Citroën C5 X
French mid-size crossover estate
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The Citroën C5 X is a mid-size crossover SUV produced by the French brand Citroën since June 2021.[5]
- June 2021 – present (China)
- 2022–2025 (United Kingdom and Ireland)
- 2022–2026 (Europe)
| Citroën C5 X | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Citroën |
| Also called | Citroën Versailles C5 X (China) |
| Production |
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| Assembly | China: Chengdu (Dongfeng-PSA) |
| Designer | Frédéric Angibaud (exterior) Diogo Jo (interior) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Mid-size crossover SUV (D)[1] |
| Body style | 5-door estate[1] |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Platform | EMP2 V3 |
| Related | |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine |
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| Electric motor | Synchronous (PHEV) |
| Power output | 130–180 hp (132–182 PS; 97–134 kW)[2] 225 hp (228 PS; 168 kW) (PHEV) |
| Transmission | 8-speed Aisin AWF8F35 automatic |
| Battery | 12.4 kWh lithium-ion (PHEV)[3] |
| Electric range | 39 mi (63 km) (WLTP)[2] |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,785 mm (109.6 in) |
| Length | 4,805 mm (189.2 in) |
| Width | 1,865 mm (73.4 in) |
| Height | 1,485 mm (58.5 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,418–1,722 kg (3,126–3,796 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Citroen C5 Citroën C6[4] |
Overview
The nameplate was previously used on the Citroën C5. Dubbed the C5 X, the "X" meaning crossover, it is styled as a station wagon, with increased ground clearance. It is a large crossover SUV, for buyers who want a sport utility vehicle, or an estate car. The vehicle is intended to be a combination of an SUV, saloon and estate.[6] It is available as a plug-in hybrid with shared technology from the Peugeot 508. The C5 X is marketed as the Dongfeng Citroën Versailles C5 X in China, resurrecting the Versailles name once used for the Ford Versailles.[7]
The C5 X follows the design of the 2016 CXperience concept. The C5 X is approximately 50 mm (2.0 in) shorter, about 13 mm (0.5 in) taller, and about 130 mm (5.1 in) less wide than the CXperience.[8] The C5 X PHEV comes in 4 driving modes, Electric, Hybrid, Comfort and Sport, with 39 miles (63 km) of fully electric driving. The C5 X is based on the EMP2 V3, shared with the similar Peugeot 408.[citation needed]
In May 2025, the C5 X was discontinued in the United Kingdom and Ireland with right-hand drive production ended in the same month, therefore the C5 Aircross became the flagship model in those markets. However, sales of the C5 X continued in other European countries. Thierry Koskas, CEO of Citroën explained, "I don't think Citroën is very present in the market with the C5 X. It's a tiny segment, because as soon as you go into the D-segment, you compete with premium brands, and the sales of generalist brands are small. So I'm not sure we'll do anything in this segment in the future." [9][10]
Specifications
The crossover has a choice of two petrol and one PHEV options. The PHEV was the most powerful, it has a battery capacity of 12.4 kWh (45 MJ).
Powertrain
Spec Model |
Engine | Power | Torque | Displacement | Top speed | Transmission | Acceleration (0-60 mph/100 km/h) | Drive | Production |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol models | |||||||||
| 1.2 PureTech 130[11] | 1.2 L EB2DTS I3 turbo | 131 hp (98 kW; 133 PS) @ 5500 | 230 N⋅m (170 lb⋅ft) @ 1750 | 1,199 cc (1.2 L; 73.2 cu in) | 210 km/h (130 mph) | 8-speed automatic transmission | 11.3 sec | FWD | Q3 2021– |
| 1.6 PureTech 180[12] | 1.6 L EP6FDT I4 turbo | 181 hp (135 kW; 184 PS) @ 5500 | 300 N⋅m (221 lb⋅ft) @ 1900 | 1,598 cc (1.6 L; 97.5 cu in) | 230 km/h (143 mph) | 8.8 sec | Q1 2022– | ||
| Plug-in hybrid models | |||||||||
| 1.6 PureTech 225 e-EAT8[13] | 1.6 L EB2DTS I4 turbo | 225 hp (168 kW; 228 PS) @ 6000 | 360 N⋅m (266 lb⋅ft) @ 1750 | 1,598 cc (1.6 L; 97.5 cu in) | 233 km/h (145 mph) | 8-speed automatic transmission | 7.9 sec | FWD | Q3 2021– |
Spec Model |
All-electric range | Electric power | Electric torque | Electric top speed | Battery | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 PureTech 225 e-EAT8 |
59–60 km (37–37 mi) | 110 hp (82 kW; 112 PS) | 320 N⋅m (236 lb⋅ft) | 135 km/h (84 mph) | 12.4 kWh lithium-ion | Q3 2021– |
