New Citroen C5 X review

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This is the new Citroen C5 X!
The new C5 X is a mix of a few different cars. It comes with a ride height similar to an SUV, a big estate-sized boot, along with the interior room & comfort of a saloon! So is it the right car for you? Let’s take a look!
It’s got a pretty stylish exterior design, with Citroen’s traditional upside-down headlight style along with a smart chrome strip across the front. Around the back, it’s got some stylish wrap-around taillights coupled with a boot lip spoiler. We’re not a big fan of the plastic bumper though.
Thankfully, there’s little to complain about on the inside. There are high-quality materials throughout, along with a big infotainment screen, digital dials and a whole lot of storage. The seats are also super comfortable, too!
There’s a choice of petrol engines available, with the range-topper being a plug-in hybrid which combined an electric motor with a 1.6-litre turbo petrol engine to deliver 225hp. All models come with an automatic gearbox along with FWD.
The price starts from just under £28,000, but is it worth it? You’ll need to stick with Mat to see for yourself!
Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:26 Price
00:53 Design
02:00 Interior
03:15 Back Seats
04:39 Boot
05:46 5 Annoying Things
07:21 5 Good Things
08:57 Engines
09:42 Town Driving
11:46 Dual Carriageway Driving
12:35 0-60mph
13:05 Verdict
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[@Ryan-921]

Second

[@Mustbepapz]

Read my name .

[@kamadotanjiro3118]

Wha

[@kartikay9122]

I am one of the few

[@mrrocks7032]

Fi

[@Bitrok997]

Fun fact: Citroën used to make Rolls-Royce suspension system back then.

[@HShango]

Make not made or even produce

[@the_og_rubenmartin]

Obviously, they invented the Hydropneumatic suspension

[@javadahmed5309]

@@the_og_rubenmartin You mean not so obviously, because I found out from this comment :)

[@alunesh12345]

@@the_og_rubenmartin Believe in JESUS today, confess and repent of your sins. No one goes to heaven for doing good but by believing in JESUS who died for our sins. For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.(John 3:16)🥳❤️🥰❤️

[@littlejam5984]

Didn't they license their Hydrologic System to them or something?

[@jasonyu6649]

Haven’t seen Mat giving a go-right-ahead-and-buy verdict for long. Well done Citroen

[@thepit2013]

Agree ! Finally a good overall car for the average joe, citroen did a good job

[@ugastronomie1237]

@@thepit2013 for the avarage joe? You mean an avarage dentist?

[@sheldoncooper4192]

mat 应该看看在星越L面前凡尔赛何德何能不讲价

[@samcole8272]

All very well buying, but what about depreciation!? Big French cars are legendary for shedding their values, will this follow the same route?

[@kt10208]

Merc C class and this one. Any others?

[@archechme]

It is very refreshing to see another big french car like this. They were so good at making big comfortable cars and it was sad to see them go. I'm really liking the look of this and hopefully plenty of people buy it over SUVs or crossovers.

[@kresimirsimunovic5333]

C 5 X is a crossover.

[@archechme]

@@kresimirsimunovic5333 nah, it's a 5 door hatchback just like the Vauxhall Signum.

[@kresimirsimunovic5333]

@@archechme ,well it is a crossover hatchback mix,not a pure hatchback,too much ground clearance.

[@toyotaprius79]

@@archechme what a throw back

[@tentifr]

​@@kresimirsimunovic5333i mean it is essentially a big luxury hatchback, they just had to lift it a lil bit so it sells more, but it's more an hatchback than a crissover

[@saif1002]

I'm 45 and I've driven German, Japanese even Italian cars. Never did I think I would end up liking French cars, it was only after I had to get a Peugeot for work that I found that they are actually quite comfortable. The suspension and steering is softer and lighter than other makes. Well done french engineers 👍

[@Vladesculos]

Peugeot suspension and ride is less comfy than Citroën’s. Try a Cit if you get a chance and you’ll see the difference 😃

[@ericsmith1453]

As i a South African i can verify French cars always had the best ride even on the worst gravel roads

[@poxer1]

The car looks great. The software looks great and with a lot of features also. it seems practical and looks like they thought about a lot of things - free space, physical knobs, cameras, boot everything. GG Citroen!

[@josephrobi6806]

But the alarm 🚨 closing the hatchback feel old people driving the car

[@alunesh12345]

Believe in JESUS today, confess and repent of your sins. No one goes to heaven for doing good but by believing in JESUS who died for our sins. For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.(John 3:16)🥳❤️🥰❤️

[@josephrobi6806]

@@alunesh12345 I did in 1983 once saved always saved forgiven

[@purwantiallan5089]

@@josephrobi6806 the car looked good in my opinion.

[@josephrobi6806]

@@purwantiallan5089 yes it look great 👍 but the hatchback alarm 🚨 is silly 🙃 just that. Overall it is a nice vehicle 🚗

[@tommimerilainen4753]

One thing you've (almost) always missing in these videos is the daytime light designs!!! They are so prominent on every car nowadays and effect the car's looks overall very much. You should always review them too

[@aquatics117]

This!

[@karlhayes1077]

Got my CX5 last week the DRL's are awesome. The car itself is incredibly comfortable and roomy

[@moogle68]

Uhhhh, he literally shows the front of the car both while off and running DOZENS of times in every review, what else do you want him to do? Occasionally he mentions how he feels personally about the design of the DRLs but everyone has their own opinion, so aside from simply seeing them on (which you get to during the driving section of the review) I don't see what else you need to know.

[@tommimerilainen4753]

@@moogle68 I just think they are so big of a part of cars design that they are worth showing and talking about. And usually there are options for them too. Didn't see the backlights tho.

[@diceymaan]

Citroen has always been good with suspension. Every car enthusiast knows Rolls-Royce licensed Citroen's hydropneumatic suspension on the Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow.

[@kidnamedfinger420]

Congrats bro

[@kidnamedfinger420]

Chain

[@augure2589]

They bought it actualy.

[@jean-pierredeclemy7032]

Yeh, so many people try and tell me my 1973 DS has Rolls Royce suspension that I have given up trying to educate them and just agree!

[@Yellowshock]

Live in the US nowadays and would love me a Citroen C5 X. The main selling point being that the roads are so terrible and Citroen will make potholes all but disappear. Owned an old CX back in 85 and loved it.

[@kidnamedfinger420]

I drove it on horrible French country roads and the car went over potholes very smoothly. At higher speeds on the highway it's so relaxing you better stay awake and keep an eye on the road. Truly an impressive machine. I love that Citroën builds comfortable cars with genius suspensions again.

[@roboticvenom1935]

There are many cars in America with good adaptive suspension..

[@hervedupont6955]

@@roboticvenom1935 Slogan Mercedes la reine des voitures Citroën la reine de la route.

[@Yellowshock]

@@roboticvenom1935 name me one that is as legendary as Citroen.

[@roboticvenom1935]

@@Yellowshock cadillac's/GM's magna ride, which is consistently the best adaptive suspension tech vs its competitors(goes without saying it's not a replacement for air suspension or suspension tech used on the top tier luxury vehicles, for the most part). That's why Audi, land rover, and especially ferrari has used it. Magnetorheological dampers are no joke, part of the reason the c8 is so good with them. Can look up a car and driver or motortrend review of a vehicle with them, it's drastic, not subtle like honda/acura or nissan's adaptive systems. Audi has a per wheel 48 volt electric air system that's insane, but that's super expensive and bespoke

[@RDSyafriyar]

I think the C5 X was a good blend of a crossover. Looks reasonably elegant and affordable for the creature comforts.

[@alunesh12345]

Believe in JESUS today, confess and repent of your sins. No one goes to heaven for doing good but by believing in JESUS who died for our sins. For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.(John 3:16)🥳❤️🥰❤️

[@purwantiallan5089]

RDSyafriyar, i bet the C5 X is just as good as the AMG E55.

[@damarfadlan9251]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@skuzz8182]

@@alunesh12345 what would jesus drive

[@kresimirsimunovic5333]

In Croatia it costs more than 50 000 Euros, add 6 000 Euros more and you can buy Tesla model 3 in Croatia.

[@projectg408]

Dang I really wish we could buy Citroën, Peugeot and Renault here in the states. They make such interesting looking vehicles that would feel extremely special next to our cars over here.

[@walideg5304]

Peugeot Is coming back to the US

[@baptistovitch]

Trop petit moteur pour le marché américain....

[@VDPEFi]

Love it, not enough focus on sheer comfort nowadays, our old Freelander takes speed bumps better than any modern SUV. Love the physical climate control too, purely screen based ones are a dropped bollock for sure.

[@xIcarus227]

Not sure what you're talking about, most cars today approach the driving aspect from a comfort angle instead of a sporty one. You only got Ford, BMW and somewhat Mazda whose regular cars offer a sporty edge. Obviously I'm not including pure sports car manufacturers like Porsche or Lambo here since they're not exactly accessible to the average guy. Sheer comfort ala Mercedes S-class is expensive, that's why you don't see it in the mainstream segment.

[@venganceprince]

Not sure what you are talking about, an old Opel Ascona takes a speed bump better than a new Insignia for example...

[@VDPEFi]

@@xIcarus227 a w126 s class is one of the smoothest riding cars ever made, by modern standards it's not very heavy, it was on steel coils and normal dampers but careful engineering gave it one of the most level rides ever created, there is absolutely no reason why that can't be done today. A drive in a modern fleet spec Audi A4 s line 2.0tdi is a lesson in back ache but it's an expensive car, the fiesta much praised for its handling is actually quite a harsh riding cheaply built little thing that an old mk3 golf couldn't out perform but certainly is nicer to drive for a few hours

[@xIcarus227]

@@VDPEFi every old car dealt with bumps well because they all handled like absolute dogshit, I think you forgot that part. They rolled in corners something fierce and some of them could even roll over if you tried hard enough. Somewhere in the late 90s we managed to strike a balance between comfort and handling because of safety reasons. I don't know how you can call a base spec A4 a lesson in back ache, all A4s I drove so far seemed like boats to me, main reason why I avoid most VAG products. If you were referring to the seats however, that depends on each person. I personally haven't had issues.

[@MohammedMangera]

A lot of older cars handled bumps better because the tyres also had bigger sidewalls in proportion to the wheel size.

[@mphomogwatseleng1805]

Hi Mat, I am always watching your reviews from SA. Honestly, I fell in love with the very first video I watched back in 2018 and have subscribed since then and always following your reviews. I got to say that, you’re feeding my curiousity and knowledge on vehicles. I like every aspect of your show(s) and in my opinion, you offer the best reviews even to a novice about cars. Your videos are well constructed, consistent and accommodating for everyone and very age group. Keep it up Mat, you’re doing a great job. With love from SA. 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@nicholasstocker6866]

As an American, I’ve always loved French cars because of how different and weird they are.

[@armatian]

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[@nicholasstocker6866]

@@armatian I know, it happens ALL…THE…F*CKING…TIME!

[@vasiliskampanidis2098]

They are not only weird they are also really good cars , comfortable and they have great handling my friend. And i am not French. I am from Greece and we dont have nice roads like you. CITROENS ARE LIKE MAGIC CARPET end of story!

[@luyongler4634]

As a Chinese, I also like French cars😀

[@Beluga..]

Hahaha (im french)

[@Rapscallion2009]

Yes, Citroen. You're bloody CITROEN! Love to see them making comfortable, big, quirky cars!

[@snakeeyes9246]

Godzilla had a stroke trying to read this and f***ing died.

[@damarfadlan9251]

@@snakeeyes9246 well thats cool

[@VDPEFi]

Completely agree, anyone who has experienced a cx, bx, xantia knows what you mean. Hell even a xsara rides better than most modern executive saloons

[@Rapscallion2009]

@@VDPEFi most modern saloons are designed to given "sportiness". Comfort isn't usually seen as marketable. Neither is quirkiness. I would love to buy a c5x just to support this different approach

[@johnlumb1078]

Test drove one of these last weekend and it was amazing. The other half loved it before we left the garage which is rare. I have driven many high end vehicles in my job as a chauffeur/CP Officer and this is up there.

[@okbro10]

Citroens really have been killing it these past few years. Great review.

[@alunesh12345]

Believe in JESUS today, confess and repent of your sins. No one goes to heaven for doing good but by believing in JESUS who died for our sins. For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.(John 3:16)🥳❤️🥰❤️

[@purwantiallan5089]

Pranav, previously we have GT By Citroen. And now this.

[@JahoSelamaj]

@@alunesh12345 amen 🙏

[@okbro10]

@@purwantiallan5089 the citroen GT was a limited run super expensive supercar, this is a great, unique family car for the mass public. They are 2 different types of cars for 2 different purposes

[@TheSuperBoyProject]

They're literally killing it. Who would ever buy this over a skoda superb, a honda or a toyota. Waste of money and the car will be draining your wallet after 100k miles more than a 3 strippers on your 21st birthday. The buy verdict really hurts carwows credibility as a reviewer.

[@brianiswrong]

Well I lived to see the day mat said of a large citroen " just buy it"🙂

[@alexbarcovsky4319]

Im gonna say it. Matt has become the golden standard of car content for the 2020s. First it was top gear, then then general onset of youtubers, but I think Matt takes the crown, hands down. Most detail, most facts, most fun, production quality is also peak.

[@danielstephan1908]

The Channel "Hagerty" also produces incredible car content. Especially the videos with Jason Cammisa as the host are a great watch

[@johnwhite2143]

Never been a fan of the look of Citroen's but this car looks great, I'd happily drive it very nice interior too 👌👍, great review cheers 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@Dave_Rice]

As an American, I can't get a Citroen. But I still watch all of the carwow videos for the entertainment. This video is one of my favorites with Mat. More of his (weird) personality is shining through and it works. It's a fun combination of traditional auto journalism and old Top Gear fun. Keep it up!

[@Illyrian_Adventures]

the only thing good about citroen is comfort. Everything else and i mean everything is rubbish

[@wiesenthal3511]

You can buy it in europe and transport it to the us:D

[@Illyrian_Adventures]

@@wiesenthal3511 but why. Rather something italian

[@Dave_Rice]

@@wiesenthal3511 We can only import after 25 years unless it's a rare car that will only be "exhibited". I doubt any of these will be around in 25 years!

[@franckdebzh7608]

​@@Illyrian_Adventures You do know that italian cars have bad reputation in Europe, right?

[@babushka3920]

Mat actually does launch everything 1. He launched a website 2. He launches cars from nought to 60 3. He launches load covers 4. He launched …. something else

[@omarabdullah2998]

What was the something else

[@LuciTulcea]

He can't properly launch and drag race manual gearbox cars though!

[@AmongUs-mb4qx]

@@LuciTulcea nor can he properly launch...something else

[@notagain2856]

Launched 'white stuffs' that resulted in the birth of his daughter

[@damarfadlan9251]

@@LuciTulcea 😂😂😂

[@wtwyw9]

I'm a big fan of this channel since I discovered it. My only suggestion is a small review of the sound quality. Most of the drivers have the radio switched on during their car journeys

[@akinigiri]

Great review! Keep up thess great vids. Btw, I found the Rolex Explorer dial funny 😆

[@okithdesilva129]

The new Citroen C5 X looks absolutely insane! I love the cool and futuristic looking design of the new Citroen C5 X!

[@OverIoad7]

Yo calm down

[@mehrdad4435]

are u a citroen employee

[@HShango]

I bet this guy is french 🤣🤣🤣

[@fjuris3116]

I love the new Citroen C5 X, I am definitively going to buy the new Citroen C5 X and I think you should be buying the new Citroen C5 X as well

[@alunesh12345]

@@mehrdad4435 Believe in JESUS today, confess and repent of your sins. No one goes to heaven for doing good but by believing in JESUS who died for our sins. For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.(John 3:16)🥳❤️🥰❤️

[@stephenberry1205]

In 1978 I was custodian of a new CX 2400 EFI Prestige and a RR SSII. The Prestige was superior for both drivers & passengers plus reliability until the CX series I rust set in 5 years down the track. Fixed with Series II CX. The Roller had that elusive WAFT factor, and could be quite sprightly and surprising nimble when punted quickly. 4 Prestiges for 1 RR... The C5 X seems to have recaptured Citroen style and comfort...

[@purwantiallan5089]

At least C5 X is better than Impreza WRX STi 2007. That car is like a wagon.

[@xgeneral2502]

I'm driving one C5. OK, it's 17 yrs old. I came to watch this for the second time, I couldn't believe the final verdict. It's still BUY. Awesome. Crucial word in this review was: "Does it matter? - NO! I'm glad Matt is getting more mature...

[@garycooper348]

Looks a really good car! Citroen seem to have gone back to their roots and are cranking out some great cars currently.

[@okithdesilva129]

Mat thank you so much for this insane video!

[@charliehmi76]

Insane?

[@brentc4384]

In the past, with Citroën's hydraupneumatic suspension, if you wanted to change the stiffness of your suspension, you could replace the hydraulic spheres with different ones that had different characteristics which resulted in an entirely different suspension feel. Additionally, with newer models, the suspension stiffens up more depending on your driving. If you drive a bit "wilder" the suspension's default will be more stiff than the factory default and this is saved across driving sessions.

[@moogle68]

Does this car have hydropneumatic suspension? I didn't hear him mention the word in this review, but I know Citroen is known for it, and I already like this car enough that if I ever find myself living in Europe in the future I will be trying to find one of these as a daily driver, but having that suspension would just be icing on the cake as we don't get anything at all with it over here in the US.

[@brentc4384]

@@moogle68 I believe this one has a revised version of it so it's not like the older ones, but it should still be great. I personally haven't been in this one, but we have several older citroën cars

[@luyongler4634]

Yes, it has hydraulic suspension. I am the Citroen C5x car mentioned last week, produced in China @@moogle68

[@iliaspapoutsidis2109]

Mat, as always I love your reviews of cars and I'm a fan of the incredible work the carwow team does behind the scenes. That said, I wonder if "your granmothers knickers elastic" is a new low in terms of whitty commentating?

[@rabbit72]

Well, he doesn't like French cars... they don't pay him enough for good references 😂😂😂

[@mihlebokveldt3774]

We miss the Rimac Carbon fibre stick of truth

[@stevenr2463]

Well done! Like to see more of this type of reviews...

[@johnmith7652]

Mats MX is like the hard worker doing his thing behind the scenes

[@chrispenn715]

Had loads of Citroens in the past - nice to see they have found their mojo again. Hope it sells well, rather than bombing like most big Citroens.

[@leandroszoidis9414]

Really beautiful, special and comfortable car! I agree with Mat's verdict.

[@kresimirsimunovic5333]

It is a hiddeous crossover.

[@p.cookie4169]

@@kresimirsimunovic5333 not as hidious as the new BMW models

[@NaHrvatskimCestama]

Saw one in person and it looks a lot more impressive then on video/photos.

[@petermaunder8357]

Had mine eight months now,still love it.Great car & good value.The 1.2 engine more than enough power.

[@grgr6720]

Absolutely. I also call my FIAT Punto a budget Bugatti Veyron.

[@sauravchhabra840]

Even I call my Swift a budget Mini Cooper Clubman JCW.

[@purwantiallan5089]

@@sauravchhabra840 or Cappucino as a budget to a mini Saleen S7.

[@rubioe3067]

My bicycle is like a German motorbike of world war times (sidecar model, but within the third seat), U. S. A. design 🤷‍♂️

[@tims.620]

Good to see how honest Mat is with this French product and rewards it as he experience it.

[@cargogh]

Your old school wiper sounds were spot on.

[@lukthere2]

Looks great in person! Super slick and the front lights are pretty 👌

[@Ryan-921]

He didn’t ask how I am this time 😭

[@arturleal588]

Hey, Ryan. How are you this time?

[@m7ali935]

@@arturleal588 not like this mate , let me show you how its done Hi, how are you ,mat Watson here from the carwow

[@Ryan-921]

@@arturleal588 I’m good thanks 😊

[@Ryan-921]

@@m7ali935 I’m good thanks ☺️ How are you?

[@Chalto]

I've always liked Citroen, in fact, my fave car was my 1st gen BX GTI 16valve (had the Peugeot 405 Mi16 engine IIRC), and was super quick, especially after I added a full Scorpion stainless exhaust system, K&N filter kit and polished Pug 205 GTI wheels 😁 Anyway, enough of that, I really like the look of this C5 X, and it seems it'd be heaven for my knackered back, with being able to soak up all the bumps and holes on our shitty UK roads.

[@Murlock2000]

What an amazing car, just like the old C6 but a new refreshed version. it looks really good, all those people that picks german cars only do so because they are an item to showoff while the C5x is much more unique and in many ways better. I had the pleasure to drive one of these for a week while i had my own C3 Aircross in to the mechanics and it was addicting, even the new C4 is really good with the same suspention !

[@memyselfandmik3]

Your right matt you do launch everything, including the parcel shelf 🤣

[@laserjet2000]

This car would be an amazing flagship car for Citroen here in Brazil!

[@purwantiallan5089]

And even in Japan...

[@lukeecle117]

@@purwantiallan5089 nope, there's no many foreign cars in Japan

[@lucadipaolo1997]

I don't think anyone in Brazil is willing to pay R$300,000 or more on a Citroën.

[@DarkKnightwing75]

0:05 well the Eames Chair is American so you’ve already invalidated your comparison, the other points I agree with but France isn’t America🤣

[@mathiasvdk]

lol came here to say that

[@marcopietrangelo94]

Mat, did you have a rolex watchface on your smartwatch? Nice touch

[@conceptwcom]

Hi Mat, what other car in this price is quieter and more comfortable for long distances than C5 X?

[@rabhaw2327]

I traded my Ford focus 1.6 diesel for my C4 115 bhp diesel 8 years ago and it is a far superior car than than the focus, hope to have it for a few years yet. Still love it.

[@MikeyMacOfficial]

Imagine if Citroen give this the RS6 Avant treatment, it’d be a stunner!

[@erichmercado]

The arm becoming back window wiper... Lovely!

[@OliverTrist]

Good video, as always, Matt.😊 Time and gain…. I watch eagerly when I hear words like ‘comfort’ and ‘sophisticated’. And, lots of cars seem to cover this reasonably well. But then, every time, there’s massive disappointment when we get to the ‘reveal’ on the engine; we hear that it’s got less capacity than a hairdryer! I know, I know!… these manufacturers will tell us that they have done lots of customer research which reveals that the average user of their products want this kind of electric tin opener power plant…. But, seriously, I know a lot of people, myself included, who drive so-called ‘luxury’ cars (V8 engined BMWs, etc) who don’t drive the badge and who would genuinely consider a car like this… if only it had something under the bonnet (‘hood’ for our chums in the US) that had enough torque not to have to be changing down three gears every time it came to climb a minor gradient! You can strap as many turbochargers as you like to a hairdryer-engine to achieve 300bhp, but it’s still no better than a muscular flea trying to push its dog uphill on an icy day. Take the current Volvo XC90…. Over 300bhp from a 2.0l engine… that’s trying to drag along a 2 tonne car! It’s drawn a lot of well deserved criticism from owners and the press. So, more manufacturers, please, please, please, we’re not asking for much… not even a V8…. Just a 3.0l petrol turbo and all wheel drive. That’s all. Nothing more. And, yes, it can be done…Kia have done it, beautifully!

[@PedroConejo1939]

What a great review. I mean, not just the car but also the bants and the presentation. As for the car, it seems that Citroën have really upped their game with the big jobs when reviewers are saying just go ahead and buy it. I drive a C5 X7 Tourer (the last of the hydropneumatics) and I don't think anyone full on recommended it like that. The C5X will be top of the list to replace that. I wonder what an estate would look like.

[@alanwayte432]

Great comfortable car, had one for a week whilst my BMW 530 was having gearbox issues, and heck drive to Cornwall was fantastic, makes you realise the sporty setups as my BMW at twice the price might be wrong option..in a country with a 70mph speed limit

[@milosvelemir1258]

Come on guys, no one really mentioned the best humorous expert car presenting this guy does? Please... YOU rock dude, made me laugh while still presenting all there is about these cars. Thank you, keep it up! 😂🤘

[@aek8062]

it does feel like 7 seconds when i accelarate. it drives quite well. surprisingly agile, precise, yet retains amazing suspension and confort. fuel economy is also reasonable if you drive it normally.

[@watch2drive]

Cheap luxury for less money👌 and new create Design. Thanks for the Great Review

[@purwantiallan5089]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@Bitrok997]

8:50 The Citroën C4 Picasso from 2013 also has that surround camera system

[@purwantiallan5089]

Yep.

[@HarryDunlopClark]

Previous Citroens have an above view monitor. Not quite the same thing. A 360° camera has 4 cameras, where as the above view only has 1 on the rear. You initially get just a rear view but as you move it takes photos and the computer sort of stitches the image together giving a 360° view, sort of. Only the rear part of that image is live though.

[@Bitrok997]

@@HarryDunlopClark ehh that Citroen from 2013 has 4 cameras

[@felixbroeckx]

Good review, exactly my thoughts. I don't realy like the exterior, but the rest is great for the price. 👍

[@redpillcanucklofi]

Great review...very indepth! This was like reading the manual but more fun :) Do people even read manuals anymore though...lol. Great job on your video :)

[@svgaming2716]

Citroen proves again who got one of the comfiest suspension in the market

[@michalisGT]

Love the comfort Citroen gives......I hope all cars are not sporty but comfort.....this is the reason I love old Mercedes too.....

[@darrenhenderson5355]

@Mat Is that your Supercharged MX5 ahead of you in the driving scenes ???

[@khangvutien2538]

Thanks for the review. I have an old 11 years C5 Mark2 diesel and it’s reliable, comfortable and responsive. Maybe I’ll give this one a try.

[@gms03sbd3]

we have a 2010 C5 tourer with the hydractive III at home and it is really confy, it has the double glass also. it is a really good traveller car but damn is a boat when you have a to go on to a curvy road...

[@axelvc3753]

Same with my 2005 c5😂 so comfy but no sporty driving😂

[@tedarcher9120]

My dream car is diesel V6 C5 tourer, man they just eat the road

[@PedroConejo1939]

Engage 'sport', it's not a massive difference, but it does firm things up a bit. My dashcam caught a conversation between two mechanics when I took mine for it's MOT and service recently (they drove it to an MOT station). They were saying it was the most comfortable car they'd ever been in. Obviously never been in the older big Citroëns then. I reckon this C5X will be even better in most circumstances. Can't wait to test drive one.

[@tedarcher9120]

@@PedroConejo1939 sadly this citroen doesn't have a hydropneumatic suspension anymore, just some good dampers. So it probably won't be as confy

[@PedroConejo1939]

@@tedarcher9120 Yeah, I know what suspension it has and I'm keen to try it to compare - arriving in a C5 and driving a C5X straight from one to the other should do the trick. Reviewers are raving about it, so I reckon it'll match the old HAIII for most things, especially with the adaptive damping. Where it won't match it is with the self-levelling, which I used to great effect at the weekend.

[@michaelporter8485]

I would have a Citroen over a rolls Royce anyway 💁🏽‍♂️

[@OverIoad7]

You’re delusional

[@scimatarpictures]

A big Citroën is more tasteful 👍🏻

[@stephenberry1205]

In 1978 I had a new CX 2400 EFI Prestige and a new RR Silver Shadow II My passengers found greater comfort in the Prestige. As a driver noting matched the CX fingertip pod controls or the amazing Diravi self centring speed sensitive steering with 2.5 turns lock to lock. The SSII had Citroen rear suspension. The CX had a better ride and handling. The Rolls had that elusive WAFT factor and could actually be punted quite sprightly for a large beast. Like many late 70s British cars the RR Shadow IIs were not so reliable. The Prestige was faultless until rust set in....

[@archiebarber9802]

Dont think you really would though

[@joebooth67]

@@archiebarber9802 if it was my own money I'd get the Citroen especially when you consider that some of the options on a RR are more expensive than this entire car 🤷‍♂️

[@SDADanCars]

Tomorrow I go to review it as well 🙂👍 It is a proper limousine. Wait you on channel guys for full Review and Test Drive

[@stephandolby]

It sounds like the C5X may be the pick of the bunch so far, but we've only had this and the DS 4. Can't wait to see what the 408 brings.

[@thadynakat]

Even tho i ain't a fan of most 'coupe' SUVs, this doesn't look that bad Edit: Alr, I've found out this is a lifted estate/fastback saloon like that weird Honda Accord Cross

[@scimatarpictures]

This one seems more like a saloon / estate mash up than a SUV

[@arekb5951]

it's a lifted estate, just like Volvo Cross Country or Audi Allroad

[@thadynakat]

@@arekb5951 ohh ok ty

[@thadynakat]

@@scimatarpictures like that weird honda accord cross thing?

[@higzumo3876]

It's more of a wagon/crossover kind of car. The C5 was always a somewhat luxurious sedan.

[@nigelfarage69]

Tested the Hybrid C5 X twice this week. It’s a very comfortable car for the price range it’s in. While the ride is extremely comfortable and supple, some road surfaces it feels rough over. Usually broken tarmac which can send a surprising amount of vibration through the car. Some quality issues with the stitching on my test car with 4000 miles. There also some cheapness to the underfloor insulation, especially noticeable when you’re driving in the rain.

[@floriankern1923]

About the missing wiper on the back. I remember the Citroen GS and CX in the 80ties, where aerodinamics produced a dry backwindow in full rain conditions. Same at the CX 5?

[@pete4847]

To clear the rear screen of rain turn on the rear screen heater, it works as I do it with my old Kia pain in the Rio

[@AgentSmith911]

Great looking car, and I like the decent ground clearance. Though I don't like FWD in such a large car, I'd rather have RWD or AWD.

[@VDPEFi]

Why? In a true luxury car there should be no sense of what wheels are driven, it should simply progress....

[@gevinduxrs2]

You're good bro because we have a 5008 which is FWD I'm always so worried about it because our Sorento is also AWD

[@Dragoneer]

PSA in general have really upped their game. Just hope they’re also making improvements under the hood to their build quality and reliability. Especially concerning the electronic wiring which they are known to be pretty crappy. Also I hope their engine layouts are more logical because they are generally a mechanic’s worst nightmare. Citroëns have always looked fantastic imo…

[@Dragoneer]

Let me guess, a spam bot will reply below me 👇 Edit: this is how you win

[@CaiSpidox]

I agree, but in terms of reliability (if the customer satisfaction surveys are to be believed) they are top 10 these days.

[@Dragoneer]

@@CaiSpidox That’s great news because that is the one thing that would put me off buying either a Peugeot or Citroën car

[@CaiSpidox]

@@Dragoneer yeah I had a pug 307 (06) it single handedly put me off anything from the PSA group it was god awful xD but lately I've only heard good things from owners, hopefully the stigma will fade ^,,^

[@GoldenCroc]

Is it really crappy? Havent heard much of more problems than anything else since 2006 or so.

[@mcpeters515]

A buy verdict when you least expect this Matt, watched so many of his videos can't even remember when was the last time he gave a buy verdict.

[@markbullock1931]

You are correct Citroën did license hydro active suspension to Rolls Royce and Bentley. I have a C5 x7 Exclusive hydro active 3 plus. I will have to book a test drive to see how it compares to my V6 saloon?

[@polardabear]

Truly the only Citroën i would buy for myself

[@purwantiallan5089]

Other than GT By Citroen?

[@polardabear]

@@purwantiallan5089+ Uglier version of a Bugatti. I wouldn't want that in my garage

[@scimatarpictures]

A modern CX?

[@princekazhila7234]

Matt needs to be paid for the phone ad in this car ad

[@jonathanstamp]

4:45 boot on a ford kuga is 412 - 526 litres (depending on rear seat position) - is Matt talking about a Ford Edge or something bigger here because surely not over 600 like stated? Cheers

[@katzicael]

Really love how modern Citroens look.

[@davorin86]

Saw the car today. Looks very very nice!

[@YOUENNNN]

Yeah it looks amazing in real life

[@niallkennedy23]

great video dude. You remind me of Alan Partridge.

[@vadam5027]

Imo it will be nice if you do a video about the new renault megane e tech

[@popinjayjunior7698]

I love that stellantis is giving citroen a fair chance.

[@purwantiallan5089]

Yep. Tons of good chance actually.

[@okithdesilva129]

The new Citroen C5 X is a good family SUV and a good SUV for ones who love cheap luxury!

[@popinjayjunior7698]

It’s more of a bridge between a sedan body and an suv body, as well as a wagon. I believe the SUV is the aircross model

[@alunesh12345]

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[@popinjayjunior7698]

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[@albanb]

@@alunesh12345 I do not believe in Jesus or any mythologic creatures

[@yusriarji2969]

another word was Engineered Comfy

[@uniqueusernane8204]

Matt gow long have you had the samsung fold. Update od the crease on the big screen

[@cygnusbike]

I was looking for a ULEZ-compliant car and lookjed at loads of reviews on KZbin. None of them had a bad word to say about this car. So I went and bought one. It's an ex-demo hybrid version and has all the toys, including a sub-woofer which, together with the traction battery, unfortunately reduces the under-floor space on the boot. I like quirky cars - have had a FIAT Multipla and a Chrysler 300C. The C5 X is the most comfortable of the lot, uses NO petrol most of the time, and is the kind of car that makes you want to drive sedately. Thankfully I also have a Hayabusa :)

[@golf94srm]

Honest review of a great comfort car. I am just disappointed they don't have diesel anymore!

[@purwantiallan5089]

Yep. It also got 300bhp. Like Citroen C4 WRC.

[@Hattonbank]

CO2 is killing the planet, diesels produce 30% less CO2 than petrol (and use less fuel). It doesn't make sense

[@olivierhabex8486]

Mat, you should try a DS4 !

[@purwantiallan5089]

Or GT By Citroen Road Car.

[@VOLL.11]

8:34 Guy (Not Mat): Back back back back back back back back back back back!

[@ozozi49]

Oh Matt, you are amazing! Make me laugh most of the times. Love it

[@davidhayes4814]

Since diesels (which would this type of car) are out of favour, economy is sought by a 1.2 Litre 130 PS petrol. A decent enough engine is a smaller car maybe.

[@purwantiallan5089]

I think it has 300bhp. Similar to Celica GT4 WRC ST205.

[@Nicolas-zq7cl]

It's a good engine, yeah. I have the detuned 100hp version of it in my Corsa. Fairly decent on fuel, averaging around 6L/100km, and reasonably punchy. + it's really quiet as well. I like it quite a lot

[@Otosama420]

Love the design and overall practicality of this car. wish I could buy one.

[@lukeecle117]

It's a cheap car, buy one then

[@Otosama420]

@@lukeecle117 Too expensive for a middle income person like me from India.

[@lukeecle117]

@@Otosama420 ok

[@lukeecle117]

@@Otosama420Do you know the Citroën C5 is totally manufactured in China

[@Otosama420]

@@lukeecle117 Yea and the Eiffel Tower is located in Paris, what's your point exactly?

[@whynotawesomeness9992]

Do these still have the hydropneumatic system suspension?

[@alp3781]

It’s a shame we don’t have them in the USA. Wonderful cars. The most comfortable to ride ever.