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Citroën C5 Aircross 1.2 PureTech Plus 5dr Review

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Our chosen engine only has 129bhp but its 0-62mph sprint of just over 10 secs is more than enough to quickly get you up to motorway speeds. Granted, the Skoda Kodiaq 1.5 TSI 150 will do the same sprint slightly faster, but the 1.2 Puretech 130 will never leave you struggling for pace. In fact, from low revs, it actually feels like it pulls harder than the Mazda CX-5.

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Citroën is probably most famous for its quirky design, and the latest cars from the brand live up to this tradition. In fact, it&nbsp;tends to keep away from sportiness altogether and instead tries to put comfort first.

Value (but not cheapness) is also key to the appeal of most Citroëns. And the company’s range includes everything from a tiny EV (the Ami) through to the C3 small hatchback and&nbsp;the large van-based&nbsp;Spacetourer MPV.

Its range of SUVs are all badged Aircross, and like the rest of its range place emphasis on comfort, not speed.

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The entry-level trim is our pick of the range, and comes with 18in alloy wheels, automatic windscreen wipers, dual-zone climate control, an automatically dimming rearview mirror, keyless start and privacy glass.

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1.2 PureTech Plus 5dr

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Adaptive driver and front passenger airbags with passenger airbag deactivation function

Electrically adjustable, heated and folding door mirrors

DSC (Dynamic Stability Control) and ASR (Electronic Anti-skid System)

ESP including traction control and stability programme

Rear window wiper with intermittent facility, linked to reverse gear

Sequential electric front and rear side windows with anti pinch function

Citroen connect play featuring android auto and apple carPlay

LED headlights with LED daytime running lights and visual signature

Automatic bi-zone air conditioning with active carbon filter and air quality system, plus controllable row 2 air diffuser

Automatic headlights with welcome and goodbye lighting

Front seat belts with double pretensioning, force limiters and height adjustment (driver and passenger)

Manual front passenger seat adjustment (height, slide, backrest angle)

3 rear 3-point seatbelts (outer seats featuring force limiters)

City camera pack with front and rear parking sensors - C5 Aircross

Citroën C5 Aircross

Majoring on comfort and refinement, the Citroën C5 Aircross is a great-value family SUV, especially if you stick to the entry-level 1.2-litre petrol engine and Plus trim. It has lots of strengths, but if you want a plush interior, agile handling or seven seats, take a look at the closely-related Peugeot 5008 instead.

<h2>What we're looking for:</h2><ul><li>Comfortable ride </li> <li>Feature-filled infotainment </li> <li>Space for child seats </li> <li>Robust build quality </li> <li>Practical storage spaces </li> <li>A boot fit for a family holiday </li> <li>Fuel-efficient engines</li></ul>

While we define a small SUV&nbsp;as something&nbsp;less than 4.3 metres long and a large SUV as measuring more than 4.5 metres, family SUVs tread the middle ground.

As the name suggests, the vast majority are&nbsp;designed for family duties rather than serious off-roading, so practicality is paramount. However, that&nbsp;shouldn't come at the expense of a decent drive; the best examples combine tidy handling with smooth engines&nbsp;and a ride that's comfortable&nbsp;enough to ensure the kids aren't left feeling queasy.

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