Citroën has launched its all-new C5 X flagship model – available as a Plug-in Hybrid with up to 37 miles of electric range or with petrol engines. 

Citroën launches all-new C5 X flagship

Plug-in Hybrid versions combine a 1.6-litre 180 PureTech petrol engine with an 81kW electric motor for a total power output of 225hp and 360Nm of torque. Capable of up to 37 miles in full electric mode (WLTP Combined) using a 12.4kWh battery, New C5 X Plug-in Hybrid is aimed squarely at fleets and user-choosers. CO2 missions are from 30g/km, resulting in a Benefit-in-Kind taxation rate of 12%.

New C5 X Plug-in Hybrid models come as standard with a 7.4kW Type 2 charging cable for use at home or at public charging points. Using the 7.4kW on-board charger, a full charge can be completed in 1 hour and 40 minutes.

The Plug-in Hybrid variants are sold alongside two petrol engines – 130 PureTech and 180 PureTech petrol engines are available from launch, and all New C5 X models gain Citroën’s EAT8 8-speed automatic transmissions.

PureTech 130 variants feature a 1.2-litre three-cylinder petrol engine with 130hp and 230Nm of torque, which is capable of up to 48.6mpg (WLTP) and CO2 emissions from 136g/km. The more powerful 180 PureTech engine uses Citroën’s four-cylinder 1.6-litre powerplant, producing 180hp and 250Nm of torque, and is capable of up to 43.9mpg and CO2 emissions from 147g/km.

New C5 X combines the appeal of an SUV, saloon and estate. New C5 X not only represents a look into the future for the Citroën brand as well as a nod to previous innovative large Citroëns, such as CX and XM.

New C5 X offers extra comfort in the form of Citroën Advanced Comfort® Programme, Citroën Advanced Comfort® Seats and Citroën Advanced Comfort® Suspension.

New C5 X Plug-in Hybrid variants see the suspension upgraded to Advanced Comfort® Active Suspension, which features automatic electronically controlled damping for an even smoother ride. Drivers can also choose between Comfort, Normal, and Sport modes with the suspension tailored for each setting.

All models also come standard with Citroën Advanced Comfort® Seats, which come with 15mm of added memory foam padding and provide more support over long drives. For the first time, the Advanced Comfort® Seats in New C5 X can be specified with ventilation, as well as heating and massage functions.

From launch, New C5 X and New C5 X Plug-in Hybrid models are available in ‘Sense Plus’, ‘Shine’ and ‘Shine Plus’ trims. Prices for New C5 X and New C5 X Plug-in Hybrid start from £27,790 and £36,470 MRRP OTR respectively, with first customer deliveries starting later this month.