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Text Western buyers haven’t seen the Citroen C5 in its conventional sedan and wagon form since 2017, and 2018’s high-riding C5 Aircross SUV did little to evoke memories of the original two generations – or the iconic XM, CX and DS models that preceded the badge. Now there’s this, the 2022 Citroen C5 X. Revealed today ahead of an unconfirmed but ‘in discussion’ Australian launch, the C5 X is described as a new flagship that combines “the elegance of a saloon, the dynamism of a station wagon and the elevated stance of an SUV”. Citroen says the C5 X is inspired by the Cxperience concept revealed in 2016 – but where that show car boasted a minimalist, low-slung and muscular sportswagon look, this final production version exploits the modern car buyer’s penchant for SUVs. The C5 X is set on a 2785mm wheelbase and measures 4805mm long, making it longer overall but with a shorter wheelbase than the last C5 – which measured in at 4778mm and 2814mm respectively. However, at 1865mm, ...

Text Citroen recently made its official land in India with the debut of C5 Aircross SUV. The French manufacturer has now revealed an extension of the SUV in a completely different form. The new C5X is a perfect blend of different body styles including an SUV, a station wagon and a sedan. The carmaker has definitely been able to create something extremely unique but that comes with a high price tag. Based on the CXperience concept which was displayed in 2016, the C5X will be positioned as the French brand’s flagship model. According to Citroen, the C5X offers the road presence of an SUV, the drivability and elegance of car and a slouched rear section of a station wagon. Although it does not share much characteristics with C5 Aircross other than the two syllables, it does share the brand’s ‘Advanced Comfort’ design ethos. It also shares the same hydraulic cushion suspension setup equipped in the mid-size SUV that offers exceptional ride over potholes and bumps which Citroen b...