Citroen C5 X review - Is It Really That Good? | batchreviews

[@afonsocarneiro]

Thank you !! I was looking exactly for this 1.2 model and there were no reviews of it! Only the hybrid. Great work!

[@optimaxi]

Got my brand new plugi-in hybrid few days ago and have to say that I'm really impressed by the car and its ride.

[@wasimdar8336]

1 year later, what are your thoughts? Any problems?

[@optimaxi]

@@wasimdar8336 Thanks for asking! Actually I traded it in for a fully electric car after one year. The C5X's ride was very comfortable and I really liked it. On the other hand the powertrain wasn't especially good and electric range a bit poor.

[@optimaxi]

@@wasimdar8336 Thanks for asking! After a year and about 25 000km I sold it and went for a fully electric car. I'd say the main thing for me with the C5x was the comfort. It was pretty roomy and reliable too. The range is quite poor to be honest and in my opinion the powertrain is a bit sluggish.

[@bernds8656]

I own the C5X as 224 HO hybrid version since a few weeks now. I am really happy with it, I can't confirm the critic on the gearbox. Works just extreme smooth and accurate. The car is so silent, you can hardly notice the difference when it switches from electric to conventional drive. Even without loading the battery I could reach a useage of 5,3 l/100km , there is an intelligent algorythm to charge the battery when the car is rolling, breaking or going downhill and use this savings for the next acceleration.

[@eludereluded]

Hello, 3 months later how would you rate the car? Can you compare the ride comfort and sound insulation to some of the luxury brands? Have you done long trips already? What was the fuel economy? Currently I own the Citroen C5 X7 and it's quite comfortable and relatively economic, so I wonder if it's worth to spend 50k EUR on the new one.

[@bernds8656]

@@eludereluded until now I have 13.000 km, mostly long rides (100km or more) and sometimes 500 or more. I am still happy with the car. Fuel: Without charging you can calculate 5.5 to 6 l/100km when driving 100km/h and 7 l/100km when driving 130 km/h. I never owned other luxury brands so I cant compare, sorry ;-) My former was a Renault Megane and the C5X is a big step forward. Also I did spent "only" 40k for the new C5k (version Shine, not Shine Pack).

[@A8D92]

@@bernds8656 9 months on now. How's she holding up? you notice any qwerks with the car yet or thing you dislike? Is the ride still comfortable. Any reliability issues arise?

[@bernds8656]

@@A8D92 Actually I am still absolute happy with the car. sometimes (once a week or so) the back camera keeps black or the car didn't lock automatically when I leave. And since a few week Android Auto didn't connect with Bluetooth anymore (but with cable) but I dont know if its a car, phone or google thing. besides that, no issues :-)

[@A8D92]

@@bernds8656 Awesome, thats good to hear. And thank you for getting back. I'm really interested in the PHEV too. My concern is that 1.6T. My Understanding is its the THP unit which is quite an old tech engine now. Not sure if theyve improved it now. I recall these having oil consumption issues and timing chain stretching. My advice is if you can, just keep an eye out on the oil level and timing chain

[@ilt3ris]

I own 1.2 feel pack for about 3 months by now. It was a showroom car sitting at the dealership for about a year. First of all, car has enough power, no worries about if 1.2 is enough for this car. It is! At first, the jerky behavior of the gearbox was quite annoying, and sometimes it was knocking when slowing down from 40 to 30 kmh without throttle, downshift from 4 to 3. Maybe I get used to it, maybe i learnt how to command the throttle pedal properly but it feels smoother now. Also knocking is not here for the past month, maybe that was a break in period problem. Start stop system is quote annoying. First of all it is not as smooth as the PSA cars with manual transmission. Sometimes it shuts off the engine after you stop, in this case Automatic transmission with engaged torque converter still pulls the car forward so you need more brake power to bring the car to stop. It sometimes shuts off the engine 1 second before you stop the car, in this case the brake power you apply comes too much (since the engine is not pulling the car) and you end up with a hard jerky stop... To sum up, start stop kicks in whenever you don't need it, like a 1 second stop in a junction, it shuts off the engine. But whenever I really need it like a 60 seconds red light, it is not there :D It also shortens the lifespan of the engine/transmission, better to disable it whenever you sit in the car and only enable it when you will stop on a long red light. I wish there was a physical button for that rather than going into car settings menu, leaving carplay/android auto.

[@davidtaylorbfd]

I am looking at buying a Volvo S60 next year but the thing which puts me off is the infotainment screen, this Citroen might go at the top of the list.

[@hugoferreira4512]

It is even worse in this One!

[@fairybuddy-angel2035]

No it isn't. Sat in one last week and the screen is fine. What a feature to base a decision on anyway.

[@markbullmore241]

I have an xc90, the screen is too much distraction

[@hugoferreira4512]

@@fairybuddy-angel2035 not the screen in it self but the infotainment. very important feature for me. Right after Economy and Comfort. Can't understand how it is not important for anyone below 50 years old. And its incredible how the PSA group gets it wrong (and the newer VW Cars) and how much diference it makes to the overall enjoyment of a car.

[@hugoferreira4512]

@@markbullmore241 i have an 2020 XC60. Apart from the climate controls i find it very good. Not very distracting because it is not at the top of the dash. I get my navigation information from the heads up display and the screen in front of me.

[@simonwhite2890]

Excellent review as ever Batch. You’re so even handed, which is so refreshing.

[@petermaunder8357]

I have the 1.2 Sense Plus.Very happy with my car.The 1.2 enjine has more than enough power & still sounds refined & quiet.A much cheaper option to.

[@richardburfoot8638]

What’s the fuel consumption like?

[@petermaunder8357]

Fuel consumption around town,36mpg..

[@Tomkaten]

Can't for the life of me understand why the D segment is dying out in Europe. Why would I choose a heavier car, with a higher center of gravity, so less stable, over a streamlined and beautiful sedan? To be able to park it on the pavement? What other advantages does this crossover/fastback/SUV form offer? They're not even roomier than a standard sedan, most of the time they have awfully small boots. And don't tell me they offer better protection in case of an accident, that's an urban myth basically.

[@Xerxesro1]

Because the neighbours have an SUV. When everyone will have an SUV, snobs will start buying something else, to stand out.

[@robertmcwhatling]

I know some people like the higher driving position. Beyond that.. 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@wainerollins2587]

Couldn't put it better myself. I hate how the D segment has been decimated. D segment cars are perfect for families.

[@ninjaninja9954]

It does offer a bit more safety but I don't think that is the main reason people buy it. Mostly small boy syndrome downstairs is the reason

[@ShakeelDulmar]

Totally agree, I always prefer a sedan (as a family car), it's got lower centre of gravity, more precise steering, better aerodynamics, which makes driving pleasurable.

[@mrp5169]

Collecting mine on Friday: Amzonite grey, black Perla roof…1.6 petrol, Shine spec🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@sevesellors2831]

Great review and looks lovely always been a sucker for a big Citroen.

[@DonDixit]

AutoExpress compared / tested the Skoda Superb and Citroen C5X. Winner: C5X

[@piglet5287]

Superb review, informative, interesting, sensible length, no silly jokes, and a proper verdict at the end, not "and what do you think of the...."(Marek)

[@batchreviews]

Thanks James, very kind of you

[@Rapscallion2009]

One thing not covered is the price. You can pick one up new for 25 grand new if you shop around. It's a lot of car for the money.

[@alecireland3629]

Nice to have a test on the small engine C5x,

[@basecamper7504]

Great review. Informative and no flannels. Keep up the good work.

[@misterhoeflak]

With Citroen, lolloping is a feature. Gorgeous car.

[@nicksmpsn6546]

Nice to see you back! I've even subscribed so I don't miss your reviews. Look forward to seeing more.

[@batchreviews]

Thanks Nick. Very kind of you

[@davidhayes4814]

Good little video. When such a car (130 PS 1500 kg plus) is empty, I guess the performance is pretty decent. When fully laden, it will only be OK….. but you will get used to it.

[@nikserof2183]

4:29 IMHO, the absence of a rear wiper borders on negligence. That reason alone would have this car off my list of potentials. The car is a nice design, but 5:02 the strips, although practical, remind me of a hearse. 5:46 Not sure what the justification is to declare that "keyless entry hardly ever works in most cars". If I need to check whether my car is locked, I glance at the mirrors to see if they are folded. Simples.

[@mayhsalaam9321]

I'd like to drive this to Cyprus lovely review as always

[@FormulaWhine]

My 2010 Renault Laguna has keyless entry that works perfectly, and beeps as I walk away. I've never understood why "better" / other manufacturers have never been able to get this right.

[@traxions]

I got the same on my new C4

[@4VIPONLY]

confirmed

[@alanjewell6501]

Look at door mirrors, if folded , car is locked. That makes it easy for thieves to find out which cars are locked!

[@menifo4334]

This review was so bluntly honest that I don't think Batch will be getting any more invitations from Citroen in the future. 🤣

[@tyraela115]

I dissagree with you because yes there were some things he didn`t particulary like but all in all it was a positive review and he more than confirmed that in the end.

[@menifo4334]

@@tyraela115To be honest, I skipped the last couple of minutes of the review because I was so put off by all the negatives he brought up that it didn't matter how he would make it up and wrap it in the end. If he did like the car, then this was ill presented.

[@batchreviews]

@@menifo4334 Proof why you need to watch to the end of videos, not just this one. But thanks for persevering as much as you did

[@paulmackintosh9964]

I also disagree, be it Citroen or any car manufacture, if reviewers only suck up and say positives, car makers will not know about any negatives, after all, we, the customer keep them in business. If there’s an issue, they need to listen and action. So for me, an excellent honest, no holds barred review, great job.😎👍 Paul

[@julianleyton8668]

@@menifo4334 If you watched it to the end you’d have seen his positive summary

[@andyswiftUK]

Great review. Mind now made up. Order placed. Petrol 1.6/180 shine. Thanks.

[@victorgrasscourt3382]

In urban driving and cruising the 1.2 petrol is absolutely fine and on long runs, I achieve a genuine 46mpg / 32 to 34 around town. The engine is silent apart from a growl whilst accelerating. In the Sense Plus I do not find the seats particularly comfortable, due to a metal support strut under the squab where my thighs are, that cuts out the blood flow to my legs. Maybe the leather seats are better? Because the car is assembled in China, it is well screwed together and I have not had any faults in 10,500 kms of motoring. Remember only the Hybrid models have adaptive suspension which is brilliant. The standard suspension even with hydraulic bushes, is not impressive at all and crashes or bottoms out driving over sunken manhole covers. The car should have self-levelling suspension or headlights, due to the soft long travel rear suspension. You have to manually adjust to avoid dazzling oncoming drivers.

[@peterscheffer4521]

I drove the hybrid 2 times now. One of the things I noticed, was that under full acceleration, there was a tremor in the drivetrain. Both cars had this. For the rest, a comfy car but I don't agree with the hype around it. It's not like a new standard. At least, not to me. Also, with the special glass, I found the level of wind noise still a bit high. My BMW 3-serie has "acoustic glass" for the front doors, and the wind noise is simply gone. And that has nothing to do with the brand (I think). Anyway. For the money it is a good car.

[@ellisrochlin2267]

what i have tried to work out is that the huge figures shown by the sellers are maybe a full electric charge and a full tank of petrol , NOT as advertised as MPG.

[@ikotsus2448]

Journalists complain about piano black when it is there, but complain about the cheap feeling when it is not 😀

[@batchreviews]

I’ve never complained when piano black isn’t fitted!

[@shroomyesc]

Piano black is what causes a cheap feeling usually though, what do you mean?

[@ikotsus2448]

@@batchreviews I meant that it adds showroom appeal. I guess that is the reason they include it, maybe a sprinkle of planned obsolescence too. But I am afraid it does set a benchmark on perceived quality and luxury when new and the trend seems to be getting worse. Btw, your Iron man review was the best piece of media ever created on this planet!

[@batchreviews]

@@ikotsus2448 Ha! Thanks. Happy. days filming the Iron Man Kona review

[@subrafive4193]

My dream car

[@Ord_Wingate]

car looks amazing and you know that if its a citroen it will be comfy

[@thomaseriksson3182]

Nice review! Hope you can test the new e-C4X 👍

[@rickydeleon2134]

Hi just want to ask if you will choose between c5x and peugeot 408 what will you choose? Im can't decide of the 2? Thanks!

[@ninjaninja9954]

Have u test drove both? I'm pretty sure the c5 x is better because for me I just want cloud like ride quality.

[@rwahlfeld]

Curious to what you thought of the blue? In pictures it does not look premium. What from the limited colour range would you rank?

[@aubreyd]

Can I get my golf bag and trolley in without folding down the seats?

[@torresalex]

Very cool review. Seems fair to me, warts and all

[@gileshalliwell3591]

I still don’t know what you mean by “not knowing where the wheels are pointing”!? If there not point the right way you’ll soon know as you’ll be off the road! I don’t care what the steering feels like as long as it keeps me on the road!! Otherwise great stuff…

[@anakinskywalker4113]

The C5X is a great car let down by the engines. I'm sorry but a 130bhp 1.2 in a big car is just too under powered for me coming from Australia.

[@tyraela115]

This is an ENTRY level engine. You also have 1.6 liter 4 cylinder engine with 180 BHP (I`m suprised he didn`t test that one) and as he also mentioned 1.6 in combination with an electric engine - plug in hybrid with 225 BHP. Sadly though no diesels 😢

[@anakinskywalker4113]

@@tyraela115 it’s still a crummy under powered engine. I think they should ditch the 1.2 & 1.6. Just have the hybrid that’s much better. I come from Australia & our entry level engines for a large car such as the C5X are all at least 180bhp plus. Even then I wouldn’t have it. It needs at least 200bhp it’s a big luxury car so you need power as well as comfort. We don’t do small low powered engines in big cars. Smaller city cars Yes big luxo barges no way!

[@xcomputronx]

@@anakinskywalker4113 Except for the fact that with the hybrid you get the regenerative braking fade off effect , and you still have the noisy 1.6 as for the non hybrid version.

[@piglet5287]

@@anakinskywalker4113 the entry level price would be much higher if only hybrids were available. We don't all have money to burn

[@klausschelling8159]

Respectfully, I disagree with you. First, the engine is entry level and perfectly correct for anyone driving "normally". Not sure you are aware of that but in Europe, there are speed limits on highways and any road.... that car can reach 190 km/h, that's absolutely correct. It's not a sport car, you need to get that.

[@zynan]

I've been watching your reviews for years and years and always get a lot of good information (and a few puns and laughs) out of them. The c5X caught my eye, but the audio was terrible. Sorry James.

[@MidgeholeDave]

Have you forgotten the DS rage?

[@gregj3515]

I was surprised when I saw it in the flesh and it's a nice size, not sure about the lower spoiler on the hatch....

[@rayjennings3637]

It's got to be better than the mid-level spoiler on the C4!

[@leifandersen2756]

I cannot understand why we have to go down in cylinder numbers and 1.2 l.But is because of the miles/km per liter.To me it is irritating because I like big engines but if you choose it have be taxed I h more . I had a Mazda 6 from 2007 and it was filled with piano black.And now they done it again.In myQashqai from 2018 is filled wit piano black.

[@jimgraham6722]

ID19 was the best CV.

[@Jesuscger]

Why can you buy a red C5-X in China and not in Europe?

[@ellisrochlin2267]

help ! I WATCHED A HONEST REVEIW . In light use on semi empty roads was driven on a full plug in charge and a gallon of petrol (so bi fuel 9 £ costs) . Outcome was a quoted 70 ish miles BUT when you go to official selling sites it QUOTES 230 plus miles MPG ??? NO IT WONT ,not for a gallon and a full battery charge averging 30 ish miles . Even citreon uk quote these figures . WHATS GOING ON please sellers just STOP LYING. ps this isnt a isolated case , its across the board with many other brands quoting these sort of figures

[@ScottyJ1122]

wood, would like great instead of the piano black.

[@neilsg2001]

Who is this, Quintin Wilson? 😀

[@alanwayte432]

Sorry 3Cylinder engine in 3008 is worst part...the gearbox and engine is hesitant then jumpy on pull away, very noisy on acceleration...we had one for two weeks as hire car..great build quality, average tech, annoying having no physical climate control, if as stated engine and gearbox is same then unfortunately it’s a No..

[@colingarner6175]

I don’t think you meant mirrowing 😂perhaps should have said mirroring .😊

[@alxdava2004]

Instead of making that big front maybe they can make a big trunk

[@leifandersen2756]

Keep away from Citroën! It is one of the brands with electronics failure.I had C5 myself and it was one of the worst cars I ever had.One of my colleges had a Picasso and suddenly everyting was like X-mas eve with lights all over the cluster.Big problems !

[@fernandolopes833]

With my Mercedes E was the same...

[@mohammadalhdrami1008]

They have to think about price imeen cetroen cpmany

[@nathanwolf5547]

What were they thinking? They had the chance to build a beautiful Cx replacement but they chose this ungainly mess instead.

[@CryptoChangingTheWorld]

Good review but the audio is trash.

[@batchreviews]

Thanks. Few audio problems on this video, I agree - sorry

[@michaelplunkett8059]

Loved the C5 diesel I rented in 20010 Italy. Sorry not in USA. Anemic engine would kill it now. Is Europe really, a 2CV world? Then you let the overpriced Germans win.

[@iancampbell3202]

Just like all french cars the electronics will destroy it. I wouldn’t touch one

[@predragkardashian3730]

So the 3 cylinder engine is a pretty shitty? Really? Thats a news for all of us!

[@PeterbFree]

It's an estate car, it is too low to be any kind of SUV

[@sterobloc6645]

Wouldn’t ever buy anything French . . . Wine . . . Onions . . . with the exception of a French Letter if I got lucky!

[@edwardrodgers9383]

Really!🤔

[@mohammadalhdrami1008]

This car price 49000 $. Very cost wahay i can get 4×4 Japanese car in les price then it

[@rammohan1991]

sound accentuating lol

[@user-rc4qh3lp7h]

Wet belt engine unfortunately.

[@pradeepmagan6951]

Looks okay but to low and long

[@onearthonelegion]

You should get something short and tall then, like a forklift maybe

[@Xerxesro1]

I find it laughable how British car reviewers go to lengths about car suspensions not being able to cope with their terrible roads, instead of complaining the roads are terrible. As if they are happy to pay taxes and have terrible roads and expect manufacturers to adapt to them, rather than optimise for the good quality European roads.

[@michaelplunkett8059]

Some of us think a car is supposed to adapt to the environment, not change the whole environment to please a car. Very un German thought.

[@galaxyrider1391]

Oh, gross, it's gas.

[@_checkit]

generic car jurnalist

[@andrejkrusic372]

Low powerd engine and a bad automatic transmission. It is not a budget car!!!

[@graemetaylor629]

made in china omg

[@stephenbryson5618]

It’s French, electrically and mechanically unstable, please do an update in 3 years see if I was right? Central locking Works perfectly what about next week i wish you guys would look forward a little, secondhand or third 1000s to fix more then the car is worth.. it’s French and it will let you down…

[@MarkSmith-io3qd]

That’s odd, as I’ve got a 33 year old Citroën BX 16 Valve GTi, a 23 year old Citroën XM and a 20 year old Citroën C5 and they all work perfectly well. If you want unreliable and ‘unstable’, just buy German. The German brands are normally at the top of the league charts for the most unreliable cars out there.

[@JB-pd4gu]

I own a C6 over many years and 60k miles. Just the odd part has needed replacing. But no different from any other car. If only people realised the automotive supply chain and the control measures within. Sweeping statements meant it was a great second hand purchase though so thank you

[@hammer_town]

Absolute nonsense.

[@mymiphone1841]

FAKE NEWS like Always with you. I have a C3 for 4 over 4 years now. Everyting is still ruining perfect. No probleme at all. You should be ashame of yourself spreading FAKE NEWS all over youtube.

[@matthewsmith2787]

French cars have a good engines, but crap electronics

[@ilovesheryterry]

That U N R E L I A B L E 1.2T -search it up-, the not at all economic 1.6T and those PHEV you're supposed to be happy using on the freeway with all that extra weight being carried by the 1.6T. Powertrain wise its a piece of crap, and that alone is a perfect reason for just going for a less pretentious and better built Skoda. I sincerely hope this is another failure for Stellantis. PLUS, the design from the rear 3/4 is just ungainly and disproportionate. It's just sad how PSA/Stellantis is trying so hard to make these newer Citroens stand out just by the looks (with those horrible/tacky color combinations on their smaller models) while being completely cheap and generic on the mechanics, unlike Citroens from before. Worst part is people are buying into their marketing bullshit 🤣