FOLLOWING interminable delays on account of element shortages, delivery issues and COVID-19 associated points, Citroen now has some fascinating new fashions filtering via from the manufacturing unit and is progressively increasing its Australian mannequin vary – a spread that may shortly embrace the upper-medium phase C5 X crossover.
Due in native showrooms from This fall 2022, the Citroen C5 X will likely be provided as a single, extremely specified variant that includes a barely elevated trip peak, and a five-door coupe-SUV body-style that’s turning into more and more well-liked with producers the world over.
The well-equipped C5 X is powered by a turbocharged 1.6-litre PureTech petrol engine, producing 133kW of energy and 250Nm of torque driving the entrance wheels via an eight-speed automated transmission.
This engine is utilized in a number of different Peugeot and Citroen fashions in Australia, together with Citroen’s C5 Aircross.
Abroad, a plug-in hybrid model of the C5 X can also be provided combining a 1.6-litre turbo-petrol engine with an 81.2kW electrical motor and a 12.4kWh lithium-ion battery, for a complete system output of 165kW – and a claimed electrical vary of 50km.
This driveline is known to be beneath analysis for the native market with Citroen Australia telling GoAuto final 12 months that it’s evaluating the potential for bringing hybrid variations of the C5 X to Australia because it seems ahead to increasing its native mannequin choices.
“The PHEV is completely on the desk on the minute for analysis, however we’ll be capable to present additional element nearer to the launch date,” defined Peugeot Citroen Australia normal supervisor Kate Gillis.
The C5 X is the primary large-segment Citroen passenger automobile because the final C5 was dropped from the French model’s portfolio again in 2016. Gauged off Citroen’s present flagship, the C5 Aircross at $52,300 plus on-road prices, C5 X ought to fall someplace above this worth level.
The C5 X will probably come properly outfitted with normal options together with a 12.0-inch touchscreen with wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, 19-inch alloy wheels, Superior Consolation seats, adaptive dampers, and a full suite of superior driver help, together with Degree 2 semi-autonomous know-how.
It’s understood the mannequin affords seating for 5 in what Citroen says is a “beneficiant passenger compartment” that gives a “actual sense of heat, serenity and spaciousness.”
Citroen says the C5 X breathes new life into the big automobile phase with an authentic design and an avant-garde physique form. With its sedan type lengthy sloping bonnet, massive low loading boot of a wagon and the elevated driving place of an SUV, the C5 X is certainly one of a sort.
This newest mannequin is immediately recognisable as a Citroen as a result of distinctive V-shaped mild signature on the entrance and rear.
C5 X will present the most recent growth of Citroen’s Superior Consolation program, optimising consolation, and practicality however the legendary hydraulic sphere suspension doesn’t make a comeback.
“There is no such thing as a doubt that the Citroen C5 X will additional develop the model’s progress alternatives in Australia,” stated Ms Gillis.
“Actually encompassing Citroen’s design DNA, the C5 X will attraction to the discerning Australian client eager to journey in absolute consolation and stand out in type on the roads.”
