Citroen has revealed New C5 Aircross, completing the renewal of its range in less than two years. As the brand’s new flagship, it represents the best of Citroen’s model range, with each promoting the same values in their own distinctive territory: accessible, versatile products offering the choice of power, while displaying a strong identity, distinctive comfort, and ease of use.
With New C5 Aircross, Citroen is taking on a new dimension in the mid-sized SUV market, a key segment in Europe. The new model fulfils all the promises of the C5 Aircross Concept unveiled back in autumn 2024 at the Paris Motor Show. This second-generation C5 Aircross is a step forward in every respect, providing a clever and comprehensive response to the expectations of customers in this segment.
Its design is powerful and muscular, yet slender and full of aerodynamic tricks. Its comfort sets a new benchmark among mid-sized SUVs, with the feeling of travelling in comfort class in a cabin that offers immense space in row two, as well as generous boot volume. Onboard, it gives the impression of travelling in a high-tech cocoon, Advanced Comfort® suspension with Progressive Hydraulic Cushions, and a dashboard that features a large, easy-to-use Cascade touchscreen.
New C5 Aircross offers greater peace of mind by incorporating driving aids that make life easier, such as the Citroen Matrix LED headlights or Drive Assist 2.0. By offering a choice of several electrified powertrains to suit different needs, Citroen is setting new standards of freedom of movement; more than 62 miles (100 km) in electric mode in the plug-in hybrid version for everyday journeys in town, up to 422 miles (679 km) (WLTP combined cycle) in the electric version, and more than 559 miles (900 km) in the hybrid version (WLTP combined cycle).
Most of the new developments on New C5 Aircross come from the STLA-Medium platform. This platform offers great flexibility both in terms of dimensions, with a longer wheelbase to enhance passenger space, and in terms of powertrains, making it ideal for both hybrid and all-electric versions. Its intelligent design means that it can accommodate a range of batteries without losing any space in the passenger compartment, and can also accommodate large wheels with a diameter of 740mm and up to 20 inches.
Additionally, the STLA-M platform offers customers a host of driving aids and the latest generation of connectivity and infotainment systems, making driving even more pleasant and stress-free.
Developed in France and assembled at Citroen’s Rennes plant, New C5 Aircross will go on sale in the main European markets in the second half of 2025.
‘Sofa Design’ and enhanced ambient lighting
In New C5 Aircross, occupants are seated as if in a living room, with furniture and fabrics reminiscent of the interior layout, and offering the same cosy comfort.
Citroen’s ‘Sofa Design’ is an airy, long and horizontal dashboard, designed like a piece of living room furniture. The lower part of the dashboard is covered in a high-quality foam fabric that extends to the door panels and seats, creating a homogenous and pleasant atmosphere, just like a real cocoon! A choice of light or dark colours is available.
The warm atmosphere of the passenger compartment is enriched by enhanced ambient lighting, which offers a choice of eight different colours, again a first for Citroen. It elegantly emphasises the horizontality of the dashboard and is also found on the tweeters located at its edge, on the doors and on the lower part of the centre console. Another distinctive element, and a nod to the vehicle’s exterior, are the coloured dots on the dashboard and seats, reminiscent in design of the exterior colour clips.
In the lounge on wheels, connected to the world
New Citroen C5 Aircross features the latest generation Citroen infotainment. Up to eight drivers can create a personalised profile that memorises their favourite radio stations, their usual destinations, their preferred configuration for the central touchscreen, and much more.
Smartphone integration is totally seamless thanks to a wireless connection that is compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Two smartphones can be connected simultaneously via Bluetooth. The 15W wireless charger is integrated into the centre console in a slanted position designed for optimum ergonomics. This clever storage space is the ideal place to put your smartphone when you get into the car, and offers a practical angle for monitoring information on it when the vehicle is stationary.
The ‘Hello Citroen’ voice recognition system uses natural language instructions to adjust the interior temperature, launch the navigation system to a stored destination, select a stored radio station, make a phone call, and more.
In addition, New C5 Aircross offers ChatGPT directly integrated into the infotainment system. With ChatGPT, Citroen introduces a new generative artificial intelligence tool that makes voice recognition even more fluid and natural and enhances onboard comfort.
Technologies to simplify life
The latest generation of Citroen driving and parking assistance systems completes the range of technologies on board New C5 Aircross. For example, the Drive Assist 2.0 pack offers exceptional driving comfort and safety by enabling Level 2 autonomous driving.
It includes, in particular:
– Semi-automatic lane changing. When activated, this function, available from 43mph on fast lanes or motorways, automatically changes lanes after checking that there are no obstacles and asking the driver for confirmation by simply pressing the ‘OK’ button on the steering wheel.
– Rear Traffic Alert. When reverse gear is engaged, this function warns of approaching obstacles (pedestrians, cyclists, vehicles, lorries, motorbikes) in the vehicle’s blind spot zones, thanks to the rear angle radar.
– The driver surveillance camera. One camera constantly monitors the driver’s eyes and another the car’s trajectory, particularly if it deviates from its lane. When a risk is detected, a sound and light signal is triggered
– Extended blind spot detection. The system uses radar with a range of up to 75m instead of ultrasonic sensors with a range of just a few metres.
VisioPark consists of a camera that is activated as soon as the reverse gear is engaged, in addition to the eight obstacle sensors. The system displays a view of the rear of the vehicle on the central screen, with a choice of three modes: normal with guidelines, 180° panoramic, or reconstructed sky view. VisioPark 360° combines four cameras with eight obstacle sensors to give a 360° view of the vehicle’s immediate environment.
Engines: Enhanced abilities for greater freedom
The diverse range of engines on New C5 Aircross illustrates Citroen’s multi-energy strategy, which reflects the varied needs of customers. This leaves them free to make their own choices and supports them at their own pace in their transition to electrification.
C5 Aircross Hybrid 145
The Hybrid 48V technology combines great ease of use – no recharging, generous range of more than 559-miles (900 km) (WLTP combined cycle) – with the ability to significantly reduce CO2 emissions and fuel consumption and, therefore, running costs. In town, New C5 Aircross Hybrid 145 can be driven up to 50% of the time in electric only mode.
This technology combines a new-generation 136hp (100kW) three-cylinder 1.2-litre turbo engine, developed for hybridisation, with a 12hp (9kW – peak 28hp / 21kW) permanent magnet synchronous electric motor powered by a 0.9kWh battery located under the passengers’ seat. The electric motor is directly integrated into the new six-speed e-DCS6 dual-clutch automatic gearbox.
C5 Aircross Plug-In Hybrid 195: More electric and thermal range
Plug-in hybrid technology takes New C5 Aircross to the next level, making it a benchmark in its category for ease of use. It offers an electric range of 53 miles (85 km) – 33% more than the previous C5 Aircross – and more than 62 miles (100 km) in town. Its large 55-litre fuel tank – an increase of 28% – gives it a total range of 403 miles (648 km) on the motorway.
The plug-in hybrid technology of New C5 Aircross combines a 150hp (110kW) four-cylinder 1.6-litre turbo petrol engine with a 92kW (125hp) electric motor, powered by a 21kWh battery located under the floor in the centre of the vehicle, for a combined output of 195hp (143kW). The electric motor is integrated into the new seven-speed e-DCS7 dual-clutch automatic gearbox.
The two engines can operate together or separately, depending on driving conditions and the driver’s needs.
New Citroen C5 Aircross Plug-in Hybrid 195 offers the best of both worlds: range and performance that guarantee total peace of mind on long journeys, and zero-emission mobility in everyday life. A fast operation: 2 hours 55 minutes with the standard 7.4kW onboard charger
Citroen e-C5 Aircross: Up to 422 miles of electric range
The flexibility of the STLA-M platform enables Citroen to offer a range of electric powertrains that meet the diverse needs of customers, covering key criteria such as performance, range, recharging speed and acquisition and running costs.
New e-C5 Aircross is available with two 100% electric engines:
– A 210 Standard Range combined with a useable 73kWh battery offering a range of 323 miles (520 km).
– A 230hp Extended Range combined with a useable 97kWh battery with a range of 422 miles (679 km).
The connected navigation system of New C5 Aircross includes the EV trip planner, which programmes the most efficient route to reach the desired destination based on a number of factors, updated in real time: distance, state of charge of the battery on departure (SOC), speed limits, type of road, gradients, traffic, available recharging points, etc. The EV Trip Planner automatically incorporates any recharging required into the route planning, proposing the most powerful recharging points available to optimise journey times.
New Citroen e-C5 Aircross offers leading charging performance for optimum ease of use. It is fitted as standard with an 11kW three-phase charger, and from 2026, customers will be able to specify an optional 22kW three-phase bi-directional charger for faster charging times of between 20% and 80% with the standard 11 kW on-board charger are particularly competitive.
For the 210 Standard Range: 6 hours 45 minutes from a 7.4kW single-phase AC charger, 4 hours 30 minutes from an 11kW three-phase AC charger, and 30 minutes on a 160kW DC rapid charger.
For the 230 Extended Range: 8 hours 55 minutes from a 7.4 kW single-phase AC charger, 6 hours 30 minutes from an 11kW three-phase AC charger, and 27 minutes from a 160kW DC rapid charger.
From 2026, New e-C5 Aircross equipped with the 11kW or 22kW three-phase bi-directional on-board charger will be able to benefit from V2L, or Vehicle-to-Load, technology. This enables the electric vehicle to supply electricity to external devices, transforming the car into a mobile and flexible power source. V2L technology is particularly useful in situations where access to an energy source is limited, such as when travelling or taking part in outdoor activities.
