The Citroen C5 Aircross has come in for a mid-life facelift in 2022. The family SUV has always proved to offer good value, updated tech and excellent practicality. What’s in store for the updated model? Check out our specs and pricing here.
The most obvious addition to the exterior of the Citroen C5 Aircross is the new daytime running lights that form a V shape at their outer edges. More brands are focusing on unique lighting brands to distinguish themselves and Citroen is no different. The rear lights have a permanent lighting signature that’s also new for the facelift model. As with almost all model updates there is a newly designed wheel – in this case, an 18-inch diamond cut alloy with black finishing.
The interior features an updated infotainment system and digital instrument cluster. The centre console has also been redesigned to incorporate an e-toggle and drive mode selector.
The Citroen C5 Aircross comes in 2 models, the entry model remains the Feel, while the top spec is called the Shine. Both use the familiar (to Peugeot and Citroen) 1.6-litre turbopetrol with 121 kW and 240 Nm. Fuel economy is claimed to be 7.9L/100 km with CO2 emissions at 179g/km.
In terms of specification the entry-level Feel is equipped with:
- LED daytime running lights
- Dual zone climate control
- Aluminium pedals
- Sliding rear seats
- Cruise control
- 8-inch infotainment system
- 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
- 6-speaker audio system with Android Auto and Apple Carplay compatibility
- 2x USB ports
- Remote central locking
- ABS with EBD
- Park distance control
The top spec Shine model builds on that spec with the following:
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Electrically operated tailgate
- Roof rails
- Auto dimming interior mirror
- Electrically adjustable driver’s seat
- 10-inch infotainment system
- Keyless start
- Active safety braking
- Collision detection alert
- Front and rear park distance control
- 180-degree park assist
- Reverse camera
Selling points for the new Citroen C5 Aircross include class-leading ground clearance which is claimed to be 230 mm – about 15mm more than most of the Family SUV rivals it competes with. The C5 Aircross also has one of the largest luggage capacity spaces in the segment claiming 720 litres of load space.
A new maintenance package has been added to the C5 Aircross to match the 5-year/100 000 km warranty, the brand is now offering a competitive 5-year/100 000 km maintenance plan as well.
Look out for our drive of the new model, with full details later this week.
Citroen C5 Aircross Pricing
1.6T Feel – R633 900
1.6T Shine – R683 900
