transmission ! Acceleration (0-60/100) ! Drive ! Production |
| colspan="10" |Petrol models |
|---|
| 1.2 PureTech 130{{cite web|url=https://www.auto-data.net/en/citroen-c5-x-1.2-puretech-131hp-automatic-44586|title=2021 Citroen C5 X 1.2 PureTech (131 Hp) Automatic|publisher=Auto-Data.net}}
| {{cvt|131|hp|kW PS |0|abbr=on}} @ 5500 | {{convert|230|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} @ 1750 | {{cvt|1199|cc|L cuin|abbr=on|1}} | {{cvt|210|kph|mph|0|abbr=on}} | rowspan=2 | 8-speed automatic transmission | 11.3 sec | rowspan=2 | FWD | Q3 2021– |
| 1.6 PureTech 180{{cite web|url= https://www.auto-data.net/en/citroen-c5-x-1.6-puretech-181hp-automatic-45453|title=2022 Citroen C5 X 1.6 PureTech (181 Hp) Automatic|publisher=Auto-Data.net}}
| {{cvt|181|hp|kW PS |0|abbr=on}} @ 5500 | {{convert|300|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} @ 1900 | {{cvt|1598|cc|L cuin|abbr=on|1}} | {{cvt|230|kph|mph|0|abbr=on}} | 8.8 sec | Q1 2022— |
| colspan="10" |Plug-in hybrid models |
| 1.6 PureTech 225 e-EAT8{{cite web|url= https://www.auto-data.net/en/citroen-c5-x-1.6-puretech-225hp-plug-in-hybrid-e-eat8-44587|title=2021 Citroen C5 X 1.6 PureTech (225 Hp) Plug-in Hybrid e-EAT8|publisher=Auto-Data.net}}
| {{cvt|225|hp|kW PS |0|abbr=on}} @ 6000 | {{convert|360|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} @ 1750 | {{cvt|1598|cc|L cuin|abbr=on|1}} | {{cvt|233|kph|mph|0|abbr=on}} | 8-speed automatic transmission | 7.9 sec | FWD | Q3 2021– |
| class="wikitable collapsible" style="font-size:75%;text-align:center;"
|+Electric details ! {{diagonal split header|Model|Spec}} ! All-electric range ! Electric power ! Electric torque ! Electric top speed ! Battery ! Availability |
| 1.6 PureTech 225 e-EAT8 | {{cvt|59 |
|---|
| 60|km}}
| {{cvt|110|hp|kW PS|0}} | {{convert|320|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} | {{cvt|135|km/h}} | 12.4 kWh lithium-ion | Q3 2021– |
Safety
= ANCAP =
| class="wikitable"
|+Citroën C5 X (2022) ! colspan="2" |ANCAP scores{{Cite web |title=Citroen C5 X Safety Rating & Report {{!}} ANCAP |url=https://www.ancap.com.au/safety-ratings/citroen/c5-x/659b96 |access-date=2024-07-30 |website=www.ancap.com.au}} |
| Overall
|{{Rating|5|5}} |
| Adult occupant
|31.21/38.00 |
| Child occupant
|43.27/49.00 |
| Vulnerable road user
|37.77/54.00 |
| Safety assist
|13.52/16.00 |
=Euro NCAP=
{{Euro NCAP|year=2022|description=Citroën C5 X 1.6 petrol hybrid|overall_stars=4|adult_points=31.2|adult_percent=82|child_points=42.7|pedestrian_points=37.8|child_percent=87|pedestrian_percent=69|safety_points=10.6|safety_percent=66|reference=https://cdn.euroncap.com/media/71643/euroncap-2022-citro%C3%ABn-c5-x-datasheet.pdf|reference_name=Citroën C5 X 2022 Test Results}}
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.{{Cite web |title=Women's World Car Of The Year : Citroën C5 X remporte le prix "Best Large Car" |url=https://www.businessnews.com.tn/womens-world-car-of-the-year--citroen-c5-x-remporte-le-prix--best-large-car,521,126955,3 |access-date=12 September 2023 |website=Business News}}{{Cite web |title=Citroen C5 X remporte le prix " Best Large Car " de la 13ème édition du Women's World Car Of The Year |url=https://motorsactu.com/citroen-c5-x-remporte-le-prix-best-large-car-de-la-13eme-edition-du-womens-world-car-of-the-year/ |access-date=10 September 2023 |website=Motors Actu|date=17 February 2023 }}
Sales
| class="wikitable"
!Year !China |
| 2021 |
| 2022 |
| 2023 |
| 2024 |
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