Citroën C5 Aircross 2025: Our exclusive first impressions

1 month ago · Updated 1 month ago

Hold onto your cappuccino latte, because the new Citroën C5 Aircross 2025 is hitting the market like a grumpy kangaroo! This is a true stylistic upheaval for this SUV, shedding the curves of yesteryear for angular lines that would make an eel's spine turn green with envy. Indeed, every observer is free to wonder if this new pencil stroke was designed on a day of great boredom at the styling studio.

The end of roundness: the new aesthetic of the C5 Aircross

With its new STLA-Medium platform, the C5 Aircross stretches by 150 mm, now reaching 4,652 mm, according to Stellantis's geometric simplification. More room for rowdy kids in the back, we hope. However, the quality of the finish could leave something to be desired, making one think that perhaps a few corners were cut on material choices. In short, accessible luxury is making an entrance, but not without its little inconveniences.

Angular lines, boldness or mistake?
More legroom: a step towards comfort?
Interior finish: a patchwork of plastics, a delight for the senses.

Interiors to discover: pleasant or not

Inside, the dashboard gracefully extends like a peacock in search of attention. The foamy fabric adorning the bottom of the dash flirts with good taste, while the hard plastic on top evokes more of a cereal box than a premium vehicle. The tech touches? A 13-inch touchscreen, a monster of friendliness that seems designed to make life easier for those who spend more time staring at their smartphones than driving. On the other hand, some details seem straight out of a quality control check on a rainy day.

Powertrains: Choices diversify

Let's talk about the powertrains! This C5 Aircross might play it safe by choosing from a plethora of versions, ranging from the traditional hybrid to the plug-in hybrid. Indeed, the fully electric version hits hard with a range of up to 680 km, or at least that's what they dare to communicate. As a true dandy, this electric version even allows for a real 450 km range, which should delight all thrill-seekers... or parking enthusiasts.

Hybrid 145: a good start at €34,990.
Plug-in hybrid: a nice promise of 86 km of electric range.
Electric version: the future is within reach, let's just hope the charging stations keep up!

A breathtaking comfort

On the road, let's cite an anecdote: talking to your passengers about the journey in the C5 Aircross is more enjoyable than listening to the complaints about the tram line in Paris. Indeed, its comfort and astonishing softness on rough roads work wonders. Surely, the somewhat soft brake pedal could alter the experience for some, but if given the choice, it's better to be jolted by a few bumps in the road than by an unpleasant comment about the wine served at dinner.

The competition: a vast playground

Let's take a moment to talk about the competition. The C5 Aircross tussles with other giants such as the Peugeot 3008, the Renault Kadjar, or even the Volkswagen Tiguan. Each manufacturer bets big on excellent technology, motors, and comfort.

Kia offers a bold style.
Ford, style to spare.
DS Automobiles: elegance French-style.

The final note: excellent but improvable

In conclusion, or rather without concluding, the C5 Aircross 2025 is a masterpiece in terms of comfort and habitability. But still, and always, some persistent flaws, such as the finishing touches that need refinement. Thus, here is a vehicle that finds itself at a crossroads of opportunities, waiting to leave its mark in the world of SUVs.

Source: www.quechoisir.org

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