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Citroen continues to plough its own furrow with its focus on comfort, and the new Citroen C5 X flagship is claimed to be the ultimate expression of relaxation and well-being. First of all, let’s explain the name: the X is easy – this is a crossover melding the styling and attitude of saloons, SUVs and station wagons.
But C5? Looking at the C5 X, it’s a world away from the more functional and playful character of the C5 Aircross compact SUV; a deal more premium with its more considered lines and minimalist, classy interior. However, it does share the same EMP2 platform, plus petrol and plug-in hybrid powertrains, with the C5 Aircross (and other larger members on the PSA side of the new Stellantis group).
The naming is best explained by Citroen CEO Vincent Cobee, who told us, “We’ve had a lot of touring vehicles in the past called C5. We see this as a well-deserved, hedonist offer, not a luxury offer – it’s a dream you can have.”
That’s reflected in the pricing, expected to start from around £27,000 going up to around £35,000 for the plug-in hybrid version. For that you get a car that measures 4,805mm long, so it’s slightly longer than a Peugeot 508 SW, but with a slightly shorter wheelbase at 2,785mm.
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