The Citroën C5 X is a

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produced by the French brand

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since June 2021.

Overview

The nameplate was previously used on the

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. Dubbed the ''C5 X'', the "X" meaning crossover, it is styled as a

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, with increased ground clearance. It is a large

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SUV, for buyers who want a sport utility vehicle, or a wagon. The vehicle is intended to be a combination of an SUV, sedan and estate. It is available as a plug-in hybrid with shared technology from the

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. The C5 X is marketed as the Dongfeng Citroën Versailles C5 X in China, resurrecting the Versailles name once used for the Ford Versailles. The C5 X follows the design of the 2016 CXperience concept. The C5 X is approximately 50 mm shorter, about 13 mm taller, and about 130 mm less wide than the CXperience. The C5 X

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comes in 4 driving modes, Electric, Hybrid, Comfort and Sport, with of fully electric driving. The C5 X is based on the EMP2 V3, shared with the similar Peugeot 408.

Specifications

The crossover has a choice of 2 petrol, models and 1 PHEV option. The PHEV being the most powerful, it has a battery capacity of .

Powertrain

Safety

ANCAP

Euro NCAP

Awards

In 2023, the C5 X won the "Best Large Car" award at the 13th edition of the Women's World Car of the Year.

Sales

References

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