We've driven the new C5X hybrid in the UK: 'A triumphant return for the big Citroen,' reckons alantaylorjones. 'A breath of fresh air – and keenly priced, too.' Full review this way ⤵️ 🇫🇷
All versions of the C5X get Advanced Comfort suspension with twin hydraulic bumpstops per corner, while the PHEV also gets adaptive dampers, too. Having sampled both suspension setups and all three engines in the UK, our findings might make for some surprising reading.
The Puretech 130 generates a noticeable three-cylinder thrum that you hear and feel through the controls when accelerating or idling, though. Not very flagshippy, and at least 50% of the reason we’d avoid it. The 1.6-litre four is far smoother, only getting a bit thrashy when you’re wringing it’s neck – not something you’ll do often. Unsurprisingly the PHEV is the best here, combining near-silent electric running with a bit more flexibility.
In all cases, this is a car that is satisfying to drive briskly. Push too hard and it does start to feel a little ragged, although if point to point pace is what you’re after, you’re reading the wrong review.Let’s start at the bottom: the Puretech 130 is expected to be the most popular choice for private buyers and its 10.1sec 0-62mph time certainly doesn’t look too shabby.
Even so, this is a welcoming interior especially with the pale wood effect trim pictured. Material quality is for the most part very good, with plenty of soft materials in places you touch regularly and the scratchier stuff hidden away. For the money, it’s very good.
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