January 23, 2025
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New Citroen C5 Aircross: Bigger, Greener, Electric
The redesigned Citroen C5 Aircross is larger, comfier, and greener than ever—now featuring electric options and sustainable materials. Unveiled with a fresh platform and bold styling, this second-generation model expands on comfort, space, and innovation. Built on Stellantis’ STLA Medium platform, the C5 Aircross boasts a longer wheelbase—offering more rear legroom, increased headroom, and a spacious 651-litre boot (unchanged across all powertrains). Inside, the cabin emphasizes comfort with Citroen’s C-Zen Lounge layout, soft-touch finishes, eight-color ambient lighting, and ultra-plush seats featuring massage, heating, and ventilation in top trims. Under the hood, there are multiple drivetrain choices. The 48V mild-hybrid includes a 1.2L turbo petrol engine paired with a 0.9kWh battery for 143bhp. The plug-in hybrid ups the power to 192bhp via a 1.6L turbo petrol and a stronger electric motor,…