The Honest Car Review | Citroen C5 Aircross - bargain Range Rover or world's soggiest crossover...?

[@orchy1234]

Easily the best car reviews on KZbin Bar none !! I’ve noticed other reviewers have started copying with little in clip funny snippets but unfortunately their not funny!! I’m talking about the yam yam of course You know who I mean

[@CarGeordie]

Thank you Mark. I agree. :-D

[@roberttaylor6349]

I bought one six months ago, I love it.

[@angrymuffinsb]

Where has this channel gone?!

[@philipscott1128]

Seems to review for Vanarama now

[@Lenderz]

Best car reviews on KZbin, a great mix of charm, humour and informative.

[@michalklucz6907]

0:41 I didn't have plans for this bloody morning, so now I have to clean my keyboard because of my coffee.. love your videos Mark!

[@paulgraves7949]

Just bought one.... petrol 1.6 flair plus volcano red...arriving two weeks today! Cracking review!

[@Deuteross]

I love the concept of a relaxing, comfortable, non-dynamic family crossover. Brilliant review, as usual.

[@mikeenglish6401]

Excellent Mark....... love the humour blended with deep technical knowledge.

[@ianpies2498]

And this is the thing, too many reviews seem to miss out on what a car is actually for - you need to buy something predictable, it needs a perceived quality badge (because you have to try to show off), you are a racing driver and, presumably, spend your time racing around so need something with the best handling etc. etc. and you won't need to consider the needs of kids/dogs/family life. But in reality when you've spent 4 hours commuting home following a crash on the M25 you appreciate something comfortable - for family life the bigger (the boot) the better, with kids you don't want a darty ride.... I agree that Citroen can't 'do' intuitive screens but now we've got CarPlay so who cares, and you can turn the annoying bongs off. Great Review - as usual. And if people can look at what they actually need, instead of what they've been told they need this is a car that they'll be very happy with. And remember that Citroen will always discount heavily from RRP!

[@oojimmyflip]

did you have the base feel model? I just bought a 1.5 diesel 8 speed auto flare model and it drives really well, 2 hours on the motorways doing a hundred miles at 70 mph it sipped fuel very slowly and considering the heavy rain it gripped the road very well, I never had tatoos simply because i was warned off them by a surgeon as I have blood clotting issues. I also haver hernias that cant be operated on from lifting heavy snooker table slates in the 1980s. and I know a good comfortable car when I drive it, the C5 Aircross is a big bulky SUV with some interesting styling issues and many wont like the heater controls being on screen only but it is so simple and responsive to operate even when driving that any worries over saftey melt away there, the shat naff is very easy to use as well and most people wont need a manual to work it out ,the road speed signs displayed on the instrument binnacle are very handy to especially if your not quite sure what the limit is or sign posting has not be done well on the roadside. 800 newton mitres is very good especially in the mid power range for a 1.5 litre diesel, and no the engine is not loud at all its very quiet indeed. there is a little road noise from the large 18 inch alloy wheels and tyres but thats about it and mine is missing its rear parcel shelf. I owened a 24 year old citroen xantia with a 2 litre diesel engine and sound proofing has come a very long way since those days. I happy with it so far No aches or pains when getting out of the half nappa leather seats after a 2 hour journey, just a shame its not cool enough for the reviewer and in the flare model the drivers seat does go down to the floor almost this feature must have been missing in the reviewers model it also has lumbar support and a nice little touch where the head rests slide forward to meet the back of your head unlike in most cars where your head hardly ever meets the headrest.

[@dan123collins]

Ace review as always Mark, I love your mix of gags and serious reviewing. I don't bother watching any other car reviews any more as they are as dull as dish water.

[@cjmo233]

Hi HJ team. Haven't seen anything from you since a while. Are you all ok? Are you still going to continue posting?

[@stuartwhite8215]

Why design somewhere to rest your hand? You're supposed to keep both hands on the steering wheel except when changing gear!

[@joemclaughlin995]

In other words a very good car,Mark ! Always wondered what became of the original honest John who also did some great reviews.

[@RyBoultonsGay]

What happened to your reviews? By far the best on KZbin.

[@srboskovic]

Honest Mark as always. This is true spirit, this is what makes YT so appealing. Keep up with excellent work. Dont change and dont become CW...

[@danielocallaghan8201]

We're missing you, Mark. Hope all is ok with you.

[@andyfarida8069]

Love the honest 'not to like' and but kept me interested to finish watching the video :-)

[@marquise9b]

Simply brilliant! Keep it up! Magnificent.

[@spursman3998]

A very honest car review and all the better for it. Great review. Cheers for posting, first class.

[@charlesbrown9082]

Love the video. We may have these & other models in the states soon. It would be nice to follow you on social media or have it in the description. Keep up the great work

[@andraskopf268]

Why arent there any videós more?

[@philipscott1128]

Seems to review for Vanarama now

[@ahmetyavuz8914]

Love your reviews; way ahead a decade...

[@jezstokes8592]

Good review Mark sort of sums up the C3 I’m driving at the moment. The glovebox is taken up by the fuse box which Citroen can’t be arsed to move for RHD cars..

[@eranbaruch]

Try the phev one.. Its just another level

[@advancelast1740]

Great review as usual...love the humour as well!

[@michalklucz6907]

10:35 wasn't 3008 a great example of this ergonomic failure that you mentioned earlier (with A4 comparison)? If I remember correctly they placed two very shallow cup holders between armrest and gearbox. So you couldn't use the armrest while driving and everything was very annoying when you had to manoeuvre in tight city parking.

[@Muushondje]

The C5 Aircross is a real Citroën very polarizing and quirky, you love it or hate it. Suberb review !

[@HonestJohncouk2000]

Agree with every bit of this comment. 😁👊🏻

[@ASTMA193]

Always great videos. Cheers.

[@sbenc]

How is that you have so little subscribers, very good reviews, fun, crazy and informative

[@HonestJohncouk2000]

Thanks mate. :-D

[@Sherukka]

Best car forever and much nicer drive than that Volvo!

[@floor993]

Always a pleasure your reviews😃

[@paulgaskell8696]

Late to the party with these reviews but so glad I stumbled across them. Love the humour and find the content I watched so far excellent. I wouldn't buy a C5 mind.

[@HonestJohncouk2000]

Thanks mate. You’re totally fashionable. Enjoy what’s left of the party. 😁👊🏻

[@RobertAllison-j4o]

I have the c5 aircross 1.6 petrol. A great car , love the ride, will sit at 60 -65 mph all day, gears smooth. Niggles, the Sat nav, nowt else.

[@livc444111]

French cars used to be renowned for their soft suspension settings, not sure why they went for the German wooden plank option for a while but glad normality has returned. I personally like the quirkiness of French cars.

[@smaemurray]

Great reviews. Love the ad-hoc comedy! 😂

[@eddyvanderstraeten2522]

Love the citroen aircross

[@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.

[@saintetienne755]

Does that *Peugeot* have an up n over windscreen? Cos it's the only reason i'd buy a Citroen.

[@AM4N18]

HJ, just wanted to ask, what happened to the original honest john chap that used to be in the very old videos and who's face used to be on the HJ website? I take it he was the founder? I notice he is nowhere to be seen on the channel now.

[@TilenTMtube]

Tested one. Love the outside, but the dash and the materials feel cheap.

[@ianheron67]

Ford (the)Edge (from U2)! Thanks for dropping references like this into every video. Also liked the one about that big German car company...

[@borjastick]

I se this, at least the design, as an updated modern version of the Skoda Yeti. I have a Skoda Yeti and totally love it. Had it four years nearly and still get a kick out of it because it's so good and well made. really it's a VW Tiguan with a Skoda body on it but whatever I love it. The problem is they dropped it so what would I replace it with? maybe this Citroen.

[@svlagonda7417]

Please do some more vids. These vids and this guy are really good.

[@CarGeordie]

Vanarama mate. 😁

[@stephandolby]

Got your render box on overnight for Economy 7 goodness? :) If Citroen was to market this as the driving equivalent of relaxing in your living room, I think it might make sense, and you always get a lot of kit. I was about to say that selling a 5-seat medium-sized crossover alongside the 5-seat C4 SpaceTourer was a bit strange, but they've since cancelled the latter (our neighbours bought one, presumably at a HUGE discount), and if you want a 7-seat "SUV", Citroen will simply point you to the Grand C4 SpaceTourer instead, so at least they're not competing with themselves (though some people hate this SUV obsession - if Citroen was a bigger selling marque, perhaps they could've kept the smaller C4 and even introduced a 7-seat SUV based on the 5008?).

[@ianelliott229]

Mark! So what's happening? Where have you gone?

[@nigelcb1300]

Weirdly, full LEDs headlights are not an option in the UK

[@majordelays4909]

Honest John. Where have u gone

[@majordelays4909]

Still gone ? What a shame

[@lr-uyinamal-am3343]

Where you have gone ?

[@CarGeordie]

Vanarama mate. 😄

[@lr-uyinamal-am3343]

@@CarGeordie i find it later on .. keep up with the excellent work

[@ewaf88]

So Honest John is no more - very sad.

[@dianesmith6319]

Great review as usual Mark but I’m thinking of buying something smaller ...so how about a review on New Hyundai i20 or i10 owned at the moment are I20 turbo and old Renault Captur for my sins..

[@mrparkuksmith1311]

Why no more video reviews?? I miss them!

[@CarGeordie]

Search for Vanarama on YT mate. You’ll find me there.

[@jamiep61]

Great Video Review. I like the style of the Model. The Gear Selector should be on the right next to driver so It Is easier to reach

[@AndySnap]

LOL moments in a very entertaining and informative review (like all of Mark's vids). I've heard that TG has only just become an entertaining programme again, but I think they are probably still miles behind HJ.

[@joshbacon8241]

How come you can’t get LED headlights on any model of C5 Aircross in the UK, even as an option like you can in other markets? Here, we have to make do with old-fashioned *halogen* headlights - welcome to the 1990’s!

[@idimidodjimi6760]

well you wanted Brexit, so be special on your little island.

[@5uper5tarUK]

No new videos for a year? Whatever happened to Honest John?

[@millipekmez577]

in some markets thanks to its pricing cr-v considered as c segment suv i see. well, its dimensions didnt grow as much in time too.

[@chriscummins261]

When will you be back on KZbin Mark?

[@CarGeordie]

Search for Vanarama on YT mate. You’ll find me there.

[@chriscummins261]

@@CarGeordie Thanks Mark, keep up the great work. Cheers Chris.

[@theantilifeequation8150]

My dad bought one, I was like no what you doing get the Peugeot it's brilliant, but he liked this so ordered it, gotta be honest with you I can see where he was going with it, even though I would have gone for the Peugeot 3008 in this class, my dad is 72 and he has a bad back and needs the additional comfort of this car. To him it's not about the looks or the driving experience it's about getting from A to B in comfort, and that's what this car does. The infotainment centre is annoying but like with anything you can get used to it, and the looks are marmite some people hate it others like, it my dad's a fan and considering it's his car that's all that counts. One thing you can say, for good or bad it doesn't look like anything else on the road, many SUVs of the same class are almost interchangeable looks wise while this if nothing else is unique. It's like citroen looked at their sister companies product (Peugeot 3008) and thought were not going to beat that as a piece of hard sweet candy so let's make a marshmallow instead.

[@crystalmethking]

I dont like citroens or suvs but I still watched the whole review. Great fun!

[@Vincegpz500]

You clearly have a preference for performance, bucket/sports seats and dynamic/sporty driving cars with constant comparison with Audi, coming from driving a Volvo and preferring the 'harder' ride of the 3008. So it was never likely to be the car for you. But all in all an entertaining review. It really hurt to say 'flying carpet effect' didn't it? lol. How about a 'comfy armchair for the road'? ...You also might want to do a bit more homework on your technical - "circuit boards or something"??? - the box inside the glove compartment is the fuse box which alongside the gear lever is not swapped on RHD cars to save on cost. It was the same in the early C4 Picasso (don't know about now)

[@ppytal]

Hey Mark, Just wondering if you had a schedule for doing any reviews in the future? Miss the banter.... Hope all is well with you :) @Mark Nichol Cars

[@rafflesnh]

"Citroen Aircross, the car every tattoo artist should drive?". Yep, cos they're soft. :-D

[@Mrianmarshall]

Why is there no new reviews

[@anthonybentley9430]

I have the C5 aircross petrol flair plus , I can rest my arm all day long , but agree with alot of your video , the car is a motor way cruise car , I would not recommend it for short journeys on our roads has one day it's fine the next day it's not has the wheels are to big for our type or road, has for the lane assist that thing is fking dangerous , when it's on it pulls the car into the curb , but good points mine is full leather, comfortable , plenty of space for the kids and dog and for taking crap to the dump, would I change it yes" I should of gone for the ford focus X line instead in blue .

[@chaardy88]

Carwow advertisement on an Honest John video 😮

[@pedromiguelareias]

Summary: this car is terrible because the manufacturer did not take the time to "re-engineer" the interior for our very self-important island.

[@HonestJohncouk2000]

That’s more a misrepresentative recap of chapter 3 than a summary, but thanks for trying to help anyway. 👍🏻

[@pedromiguelareias]

@@HonestJohncouk2000 Never thought anyone would reply! It was a joke, of course. Note that "re-engineer" is under quotation marks.

[@HonestJohncouk2000]

😁👊🏻

[@mattluxton]

Seems this is remarkably similar to the C3 hire car I was "lucky" enough to "enjoy" a couple years ago. It was a brand new shape one with 40 odd miles on the clock. Driving position was one of the worst I've ever experienced. Felt like I was strapped to the roof rather than sat in the car. This feeling was vastly made worse by the insane amount of body roll on practically any corner at any speed. The steering was so light you could go from lock to lock using a single finger pushing into the rim of the wheel. Completely devoid of any communication as to what the front wheels were doing. Super. Fun. The gearbox. My oh my the gearbox. Considering this C3 had delivery mileage it was absolutely unacceptable. If I'd have been stupid enough to have bought this with my hard earned cash I would've returned the car. The throw from gear to gear felt as long as this rant I'm typing whilst having a poo. Notchy. Sloppy. Meh. The interior styling matched the exterior. I'm sure there are idiots out there who like it. Not me. Random coloured pustules everywhere and weird mixmatch of textures and finishes. Ghastly. Don't even get me started on the infotainment system. Absolute garbage to use. So to summarise if you fancy a really crap overstyled insult to a drivers car. Get one of these or the C3. It really won't disappoint.

[@Zerofightervi]

I do think that it's quite obvious that ALL motoring journos have a rubber fetish. Once you've bought your new car, how often do you go around the dashboard prodding it? As long as regular touch points are good quality who cars if the the rest isn't? Perceived quality & actual build quality are two very different things.

[@Verbindungs]

Not only that, me that goes out with a dirty bike, boots, friends and never ever washes the car, what I need are strong surfaces that suffer the mistreatment as gladly as possible.

[@Zerofightervi]

@@Verbindungs Rubberised textures often peal of the years, & usually look far worse in the end than just a good solid plastic dashboard & hard wearing switches.

[@bavarian0584]

how many Honest John are there.. what happened to the other one..? (both are good).

[@bavarian0584]

@Rich 934 has the other chap let us then.?

[@bavarian0584]

@Rich 934 oh right.. that's a shame, he was entertaining... thanks for the info..

[@sonofcain14]

I was considering buying one, but after I drove it....it is simply too soft for me...

[@IcEMystPrivate]

Will have my shine full option 1.5 eat8 in 3 months

[@charliemerten2706]

If Carlsberg did car reviews, or Tina Turner sang about them...this would be what they were thinking of. Mark nails another awesome review, making the dullest and badly made car to appear remotely interesting. Usual lolz fest ❤️

[@HonestJohncouk2000]

Thanks! 👊🏻

[@charliemerten2706]

👊🏼

[@leightaylor806]

"OKAY! LOOK at it! Right? It looks like it had two front ends designed for it, and they couldn't decide which one to like best, so they just used BOTH! And then these bits on the side look like they've developed a boil! That needs to be lanced! "This is the biggest sist, that I've ever seen!" Lol!!

[@MrsZambezi]

It is funny that you can’t spell cyst.

[@seanpatrickmccarthy1]

Has covid done you in? Miss your videos. Hope you begin posting again soon, Covid crisis permitting.

[@CarGeordie]

Search for Vanarama on YT mate. You’ll find me there.

[@cannavaras]

I love reviewers who jump on the bandwagon, you all do it. Oh you have to press a button for the airocon or you hate the infotainment system. Despite most people using Android or Apple. As someone who drives countless hirecars for work and who tried many options for the family, this was the one that ticked every single box. Well this and the 3008 which is the better looking car but since I was swapping out of a 3008 lease I didnt want the same car again :) The c5 has been excellent. Ive even been able to rast my arm on the arm rest without any issues at all, weird that!

[@HonestJohncouk2000]

In conclusion: your opinion is different. Good. That’s what makes the world interesting. 😁

[@cannavaras]

@@HonestJohncouk2000 Of course. Although if you think the Volvo is a better car with its terrible interior ergonomics then you are just wrong :P

[@HonestJohncouk2000]

Uh huh.

[@evilmario6061]

Gotta get this cheese, it's all on me!

[@Grahamkirk724]

Why can't I stop thinking about sticky Vicky 😅🏓

[@baubaul]

Shame they let Mark go. I mean look at the reviews before him... honest John is a great site but they need to know what a gem they had In their hands Hopefully he’ll go solo and make a billion trillion dollaz in a year

[@MarkLaingold]

Have the 3008, people tell me that C5 is the same but better. Not!!!!

[@x3mSK]

What happened to this channel? Anyone knows?

[@CarGeordie]

Go to Vanarama’s channel. I’m there. 😁

[@ericgeorge5483]

The C5 Aircross just looks too bonkers. No thanks. Great review though, thank you.

[@joaofarinha7953]

You are a funny man 😂😂

[@jjrdias]

The PSA Group's CEO has said that the new ethos of Citroen is all about the "comfort" you'd associate with the original DS. I think it's a wise strategy, and quirky design (like the 2CV and Mehari of yesteryear) is another thing they're going for.

[@russellgilchrist3951]

Ha one of your best, sounds good enough to not to buy, and only a “L” 👍

[@ericburbach632]

its for driving on the continent....... obviously

[@mattpreston7748]

Haters' going to be d**ks, so just keep posting 😊. I was going to ask your opinion about a car.. But now scared, so I'll pretend you thought I'd made a "wise decision" 😉

[@jonjones6583]

She sounds so wining 😢

[@macker8017]

We're is the little old guy in that hat gone has he been put out to .pasture

[@coldpeople]

Where art thou?

[@thebigcheese6606]

No new vid. Bloody virus!

[@ML-qk1px]

1min 23 sec; need to wear looser underpants

[@User777Cd]

Terrible. Nice review and good effort but the actual content unfortunately feels like some serious snobbery. Stick to high end cars.

[@BASH_ANGEL]

Is this guy in Adam for Adam gay dating site?

[@minimoto99]

Lol. He's married and straight so I doubt it.

[@vonyp6018]

Funny!

[@drawwithdan5821]

Good, as ever. Shame about the car :(

[@bigalxyz]

First?

[@polopowered]

What a mess. Citroen have lost the plot of late, and don't get me started on DS.

[@madant7777]

Peugeot is not best to drive even in your dreams. Its appalling.

[@omegadeep1]

The only fault with the 3008 is the hard ride on appalling potholed and bomb crater UK roads. Mind you, they are getting worse so sooner the uk will be back to horse and carts following austerity and brexit.

[@madant7777]

@@omegadeep1 Peugeot is notorious for being sharp/harsh and soft/wobbly at the same time. At work we have a 508 estate (one generation older than new ones), max equipment with the strongest diesel engine (so heftier front springs) - when coming to/climbing the speedbump it crashes, but coming down from it is soft like a Merc. All other Peugeots we have (308, 208, 5008, 3008) more or less do the same thing, very annoying. All that combined wouldn't make me say it drives good, let alone best, especially in the corners. Apart from the weird ride, they wear quickly from new and sometimes have strange faults. Since we had more than a few generations of those models, it is easy to see that most of the interior parts were reused but redesigned so you can't notice right away (shoddy boot plastic covers and connection points etc.). No wonder the whole group decided to change the brand - a few Golfs and mostly Skoda (Superb, Kodiaq, Fabia...).

[@omegadeep1]

@@madant7777 The unreliability certainly was an issue some years back, but three years ago I bought a 3008 GT Line and it's one of the best cars I've had in years . After three years there have been no faults and it's wearing fine at 30,000 miles. I'm due for a change and I'm currently looking at the 3008 , C5 Aircross or for a few pennies more the Volvo XC40. My real issue is with the poor and endlessly degrading roads in the UK . We have potholes in my area that actually put the car and driver at risk, but all the Council say is there are insufficient funds to fix and to sue them if there is damage to a vehicle.