Citroën C5 Aircross, Test, prices and versions: how the plug-in and electric go

More mature, efficient and technological, even if the generational jump has only strengthened the pincipal characteristics of Citroën C5 Aircross. Starting from the distinctive signature of comfortableness, which recalls the four -wheeled steering wheel carpet effect in the DNA of the Double Chevron house and which we inevitably find on board the second generation of the French SUV. The adoption of the platform Stla Medium Di Stellantis imposed the increase of 16 cm in length, 6 of pace, to add space to the advantage of passengers and luggage. Above all, it is designed to host electrified engines that include two Mild-Hybrid units, confirmation of the plug-in hybrid and two 100% electric news. The first contact On the Spanish roads it was dedicated to C5 Hybrid Plug Hybrid–in from 195 hp as to the 100% electric version from 230 hp. At the moment the variants equipped with a 145 HP Mild-Hybrid engine with a starting price of 33,990 euroselectricity Comfort Range 210 hp from 37,690 euros and the plug-in starting from 42,990 euros. The prices of 136 HP Mild-Hybrid versions and electricity Extended Range will be communicated in the coming weeks.

11. Features

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Citroën C5 Aircross grows in the dimensions that indicate 4,652 mm length (+16 cm compared to the past), 1,936 mm of width, height a 1,690 mm and step to altitude 2,784 mm (about 6 cm more). The ability of the trunkbetween the 565 (650 for the Mild-Hybrid) and 1,668 liters. Above all, it increases the airy of the passenger compartment that enjoys natural light filtered by the panoramic roof – foreseen in the top of the range setting Max – How to record an increase in the legs of the rear passengers. Good quality perceived inside the passenger compartment, which offers the alternation between more rigid materials on the top of the dashboard and door panels, with the soft fabric on the central bands. The seats are also soft Citroën Advanced Comfort, Reclinable between 21 and 33 ° for an indispensable ideal posture on long journeys. The dashboard houses the 10 “digital display of the instrument panel, flanked by Waterfall 3D display from 13 inches and from the head up display. It offers wireless compatibility with iOS and Android devices, induction rechargeable in the appropriate central tunnel compartment, or through the 4 USB-C sockets which are added to the 2 of 12 volts.

22. Motors and set -ups

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The second generation of C5 Aircross retires the Diesel To welcome two unpublished engines 100% electric. They are combined with as many Pacchi Bacteria NMC (Nickel, Manganese and Cobalt): from 210 hp (155 kW) with battery from 73 kWh For a maximum declared autonomy, in the combined mixed WLTP cycle, of 520 km; or, alternatively, from 230 hp (170 kW) with battery from 97 kWhto cover 680 km of travel in ideal conditions. The less large battery goes from 20 to 80% charge in about 30 minutes using the Charger from 160 kW to DC (continuous current), while in AC (alternating current) there are more than 6 hours with one wallbox 7 kW. Confirmed the version plug-inwhich records a power increase of about 30 HP, to reach 195 HP overall, provided by the 1.6 -liter 150 HP thermal 4 -cylinder and a 92 HP electric motor. The new 17.8 kWh battery allows you to look at the 100 km the electric travel range, as if to exceed 1,000 km of general autonomy (650 on the highway) in hybrid mode. Two petrol units close the circle Mild-Hybrid 48 Volt, entrusted to the three -cylinder 1.2 turbo from 136 or from 145 hp. The structure provides for the now well -known suspensions at the end of the hydraulco race – Progressive Hydraulic Cushions – Vote at most absorption of the irregularities of the road surface, in contact with tires mounted on wheels of 18, 19 or 20 inches.

33. How the electric goes

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The first part of the Test Drive was dedicated to the version 100% electric from 230 hpdebut in the range C5 Aircross like the Comfort Range from 210 hp. A diet that goes well with a Citroën SUV conceived to be comfortable in long distances, because it adds silence and fluidity to what remains a prerogative of the French brand owned by the group Stellantis: return the flying carpet effect inside the passenger compartment, isolated acoustically and filtered by road roughness. Objective centered despite the lowest center of gravity, son of the generous 97 kWh battery pack. Along the about 100 km of tests in a mixed path, it appeared able to approach a lot to 680 km of autonomy declared. In particular, when traveling at low pace in the city and suburban, given consumption permanently below 15 kWh/100 km. They rise slightly above traveling to the highway, where the chances of managing the four regenerative braking levels, comfortably from the palette on the steering wheel, are reduced to a minimum. The definitive data on consumption are postponed to a more in -depth test, even if the sensations on the partial data recorded by a 4.66 meter long SUV remain positive. Also thanks to the disbursement, progressive but without initial tears, of the 230 HP and 350 Nm of torque offered by the most powerful electrical engine.

44. How the plug-in goes

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The generational jump has given a handful of more CVs and greater travel to zero emissions to the C5 Plug-in hybrid Aicrosseven more comfort -oriented than electric. Not so much in terms of power, as from the good harmony given by the alternation between thermal and electric and the 7 -speed automatic transmission, at least until they sin out on the gas. THE 195 hp They provide the suitable help to overtake in peace, but the soft set-up, combined with the highest center of gravity, return pitch in braking and roll in the curve slightly more marked than the perceived on board the E-C5 Aircross. The hybrid version collects the advantages in terms of versatility, more exploitable thanks to the greater autonomy in electric, which reset consumption for a range that oscillates between the real 60 km and the 100 depending on the use.

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Below we go to indicate the strengths and weaknesses of the Citroën C5 Aircross found during the road test carried out between Palma de Mallorca and the surrounding places in Spain.

• Comfort: the one always recognized in Citroën, at a higher level;
• Consumption: low for the category;
• Adas: effective and not very invasive.

• Charging times: not records;
• Climate management: almost all digital;
• Retro visibility: obliges to rely on 360 ° cameras.