Citroën C5 Aircross

Citroën C5 Aircross
Overview
ManufacturerCitroën[a]
Production2017–present
Body and chassis
ClassCompact crossover SUV (C)
Body style5-door SUV
Chronology
PredecessorCitroën C4 Aircross
Citroën C5 Estate
Citroën C4 Spacetourer (for five-seater)

The Citroën C5 Aircross is a compact crossover SUV produced by the French automaker Citroën since 2017. The first generation model was previewed by the Concept Citroën Aircross concept car which was unveiled at the 2015 Shanghai Auto Show. The production version was officially presented for the Chinese market at the 2017 Shanghai Auto Show.

The second generation model was released in April 2025, it is based on the Stellantis' SLTA Medium platform, shared with a wider range of other Stellantis vehicles.

First generation (C84; 2017)

First generation
Overview
Model codeC84
Production2017 – October 2025[1]
AssemblyFrance: Rennes (PSA Rennes Plant)
China: Chengdu (Dongfeng Peugeot-Citroën)
India: Tiruvallur (Citroën India)
Russia: Kaluga ("Automotive Technologies")
Body and chassis
ClassCompact crossover SUV (C)
Body style5-door SUV
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
Front-engine, all-wheel-drive
PlatformPSA EMP2 platform
RelatedDS 7 Crossback
Opel Grandland
Peugeot 3008 II/4008 II
Peugeot 5008 II
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission6-speed manual
6-speed automatic
8-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,730 mm (107.5 in)
Length4,500–4,510 mm (177.2–177.6 in)
Width1,859 mm (73.2 in)
Height1,689–1,705 mm (66.5–67.1 in)
Curb weight1,415–1,770 kg (3,120–3,902 lb)

In Europe, the model was presented at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show,[2] and sales began later that year with the 2019 model.[3][4] In 2018 production of the C5 Aircross started as well in France at the PSA plant in Rennes. The model takes advantage of the 100-million-euro investment share of Groupe PSA.[5] The C5 Aircross is also assembled in India as CKD since January 2021.[6]

  • Rear view (pre-facelift)
    Rear view (pre-facelift)
  • Interior (pre-facelift)
    Interior (pre-facelift)

Features

On the technical side, the C5 Aircross is part of the Citroën "Advanced Comfort" program. Efforts have focused, in particular, on interior space and interior luminosity (notably through a large panoramic sliding roof) and on suspension comfort, via a new progressive hydraulic thrust system.

The C5 Aircross is equipped with optional 12.3-inch TFT digital dashboard screen and an 8-inch capacitive HD touchscreen. In terms of driving aids, the C5 Aircross offers optional automatic emergency braking, blind spot monitoring or adaptive cruise control (with automatic stop). A torque vectoring system marketed as the Grip Control and start assist are also available.[4] Lane-keeping assistance and traffic sign recognition were optional.[7]

The European version has a choice of two petrol engines: the 1.2-litre PureTech 130 PS (128 hp; 96 kW) and the 1.6-litre PureTech 180 PS (178 hp; 132 kW), as well as two diesel versions: the 1.5-litre BlueHDi 130 PS (128 hp; 96 kW) and the 2.0-litre BlueHDi 180 PS (178 hp; 132 kW). Depending on the version, these different engines can be coupled to a six-speed manual gearbox, or an eight-speed EAT8 automatic transmission.

The C5 Aircross is also the first Citroën vehicle equipped with a plug-in hybrid powertrain. Introduced in November 2019, the plug-in hybrid system combines a PureTech 180 petrol engine that develops 180 PS (178 hp; 132 kW) with an 80 kW (109 PS; 107 hp) electric motor, with a fully-electric range of around 50 km (31 mi) under WLTP testing standards.[8]

Sales in China started in late 2017. The engine options in China are the standard modern turbocharged 1.6-litre (350THP) and 1.8-litre (380THP) engines that are used as well in the Chinese Citroën C5 and C6 and the Peugeot 4008 and 5008 and the Peugeot 508 and some DS models. All these models use the 6 speed third-generation Tiptronic automatic transmission. The European and Chinese cars are largely identical, apart from the engine and gearbox options. In the interior, the European version has three individual adjustable and foldable seats, while the Chinese model has a fixed folding 60:40 bench at the back.[9]

  • Front view
    Front view (pre-facelift)
  • Rear view
    Rear view (pre-facelift)

Facelift

Citroën C5 Aircross (facelift)

The European C5 Aircross gets a facelift in January 2022, with a major redesign of the front end, minor redesign of the rear end and new interior features.[10]

The Chinese version is facelifted in July 2022. With the similar exterior changes to the European model, it was renamed from Dongfeng Citroën Tianyi C5 Aircross to Dongfeng Citroën Tianyi Beyond (or more rarely Dongfeng Citroën Tianyi Beyond C5 Aircross, as the name "C5 Aircross" is still present on the tailgate).[11][12]

In India, the facelift model was launched in September 2022.[13]

From 2023, CKD C5 Aircross are sent by Stellantis Chinese partner Dongfeng Motor Corporation to the former Stellantis Kaluga plant, in Russia. Stellantis being out of this country since the sanctions against Russia following the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022, these operations are done without its endorsement. Stellantis states having lost control of its Russian entities. The company based in Russia that assembles these CKD kits using the Kaluga plant is named "Automotive Technologies".[14]

Plug-in hybrid

In November 2022, the C5 Aircross received a 180 hp (130 kW) plug-in hybrid version.[15] Its petrol engine develops 150 hp (110 kW), less than the 225 hp (168 kW) hybrid version that also has electric range.[16]

  • Front & side
    C5 Aircross Hybrid Concept (front view)
  • Rear & side
    C5 Aircross Hybrid Concept (rear view)
  • Front view (facelift)
    Front view (facelift)

Technical data

Europe

Models 1.2 PureTech 130 1.6 PureTech 180 1.5 BlueHDi 130 2.0 BlueHDi 180
Production period Since 2018
Characteristics
Engine model 3 cylinder inline-Petrol engine 4 cylinder inline-Petrol engine 4 cylinder inline-Diesel engine 4 cylinder inline-Diesel engine
Forced induction Turbocharger Turbocharger Turbocharger Turbocharger
Engine displacement 1199 cm3 1598 cm3 1499 cm3 1997 cm3
max. Power at rpm 96 kW (129 hp; 131 PS) / 5500 133 kW (178 hp; 181 PS) / 5500 96 kW (129 hp; 131 PS) / 3750 133 kW (178 hp; 181 PS) / 3750
max. Torque at rpm 230 N⋅m (170 lb⋅ft) / 1750 250 N⋅m (184 lb⋅ft) / 1650 300 N⋅m (221 lb⋅ft) / 1750 400 N⋅m (295 lb⋅ft) / 2000
Transmission
Drive Front-wheel-drive
Transmission 6-Speed-Manual transmission 8-Speed-Automatic transmission 6-Speed-Manual transmission

or 8-Speed-Automatic transmission or 6-Speed-Automatic transmission

8-Speed-Automatic transmission
Performance
Top speed 195 km/h 219 km/h 189 km/h 211 km/h
Acceleration, 0–100 km/h 10,5 s 8,2 s 10,4 s & 10,6 s 8,6 s
Fuel consumption per 100 km (combined) 5.2 L 5.7 L 4.1 L and 4.0 L 4.7 L
CO2 emission g/Km 119 129 106 124
Kerb weight 0 kg (0 lb) 0 kg (0 lb) 0 kg (0 lb) 0 kg (0 lb)
Tank capacity 53 l

China

Chinese models 350 THP 380 THP
Production period Since 09/2017
Characteristics
Engine model 4 cylinder inline-Petrol engine
Forced induction Turbocharger
Engine displacement 1598 cm3 1751 cm3
Compression ratio 9.2 : 1 9.7 : 1
max. Power at rpm 123 kW (165 hp; 167 PS) / 6000 150 kW (201 hp; 204 PS) / 5500
max. Torque at rpm 245 N⋅m (181 lb⋅ft) / 1400–4000 280 N⋅m (207 lb⋅ft) / 1400–4000
Transmission
Drive Front-wheel-drive
Transmission 6-Speed-Automatic transmission
Performance
Top speed 215 km/h
Acceleration, 0–100 km/h 9.1 s
Fuel consumption per 100 km (combined) 6.8 L 92 octane 6.9 L 92 octane
Kerb weight 1,490 kg (3,285 lb) 1,530 kg (3,373 lb)
Tank capacity 53 l

Concept model

The Citroën C5 Aircross was previewed by the Concept Citroën Aircross shown at the 2015 Shanghai Motor Show, measuring 4,580 mm (180 in) in length and fitted with 22-inch wheels.[17][18]

  • Front view
    Front view
  • Rear view
    Rear view

Safety

ANCAP test results
Citroen C5 Aircross all variants
(2019, aligned with Euro NCAP)[19]
Test Points %
Overall: StarStarStarStarStar
Adult occupant: 33.3 87%
Child occupant: 43.6 88%
Pedestrian: 27.9 58%
Safety assist: 9.5 73%
Euro NCAP test results
Citroën C5 Aircross 1.5 HDi Live (LHD) (2019)[20]
Test Points %
Overall: StarStarStarStar
Adult occupant: 33.4 87%
Child occupant: 42.6 86%
Pedestrian: 27.9 58%
Safety assist: 9.8 75%

Second generation (CR3; 2025)

Second generation
Overview
Model codeCR3
ProductionOctober 2025 – present
AssemblyFrance: Rennes (Rennes Plant)
Body and chassis
Layout
PlatformSTLA Medium
Related
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission
  • 6-speed e-DCT
  • 7-speed e-DCT
  • 1-speed direct-drive fixed gear ratio (ë-C5 Aircross)
Hybrid drivetrain
Battery21.5 kWh plug-in, 73.7 kWh or 97 kWh (Electric)
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,784 mm (109.6 in)
Length4,652 mm (183.1 in)
Width1,970 mm (77.6 in)
Height1,650 mm (65.0 in)
Kerb weight1,554–2,109 kg (3,426–4,650 lb)

The second-generation C5 Aircross was unveiled initially as a concept car on 14 October 2024 at the 2024 Paris Motor Show.[21] The production version was unveiled on 29 April 2025, with pre-orders opened in June 2025 and deliveries commenced in the final quarter of 2025, it is the fifth vehicle to be based on the Stellantis' STLA Medium platform, shared with the Jeep Compass, Opel Grandland and Peugeot 3008/5008.[22][23]

  • Citroën ë-C5 Aircross
    Citroën ë-C5 Aircross
  • Rear view
    Rear view
  • Interior
    Interior
Model Powertrain Engine/Motor Battery Transmission Charging
C5 Aircross Hybrid 145 Mild Hybrid 1.2-litre 3-cyl turbo (143 bhp) 48V mild hybrid 6-speed dual-clutch automatic –
C5 Aircross Plug-In Hybrid 195 Plug-in Hybrid 1.6-litre 4-cyl turbo (192 hp) 21 kWh 7-speed dual-clutch automatic Plug-in charging
e-C5 Aircross (Standard) Electric 211 bhp electric motor 73 kWh Single-speed 160 kW DC fast charging
e-C5 Aircross (Extended) Electric 228 bhp electric motor 97 kWh Single-speed 160 kW DC fast charging

Safety

Euro NCAP

The test results are shared with the Peugeot 3008.

Euro NCAP test results
Peugeot e-3008 73kWh (LHD) (2025)[24]
Test Points %
Overall: StarStarStarStar
Adult occupant: 32.4 80%
Child occupant: 42.0 85%
Pedestrian: 50.2 79%
Safety assist: 11.3 62%

Sales

Year Europe[i][25][26] Turkey Egypt China[27][26] India[28]
2017 22,603
2018 2,562 23,340
2019 79,533 12,033[29] 16,088
2020 69,750 8,431[30] 9,779
2021 54,346 3,890[31] 9,963
2022 44,997 5,239[32] 6,365 775
2023 8,434[33] 3,691[34] 301
2024 7,091[35] 460[36] 6,747[37] 9
2025 6,671[35] 1,045[36] 2,795[38]
  1. ^ Europe: 2020 EU 27 + UK + Switzerland + Norway + Iceland

Notes

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