Citroen C6 2.2 Hdi Review
Dorian Aldrege
Features: Power windows, inconveniently located near the shifter, power locking doors, with a single lock button on the dash, Apple Car play, Large glove box, confusing cruise control, adjustable headlights, small and oddly shaped center armrest, and mirrors that barely adjust.
A serious review of this basic oil burner would talk about the storage, the handling (G forces), the 0-100 km/h acceleration and braking; but this is a semi-serious review, so I will of course probably not mention most of these.
Space within the car for the passengers was another issue. Perfectly fine for 2 adults and 2 children but putting more than 2 children in the back was a stretch. The middle seat position would of course be the master of the window switches and receive all of the AC but would that make up for the shoulder pain of being squished, probably not.
The petrol ones are a bit underpowered though, making overtakes a bit hairy. In fact you kind of need to cane it all the time. Having said that after 150-200,000 kms these c-elysees seem to still work fine, if a little noisly. So probably tough enough little things.
My review this morning is powered with hindsight. You see, when I first drove the new Volkswagen Beetle, I thought it was a very clever idea: to clothe a Golf in a modern interpretation of the old Beetle. And garnish the finished product with a vase. I still think the vase was a good idea. I like the idea of having a small bunch of forget-me-nots in the car. It goes well with my Will Young CDs.
No matter. Because I was lost, I was able to do more driving. And as I did more driving, I noticed something else. It felt very well screwed together. Let me just say that again. This is a Citron and it feels extremely well screwed together. No one has ever said those words before.
This Citroen C5 Aircross Review is a collaboration, in association with Citroen. Anyone that knows me will tell you that I do love Citroens. I drive an eight-year-old bright green Citroen C3 which we have nicknamed Snot Rod and I love her more than I thought it was possible to love a car.
When Citroen contacted us and asked for us to review the new Citroen C5 Aircross I was intrigued to see how things had moved on in the last eight years. Plus my family now consists of effectively 4 adults when it comes to height (yes I am the smallest)! Plus we are nearly at the stage of buying a new car for the husbeast and he always has the larger car and me the smaller one.
The boot space is generous (enough for cricket stuff for three children at least) and has an auto open and close via the key fob. There is also a 12v socket should you have an electric cool box or such.
Once you get used to the height and different driving position the Citroen C5 Aircross is a fabulous drive. We tested the 1.5 130 horsepower diesel and it was really nippy and responsive. We both loved the adaptive cruise control feature, making motorway driving safe and stress free. I just had to get used to the fact that it had six speeds! I found parking a doddle even after my tiny C3 thanks to the visio park function which is a rear view camera with a 360 degree all round view.
The Citroen C5 Aircross comes with a DAB radio, which is MP3 compatible and has apple airplay. The car also has voice recognition, which is amazing and so useful, not only can you change the radio station with it but you can also use it for the sat nav and for your telephone.
It also comes with Citroen ConnectedCAM which is a HD camera fitted behind the rear view mirror of the car enabling you to take a photo or video with on social media or by email. it is so clever. In the event of an accident ConnectedCAM is automatically activated and records and saves the footage 30 seconds before and 1 minute after the incident. This offers greater security and could be helpful when dealing with your insurance company later.
I am a terrible passenger and it seems that Maxi is following in my footsteps when it comes to travel sickness. Bein on a screen makes it so much worse nad there is no way that I could even contemplate reading a book or looking at my phone!
They contain a coloured liquid that recreates the horizon line to resolve conflict between the senses. Pop them on and then after 10 to 12 minutes, the glasses enable the mind to resynchronise with the movement perceived by the inner ear while the eyes were focused on an immobile object such as a smartphone or a book. Then you can take the glasses off and enjoy the rest of your journey.
We were provided with a Citroen C5 Aircross 5 Door SUV Flair+ BlueHDI 130 6 Speed manual S&S in Tijuca blue with an on the road RRP of 29775 as a loan vehicle for the purposes of this review, and was compensated for our time.
we had one for 5 years, no issues with it, It got worked v hard and did v well. Drawbacks are front wheel drive so go no where near wet grass, that said RWD aint any better on grass, there good value for money and have a higher payload than a RWD as there lighter to start with, for a small out fit there a good cheap work horse, I would have one again and am looking at a flatbed for the Landscape guys to use.
had a 2007 renault master pulled really well it was a crew cab with a crane on it that was 1500kg lift still had 900kg legal payload, great mpg 42/43 mpg average pics to prove if need be but was remapped. down side i found in particular with it, a lot of weight on it felt very floaty and light on the steering especially at 60/70mph. wet and icy would wheel spin the granny out of it but half my fault heavy right foot lol. and was very solid felt every bump in the road. the citroen and peugeot from 2007 onwards use the 2.2 transit engine just different electrics and different brand of injectors and pump that ford would use. the fiat use a fait engine in either 2.3 or 3.0 not sure if there iveco engines being the same size engine as the iveco and being italian also
Had one, not a tipper, did 200.000 km with it. Replaced glow plugs, 2 wheel bearings, the battery, tires, brakes and a few bulbs, that was all. No rust in 10 years, then traded in for a ducato. I was more than pleased.
Avoid the 2.2 engines, best bet is the 3.0 followed by the 2.3(ducato only). Both engines are ivecos the other ones are prone ford engines designed for cars. Used the 2.2 are cheap for a reason, they run away after the pistons crack as they're not made for being used under load.
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If a transition to a fully electric future is going to happen sooner rather than later, there must be more options that don't make you wince at their size when squeezing into a multi-storey car park as much as they do when clocking your bank statement after buying one. What we desperately need is more small electric cars and more affordable electric cars.
Downsides? Well the handling is just fine rather than fun, the steering offers little to no feedback, and a mix of low-speed motor whine and wind noise above 40mph or so take a slight shine off the refinement. But none of these is exactly a deal breaker.
The headline 21,990 starting price gets you the Plus trim, which gets Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, plus lane-departure warning, speed-limit recognition and cruise control. The top spec Max asks 1,700 more for the likes of a reversing camera, LED tail-lights, and a heated steering wheel, heated windscreen, and heated front seats.
Alex joined Auto Express as staff writer in early 2018, helping out with news, drives, features, and the occasional sports report. His current role of Chief reviewer sees him head up our road test team, which gives readers the full lowdown on our comparison tests.
New technology can be a scary thing, especially for folks who aren't so inclined to go with the flow and adapt to changing norms. And this fear isn't one-dimensional either. People not only fear being unable to adapt, but also being left behind by their peers.
For instance, in less than a generation, we've gone from being tied to desktop computers to a mobile ecosystem where nearly everything can be done and run from a smartphone that fits in the palm of your hand.
The same can be said about cars. As carmakers whip out one electric model after another and fill each vehicle with more technology than we need, shifting from an ICE powertrain to an electric one seems too daunting to attempt.
Unconventional yet affable
The Citroen e-C4 X is one of the most approachable EVs you'll encounter, even if it may not look that way at first. It's French, so the whole 'rude Parisian' stereotype probably plays a role here. If you've encountered such a person, it's easy to think the cars are that way, too.
The e-C4 X's styling is unusual, to say the least, for despite having the swoopy lines of a fastback, this car is actually a sedan. It features double LED head lights, a sculpted bonnet and fenders, and unique taillights that each have a two-line signature.
Giving the e-C4 X a crossover-y vibe is the taller ride height, along with unpainted lower panels that suggest the driver might be the outdoorsy type. The only other car you might mistake this for the e-C4, its equally otherworldly hatchback sibling.
Now, if you're never driven an EV, you might feel apprehensive, imagining that their interiors are so high-tech that you'll be facing a steep learning curve even before you set off on a test drive.
Surprisingly user-friendly
Indeed, if you're used to a car with an analogue instrument panel, the e-C4 X could be bewildering at first. The steering wheel is square (okay, a rounded square), the instrument cluster looks like a phablet screen, and the gearshift lever is replaced by a tab. Only the air-con dials on the centre console seem familiar.
Equally odd is how you need to press and hold the 'Engine Start Stop' button to turn on the car. Obviously, there's no internal combustion engine and being an electric car, shouldn't a single quick press do the trick?