Name: Citroën C5 Aircross (2025) | Expert Rating | The Car Expert
Item: Citroën C5 Aircross
Rating: 70.0

Citroën C5 Aircross (2025 – present) | Expert Rating

Summary

The Citroën C5 Aircross is a mid-sized family car and the largest SUV offering in Citroën’s UK range. This is the second-generation range, which replaced the original C5 Aircross range in Summer 2025. There is also an all-electric version – the ë-C5 Aircross – which we cover separately.

Now challenging the sales of hybrid SUVs like the Nissan Qashqai, Citroën says that this new C5 Aircross line-up marks a “bold new chapter in Citroën design”, as the round clamshell design of the former model has been replaced by a sharper, “more upright” exterior look – similar to the smaller Citroën C3 city car.

“The second-generation C5 Aircross might look quite different from the original model”, explains Heycar’s Matt Robinson, “but it still has a heavy focus on comfort, making it utterly relaxing to drive in a way rivals simply aren’t.”

While picking up plenty of plaudits for its comfortable driving experience, reviewers generally conclude that its all-electric ë-C5 Aircross twin is comfier and more refined on the road. “While not quite as comfortable”, says Parker’s Alan Taylor-Jones, “it still offers lots of space for the money, an appealing interior and plenty of equipment.”

As of December 2025, the Citroën C5 Aircross holds a New Car Expert Rating of A, with a score of 70%. Beyond the SUV’s largely positive set of review scores, the Citroën has been awarded a four-star Euro NCAP safety rating. The only poor score is for Citroën’s underwhelming new car warranty offering.

C5 Aircross highlights

Comfortable driving experience
Attractively priced and well-equipped
Spacious with big boot

C5 Aircross lowlights

Some cheap interior plastics
Rather lethargic acceleration
Light steering

Key specifications

Body style: Medium SUV
Engines: petrol mild-hybrid, plug-in hybrid
Price: From £30,495 on-road

Launched: Summer 2025
Last updated: N/A
Replacement due: TBA

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Media reviews

Featured reviews

“The C5 Aircross majors in traditional Citroen values. We like its comfort and practicality plus there’s good electric range and a great price.”

Model reviewed: Range overview (including electric ë-C5 Aircross)

Score: 9 / 10

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Auto Express

Jordan Katsianis

“It’s an affordable, stylish and highly practical SUV, but don’t expect an exciting drive from the Citroen C5 Aircross.”

Model reviewed: Range overview

Score: 9 / 10

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Carwow

Mario Christou

More reviews

Auto Trader

Score: 8 / 10
“Big, comfy and surprisingly affordable in both hybrid and electric forms, the Citroën C5 Aircross plays it safe but looks a great family SUV.”
Author: Dan Trent
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Business Car

Model reviewed: Range overview (includes electric ë-C5 Aircross)
Score: 8 / 10
“The Citroën C5 Aircross plug-in hybrid can be driven on electric power alone for up to 53 miles – nearly double what the old car was capable of. However, although the transition between electric and petrol power is reasonably smooth, the noise of the petrol engine working hard (which it always seems to be doing!) spoils the otherwise impressive refinement.”
Author: Martyn Collins
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Car

Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 6 / 10
“There’s a lot to like about the Citroën C5 Aircross, but it’s better without a petrol engine buzzing away under the bonnet. Hybrid versions are likely to be a bit slow while the plug-in hybrid is not particularly refined and still lags behind the performance and e-range of the class best. An electric e-C5 Aircross is comfier, just as spacious, more refined, feels stronger and still has a decent range.”
Author: Alan Taylor-Jones
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Heycar

Model reviewed: Range overview (including electric ë-C5 Aircross)
Score: 8 / 10
“The second-generation Citroen C5 Aircross might look quite different from the original model, but it still has a heavy focus on comfort, making it utterly relaxing to drive in a way rivals simply aren’t.”
Author: Matt Robinson
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Honest John

Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“Taking very familiar ingredients used for the Peugeot 3008 and the Vauxhall Grandland, the Citroen C5 Aircross is much more appealing than both. It’s mostly good value provides very comfortable family SUV travel.”
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Parkers

Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 7.2 / 10
“The Citroën C5 Aircross doesn’t impress as much as its electric sibling, at least in plug-in hybrid guise. While not quite as comfortable, it still offers lots of space for the money, an appealing interior and plenty of equipment.”
Author: Alan Taylor-Jones
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Top Gear

Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“From generic corporate parts, Citroen has made something likeably honest in its role as a comfy and useful member of your family.”
Author: Paul Horrell
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Safety rating

Independent crash test and safety ratings from Euro NCAP

Overall score: 4 stars
Date tested: September 2025
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Adult protection: 80%
Child protection: 85%
Vulnerable road users: 79%
Safety assist: 62%

Eco rating

Independent economy and emissions ratings from Green NCAP

No eco rating

As of December 2025, the Citroën C5 Aircross has not been assessed by Green NCAP.

Running cost rating

Monthly cost of ownership data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by Clear Vehicle Data

Fuel consumption	Average	Score
Petrol models	52 mpg	B
Plug-in hybrid models	105 mpg	A

CO₂ output	Average	Score	Variation	Score
Petrol models	122 g/km	B
Plug-in hybrid models	62 g/km	A

Battery range	Average	Score	Variation	Score
Plug-in hybrid models	53 miles	D

Insurance group	Average	Score	Variation	Score
All models	21	B

The Citroën C5 Aircross is a relatively affordable car to own and run, according to whole-life cost numbers provided exclusively to The Car Expert by our data partner, Clear Vehicle Data.

The petrol mild-hybrid’s average fuel consumption of 52mpg is competitive in the medium EV category, while official tests put the plug-in hybrid’s average fuel economy at 105mpg. It’s insurance premiums are predicted to be cheaper than the average car, and slightly cheaper than rivals like the Nissan Qashqai and Kia Sportage.

As the C5 Aircross is brand new at the time of writing, we don’t have the full running costs picture for the model just yet, including maintenance and servicing costs.

Reliability rating

Reliability data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by MotorEasy

No reliability rating

As of December 2025, we don’t have enough reliability data on the Citroën C5 Aircross to generate a reliability rating.

The Car Expert’s reliability information is provided exclusively to us using workshop and extended warranty data from our partner, MotorEasy, sourced from both official dealerships and independent workshops.

As soon as MotorEasy has sufficient data on the C5 Aircross, we’ll publish the results here.

Warranty rating

New car warranty information for the Citroën C5 Aircross

Overall ratingD28%
Petrol or diesel modelsE15%
Electric or hybrid modelsC50%
New car warranty duration3 years
New car warranty mileage60,000 miles
Battery warranty duration8 years
Battery warranty mileage100,000 miles

Citroën’s new car warranty is fairly basic, and worse than rival brands in a similar price bracket as the C5 Aircross.

The duration is thee years, with a limit of 60,000 miles. In addition to the standard new car warranty, the hybrid versions have an eight-year/100,000-mile warranty for the battery components.

If you are purchasing an ‘Approved Used’ Citroën C5 Aircross from an official Citroën dealership, you should get a minimum one-year warranty included. If you are buying a used C5 Aircross from an independent dealership, any warranty offered will probably be managed by a third-party warranty company and the terms may vary. If you are buying a used C5 Aircross from a private seller, there are no warranty protections beyond anything that may be left on the original new car warranty.

If you’re looking to buy a used car that is approaching the end of its warranty period, a used car warranty is usually a worthwhile investment. Check out The Car Expert’s guide to the best used car warranty providers, which will probably be cheaper than a warranty sold by a dealer.

Recalls

Official DVSA safety recalls that have been issued for the Citroën C5 Aircross

As of December 2025, we are not aware of any DVSA vehicle safety recalls affecting the Citroën C5 Aircross. However, this information is updated very regularly so this may have changed.

You can check to see if your car has any outstanding recalls by visiting the DVLA website or contacting your local Citroën dealer.