2021 Citroen C5 Aircross review - French revolution? | First Drive | Autocar India

French carmaker Citroen is driving into India with the C5 Aircross. What’s this new brand and its first model for India all about? Renuka Kirpalani gives the details in her Citroen C5 Aircross review.
Cameraperson: Anand Malepu
Editor: Mohit Sharma
Video shot on Sony Alpha 7 III.
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0:00 - Introduction
0:10 - Citroen C5 Aircross India
0:40 - C5 Aircross dimensions and styling
1:34 - Citroen C5 Aircross interior
3:33 - Citroen C5 Aircross features
4:22 - Citroen C5 Aircross boot
4:43 - Citroen C5 Aircross rear seat
6:23 - Citroen C5 Aircross suspension
7:35 - Citroen C5 Aircross performance
9:26 - Citroen C5 Aircross handling
10:54 - Citroen C5 Aircross price
11:15 - Citroens C5 Aircross verdict
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[@autocarindia1]

UPDATE: The Citroen C5 Aircross is now on sale in India. It's available in two variants - Feel and Shine - priced at Rs 29.9 lakh and 31.9 lakh (ex-showroom, India), respectively. What do you think of the French crossover's pricing? And if you wish to know more about the C5 Aircross, head to ► www.autocarindia.com/car-news/citroen-c5-aircross-launched-at-rs-2990-lakh-420431

[@amalraj8974]

Overpriced

[@ganeshdeshmukh002]

Overpriced n overhyped

[@lalitdawani6421]

Pre-booked citroen but not going to buy at this price ..Its 6 lacs more than its worth.. should have been priced rightly as it also lacks some features ..👎

[@SuperTitanian]

Priced atleast 8 lakhs more than it should have. Attrocious pricing

[@atulthakur2311]

Going to be flop in Indian Market due to over pricing better option in low price than this.

[@GurkiratXSingh]

Fun Fact: Citroen C5 Aircross is priced roughly the same in the UK and France at Approx. 30 lakh. So, Citroen launching it in India at 30lakh is surprising considering the taxes India slaps on CKD and CBU cars.

[@gouravparida91]

I think they already have a manufacturing unit here in India.

[@destroyedsoul1791]

UK and French variants have so many safety features (accident avoidance,etc) which won't be available here.

[@jashandeepsinghnijjar]

Still some clowns will say it’s overpriced

[@arunvignesh7015]

That's a bunch of bull when they claim 90+ percentage localisation for the parts and assembly. Its pretty good but that price tag ain't gonna work.

[@sanketdhoble6041]

This we can call a true 5 seater 😊

[@GurkiratXSingh]

Yup.

[@soamjena]

Difficult for Indian market where the audience needs size and features but don’t want to pay premium 😁

[@nalo_chenia2284]

Same with new jeep compass.

[@GurkiratXSingh]

Indians want a Mercedes for the price of a Maruti.

[@rahulkhanna3322]

Rs. 30 odd lakh rupee car is a very niche market...which is there in India, so it will be a decent hit as far as numbers are concerned...rest after sales service and cost of ownership will matter too...

[@gluttonousmanu2725]

Yup they will only buy Kia

[@GbMuthu]

Really really true 😅

[@gautamsrivastav8330]

I just saw a huge advertisement Citroen on the first page of toi and I'm here

[@amritsushil7360]

Yes, a throwback to 1919.

[@heetshah3751]

Same 😂😂😂

[@ShowToSpeak]

So am I. The classic TOI.

[@siddhantrs4545]

same

[@taunk17]

Me too 😂😂

[@sriharsha971]

its actually a well rounded car for most of us who actually drive almost 70 percent of time inside city. Its a good buy for a upper middle class nuclear families who live mostly in tier 1 cities ! Where it anyways gonna sell the most !

[@aithal97]

Price is premium, luxury is great, hope they do well in India. As usual best review by Renuka mam

[@neoten994]

Most awaited video. *❤️THANK YOU❤️*

[@Krieky]

Lack of a rear seat armrest is quite a dealbreaker actually, esp for a car aimed towards the chauffeur driven. Great, detailed review, as always. Loved the music choice too.

[@setusukesh]

This car seems amazing! I hope citroen has a great run in the indian market

[@aneeshkashyap2853]

Me too

[@vishalraghav8982]

For a starting price of 25 lacs ex showroom. Its not that good.

[@ronitkumar2655]

As always, well done @Renuka. One of the best review available for citreon as of now.

[@Amazonforest11]

🔥If they were able to give this at about 22-25 lakhs they would have created a Monopoly in that market segment . Surely a Fabulous and Amazing Car ✨✨ . 30 lakhs for the lowest variant . I mean this will surely act as a speed braker in their path to Success in India 🔥

[@mandapakags]

I loved the review Renuka, you have always been the best of the lot.

[@plaguescp]

I was waiting for this video!😁😁😁😁😁

[@PrashanthRaoNDZ]

Add ventilated seats, 360 Camera and cap the price under 25 lakhs and bam! You've got a worthy competitor otherwise this thing's going to fail badly.

[@sree2394]

This is only to give intro of brand in India

[@sunny9821]

Even with these, if they price it in 30 lakh bracket as some are expecting, Citroen may not have any chance with C5

[@320002599]

AFS is missing for this price

[@Abhiram-nb8yk]

nope

[@lokeshsankhe3746]

I saw c5 near Karjat few days back I guess you were doing the shoot for this video there

[@preethamkonda5011]

Wireless phone charging/AWD/360 degree camera-main features such as this are Missing at a price worth above 25 lakh

[@saikiran3238]

This is a base model that's why it lacks some features but I think FWD is across every variant .

[@hazymist583]

Quite frankly, above features I’d prefer safety.

[@MrV98]

Not above 25 lakh it’s above 30 lakh

[@abhijiths7637]

It is available in international version

[@SuryaPrakash-tf6ey]

Air purifier, 4 zone climate control were also missing

[@GauravPatelks]

The suspension in this car tho 😘

[@vikramsaran3676]

Soft suspension makes lean angle is too high

[@anubhavsingh6121]

I was Waiting and delivered ,thank you

[@jainsheaven3532]

Jeep compass and Citroen C5 Aircross❤️🔥🔥

[@prathikkumar7868]

As usual perfect review by renuka @Autocar 👌 Interesting car though!!🔥

[@13thChip]

Wow! What a car. Citroen should advertise this in Indian market especially highlighting the comfortness. I didnt know about this car until now. I hope it comes in beige interiors which adds to the great ambience. Well done Citroen team on the C5. Thank you Renuka and team for this video.

[@TheCharan732]

This massive 🤩🤩 and your reviews always something special mam

[@sumeetnatuskar396]

Whenever you are going to review any car just do one thing is that ignition start sound of every car... I like so much ❤️

[@venkeypamidi]

Excellent explanation as always.

[@roshansrinivas8729]

somehow it doesn't feel like Citroen is making the banging entry that Kia made into India with the Seltos. The Jeep Compass definitely looks better, and for 30 lakhs you'll get the top variant. And people who look for Fortuner or Endeavor won't be interested in the Aircross.

[@adityavisu]

I think Citröen's strategy is a good one. Test the waters, gauge reactions and go on the offensive. I believe C5 is a good product but the CBU route may put off some but.they are not targeting high volumes. So it is kind of a win win situation for Citröen.

[@varunwadekar7882]

Hey, XUV 5OO is coming soon and it will do all in much less price.

[@SagarUdit]

Too many expectations 😝 Hope they don't disappoint

[@ShubhamOp2526]

Yup, possibly

[@justpranav7420]

Xuv can't match with it and compass they are high class product

[@manoja538]

But safari>>XuV right?

[@sunandhks9011]

Comes with usual Mahindra issues as well. Badge also matters when u spend 30Ls I will pick a Compass or Citroen over XUV500 any day.

[@rehanbadiwale9675]

Hope they price is right Or else they will have to pack up that big daddy fortuner is very close to Citroen price tag

[@krishchaudhry2222]

It’s a cbu it will be priced 27-30 lakhs ex showroom easily

[@pink_mellow4846]

lmao wtf its not fortuner is 40 lakh this is 25 lakh and its supposed to be like the tuscon

[@stockrock8938]

Exactly

[@SMHX007]

Even BIG BRO Endeavour is having trouble with big daddy fortuner😂😂

[@gratesream4766]

Ex-showroom price 30lakh while there are more impressive cars than aircross c5 which costs same as that like fortuner which cost only 4 lakh more so it has a less chance of

[@vmfilms668]

I just watch your old video about citoren and when i back get new video posted of citoren😇

[@jayankozhikote5960]

Real stunner! Pricing will decide its fate.

[@divakarownz3916]

Best reviewer ever ! Dont lose her autocar india

[@pranilmalgundkar1755]

This car looks amazing and even the interior looks appropriate for its price point. Having soft "cushion"suspension is boon for roads with rough patches which are everywhere in india, EVERYWHERE. And this suspension setup will really work and give you a plush ride at low speeds... But if you are cornering at high speed or evern braking at high speeds it will give you wobbly experience. People with motion sickness will find this ride uncomfortable with all the head rolls. Only if it had electronic suspension where it gets a liitle hard as you reach certain speed and gets really soft at low speeds when you encounter potholes, would have done the trick. And even the soft steering does not give you ground presence. As at this price point, one would expect such equipment.

[@pantherhjj5648]

I have the same here in Kuwait. Excellent car.

[@ajaymahendra9133]

The only Major flaw : Wrong pricing !

[@chetanrajagiri6397]

And also the snow mode

[@midhunjayakumar1565]

Its an import... Not locally manufactured... So it will be an expensive affair

[@nikhilPUD01]

Time is for electric cars.. These cars doesn't make any sense to me now.

[@Abhiram-nb8yk]

nope lol

[@ananthunath4450]

I don't think so, probably they want to show us how there car are capable of firstly.citron got biger plans.

[@prathamchawla8850]

Citroen C5 Aircross Pros: >Nice Suspension >Comfort rich >Easy Handling >Road Presence >Panoramic Sunroof >Expandable Boot Cons: >Less Features according to the price range of 25-30 lakhs >No Wireless Phone Charging >No 360° view camera >No sun shades for the windows >No arm rest for the rear seat >Available Only in FWD (Front Wheel Drive) and not in AWD (All Wheel Drive).

[@Abhiram-nb8yk]

features dont sum a car, but your comment is very correct tbh

[@navinbpalathingal]

The same gearbox used in BMW x1😍

[@Zesty_Soul]

I wonder if the Citroen C5 Aircross becomes the new benchmark in ride quality, or would the next gen (4th) Hyundai Tucson to be launched in late-2022 trump it. I do not see any other crossover SUV to be the contender, especially as regards the 2nd row seat comfort. Not even the soon to be launched Volkswagen Tiguan, as far as the rear seat ride comfort is concerned. Unless, Kia launches Sorento (the sister of Santa Fe) in India around the same time, which has an equally silky smooth ride for the rear seat passengers. Not to mention that all 3 have fantastic combinations of exciting diesel engines and automatic transmission gearboxes (all torque converters obviously, Sorento though might come with the latest DCT that Kia launched it with in South Korea). I am waiting for next gen Tucson and Sorento to be launched in India. But Citroen C5 Aircross is making me wonder if I should bring it into contention too. Although the missing handrest in the second row is a bit of a concern for me, and the 3-seat configuration in the second row really makes sense if you are often travelling mostly with 3 people in the 2nd row. But C5 Aircross has really impressed me with its segment leading plush ride. Impressive, Citroen.. 👍

[@abdullahamalkhan6632]

I agree it's a tad expensive, but for all those still complaining, take a ride in any car of it's price range and then test drive and try the backseat of Aircross. Then you'll realise it's value. Also it's about the same price as the price in the English or French market! Kudos Citroen!

[@amaljoe367]

It's a good idea. Ride quality of a bigger suv at a more manageable size. Good for Indian roads.

[@prabhatdeshpande9746]

Renuka mam your review style is great . Big fan of your since very long

[@cruisecontrol7970]

A genuine Feedback: Add the below features/suggestions. 1) Add 360 deg camera 2) Add wireless charger 3) Place 2 monitors behind the front seats for back seat entertainment. 4) Have customization option of choosing interior color like the Hector. 5) Also have a 1.5 litre Diesel like the Seltos 6) If C5 Aircross is priced 30 lakhs, I doubt it's success even though if it has good feature list. Price this between 20 to 23 lakhs ex.showroom which will be an apt pricing.

[@oasisspirits1719]

This is going to be the car of the year 2021

[@RakishRc]

Awesome review 👍

[@yogeshverma5272]

Loved it ... Maybe a little more about gear shift and gears and equipment

[@starsailor2023]

Citroen for me always meant quirky..but in a good and unique way

[@susantaguin702]

Very good vehicle indeed. Much awaited vehicle. #C5Aircross

[@polemical100]

Wow.. I underestimated it, looks like a really nice car.

[@bleedblue420as]

That radio style meter is so cool

[@udaymishra466]

That location is awesome

[@kiran48637]

Citroen in India! I guess the buyer must buy this beauty to look at it all the time and own a Toyota for an old school humdrum of driving.

[@palwinder_kaler]

Its really beautiful car❤️❤️❤️ undoubtedly

[@GarhKumaon]

C5 AIRCROSS : INR 25-32 Lakh Jeep Compass: INR 16-28 lakh COMPASS has a edge over C5 in terms of features, performance and look

[@DarkGenesisSo2]

Well I do feel that the C5 Aircross looks a bit better

[@boydnao]

Yes I will go jeep compass s

[@Abhiram-nb8yk]

lmao u will never find a compass for 16 lakh. compass is 20 to 30 remember it has the limited other model also idk what its called the one with the black interior which is more expensive. and then c5 will come in at around top end will be 28 or 29 not 32 for gods sake

[@zeeshan2k]

Citroen is going to carve a niche market specifically for those who have an understanding on the definition of comfort with power. Welcome to New India 🇮🇳

[@roy361]

the presentation ✨🔥🖤

[@kanishkarana8331]

Hmmmm impressive 👍👌

[@dr.kpsautoworld2648]

It is a Looker❤️

[@sansh2756]

Citroen is a top class car maker - they are an Iconic brand more than Hyundai, Kia or Toyota.

[@arp1141]

Good product. Hope it receives a good response here in india.

[@arp1141]

Plush ride...

[@abhimanyusingh3234]

With excellent front seats,ride quality and enormous luggage space it could have been ideal one but the only issue is odd rear seat configuration, two comfy seats with armrest and whatever space in between would have been a flawless package.

[@RK-pf7jc]

580 Litre boot, 3 full seats at the second row, 0 to 100kmph in under 10 seconds, decent power and torque. This looks like a very practical option to carry full sized 5 people and with large boot space for a long trip. Price looks ok given the competition, but they should have offered All-Wheel-Drive(AWD) to make it a real SUV that can be used to come out of sticky situations without getting stuck.

[@joybanerjee5168]

Very very gud review

[@souravchoudhary1175]

Waiting for the Citroen C5 aircross

[@GurkiratXSingh]

This should come only in one full loaded trim like VW T-ROC. LED Headlights, Hands-free tailgate and Panoramic Sunroof are basic features expected in a car of this price. There was need to make a whole different variant for it.

[@MukeshMukesh-bz8pk]

Just amazing

[@jawaharvjawahar4051]

Super review

[@im_ikramkhan]

The Big daddy's are in the same range Citroen. Yes I am talking about Innovas and Fortuners.

[@rahulparutube]

My kind of car, so beautiful

[@dreadpirate6469]

Waiting for C3 launch

[@user-yr5gv6qb9v]

If this car is priced between 25-30 lakh, I don't think it will sell well

[@vivekjkumar5797]

Agree, cars like tiguan, Tucson and others aren't really doing well in the segment but who knows people may put in few lakhs more and get this instead of the fortuner.

[@krishchaudhry2222]

It’s a cbu they only need to dispatch 2500 units a year

[@dr.deepakkarunyan5777]

Bro when seltos which has 1.5 engine is priced at 22 lakhs, nothing wrong in pricing it at 25 for a 2.0 engine ....Jeep Compass overpriced by 3 lakhs ....

[@pradeepsagwal]

C5 in 25-30 Lakhs No Way

[@Abhiram-nb8yk]

its good value tbh

[@speedandpowah1620]

i was literally waiting for autocar to make this one!!! i didn't want to see others reviews. autocar is the best!

[@k421838]

i own a ds5 and its a great car

[@abinashd29]

This car looks promising..The level of comfort, quality and safety features is far better than competition. Hope this car will justify it's 30 lakh price tag...

[@varun1036]

Pricey and impressive

[@sahilbhardwaj20]

Cool 😎 🤘

[@kisstagals]

Just woowww.....

[@khokdebbarma6619]

Wow! This's absolutely gorgeous C5 ever built by Citroen both designs that is Interior and exterior are well fitted. I just fall in loved with this beauty.

[@RohanRavindraNanthoor]

🤮

[@harshavardhan7697]

Yes awesome !!

[@Shubhamsatpute112]

World is concentrating on Indian market it's good for all. Proud to be Indian 😊

[@roundtriangle7259]

Taxes are high we are not getting value for money

[@levon9834]

Waiting for skoda kushaq

[@sharvankumar-zh7pe]

🌹 🌹 Nice video and stylish car 🚙

[@abhilashvadassery]

Why don't brands like Citroen orient Gear lever and switches for R drive market? This one has Gear lever, start stop switch etc still in L side driver orientation. Renault's first car LOGAN had wipers start from L side I recall.

[@bharadwajr3430]

Yeah lol, I remember. It was damm awkward

[@dagger732]

Costs of development. Moreover this is an automatic vehicle, so the driver won't touch the lever so often, so I'm guessing it was a decision to not develop a mirror version.

[@patilparimal1]

The seats have 6 pack abs for extra comfort it seems.

[@abhishetty2637]

I hope FCA does the disruptive pricing thing like the Magnite and Kiger, if they price it near 20 lakh it will be a success

[@achintyaaatreya]

Citroen C5 Aircross. It's different, very,very different.

[@alphawolf9990]

Everyone is getting this wrong. This car isn't here to get sold in masses. They are new in India and want to make Citröen's image as premium car manufacturer. That's why they launched it outside the range of normal person. They will after few months release another car somewhere between 14-20 lakhs and that will be their main car here in India.

[@All-pervading]

Jeep compass ❤️ anyday👍

[@dagger732]

Soon they will both be the same car :D given that the parent companies Fiat and Peugeot have also merged. The new company is now called STELLANTIS

[@shivvashishthabhargava4600]

Great to see Citroen come to India! Hope Peugeot comes back as well. Cheers! 💔🤍💙 very pretty! Hope it’s a joy to drive and has some lovely colours! 1. Lovely looks! 2. Smart interiors. Everything necessary is here! 3. Quality all around. Inside and outside. 4. Hope it’s got a nice transmission! 5.Comfortable like nothing else! Citroen. Is the Tata Harrier still the most handsome car in its category? ₹17-25lakhs SUVs?

[@mi2lk8]

Harrier anyday

[@Punu5]

Looks good on all but why NO projector LED headlights...???

[@jnaneshjaan3900]

🔥

[@dreammusic1365]

Did you know anything about benelli 302s 2021 india launch?

[@harshitjindal9872]

Make video on innova crysta facelift and fortunes

[@sankalpsachdev8566]

I'm just thinking how tough cleaning the contours would be 😅

[@saisagartata9464]

Citroen sold 100 cars last month and 90% of them would be because of renukas review !!when she us impressed it would really mean 99% of us would be impressed as well .. saw her comparision with Creta and Brv she suggested Brv to a large extent and picked it up boy what a car it is and at the price we picked it 3 years back !! You would get xuv300 amt now :)

[@armaansingh3619]

I like it very much

[@Himbus]

They could have added a center armrest in the rear seat. 5 people won't be sitting in the car at all times. Even for base variant priced at 20+ lakhs minimum, halogen reflectors make no sense. Also, if they want to price the top variant around 25L without AWD or 4X4 (which Compass and Tucson offers), they should add ventilated seats, wireless charging and 360 camera and other goodies available in 15-17L cars. It's a new brand, they can't give us a SUV at 30L just for suspension and 3 individual rear seats.

[@sanyamdosi555]

hey autocar, can you guys compare gle vs velar ?

[@bharatchaudhari6408]

nice prentation

[@koushickaraman100]

Do a comparison between this and the compass

[@SarveshKumar-te6mm]

This car is for people who want comfort from point A to B comfort is first priority of this vehicle people who want comfort with space this car is for them you cannot see in this video but it's Suspension are one of the features 👍 🙏