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2023 Citroen C5 Aircross Sport pricing and features

The Citroen C5 Aircross has arrived in Australia in a single Sport trim

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UPDATE: The 2023 Citroen C5 Aircross hits Australia in single Sport trim from $54,990 before on-road costs.

Snapshot

  • Single C5 Aircross Sport variant arrives in Oz
  • Priced at $54,990 + ORCs
  • More powerful 133kW engine

Available to order now, the C5 Aircross Sport gets a new 133kW/250Nm 1.6-litre turbo-petrol four-cylinder paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission.

There are also updates to the C5 Aircross Sport’s safety systems, a larger 10-inch touchscreen and more, which are detailed below. Reflecting the added features, the new Sport is $2690 dearer than the Outgoing C5 Aircross Shine.

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The C5 Aircross is classified as a medium SUV in Australia. Some key C5 Aircross rivals include the Toyota RAV4, Hyundai Tucson, Skoda Karoq, and Volkswagen Tiguan

"We are delighted to welcome the refreshed C5 Aircross Sport to our local range. We are confident C5 Aircross Sport will appeal to both existing and new Citroën customers in Australia who have a keen eye for style and French flair,” said Kate Gillis, managing director Citroen Australia.

2023 Citroen C5 Aicross pricing
C5 Aircross Sport 131kW PureTech:$54,990 (before on-road costs)

Our original article, below, continues unchanged

February 14: Citroen C5 Aircross specifications confirmed

Snapshot

  • Coming in the first half of the year
  • Available in a single, highly specified Sport variant
  • Follows recent additions of C5 X and C4

The 2023 Citroën C5 Aircross Sport will arrive in Australia in the first half of this year, the brand has announced today.

Available in a single, highly-specified Sport variant, the C5 Aircross Sport will come with an upgraded engine and transmission compared to its predecessor, with more additional features included as standard.

The C5 Aircross Sport will now utilise a 1.6-litre turbo-petrol engine making 133kW and 250Nm when paired with the brand's EAT8 eight-speed automatic transmission, compared to the previous model's 121kW engine and six-speed automatic transmission.

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This engine is found in the recently-launched C5 X, and the related Peugeot 3008 and 5008.

A plug-in hybrid, which produces 165kW of total system power, is available overseas.

The PHEV is believed to be under consideration for Australia, with the powertrain currently available on the Peugeot 508, and soon to be offered on the C5 X and Peugeot 308 hatch.

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2023 Citroen C5 X wagon

According to Citroën, the C5 Aircross Sport is larger than before and introduces a new design language transforming to from curvy to featuring more structured lines.

Additionally, it says, it has upped its game on the inside too, with colours and materials refined for a more premium product offering greater comfort and quality.

The seats wear a new Paloma Nappa leather perforated trim, the armrests and the central console are made of a new black leather effect fabric and the dashboard has a new structured black leather effect insert.

The central console has also been modernised with a black leather-effect-fabric with chrome lines to give more prominence to the layout of the controls, which include a new, elegant hi-tech e-Toggle style gear selector and new driving mode selection button with Grip Control function.

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"We are looking forward to introducing the refreshed C5 Aircross Sport later this year to a revitalised local range alongside the recent addition of the C5 X and the C4, offering greater choice for Australian consumers," said Kate Gillis, Managing Director for Citroën Australia.

"Appealing to the discerning Citroën customer in Australia, C5 Aircross Sport offers a compelling package with Citroën's signature Advanced Comfort philosophy influencing all aspects of the vehicle, a distinctive and modern exterior design and a comfortable and stylish interior, coupled with important safety and convenience features."

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2023 Citroen C4 X

Features

As standard the C5 Aircross Sport gets:

C5 Aircross Sport features
An upgraded 10" infotainment touchscreen (previously 8")New skid plate and hot stamping animation
New hype black interior, which features blue highlights, with new black Nappa leather trim, including perforated Nappa leather seatsNew rear tail-lights
Blue stitching incorporated into the dash, door and central armrest, and centre consoleNew stylish Black Pack featuring:
Heated front row seats19-inch black alloy wheels
Driver's massage function and electrically adjusted seatGlossy black door/side mirror shell
Panoramic sunroof as standardMatte black roof rails
The updated grille houses the new main projector LED vision, finished in glossy blackBlack roof
New dual daytime running light signature with LED indicatorBlack colour pack (Airbumps and fog light surrounds)
New functional air curtainWireless charger.
Two USB ports

For 2023 six colours are available, including:

Polar white
Perla nera black
Platinum grey
Steel grey
Eclipse blue
Pearlescent white
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Safety

The new C5 Aircross has yet to be rated by ANCAP, but the previous model was giving four stars by the authority in crash testing back in 2019.

This model offers a wide range of latest-generation technologies, including:

C5 Aircross Sport safety features
Highway driver assistAnti-lock braking system with electronic braking distribution and emergency braking assistance
Autonomous emergency brakingAutomatic hazard light activation upon heavy brake application
Blind-spot detectionDynamic stability control
Speed limit recognition and recommendationElectronic anti-skid system
Grip control terrain management system with hill descent assistAdaptive cruise control with stop and go function
Tyre pressure monitoring systemActive lane departure warning system.

Availability

The Citroën C5 Aircross Sport is anticipated to arrive in Australian showrooms later in the first half of 2023.

Kathryn Fisk
News Editor
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Journalist

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