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CITROEN C5 X 2021-Present Photos, engines & full specs

Body style: SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle)
Segment: Crossover
Infotainment: Apple CarPlay icon Apple CarPlay   Android Auto icon Android Auto  
Production years: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

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In a true Citroen fashion, the French carmaker delivered an unusually looking vehicle aimed to be its flagship. It combined a station wagon, a crossover, and a coupe all in one package of a mid-size segment car.

After the dismissal of the C6 limousine in 2012, the carmaker kept only the C5 as a family sedan and flagship model. They had to admit that the luxury segment was no longer its asset, as in the past. Yet, it tried with the DS brand, which followed the same recipe as the Acura for Honda, Infiniti for Nissan, or Lexus for Toyota. But the C5 X unveiled a new approach, a transition towards a fully electric lineup.

The C5 X featured a higher ground clearance and big wheels, unusual for a sedan or a regular station wagon. Yet, these sported narrow tires lower the rolling resistance and improve fuel efficiency. Under the hood, the carmaker installed a range of gasoline or hybrid powerplants, ditching the diesel option for it. The narrow, LED headlights were incorporated into the same line that crossed the front fascia, interrupted in the middle by the “double-chevron” badge.

Its profile revealed a station wagon like a silhouette, with raked forward D-pillars and a set of spoilers. One was at the top of the tailgate and one at the waistline, in a Kamm-back design. The black plastic trims surrounding the wheel wells and the bottom of the front and rear bumpers amplified the SUV-like stance.

Inside, the carmaker placed a TFT display inside the instrument cluster in front of the driver. A second screen sat atop the center stack and was used for the infotainment system. Finally, a tall center console separated the front occupants and served as a storage area and armrests. In addition, it served for the transmission and suspension settings.

In the rear, a three-seat bench was installed for average-sized passengers, with enough leg- and headroom. The trunk provided 545 liters (19.2 cu-ft) of space, which could have been expanded to 1,640 liters (57.9 cu-ft) by completely folding down the rear seats.

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CITROEN C5 X 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
  2 gasoline engines
  • 1.2L PureTech 8AT (131 HP)
  • 1.6L PureTech 8AT (175 HP)
  1 hybrid gasoline engine
  • 1.6L PureTech PHEV 8AT (224 HP)

CITROEN C5 X
1.2L PureTech 8AT (131 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.2L PureTech 8AT (131 HP)
Cylinders:L3
Displacement:1199 cm3
Power:96.4 KW @ 5500 RPM
131 HP @ 5500 RPM
129 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque:170 lb-ft @ 1750 RPM
230 Nm @ 1750 RPM
Fuel System:Turbocharged Direct Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:14 gallons (53.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:130 mph (209 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):11.3 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:8-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Disc
DIMENSIONS
Length:189.2 in (4806 mm)
Width:73.2 in (1859 mm)
Height:58.5 in (1486 mm)
Front/rear Track:NaN/NaN in (0 mm)
Wheelbase:109.6 in (2784 mm)
Cargo Volume:19.2 cuFT (544 L)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3292 lbs (1493 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4200 lbs (1905 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (WLTP)
Low:30.2 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km)
Medium:39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km)
High:46.1 mpg US (5.1 L/100Km)
Extra high:38.6 mpg US (6.1 L/100Km)
Combined:39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions (Combined):136 g/km

CITROEN C5 X
1.6L PureTech 8AT (175 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L PureTech 8AT (175 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1598 cm3
Power:128.7 KW @ 5500 RPM
175 HP @ 5500 RPM
173 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque:184 lb-ft @ 1750-4500 RPM
250 Nm @ 1750-4500 RPM
Fuel System:Turbocharged Direct Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:14 gallons (53.0 L)
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:8-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Disc
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:205/55 R19
DIMENSIONS
Length:189.2 in (4806 mm)
Width:73.2 in (1859 mm)
Height:58.5 in (1486 mm)
Front/rear Track:63/63.1 in (1,600/1,603 mm)
Wheelbase:109.6 in (2784 mm)
Cargo Volume:19.2 cuFT (544 L)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3318 lbs (1505 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (WLTP)
Combined:40.6 mpg US (5.8 L/100Km)

CITROEN C5 X
1.6L PureTech PHEV 8AT (224 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L PureTech PHEV 8AT (224 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1598 cm3
Power:132.4 KW @ 6000 RPM
180 HP @ 6000 RPM
178 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque:184 lb-ft @ 1750 RPM
250 Nm @ 1750 RPM
Electrical motor power:80.9 kw (110 hp)
Total maximum power:164.8 kw (224 hp)
Total maximum torque:265.5 lb-ft (360 Nm)
Fuel System:Turbocharged Direct Injection
Fuel:Hybrid Gasoline
Fuel capacity:10.6 gallons (40.1 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:145 mph (233 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):7.9 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:8-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Disc
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:205/55 R19
DIMENSIONS
Length:189.2 in (4806 mm)
Width:73.2 in (1859 mm)
Height:58.5 in (1486 mm)
Front/rear Track:63/63.1 in (1,600/1,603 mm)
Wheelbase:109.6 in (2784 mm)
Cargo Volume:17.1 cuFT (484 L)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:4092 lbs (1856 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4817 lbs (2185 kg)
POWER SYSTEM SPECS
Range:33.6 miles (54.1 km)
FUEL ECONOMY (WLTP)
Combined:180.9 mpg US (1.3 L/100Km)
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