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Citroen C5 Aircross SUV (2022) review: soft serve

--Petrol, PHEV and even diesel power
--More assertive nose after 2022 facelift
--Comfort focus unchanged

With the Citroen C5 Aircross on sale since 2018, it came as no surprise to find 2022 was the year the French firm decided it was facelift time. And facelift is the right word, with most of the changes dealing with the Aircross’s design rather than its engineering.

For those playing spot the facelift that means a new ‘more assertive’ front bumper and headlight combo, some new ‘3D’ rear lights and a new design of 18in wheels. Inside you’ll find a larger and higher definition 10-inch infotainment system slotted into a redesigned centre console.

In other words, it’s a fairly minor update. Is it enough to compete against the Nissan Qashqai, Kia Sportage and Skoda Karoq to name but three? There’s only one way to find out…

What about the oily bits?
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.

What about the oily bits?
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.

How the car rides plays perfectly into this relaxed feel. The C5 Aircross comes as standard with Citroën’s Advanced Comfort Suspension system, which uses two bump stops per suspension unit, one at the top and one at the bottom. This allows the C5 Aircross to run a softer spring, boosting comfort.
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