2021 Citroën C5 Aircross review - the most comfortable SUV you can buy? | What Car?

The C5 Aircross is Citroën’s biggest SUV to date. Being built on the same platform that underpins the Peugeot 5008, our 2019 What Car? Large SUV of the Year, serves as a promising foundation for a range flagship, so should you be investing your hard-earned in one over its competitors?
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[@barrytaylor6565]

I've had a C5 now for 2 yrs and I can say how comfy it is, and as for the body roll? well if you are gonna enter a corner at 70 then body roll is expected, I have not found this the case at all, and trust me I dont hang about, but I do drive to my capabilities, thats something a lot of folk dont do but expect the car to compensate for their lack of experience, slow down , its easy dont drive fast if you cant handle the car, if you want to throw a car into a corner at speed get a Aeriel Atom or something, this car is to get you from one place to another in comfort and it dos that very well.

[@surfboard5651]

I have owned both the Peugeot 3008 and now own a Citroen C5 . The C5 is a much more enjoyable car , I love it

[@jorgecarmo9028]

Yes, i agree. I have made test drive on both and i decided to buy the D5. Best for family and very confortable for the price. I am waiting for my D5 to arrive on my hands. Tell me...is there any advice you can give me as a new owner of this car. Thank you and God bless you...

[@tatoum9743]

Best confortable SUV 🤩🇫🇷

[@run_cycle_life4005]

I doubt anyone buying a family suv cares much about how it handles!

[@stevebentley1897]

Citroen C5 Aircross is equivalent of Peugeot 5008? No it isn't!!! It's the equvalent of the Peugeot 3008. Therefore boot (trunk) sizes are similar. The Peugeot's is slightly bigger but nowhere near the difference compared to the 5008. You'd think a professional car reviewer would get his facts right before putting a video out. My wife and I have just test driven both C5 (1.5 diesel) and 3008 (1.2 petrol) as well as Ford Kuga, Nissan Qashqai and Volvo XC40. My wife preferred the C5, while I preferred the 3008 but we both agreed that they were better for us than any of the other 3 cars we tried. I think this reveiwer made a few pointless comparisons to other cars too. Rear legroom bigger in the Hyundai Santa Fe? It should be, the Santa Fe is a bigger car. What is it like compared to the Hyundai Tucson? That would have been a fairer comparison. Pretty pointless review in my opinion.

[@reaperpl0454]

agree

[@petermaunder8357]

Had mine for a year now.I love driving it around country lanes,super comfortable.Stands out from all the other SUVs out there.Love it.

[@cannavaras]

Ive had one just under a month. Previous lease was the 3008 GT Line. Prefer the look of the 3008 but almost everything else is better in the C5

[@ilyantresong]

So 5 months on now, which is the better car? Which model was your C5 and was there much roll on corners comming up for a lease change myself soon and looking at 3008/C5 as own a Nissan Quasquai Tenka atm

[@butnskala81]

Same here. Test drived Peugeot 5008, 3008, Opel Grandland and C5 Aircross. Exept in design (and room in case of 5008) siblings are inferior in terms of driving comfort, silence and overall feel behind the wheel. Waiting to test the Hybrid version then ordering one.

[@eddieconroy212]

I saw one of these today in a shopping centre promotion. It looked good in the metal and is a good size.

[@jonassoderstoem6196]

Had the car now fore a month.. Just drowe it 6000km across Europé.. hevily loded.. It works wonderful..

[@TheLRider]

Had mine for nearly 12 months and it is so comfirtable. Everything else is superb too. That 8 speed auto is so quick that it accelerates far better than you would imagine from such a small engine. So much space etc etc and nearly 50 mpg on short journeys mostly.

[@JamalUddin-cy2xb]

Keep up the good work with reviews

[@Sherukka]

It doesn’t lean in the corners as badly as this reviewer tells you. The progressive cushioning really works and makes it feel good.

[@PedroConejo1939]

Yeah, for truly 'epic body roll' you need a 2CV/Dyane/Ami or Renault 4 etc - the C5AC just has a bit more roll than most.

[@barryrathbone]

Pedro Conejo you can tell he’s young and never experienced the delights of a 2CV or Renault 4 going round the corners on their door handles!

[@barryrathbone]

It harks back to good old Citroen comfort days and I’m so looking forward to getting mine. My first car was a Renault 4 second a 2CV so bring on the body roll!

[@12gpm91]

Sherukka, how is the suspension on bumpy 40 km/h roads compared to other cars?

[@Sherukka]

@@12gpm91 Well, the roads I drove were winter/spring time roads and not with major bumps but lot's of smaller potholes and those this care filters better than other cars. At slow speads I remember it felt more floaty but in faster speeds it stabilized, just as you would wish. No wonder this car has been praised even in my country were motorjournalista are VAG-freaks from the birth! :)

[@dombower]

Really want to hear your review on the Dacia duster tci 150 prestige. The polo gti and golf tdi gt estate. Aka all the cars I’m trying to figure out which I want.

[@saanil6678]

Very unique and awesome..

[@mjwmontgomery]

I have the old one. Brilliant.

[@daverocks9122]

I'm really thinking of ordering one in the next week hope it's the right choice

[@borjastick]

I like this car and would consider it as a replacement for my Skoda Yeti. When he says it compares well with the Soda Kodiaq I think he means Karoq. The fiddly touch screen controls would be no problem at all once you get used to them, though it could be improved me thinks. Generally i am impressed with this vehicle and frankly my dear i don't give a toss how the rear seat capacity works as I very very rarely carry rear seat passengers. I am more concerned about load capacity and this looks good and comparable with my Yeti. I carry shotguns and ammo and other nonsense when collecting bits of furniture etc. All in all I really like this and would like it even more if and when they bring out a hybrid version.

[@borjastick]

@@rayjennings3637 Fair enough but the C5 is only 5 seat and the Kodiaq is seven.

[@TheCodeTinkerer]

Any news about the 4x4 version with 300 hp? :D

[@oojimmyflip]

press the ltlle voice dium on the left of the steering wheel and tell the computer to change the temperature no button pressing required. using the same button you can even say navigation and tell it your destination again no button pressing required. these figures are wrong the 1.5 diesel is a 130 and has an 8 speed auto box not a six speed box. the six speed is on manual petrol models.

[@cannavaras]

Why review the back seat head room with the seat back forward? You can clearly see it is compared to the seats beside it. Slightly unfair that.

[@joshbacon8241]

How come in the UK at least, you can’t get LED or Xenon headlights on *ANY* model on C5 Aircross, even as an option?

[@amiddled]

They’ll have done the research, most people that care about things like that are probably buying BMW’s and Audi’s.

[@markdickerson2056]

You cannot compare it to a 5008 or a Kodiaq as they are 7 seat vehicles.

[@mandst5466]

Making an SUV interesting in this segment full of indistinguishable offerings is reason enough to consider the C5 IMHO. WTG Citroen !

[@drMaglov]

Middle box has usb and ac-cooler depending on country!

[@denisesmith5646]

Can anyone tell me what MPG they get on the 1.5 diesel? Looking at this as an option for a mobility car.

[@caractacus22]

I have one, and can tell you. 45 mpg around town. 65 drifting around the countryside. 55 mpg blasting down the motorway at 75 mph. Ok?

[@lucrolland7489]

I disagree with you that the PSA tablet is not easy. I find the Mercedes-Benz much worst as on rented cars I quickly got the PSA to work but I never made the MB work. Indeed, air controls should only be with external physical buttons (unlike Tesla or again MB). Handling was quite good on the C3 Aircross which we rented twice (comparable to the MB C200 in comfort mode). This suspension will not superior to the Activa one on the DS5.

[@TheCodeTinkerer]

And the cubby box is also cooled !

[@colxdark]

Just a quick question is there Apple CarPlay???

[@Dentos19]

Comes as standard

[@stephandolby]

JD Power have Peugeot at #1 in terms of dependability, but What Car? has them at 24th in terms of reliability? Weird.

[@DanLMH]

Japanese brands dominated the whatcar survey, although sample size isn't huge

[@s1lenttoad422]

I was thinking the same, old Peugeots + Citroen’s were poor but I’m seeing very little issues with the new ones...

[@h.s.5995]

@@s1lenttoad422 old like in the 80ies... Still the engines were bomb proof even then.

[@1976DJH]

Owned two Peugeot’s for 6 years and no problems.

[@butnskala81]

It depends who does the survey. Own 308 SW with 2 litre diesel for almost 5 years and no issues at all. More reliable that some German brands I have owned before this one.

[@shadyviking4102]

For anyone watching the reviewer didn’t seem to know all of the features. Just one is the tray under the screen/sat nav will charge your phones wirelessly. Just just put your phone in the tray.

[@lucidmoses]

This video hits home with something interesting to me. Just how disinterested I am about ICE cars now. Didn't see that one coming.

[@georgebailey5168]

The latest 2020 model does not have a sunroof(extra £999.000) Or Dashcam (£200 extra) apart from that it is a marvelous piece kit

[@jmk868]

yawn! i don't get it why people complaining about cilmate controllers being not knobs. You adjust your temperature and you're good to go, why alway fiddling with the climate. I don't get it. And: most of the people can't, shouldn't drive fast or sporty. And of course they don't do it, they just want a comfy ride. Why all "motor journalists" assume people want to drive fast is a mystery.

[@nigelcb1300]

Shame the UK spec cars still use old fashioned halogen headlights rather than LEDs

[@jiriga72]

Unfortunately the mid seat in the 2nd row doesn't have an Isofix (unless something changed) and unlike 5008 a way smaller boot.As a dad of soon to be 3 kids, the 5008 is then more practical.to.my regret:-)

[@shadyviking4102]

No cars have a middle seat isofix

[@williegitau6680]

That's a beautifully car...but white does it no justice

[@someday6553]

expect c5 aircross phev 4x4 ~!

[@George-nv1ri]

They only ever criticise french cars for "cheap plastics" my bmw x1 is full of cheap plastics ffs

[@HR2635]

as is many Mercedes.. even their newest EVs har cheap plastics all over!

[@EdgarRenje]

I can't understand the criticism of the touch-sensitive keys that you hear from many reviewers. First, you still have to look at conventional keys anyway, since they are mostly of the same shape and only printed differently and second, you only change a few settings in everyday life anyway. Most of the time you let the radio or your own music play and from time to time you use the navigation - everything else you set once and then never again. Anyone who adjusts the temperature in times of automatic climate control has not understood the concept behind it. I recently did a DS3 crossback test drive and got along with these keys without any problems.

[@nigelbath]

i have climate control but if i get to hot or cold you adjust the temperture

[@butnskala81]

They need to find something. I even read one review stating that ride confort is not very good and sound insulation should be better. I guess reviewer never drove a car because C5 aircross trumps every car in its segment regarding driving confort and silence.

[@kazmi9422]

WHAT! CETROEN HAS LEFT HAND DRIVE.

[@anthonymurphy3777]

Having diven them both I find the aircroos a better adrive than the 3008.

[@TheAlexisLorrain]

Based on a peugeot 2008? More like 3008.

[@JohnyMcNeal]

I tested CR-V hybrid and new RAV4 hybrid and I really didnt notice RAV4 being noisy.

[@surdzo]

When you push pedal to the metal (because it is the only way to accelerate this car) no mather you driving 20mph or 120mph it produce same awfl noisy sound and compare to this vehicle handling you can check "maniobra de esquiva" tests and compare with all vehicles in this class.

[@damonlee226]

ohhhh no,, it breaks my heart the low rating Citroen and Peugeot has in reliability and quality..! but te C5 aircross looks so great, as does the 3008. Come on PSA..get your act together..!! But then u say it has better refinement then the others..?...what is it?. Since the Chrysler badge may be paut on these awesome French cars and sold here.

[@davebassman5339]

PSA reliability has been good in recent years, according to reliability studies.

[@marklola12]

not sure why you say the entertainment system is the same as Peugeots when the 3008s is totally different lol and a totally different screen

[@tarbor2798]

С4 Picasso first generation 2.0 HDi with Aisin is much better then this strange car with not enough space for legs of the passengers.

[@dufonrafal]

My parents had this car, it was great in many ways, and fairly "premium" actually. But the C5 is more confortable, has much better noise insulation, a much smaller turning circle, is a lot more efficient etc... That say, the first C4 Picasso still spanks lot of modern family cars in many ways, as I said, it was fairly "premium" and I can say a lot of good thing about it.

[@gregepps4710]

What’s the obsession with 7 seats? The brits fovever referring to it

[@paulrose8876]

Reviewers why do you always complain about climate controls on touch screens? Once you set the temperature it’s the same all year round if it’s a real climate control. Also if you are operating controls when driving you are not concentrating and could be committing driving offences. Set it up when stopped. Simple.

[@piglet5287]

Operating controls while driving could be an offence....does that apply to turning the steering wheel?

[@adamme8369]

@@piglet5287 A steering wheel? Not very good example... 🤣 I do prefer ''old school'' type controls, but who changes temperature every 5 minutes? Once is done you rarely ''touch it''.

[@piglet5287]

Sorry it was meant to be a joke...but seriously, your approach is fine is you leave the climate control (therefore aircon) on all the time, but some of us try to save the pennies by not using aircon all the time. So if the windscreen starts to mist up, or my passenger feels too hot/cold, are you honestly saying I should stop the car before I adjust the heater settings? And on a motorway?

[@nigelbath]

@@piglet5287 i havent noticed any difference in fuel economy whether i have my air con on or off

[@FfilmiauFflur]

@@piglet5287 Well, you could always ask the passenger to adjust the controls to their liking - they are split left and right...

[@j1bc]

At last a motoring journalist who doesnt come over as a total jerk

[@vetrilavanya1379]

Sunny

[@TheLRider]

These morons will have us all driving spine crushing hard riding cars that are a "real driver's car" whatever one of those is supposed to be; may be a Geremy Clarkson; i.e. someone with a big mouth who witters on about a topic which he is ill qualified to talk about, and btw can't drive for toffee. I own one and absolutely love it. SOo soo comfortable and does not have vague steering or body roll.

[@HR2635]

agree.. Ive owened "drivers" cars... enough of that.. I live in the country side and the roads are awful.. Try racing a BMW 3 series there! You will stop after 10 min with a back pain. Use a C5 and youll be all comfy and the the cbody roll is NOT overly bad. I've had worse in for instance a Qashqai !

[@jeremylister89]

Citroen are lost in technology. Common sense has died. Sometimes you NEED physical buttons and knobs. They are not contributing to safety by increasing distractions.

[@TheLRider]

Plenty of knobs in uk already thank you ha ha

[@jeremylister89]

@@TheLRider Chortle 🖖

[@reaperpl0454]

like my friend here @Steve Bentley said. you compared this boot to the 5008 and i was like... WHAT? 3008 yes. but 5008 is much bigger. COME ON MAN! ;) Stop reading from the teleprompter like Biden

[@ryanlong6535]

Wtf can't USA buy these?

[@h.s.5995]

Because no one there would buy a 1.2l petrol, not even the 1.6l

[@12gpm91]

Grey import ban in the so called free market economy.

[@amiddled]

Citroen are not in the USA market.

[@raminshakeri1485]

Citroen is not available in America

[@Epotheros]

They would not be competitive in the US market. Mainly it would be too small and underpowered.

[@irishredcrypto]

5008 =823 litres . C5 aircross=570 litres. Roughly the same size boot ? What In the name of God are you smoking ? Please do your research before making reviews

[@scottcooper9601]

such a bad review of a good car, I suggest test drive yourself it's really nice. This bloke is a plonker at best. It is bigger in the back than any other car we looked at, pug 5008 is the same car so same size different dash thats all.

[@astraeus5991]

Yep its pretty bad.

[@bandvitromaniaios1307]

I want the old Citroens back! Who agrees with me that the brand new Citroens are shit and the old ones where gold?

[@frankrudd6346]

Thats PSA for you

[@bandvitromaniaios1307]

Frank Rudd what is PSA?

[@frankrudd6346]

@@bandvitromaniaios1307 PSA Peugeot Citroën group.

[@bandvitromaniaios1307]

Frank Rudd oh that explains a lot....

[@-DC-]

Absolutely hate the touchscreen system PSA are using I know at least 2 people it was a deal breaker for.

[@ilyantresong]

You moan about the roll, but your driving a car that has got a massive tyre, where as the other varients of the models have a different tyre profile and therefore gives a different drive. Fuck me that was lazy journalism and no clue how a car can handle vs tyre profile!

[@manik590]

Overpriced car

[@andrewbarker143]

Yeah but it's french

[@Ray.842]

Beautiful looking car, shame it’s made by Citroen. Crap customer service and even crappier electrics. I had a c5 estate, most comfortable car I have ever driven! Shame it cost £1000 a year in repairs, I’d never buy another Citroen!

[@12gpm91]

Which electrical bits broke down?

[@Ray.842]

Main ecu three times

[@4figgis957]

On 2nd 3008 it's a lemon. Won't be buying anything from the PSA group.

[@sisigapiki7575]

'The body roll is truely epic..turn to the road on any speed and you lean over like leaning tower of pisa' 🤦🏽‍♀️ umm maybe for exaggerated shrimp sized men such as yourself. There are so many great things about this car you turned negative or missed completely. This wasn't a review, this was clearly a biased opinion from someone who should stick to Mazdas!!

[@miguelcorreia1291]

One of the worst cars money can buy

[@borjastick]

Why's that then?

[@miguelcorreia1291]

@@borjastick Ugly,heavy,bad build quality and horrendous to drive

[@Sherukka]

Miguel Correia So you have owned one? Otherwise, make some more guesses!

[@miguelcorreia1291]

@@Sherukka I would prefer to drink my own piss that owning a this

[@Sherukka]

Miguel Correia Enjoy your piss! 🤗