2023 Citroen C5 AirCross Marvelous Family SUV!

You won’t find any surprises here, with the same three engines powering the front wheels and no changes to the suspension, either. In other words, the C5 Aircross still puts passenger comfort over any notion of sportiness or handling prowess. So far so very Citroen, and all the better for it.Your cheapest engine choice is the familiar 1.2-litre Puretech turbo triple available with either a six-speed manual or eight-speed automatic gearbox. Its 127bhp and 170Ib ft of torque sound meagre on paper, but a mid-10sec 0-62mph time is respectable enough and real-world performance is adequate in all but extreme situations.A similarly brisk albeit far torquier 1.5-litre diesel is available, although only high-mileage drivers should apply, although it’s the plug-in hybrid that predictably promises the cheapest running costs. Its 222bhp power output is the highest of the range and, like the pure petrol and diesel, it drives the front wheels alone.There’s the option of PSA’s familiar Grip Control system on all but the PHEV. This is a switchable traction control system, which offers Mud, Snow and Sand modes to help you out of sticky situations and hill descent control

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