Citroën C3 Aircross
There is no shortage of choice within the compact crossover market, so Citroën has ensured that its C3 Aircross stands out from the crowd with what is a chunky and funky design. It doesn’t get the brand’s Airbumps, but it does feature rugged cladding and the option to add contrasting roof paint and an innovative C-pillar decoration that is impregnated in the panel. It can be just as colourful inside the cabin, where design and comfort are brought to the fore. Among its rivals, the C3 Aircross delivers a fun driving experience with the choice of a peppy petrol engine or a very economical diesel for those undertaking longer journeys more regularly.
RChoiceecommended Editor’s
OUR PICK OF THE RANGE C3 Aircross PureTech 110 Flair
OUR PICK OF THE RANGE C5 Aircross Blue HDi 130 EAT8 Flair
Citroën C4 Cactus For this second generation of the C4 Cactus,
OUR PICK OF THE RANGE C4 Cactus PureTech 130 Auto Flair
Citroën introduced a more mature design, but also chose to slightly reposition it away from a crossover and into the highly competitive hatchback segment - to go up against
established players like the Ford Focus and Volkswagen Golf. To give it an edge, Citroën is championing comfort by fi tting its ‘Progressive Hydraulic Cushion’ suspension. In theory, it’s softer without having an overly negative eff ect on handling - something Citroën has previous form in doing. For the most part, it works, although some people may fi nd it a little too soft. The above-average-sized seats up front feel more like armchairs, making this an excellent car for longer distances. If that’s you then the BlueHDi 100 engine should prove frugal, but if you’re an urbanite, sticking with either of the PureTech petrol engines is a wiser move.
Car Prices & Models CITROËN
DESCRIPTION
C1 FEEL VTI 68 MANUAL 5DR
C3 TOUCH 1.2 PURETECH 83 S&S FEEL 1.2 PURETECH 83 S&S
FEEL EXCLUSIVE 1.2 PURETECH 83 S&S FLAIR 1.2 PURETECH 83 S&S FLAIR 1.2 PURETECH 110 S&S
FEEL EXCLUSIVE 1.5HDI 100SMT S&S
C3 AIRCROSS TOUCH 1.2 PURETECH 110 S&S FEEL 1.2 PURETECH 110 S&S
14,545 998 68 158 68.9
16,995 1199 82 167 60.1 18,535 1199 82 167 60.1 19,035 1199 82 167 60.1 20,285 1199 82 167 60.1 24,065 1199 110 167 61.4 22,185 1499 100 188 NA
20,995 1199 110 185 56.5 22,315 1199 110 185 56.5
Citroën C5 Aircross
The Citroën C5 Aircross has been a latecomer to the SUV party, but it’s fashionably late in this case as it features a striking design and approach that puts comfort as a priority. The use of Citroën’s plush Progressive Hydraulic Cushion suspension and some very comfortable seats are two big positives for the C5 Aircross. Going against it though is the fact that Citroën is only off ering this car as a fi ve-seater when many of its rivals off er seven seats. But if you can live with that, then it’s worth exploring how well the C5 Aircross drives. One other feature that’s missing is the lack of an all-wheel- drive transmission. In Citroën’s defence, it does off er a Grip Control function that adjusts the traction control to optimise traction in slippery conditions. There’s a good spread of petrol and diesel engines, and the optional eight-speed automatic is a box worth ticking if you can.
€ PRICE CC HP KPH MPG DESCRIPTION
FLAIR 1.2 PURETECH 110 S&S FLAIR 1.2 PURETECH 130 S&S FEEL 1.5 BLUEHDI 100 S&S FLAIR 1.5 BLUEHDI 100 S&S
C4 CACTUS FEEL PURETECH 110 S&S 6MT FEEL 1.5 BLUEHDI 100 S&S 6MT FEEL PURETECH 130 AUTO
C4 SPACETOURER FEEL EXCLUSIVE BLUEHDI 130 S&S 5 SEAT
FEEL EXCLUSIVE PURETECH 130 S&S FEEL BLUEHDI 130 S&S 6-SPEED
€ PRICE CC HP KPH MPG DESCRIPTION
23,965 1199 110 185 56.5 26,275 1199 130 200 54.3 23,765 1560 100 183 70.6 25,385 1560 100 183 70.6
23365 1199 110 188 60.1 25825 1560 100 183 83.1 TBA 1199 130 188 56.5
32080 1199 130 196 56.5
C4 GRAND SPACETOURER (7 SEAT) FEEL PURETECH 130 S&S
30,995 1199 130 206 56.5 34,230 1199 130 206 56.5 32,995 1499 130 198 72.4
Download the First Citizen Abacus mobile app today FEEL BLUEHDI 130 S&S AUTO (8-SPEED)
NEW C5 AIRCROSS START PURETECH 130 S&S 6MT TOUCH PURETECH 130 S&S 6MT TOUCH PURETECH 180 S&S EAT8 FEEL PURETECH 130 S&S 6MT FEEL PURETECH 180 S&S EAT8 FLAIR PURETECH 130 S&S 6MT FLAIR PURETECH 180 S&S EAT8
DIESEL TOUCH BLUE HDI 130 S&S 6MT TOUCH BLUE HDI 130 S&S EAT8 FEEL BLUE HDI 130 S&S 6MT
€ PRICE CC HP KPH MPG 34,595 1499 130 198 72.4
FEEL EXCLUSIVE BLUEHDI 130 S&S 6-SPEED 36,230 1499 130 198 72.4 FEEL EXCLUSIVE BLUEHDI 130 S&S AUTO (8-SPEED) 37,830 1499 130 198 72.4
26,495 1199 130 188 NA 28,195 1199 130 188 NA 32,695 1598 180 215 NA 30,395 1199 130 188 NA 34,895 1598 180 215 NA 33,845 1199 130 188 NA 38,345 1598 180 215 NA
30,195 1499 130 188 NA 32,295 1499 130 188 NA 32,395 1499 130 188 NA
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