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Citroën C5 Aircross 2025 The Citroën C5 Aircross 2025 is a new direction for the French brand, fusing fresh design and progressive electrification to become a more aspirational family SUV option.
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Bringing with it a significantly more daring and less timid design than its predecessor, the 2025 model looks equally aggressive and stylish.
Still very recognisable as a Citroën, the new generation comes with a more athletic posture, featuring strong shoulders and an increased track for a more road-going feeling.
Measuring 4.65 m long and 1.66 tall (depending on version), the new C5 Aircross – is and no slouch in terms of spaciousness (it’s 15 cm longer than the previous generation) – has no qualms about appealing for attention, but does so with great elegance.
At the front, Citroën’s unique three-stage light signature is reflected by the eyelike daytime running lights, which in this case are designed with these slim sections that seem to float like wings on the flanks of the car.
Named ‘Citroën Light Wings’, this illumination comprises not only aesthetic appeal but also helps airflow to slip around the body in the right manner.
The profile of the car shows a carefully crafted silhouette, every curve and every edge have been carefully thought-through with aerodynamics in mind.
The sloping roofline, elongated rear overhang and bi-tone rear quarter panels are all angled to help improve drag and electric range.
A classier horizontal glossy black band is featured at the back to match the design of the front while widening the visual appeal. The Verticle Tailgate achieves an increased space and prestigious design of the boot.
By far the most interesting thing to do with the quarter-panels is the aero appendages that peek through them—their striped, two-tone design is inspired by gadgets and tech, and adds visual interest while improving airflow.
These features are example of Citroën’s pragmatic kind of beauty, a beauty defined by function, where function guarantees that beauty won’t be compromised.
Interior Excellence: Lounge Like A C-Zen On The Inside
On the inside, the 2025 C5 Aircross brings in the “C-Zen Lounge” cabin philosophy of Citroën that makes comfort paramount.
The floating center console cascades toward the driver with an integrated and available 10.25-inch touchscreen that has been deigned to allow the driver to easily control the infotainment system using touch or when the vehicle is off, buttons that easily allow for control of main functions.
This thoughtful blending of digital and analog instrument interfaces shows that Citroën knows that technological progress should enrich, and not complicate, the driver’s gauging experience.
The Advanced Comfort seats epitomise the commitment of Citroën to passenger comfort. That plushness in the thrones combines with Cadillac’s familiar suspension arrangement to provide a driving experience comparable to high-line vehicles costing tens of thousands more.
Humdrum passengers seats have become heated, cooled, and offer massage with an improved range of electric adjustments so even those journey from Land’s End to John o’Groats is more pleasure than punishment.
Nor has functionality been thrown to the whims of fashion. The inside of the car has almost 40 litres of added storage space within the cabin; this is the highest in its class.
The rear bench is 40:20:40 split-folding and comes with adjustable backrests and the two-part articulated parcel shelf can be stored under the boot floor to make full use of the expanded 651-liter boot space.
A flexible boot floor delivers an extra 75 liters of storage when it is in its lower setting, and families can also benefit from a motorized tailgate function where they can open the tailgate without using their hands.
Technology is added to the mix with a 12.3-inch digital instrument display and a portrait-style infotainment touchscreen. The system provides ChatGPT AI technology to power natural language communication with the car.
Four USB C ports make sure all of your devices stay charged, and an optional panoramic glass roof lets the sunlight in.
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The 2025 C5 Aircross family perfectly embodies this multi-energy offering that Citroën is committed to providing to its customers in all its markets.
Based on the STLA Medium architecture, the new car comes with three completely different electrified powertrains.
The top of the line model is the all-electric C5 Aircross available in two battery versions. The Standard Range gets a 207bhp electric motor mated to a 73kWh battery that provides a WLTP range of up to 520km (323 miles).
For the power hungry there’s the extended range model which gets a 227bhp motor and 97kWh battery pack, although it’s slightly heavier for a range of 680km (422 miles).
Both the electric versions will support DC fast charging up to 160kW with the help of which it will be able to charge from 20 per cent to 80 per cent in just 30 minutes when plugged to the compatible infrastructure.
Home charging with 11kW onboard charger enables overnight recharging of the battery system.
The plug-in hybrid powertrain is made up of a 150hp 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol engine and a 125hp electric motor for a total output of 195hp.
The 21kWh battery is the most powerful of any van and has moved under the central floor to allow the electric-only range to increase by a third on its predecessor, now going up to 86km (53 miles).
Such a setup makes it possible to commute around cities with zero emissions while still retaining the capability to undertake longer trips without the burden of range anxiety.
The dual-power system is matched to a smart 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, which smooth transfers power between sources.
Rounding out the lineup is the mild-hybrid model that combines an in-house developed 136hp 1.2-liter three-cylinder petrol with a 28hp electric motor that’s housed inside the 6-speed dual-clutch transmission.
Powered by an under-seat mounted 0.9kWh battery, the system can drive in full- electric mode for short distances and is ideally suited to the city.
This system, according to Citroën, cuts fuel use by 15% in all driving, 30% in town, if compared with a regular petrol engine.
Chassis and Dynamics – Comfort without Composition
The 2025 C5 uses Citroën’s Advanced Comfort suspension with Progressive Hydraulic Cushions. This revolutionary technology combines hydraulic compression and rebound stops with traditional shock absorbers to “produce the impression that you’re driving on a flying carpet”, to quote Citroën and absorb road inputs that would normally penetrate the cabin.
The wheelbase is now 2,784mm, an 60mm increase, and this adds to improved stability and ride quality and provides more space for people in the cabin.
Despite its take-it-easy approach, it’s still reassuringly tight and feels rather agile with well-judged body control and precise, direct steering.
Technological Integration: Being Plugged-in AND Cautious
The suite of technologies goes beyond what are more convenience features in some vehicles to be a wholesome range of driver aids.
That package comes with adaptive cruising, lane-keeping assist, blind-spot monitoring and a high-tech parking assist system that can parallel or perpendicular park the car with minimal driver input.
Connectivity systems on the 2019 Impreza include wireless smartphone connectivity through Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, as well as an available navigation system with real-time traffic updates and points of interest.
The digital instruments are adaptable and can be set to show you the information you want, while in front of the driver, a head-up display can show you lots of useful bits of talking-to-the-Sat-Nav data without having to take your eyes completely off the road.
Market Positioning and Time to Market
The new Citroën C5 Aircross is setting itself up as a value-based rival for posher alternatives hailing from Germany, a sort of Volkswagen ID. 4 and Skoda Elroq while also taking on the more mainstream Kia Sportage and Nissan Qashqai.
In the Stellantis family, it will compete with corporate cousins like the Peugeot e-3008 and the Opel Grandland Electric.
The 2025 C5 Aircross will be produced at the French site of Rennes-La Janais, with a big investment of €152m and preparation already under way for next-generation production processes.
European deliveries are due to begin the second half of 2025, with pricing expected to begin at about £33,000 for entry-level mild hybrids, up to about £50,000 for well-equipped electric models.
The C5 Aircross is still available in certain markets like India where it is on sale as a CKD (Completely Knocked Down) model with a starting ex-showroom price of ₹39.99 lakh.
There’s also no word on when (or if) that new generation may hit markets outside of Europe.
An Intent Statement
Far more than just another SUV in a growing crowd, the 2025 Citroën C5 Aircross is a lot of what its competitors are not. It is a reflection of the French manufacturer’s hallmarks of bold lines, excellent comfort and avant-garde electrification.
At the same time bucking the norms by only bottling the best bits of motoring that make a meaningful difference to the ownership proposition, Citroën has another leftfield SUV on its hands that should thoroughly satisfy those family buyers who crave something more than just the expected urban moocher.
In a segment that is mostly conformity over style, the C5 Aircross is more daring, and yet doesn’t sacrifice the practicality or efficiency that is needed.
Perhaps its biggest asset in a market craving real driving experiences is the combination of character and capability.
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