NEW Citroen C5 X: The Most COMFORTABLE Family Car Yet?
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- čas přidán 24. 08. 2021
- Citroen's showed off its new C5 X, a new family car that is designed to be ultra-comfy, with super-soft suspension and a luxurious cabin. Will this be the ideal family car for people who just want to chill? Rory takes a look.
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I love when a car brand finally focuses on comfort rather than being unnecessarily harsh and 'sporty', nobody wants that in everyday commute but comfort is very valuable.
Nobody wants? I look forward to waking up in the morning so i can rally race my car to work
@@Jk-oz5qn rally race your car to work in morning traffic? i wouldn’t wanna be your passenger
I agree that most people value comfort and build quality over sporty ness and cutting edge tech (cough tesla) but iam one of thoose weirdos who drives with 180 kmh in an vw up to work daily (i live i germany)
That's because car reviewers don't care about comfort. It's all about 0-60 times and how it handles. So the car manufacturers make cars that car reviewers like and the average joe listens to those people. At first, I couldn't understand why PSA never had a 4WD/RWD car... then realised for 99% of journeys, it's pointless, it adds weight, complexity, costs, fuel economy and most of all, eats into cabin space with a transmission tunnel... even if the car itself doesn't have the option for 4WD/RWD!
Well, I care far more for the car fun factor than it's comfort. Even the cheapest of cars provide you with enough comfort for daily driving, but getting something fun is hard now - cars just became boring. I don't want "the most technologically advanced car they ever made" that would burn my money - I want a car that is fun to drive.
This is nice isn’t it? How lovely to see a car focussed on comfort rather than being angry.
I've always thought there's a massive gap in the market for "comfy versions". I appreciate sex and speed sells but I'd rather they spent some R&D on a comfort line than a R/AMG line & M package version.
Id be more comfortable in a 400hp mapped and clapped out mk4 golf tdi
@@Jk-oz5qn no, you wouldn't.... :)
you might be happier and more content because it would better suit your preferences. but, that is "comfortable" in some other way than what Citroen has in mind. ;)
You say that, but one of the design briefs for C4 Cactus was to create a design language "free of aggression" according to Citroen.
@@Krmelj Fiat's cars are quite good at ditching the aggression. The Audi A1 is comical looking / the worst offender with it's lights and awkward scaling
Excellent review from Rory, the BBC should have kept him rather than turning top Gear into Dumb and Dumber
Well said that man. 👏
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I don’t think he was in his nature when presenting Top gear. This suits him more
I'd say he's more suited to AutoTrader, especially when he's the face to the page as opposed to a side presenter in TopGear
oh yeah. tbh the last group actually started becoming really likeable in the last few of their seasons, but then they were replaced by people i cringe at and i struggle to watch it
Huge Citroen fan here, I love it. Love this channel, Rory is excellent, no silly accents or screaming like a demented child.
It’s rude to joke about someone’s accent
@@monke_cr4425 I totally agree, yet so many find it funny and acceptable. I no longer watch that channel its become for school kids.
@@Kingdonnerkebab What channel?
@@mauripekkarinen1 carwow
@@monke_cr4425 How the fuck is it rude?
Looks like a Urus and a Subaru outback love child....I will take two😫
When the CEO and hippie steal a backalley quickie
Outback most definitely.
Totally agree with the outback comparison when looking it from the side
That seems really nice. Comfort is something the auto industry should focus a bit more sometimes
A car extremely close to my heart. Well done Citroen!
Y-shaped antibodies rear lights. Well done.
This car has one HUGE thing going for it: it has actual knobs for air conditioning!
😀 agree also I’d like to ban electronic handbrakes, and keyless ignition ,biggest pain in the arse ,tech for techs sake it really isn’t too onerous to put your key in an ignition barrel , you know where it is , and the car starts ,whereas if your battery is running low in the fob you can’t start a car that there is absolutely nothing wrong with. 🤷🏻♂️
@@grantshenton7079 If your battery is running low it's much more likely to be still able to power the keyless switch than the actual starter (which draws more than 100 amps). There's nothing wrong with keyless ignition, in fact I find that one of the few areas where it means an actual improvement (along with electrically powered windows and central locking, obviously).
I agree with you about the electronic handbrake, that's just a PITA for no reason.
@@jacobzimmermann59 - no mate I meant the battery in the key. I sell cars for a living , the amount I’ve bought from auction where the keys are flat , genuinely can only open the door and that’s it. I’ve started carrying the most popular range of batteries whenever I go to pick something up. Also if the circuitry gets damaged ( usually water ) and you can’t get it refurbished then it’s expensive . Had a 2018 3 series tourer , over £200 for a new key 🔑 that kind of shit eats into your margin for no reason
Car designers must be loving these times. They’re allowed to make wheels as big as they want.
21 inch wheels on a Golf-size hatchback ( VW ID.3 ), yeah they're loving these times
Truly, anything less than 20inch is 'small' size now
@@siddharthgoyal4008 meanwhile I'm on 15's
They might look good to the hard of thinking but they are stupid to use.
@@R03333 you are driving a wheelbarrow? Even my old civic had 16s on it
I am not a big fan of crossovers, but even I like the design of this car. It is like a sports wagon coupe SUV,
The French are on a roll with their designs right now
so true it's stunning , but i don't have confidence on their cars
The french car designers are miles ahead of the game. They all look so good
yep, new Peugeot 308 shows the same, stunning car.
Really
99% of ugly cars come from France
Rory, thank you!!!! ......FINALLY, a new Citroen model that looks like it was not deliberately "held back" or even "quality compromised" in order to make Peugeot and DS models look better!
and finally, a presenter that spoke about the car's true benefits and advantages, instead of usual "marketing b.s.", or even worse, about "common bar counter prejudices" this car "should have because it is a Citroen"....
What a wonderful design they did. I am so jealous of Europe, where they have more cars available than here in the USA. I like that they really went for comfort, and quiet. This is the kind of car i would buy. I like quiet and comfortable. I don't want aggressive futuristic things like the Cybertruck.
I love futuristic, however I find this to be a good looking car…
im from EU i wish it was deported to your country.
its hideous 🤣
Funny, in Poland there's loads of imported US cars. People value them as they resist those sick EU eco regulations. One can import a nice naturally aspirated Honda Civic, install LPG and have cheap fun for long. You can't do that with EU market cars. Also, some brands advise 30k km oil change intervals which is again sick, US cars tend to have normal 10k km gaps which is reassuring for better longevity.
It’s just 800$ In my country
I own a C5 Exclusive out of 2009 as I swithched from Audi to Citroën. As I did so, I was highly surprised that I got things for free that even the best equipped Audis (and VW's) did not offer at all. The building quality was phenomenal as well the noise development inside the car was close to zero. Not to mention the driving comfort. When you get out of the car after a long drive, you feel relaxed, even without the massage seats that the C5 Exclusive offers. The built in stereo system is definitely the best I have ever listened to in a car which is important for me as a musician. C5 Exclusive now runs +300000km without any major problem! Break discs, wheels, a lamp had to be changed once and the timing belt was supposed to be changed at 240000km. At Audi and VW they recommend a belt change with 80000km down, with a max of 120000km. 160000km difference? That is rediculous!
Its nice to see you again, like the way your explanation kudos to you. Keep up the good work 👍
This whole video is aesthetically pleasing.
THE C5's ALWAYS ALWAYS BEEN SUPER COMFY.
Citroen's _hydropneumatic suspension_ was so good, that even Rolls Royce used to use it in their cars.
Though it's a shame that the adaptive suspension will only be on the hybrid models. Yet another nail in the coffin of dinosaur powered vehicles, me thinks 8-((...
But a decent looking car. Typical of Citroens quirky looks. Though not as _unique looking_ or as quirky as the good old Citroens used to be. Which is a tad shame 8-((...
The adaptive suspension is only an option on hybrid due to the added weight of the hybrid motors requiring stiffer spring rates. Adaptive dampers are there purely to mitigate this
That and the lack of a Diesel engine will make this a deal breaker, not that I could afford it anyway
@@MrUPSman it's got an autonomy of 50km I doubt the battery is very heavy
@@onelyone6976 why would you want a diesel engine if not for the economy? Hybrid drivetrains are much more efficient anyway so who cares
@@ImPDK because quite frankly I believe hybrids are useless, they have the drawbacks of both EV's and ICE cars. They are unnecessarily complicated, eat boot space and add weight, and the benefits? A 50 km range in ideal scenarios. Modern diesels are equally fuel efficient, you don't have to charge them, they don't have the extra weight and they are cheaper and somewhat simpler to maintain.
I could also add that where I live winters can be very cold and temperatures are frequently below freezing, and the hybrid system would barely work in the winters here.
The DS is probably one of the most comfortable touring cars I’ve ever ridden in. The hydro pneumatic suspension was a marvel of automotive engineering.
maybe but how many decades ago was that? stop living in the past (mind you i did read CX 5, not c5 x) - if citroen arent doing it anymore there is a reason...
@@juki6377 yeah it just was because it's an expensive system to make...
@@juki6377 one of the main reasons was because the public and car critics started to prefer the stiffer suspensions possibly because roads starting getting better and engines were faster, and so citroen did stiffer and stiffer hydropeneumatic suspensions, that's why Bx, xantia etc were stiffer.
But since they felt pressured to make them stiffer it kind of defeated the purpose of having the expensive hydropeneumatic suspension in the first place
@@ticklepickle7786 very interesting point, thanks
@@ticklepickle7786 sadly, this weird thign about gettign stiffer and stiffer suspension now means that, at least suspension wise, any normal car nowadays, is less comfy than 20-30 years ago, hell, compare a w140 S-Class to a the current gen and you will notice how much smoother the w140 is.
Reminds me on the XM. Great car and I could not take my eyes of it as a child.
Still today, the XM is a fabulous car.
Mine was great...until the mechanic servicing it fitted an oil non-return valve backwards!
Citroen making all these nice additions to their cars, whilst VAG cheaping out with flimsy interiors and drum brakes... On cars that cost 2x this C5X
A very nice car, with a solid design, good "avionics", smart interior, and a really updated overall concept. Congratulations Citroen. Last, but not least, a simple and clear presentation. Subscribed!
The Man reviews super cars yet nails reviews for more "sensible" cars... The Man is very good.
"the ultimate comfort" has ended in 2017 when Citroen killed hydropneumatic suspension...
That's why I want to buy a C6 next year. The last really beautiful Citroen
@@dosenwurst101 been looking at them also ,1 because they look amazing and 2 so I can piss off the neighbours not knowing what it is….🤣🤣🤣
@@dosenwurst101 Dont :D I have one, and i love it. But if you are not good DIY mechanic with knowledge of citroen electronics, suspension and JLR engines technology..it will be very problematic and expensive car. Even the youngest ones are 10 years old.
@@plenex Thanks for the advice, I know a big french luxury Saloon can be a nightmare. I've driven 4 Mercedes Youngtimer from the 90's which means I'm used to a reliable and unproblematic car. But I can't get the C6 out of my Head. I loved it when it came out in 2006 when I was 12. Now im 27 and I can afford one. Cars are pretty much my only hobby and I will pay the repair bills if I'm really in love with this car. There are around 40 for sale in Germany at the moment and I'm looking for a well maintained one to avoid a total nightmare.
@@dosenwurst101 C6 needs more than standard service. I have 3.0hdi with 415 000kms but, i cant guarantee engine wont fail anytime. Its simply sensitive engine that destroys itself. Its known crankshaft failure for all 3.0 SDV6 engines in land rover / jaguar. Suspension parts are cheaper than mercedes.. but not engine and gearbox.
Was hoping to see it being reviewed on the road :(
That's a early morning heads up 😀🤟thank you 👍
Amazing design! Well done Citroen, welcome to the new era!
Years ago, we wanted just a work commuter car. So when a 82 year old neighbor gave up driving and sold a fully loaded C5 Exclusive with 50 k km we got it. The car looked like it just got delivered from the dealer. The idea was that at this price it would hold 2 winter seasons and get replaced. Years later the thing is still too good to sell, did not cause problems, is cheap in maintenance and, since it is one of the last with air suspension, really, really comfy. As a matter of fact, our Audi was the unreliable car. For 8 k at the time, it was a great investment, although I wish it had 50 hp more.
It's not air suspension. It's hydraulic suspension. FAR more sophisticated than air suspension. To give you context, air suspension is used in S class, Range Rovers and the top spec Audi A8's/ BMW 7 series. Hydraulic suspension is used in Rolls Royces... a cut above for the famous comfortable ride. So never sell your car, even if it does need a few repairs.
I have a C5 .... it's so comfortable and quiet, I've owned Audi's .. TT's and A4's , always giving electrical problems, and suspension rear control arm breakages.. dangerous (TT)
It reminds me of my old DS 5, especially at the back
What you should compare it too is the C5 of 2016 with the hydractive 3+ suspension, I have that system extremely comfortable, self leveling and adaptive to 225 different hardness settings, it does this automatically and in less than 200th of a second.
On side note though I love this new c5x it looks good and it is focused on comfort 👍
Waiting for that comparison. I'm hesitant about the c5x for that reason. If it were better citroen would be shouting it from the rooftops.
@@DennepeerRelaxation I have recently driven the ds7 with it, it is very comfortable and float like, the harshness in pot holes is a lot better but... No self leveling or height adjustability which is a bummer
@@josephjardine32 thanks for that.
Hope re-engaged 😄
Hello. Your video is great, you are an excellent reporter. Thank you very much, Greetings from France! 🇫🇷🇬🇧
I wish Citroen would come back to the US
Ditto! I’d buy one!
Great review!
That is a beautiful car! Citroen have really upper their game in recent times
Drove this car last week. Without a doubt the most comfortable and luxurious Citroen I've ever driven. The 1.6 hybrid was the nicer of the three I tried, also even the entry level Sense plus was very impressive.
I work sales for Citroen UK and can't wait for this to come out and to start selling them, had loads of interest already.
Looks ace, glad it has good boot space despite batteries in the hybrid models. I really hope this has 4wd for added grip! Very cool design and cool tech inside
Strange how they won't offer a hydractive system, not even in their top class cars!
Stellantis is doing such a grate job! I hope it will pay off
That reverb. guitarists be like that's my kind of place
I'm so pleased the C5X is here. Also, very nice editing
GJ Citroen, took you a while but it's a good looking car like your cars of the days of old.
Always great to see the boot get a decent mention. 😉
Even old C5 is way more comfortable than any new Merc, Audi, BMW or what ever you can think of.
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I really like this design...I wish brands like Renault and Citroën were sold in the US
they are not?
why?
Hi, very, very good video. Now I search everywhere but I cannot find an offroad test. I know it’s not a Jeep but nice to see if has some muscles to climb a 45 deg. road. Thank you very much for this beautiful video and I look forward to a true off-road test.
The C-Pillar design is clearly an homage to the BX. Except for the front (especially the headlights), it has a bold and beautiful design.
Agreed! Yeah, what's the idea with the angry eyebrows? It is supposed to be laid back and comfortable, right?
2:58 LOVE it's a flat bootlid, looks lovely!!
Bold and daring desings from Citroen are the best
Having most of the roads be a place where you cant even drive at speeds above 30mph, having a superior drivetrain is only ostentatious and not practically utilitarian…aiming for comfort is hence a priority! Citroen is the way to go as it is the king of comfort. I own C5 aircross and it is magic incarnate! Love it every time I drive it!
Rory, thanks! And indeed, a comparison of C5X to C6 would make a lot of sense for comfort lovers. I consider C6 the car with the best suspension. My current C5 (from 2012) is slightly worse, yet. still very comfortable. However, the C5 Aircross Plug-in hybrid I tested recently with its hydraulic cushions in terms of suspension comfort is a far cry from both of those. Please heed to this call! Thanks!
Loving the slo-mo B roll Rory 👍🏻
Could watch / listen to Rory all day, what a pro.
Nice clear presentation .. easy listening .. My 2007 Citroen C6 Lignale has HUD.. although not in colour.
I'm curious to know if that center split storage between the seats will pinch the skin if you lean on it a little.
I will sure believe Citroen have done it again in C5X, from my experience from original. CX , ultimate smooth rid, excellent road holding, comfort in interior, veripower steering system, self leveling hydro pnumiatic suspension easy tyre change, C Matic manual gear without cluch padle for traffic, 2.4 L 4 cylender double barrel carburettor good for city and cross country drive.
Awesome Citroen gave this wagon such a good finishing touch
As always, looking forward watching to Rory reviewing this lovely Citroen on the open road.
That's a pretty car Rory, I like it and if the price of £35 k is for the top spec then I will certainly consider it. I believe the C5 has always been really comfortable but not particularly exciting to drive.
Look forward to your test drive. When are you going to get to test the Kia EV6 Rory ?? Andy
I got the C5 Tourer from 2011 and I'm super satisfied!
Great video on a car I wish I could buy but can’t have in the US😩
Can't wait to see this tested against Rolls Royce.
I have 2011 Citroen C5 X7 and it gives a run for its money any other car regarding comfort.
Ha, we nearly went for that one in '13. Only reason we didn't was that Arnold Clark had an amazing deal for an incredibly low mileage i40 estate which we couldn't turn down. Been happy with it ever since, so I'm glad I never got to regret that change of heart.
Yeah Rory l'd like to see that review, currently looking for anewer family car...any recommendation without breaking the bank, thanks
Thank Heavens the C5 has more style and character than the BMW x6
I tell you what. You and another presenter on another channel are the only ones i really relish when you both put out videos. Just thought i would share. I love your journalistic style and so informative
I have owned a couple of Citroën in the past, albeit second hand and found annoying problems with the electrics. Air-con kept failing every few months which was easily fixed with a replacement resistor but at £45 a go it was annoying.
I think they are one of those cars that are better to buy new or nearly new and still under warranty. They are well equipped , comfortable and nice to look at . Personally, I have a fondness for Citroen but just wish I could trust them a bit more.
The C5 when it first came out in 2001 it was a big car with hydropneumatic suspension and it was and still is a really comfy car, I own a C5 from 2005, a very lovely car
I am very happy that Citroen is back to making absolutely bonkers looking cars that focus on comfort and innovation
What exactly is bonkers about this car? There is absolutely no innovation and the design is run-of-the-mill. Well, growing up in the 70s and 80s with the DS, SM, GS, CX, BX and XM - one is bound to be disappointed😂
@@peterlandbo2726 Not really. Park an AX, BX or CX up against this and you will see the CX5 is a much more interesting design and certainly more unique than the competition. Rose tinted glasses and nostalgia?
You missed out the ZX, XM!.
Citroen needs to make this electric and a thrid of the price of the Merc EQS and they will clean up.
really wish this was coming to the US
Yes Rory - I'd like to see it being benchmarked vs the Rolls Royce for ride comfort.
Had a basic BX in the late eighties and if it's half as comfortable on the road it's be good. Not so sure on the looks of this one . Love Citroen for their daring but this does look like 20 designers all had a bit to do but never met.
I'm glad it's not an SUV. But also, I saw knobs in the interior! Thank goodness!
I like it! I didn t even hear about it...good looking car! Go Citroenn go!! I love to see citroenn sucseed finally in the future!!!
Without the hydraulic suspension system that they used to have, it won't stand a change facing air suspensions from other cars.
Would be amazing if it would indeed match with a Rolls or Bentley!
My E-class estate is 10 years old...already has 'magic handles' in the boot to drop the rear seats, and has a load cover that powers up out of the way when the boot opens. And huge storage space under the boot floor. Nothing new here. However, once Citroen start selling these for peanuts to get the numbers up, it looks like a great car.
Excellente présentation, pour ce qu'elle est. Belle..!!
L'affichage Tete Haute...est en 3D
The french are the most underrated car manufacturers. They have made fantastic cars for a century.
Seems pretty comparable with a Lexus NX300h, even looks vaguely similar, with some advantages like better storage space and a lower price. As a Citroen fan who owns a Lexus now, I would love it to come out with that durability and potential long life that modern Citroen's have lacked.
how modern is a Citroen AX? mine litterally toured Europe for years and was (not litterally) bullet proof. I do agree the all plastic era that began early 00s, really made cars disposable
Nice car with even nicer pricing... good job citroen and Rory as per usual for that review
Now that's a car that I would want to drive.comfort is key.
Living room on wheels. Love it
Nice looking car I had a ds5 hybrid awesome car too the only thing wrong with that car on the video is the steering wheel is on the wrong side 🤦♂️😝👌👌
As a long C5 owner, I would be happy to but this one next. Citroen is all about comfort and that is what i like in daily driving.
Very nice. Hopefully come to Malaysia too.
The best suspension have it Citroën, for me it's amazing car ,if buy one time Citroën never change brand ,good job Citroën continue to make the different
Just me or are the frame rates off or something in this video? Maybe it's just the lighting on the white background with a dark car. ANYWAY...awesome review! Wish we had these in North-America!
The art of france😍👍
Omg that suspension is something else
The background music on the outro is insane.... I'm sure it'll be proper playing that whilst cruising on the Citroen C5X
know the name?
I once had a very similar Citroën. BX I think. But he was already old at that time. This C5x reminds me of it, for example with the windows. Here in Switzerland, this car is not available, it is probably only for America, I guess.
This is beautiful! I Wish Citroen came back to The US! We don’t have enough Wagons!
Never...
I'm in love . Can't wait to see how the silver or red colour looks like .
Looks great, just think they went a little heavy with the styling in the front. IMO
Thanks for the review - still ca n’t get used to the exterior design ..
Rory, you have a benevolent way with words.
Ultimate comfort, sure, but based on my experience with a 2017 C4 Picasso, you'll be enjoying a lot of it sitting by the roadside waiting for a tow.
I love Citroens but this car didn't appeal to me at first as I thought it is ugly in my opinion, BUT after watching this video. It has grown on me!! I did think the previous C5 was much better looking, but this makes that look dull in comparison!! The true beauty of the new C4 and C5 X can only be appreciated in the flesh, like when I saw one on the A40 in West London, makes other cars blend in. Well done to Citroen for making it comfy thou. My 14 year old Citroen C4 Coupe is pretty comfy for a standard car with normal suspension so I don't doubt the comfort in this one. Good job.
What i'm curious to know if how the comfort stacks up to the C5 series with the hydra3+ suspension system.
I bet It won't be as good as the old Hydro system in the C5 or C6. But hey, it's cheaper...