2022 Citroen C5 X First Drive Review | Genre Bending Big Citroen Is Unbelievably Comfy 

This is the perfect car for Tyler Hoover (Hoovies Garage) who says no one builds any modern land yachts. Well...Citroen is here to deliver as always what nobody asked for (except for Hoovie) and in doing so manages yet again to create something unique

Pineapple. As an old git who values comfort above pretty much everything, I am definitely interested in this car . Not sure about the rear visibility, though. Good review as ever, Mark.

Had a BX years ago and loved the ride quality ( but not the reliability ! ) . Well done citroen we all don't want cars tested round the nurburgring. Pineapple.

Very interesting review,Mark, ultra smooth ride and armchair seats,just what I need! The last time I experienced armchair like seats was in a Chrysler Alpine and Horizon back in the late '70s. It would seem that someone in car manufacturing land decided that we all needed hard seats, presumably a cunning plan by the government to keep us awake on motorways but as for comfort. - no chance. I praise Citroen for bucking the trend and sticking to what they are good at. Certainly a car to consider.

Pineapple! For me, nothing - I repeat, NOTHING - in the market even begins to compare with this car! Was already deeply in love with my two previous Citroen C5s (both having the hydroactive III plus suspension), now I have fallen head-over-heels in love with this beauty!

Jason Lee Top first drive ad hoc review. Quality journalism. Well done. And I like this thing.

Get mine this Thursday 😁can't wait

Awesome video thank you! Really wanted to see that drive assist in action.. is it any good? Cheers, Jim.

Anyone who has driven a big wafting Citroen of the DS, CX, XM, SM & C6 will rave about the ability to eat up miles at blistering speeds on B roads, across country. Body roll yes. Tenacious road holding delivering a driver fresh after many hours at the wheel with exceptional comfort. All about the high-speed waft factor with comfort and character in style. Great that Citroen have returned to their roots. PS. The Xantia Activa V6 did the sportiness thing with comfort so well it still holds the record for the MOOSE TEST.

Pineapple 😁 Thanks MArk. Good review. I find Citroens very comfortable when I am a passenger in one. I also do not think they are "Boring" as such. I have never pulled the trigger on one and the reason I haven't is the question of reliability. Have had a few Renaults but after some electrical & quality control issues I'm happy to stick with Toyota for now.

fantastic drone shots of the car... both, in motion and standing still! from above it looks even more striking than from the ground... what color was it? it looked aubergine pink on some moments... otherwise, I saw, sat in and been briefly driven in a hybrid Shine version (white, black roof)... absolute comfort and serenity, especially in motion... I was impressed with the level of body roll control, given the amount of comfort it offers to its passengers.... much better than C5 Aircross with passive advanced comfort cushion suspension! I thought it would wobble around even more than C5AC, because of its size and weight, but it didn't! the car really surprised me by it looks, comfort it offers and the way it handles itself on the road. and good review Mark, thnx....

I have both a CX and an Airmatic-equipped S-Class. Guess which one, and only one, I would describe as ‘comfortable’?

Excellent review and part one was in the 130 hp version. Most reviewers only drive the hybrid which doesn’t tell the whole story. I take delivery of mine next week. Thanks for a great review.

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I've bought the 180 Hybrid and am very happy with it. The car has class. Top Shine model has ventilated seats and a massage function! The front and rear cameras have been upgraded and the 360 ° degree view should be standard on all cars. The rear camera has a wash function too. My family are happy with and I have a less tiring day spent on the motorway❤

In the past I would never have considered a Citroen on reliability grounds. However, maybe the refinement might just tempt me. Another great review.

Did you drive the 1.6 non hybrid? Might be the pick from what you said of the other 2?

Pineapple!!!! I no longer feel "the need for speed" but with arthritic joints all over my body, comfort is a priority. Used to have a CX long time ago (1990 version in about 2000), then a C5 (14 plate) and my grandfather had a DS21 followed by a 23 Pallas so big Citroens are a favourite mode of transport. Only thing these days is I probably don't need such a large car.

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Love these car

Hi i just want to ask if you will choose between peugeot 408 and citroen c5x what will you choose? Thanks!

Doin' great! 😊

The problem with the Hybrid is that it's getting on for 10k more than the 1.3 petrol car. You'll never make that back on the fuel savings, and only maybe would in BIK tax. It's probably very nice, but that's a lot of extra money.

Pineapple --- Looks OK on my computer, haven't seen one in real life yet but I think I'd go for the 180 if I was going to buy one... I'm just not sure about the boot space, especially with the hybrid taking some of that away...

This 1.2 3 cylinder engine is popping up everywhere is it from the Stelantis group which have their engines in Peugeot and Vauxhall?

The C5 has the feel if a rolls the comfort is really good.

This model has torsion beam on rear axle. How that combines woth being comfy car?

Pineapple. Really looking at this motor seriously when my current company car ends. And I'll look tiny in it.

Pineapple! Can't believe it only has a 1.2, 3cyl engine, wow!

The 130 is like big Citroens of old: lovely ride, interesting design but engines a bit underwhelming

Make a ford focus hatch or estate sized version and I'll buy one 👍

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Is this roughly the size of a Mondeo?

I am over 6f 4 and I secretly love the ami😂. For commuting locally for new drivers it's ideal. ( if style is a priority over cheap running then feel free to skip commenting on my comment). Thanks

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Shame you didn’t test the 1.6 petrol. I’d like to have seen that comparison. Good video though.

Citroen and Peugeot are just on it design wise at the moment. I love it, but it won't tempt me out of my Model 3 (hilariously I had one as it was rare once upon a time 😂) it will be very rare I fear. Without a BEV option I think they'll struggle to shift them.

Proper land yacht, clearly needs a 3.0 V6. BTW a washing machine went in the boot of my 2008 Mondeo just as easily. Pineapple.

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Mini cab in two years, once it’s worth peanuts after depreciation.

SERENITY NOW!!!

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Love the look of the car, but 1.2 130bhp is woeful, and typical of PSA. I’ll look at other engine alternatives or even electric

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Whats up with the random -90% colour of some shots?

So, for a moment, I like this car. However, normality resumed, I will keep my V90 thank you.

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Mh, 1.2 130HP is not enough for such a big car, or? I have 120hp in my Bayon, and is zippy, but this is a really big car.

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Why is ur garage full of Citroens Mark?

haha, strange combinations : tatoos and citroen ? Any way, cra is great, tatoos are matter of taste . Congratulations for couragge !

More Sarah Millican doing a man's voice than the big brother man!

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Germans don’t do infotainment systems better, not at all!

don't you mean you get the ground clearance of an SUV - the car is not really higher at the roof level than a sedan

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We buy far too many items from China and are too dependent on Chinese made goods. This is made in China and for that reason along with some BMW's, Mercedes Benz and VW group cars should be avoided. This car should be manufactured in France or at the very least in a European country.

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Next time, please, video in colors, thank you!

A fantastic car ruined by a lack of big diesel engine

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people got impressed the first time they saw a tesla but then the second time they had bits of the cabin in their hands

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Crippling depreciation…. 😳

Sublime comfort...😆😆 Without hydropneumatic suspension... And with a 1200cc 3 cylinder engine... You must be joking, right? Just another failure from the Stellantis Group

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