Citroën C5 X: First exit in the new flagship

All world reflects on SUV. But Vincent Cobbée almost looks like a way like that. "There are too many SUVs for my taste," says the Citroën boss. Your era is not an infinite, he adds. Because: weight, aerodynamics and CO2 values ​​do not correspond to what the new and electrical time runs the car.

• More Crossover is barely
• Striking appearance
• Plug-in hybrid instead of diesel
• 60 kilometers with a battery charge
• Advanced Comfort instead of hydropneumatics
• Prices from 35,730 euros

More Crossover is barely

It is five years that Citroën has passed the C5 from the model program. Since then, the brand has remained without real flagship. With the C5 X this changes now. And when asked what the new top model is to embody from the personality structure, one has deliberately decided against a SUV. Did you learned from the species, explains Cobbée, he believes that "cars will be increased in the future, already to accommodate the battery". The variability of the genus did not want to give up. And so the C5 X has made some some presents of the SUV, but at the same time he makes himself by the limousine and the station wagon. More crossover barely goes.

Striking appearance

Handsome 4.80 meters long has become the new top Citroen that he maintains a conspicuous appearance, Citroën is known to tradition. Comfortable, on request air-conditioned and smooth comfort seats ensure the well-being of passengers on the long-distance, which does the airy space, which also extends to the rear, behind the - not very large - author of these lines did a surprisingly much room for The hinterbreaks on. The combi genes of CX 5 in turn are the practical formation of the 545 to 1640 liters of large luggage compartment and its low loading edge to thank.

Interior: Central switching point is the large touchscreen on the center console. manufacturer

A digital driving instructor, Navi and two-zone climate control already belong to the basic model "Feel Pack" for the standard scope of delivery, the mini-shifter for the - also obligatory - eight-course automation is already known from other models of the Stellantis Group. The higher equipment variants offer details like a very nice head-up display, steering wheel heating or partial autonomous driving skills. And the voice control listens to the call "Hey Citroën". We missed the direct buttons below the central monitor, which, for example, at Peugeot 308, DS4 or OPEL ASTRA \ - which are also based on the EMP2 platform - offering uncomplicated access to the most important functions.

Plug-in hybrid instead of diesel

The diesel has kept Citroën out of the drive pallet, even a purely electric version is not considered at least for the time being. But there is a plug-in hybrid, for which around three quarters of customers will decide for the customer's own assessment. A 1.6-l four-cylinder gasoline engine with 132 kW / 180 hp cooperates here with an 81 kW / 110 hp electric motor, under the bottom line are 165 kW / 224 hp system performance and 360 Newton meter torque.

Driving modes: These programs offer the plug-in hybrid. manufacturer

On the wallbox, the 12.4 kWh battery is single-phase and loaded with up to 3.7 kW, as an option offering the price list a 7.4-onboard charger, 400 euros he costs, for the right charging cable more 250 euros at.

60 kilometers with a battery charge

According to WLTP standard, 60 kilometers of electrical route are made with a battery charge. A recuperation mode ("B") supports when generating E-kilometers, under the driving programs there is a purely electrical, e-Save mode can also save power reserves for later.

Burning and electric motor, the balls play inconspicuously and harmoniously; Even though the promising opulent PS potential in practice does not exceed as vehement, as it promises the paper, and even if the gasoline acts a bit strained, as soon as it is set up alone -summa Summarum the drive acts sovereign.

Alternatively, Citroën offers its new flagship even with a non-state-like 1,2-L three-cylinder (96 kW / 131 hp, pureetech 130) or lets the 1,6-l four-cylinder solo working, the corresponding model variant is called PureTech 180.

Advanced Comfort instead of hydropneumatics

Losing a call The French in discipline driving comfort, the hydropneumatics was a technical figurehead, which has contributed significantly to the legend status of models such as DS or CX. The history is updated by the Advanced Comfort chassis, whose shock absorbers not only has mechanical but also hydraulic stops, causing a longer spring path and thus a more sensitive absorption of roadway incapections. This is very convincing in C5 X. Above all, the ride comfort of the plug-in hybrid impresses, which, in contrast to the petrolists - enjoys the enjoyment of an adaptive active landing gear and strives for sports mode with more pronounced agility over winding runners.

Prices from 35,730 euros

And what does the price list say? This: The entry into Citroën CX 5 takes place at 35,730 Euro (PureTech 130), the PureTech 180 is available from 40,930 euros (then already in medium "Shine" equipment), the plug-in hybrid moves from 44.980 euros before, minus Environmental bonus remain 37,803 euros for a flagship that no SUV wants to be.

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Citro ëN CX-5 shortly:

When he comes: in May 2022.

Who he's visual: There are no immediate competitors for the unusual crossover concept. Most liking, the combination versions of VW Passat, Mazda 6 or Opel Insignia are to be called.

What drives him: 1,2-L three-cylinder gasoline engine with 96 kW / 131 hp, 1.6-L four-cylinder petrol engine with 133 kW / 224 hp, plug-in hybrid with 165 kW / 224 PS system performance.

What he costs: from 35,730 euros.