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About the Citroen C5 X
Last updated Sep 26, 2025Citroen is back in the medium/large car market in Australia, but this time it’s trying something a little different.
The 2023 Citroen C5 X is a high-riding, front-wheel drive wagon that’s said to combine the best aspects of a sedan, a wagon and an SUV. It’s on sale now.
Pros
- Distinctive style
- Nicely finished cabin
- Practical body style
Cons
- Transmission could be smoother at low speeds
- Modest outputs
- A bit pricey
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Power to Weight
90.41 kW/t
46.48 kW/t
231.34 kW/t
Boot Space
545 litres
228 litres
650 litres
Fuel Efficiency
6 L/100km
1.3 L/100km
10.2 L/100km
Vehicle Range
867 km
427 km
2,222 km
Price
$57,670
$24,990
$166,700
Warranty (Years)
5 years
4 years
10 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
80,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
1 - 3 years
2 years
2 years
Service Interval
12 months
12 months
24 months
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
1,930 kg
1,699 kg
2,735 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
1,600 kg
400 kg
2,200 kg
Ground Clearance Unladen
194 mm
100 mm
194 mm
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2023 Citroen C5 X Price
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.6L, 8-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $57,670 |
*excl. on-roads
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2023 Citroen C5 X Specs
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2023 Citroen C5 X Boot Space
There’s 545L of boot space, expanding to 1640L with the rear seats folded.
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2023 Citroen C5 X Interior
With a steering wheel normal in both size and shape, a straightforward dashboard, and physical climate controls, the C5 X’s interior is less confronting than a Peugeot’s.
Despite Citroen supposedly sitting below Peugeot in the Stellantis pecking order, there’s still a premium look and feel and, though it’s not as quirky as Citroen cabins of yore, there are some distinctive touches.
A strip of trim bisects the dashboard and connects with wings that fan out onto the doors, with the latter detail reminiscent of Peugeots like the 3008 and 5008. This trim isn’t wood, however, as it would appear from a distance. Instead, it’s pale-coloured trim with a pattern comprised of Citroen’s dual chevron logo.
There’s also a distinctively patterned, rubberised material used across much of the dashboard, Citroen eschewing the traditional graining used by most brands.
2023 Citroen C5 X Safety Rating
The Citroen C5 X has yet to be tested by ANCAP or Euro NCAP.
It comes standard with the following safety equipment:
- AEB
- Pedestrian and cyclist detection
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- Lane-keep assist
- Lane Positioning Assist (lane centring)
- Traffic sign recognition
- Adaptive cruise control with stop/go, intelligent speed adaptation
- Multi-collision braking
- Active bonnet
- Driver attention alert
- Front, front-side and curtain airbags
- Front and rear parking sensors
- Surround-view camera
2023 Citroen C5 X Fuel Economy
The 2023 Citroen C5 X uses 6.0 litres per 100km on the combined cycle.
It has a 52L fuel tank and requires 95 RON premium unleaded fuel.
| Citroen C5 X | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6L, 8-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 6.0 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Citroen C5 X?
Servicing is required every 12 months or 15,000km, whichever comes first, with the first five services capped at $444, $722, $444, $743 and $465, respectively.
How does the 2023 Citroen C5 X drive?
Our expert take on Citroen C5 X drivability.
The 2023 Citroen C5 X is powered by a turbocharged 1.6-litre four-cylinder engine producing 133kW of power and 250Nm of torque.
It’s mated with an eight-speed torque-converter automatic transmission. The C5 X is front-wheel drive.
Citroen claims a 0-100km/h time of 8.1 seconds.
2023 Citroen C5 X Colours
What colours are available for the Citroen C5 X
Magnetic Blue metallic is the standard paint colour, with Pearl White premium metallic a $1050 option and the following metallic finishes a $690 option:
- Steel Grey
- Platinum Grey
- Nera Black
- Amazonite Grey
2023 Citroen C5 X Warranty
The Citroen C5 X is covered by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty with five years of roadside assistance and capped-price servicing.
Should you buy the 2023 Citroen C5 X
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Citroen C5 X FAQs
The cheapest Citroen C5 X is the Shine that starts from $57,670.
The most expensive Citroen C5 X is the Shine that starts from $57,670.
The best towing capacity of a Citroen C5 X is offered by the Shine which can tow 1600 kg
The largest Citroen C5 X is the Shine which measures 1815mm wide, 4805mm in length and sits 1490mm tall.
The most powerful Citroen C5 X is the Shine which has 133kW of power from its 1.6L Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection & Multi-Point engine.
The Citroen C5 X is built in China and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Citroen C5 X is the Shine which weighs 1930 kg (kerb weight).
The Citroen C5 X uses Unleaded.