Category: Citroen

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CITROEN C5 AIRCROSS – DELIGHTFULLY DIFFERENT

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After some time in the Australian automotive wilderness Citroen, under its new importer, Inchcape, has been rejuvenated, albeit with a range of just four models: the C3 small hatchback, C4 wagon, C5 X wagon and, this review’s vehicle, the mid-sized SUV C5 Aircross. Sadly, for a brand with such a long and proud history, and some impressive vehicles, sales continue to be negligible. The original C5 Aircross, launched here in 2020, came in two variants, Feel and Shine, but with the 2023 upgrade dropped back to a single high-spec Sport… Read more

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CITROEN C5 X SHINE

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You can never be quite sure what you will get from Citroen, but it will always be interesting. Citroen’s C5 X, not to be confused with the Mazda CX-5, is an odd one, a cross between an SUV and a station wagon, with a fastback profile thrown in. Guess that makes it a double-cross? Some design features have been drawn from the Citroen CXperience Concept displayed at the 2016 Paris Motor Show. Citroen says CX 5 meets the needs of customers who want a large, modern, functional alternative to sedans,… Read more

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CITROEN C5X

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The Citroen C5 X is a large French station wagon that could be called a long hatchback rather than a wagon, or even a lowish SUV, or perhaps a five-door coupe. Your choice… It competes in the Australian market with the Audi A4 Allroad, Peugeot 508 Sportswagon and Volkswagen Arteon. Note that quite a few major components are shared with the Peugeot, some of these have been revised to give it a more Citroen feel and look. STYLING It’s French, so the styling of the Citroen C5 X is simply… Read more

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CITROEN C5 X COMING TO AUSTRALIA

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Continuing to expand its model range in the Australian market, Citroen Australia will introduce the all-new Citroen C5 X to its line-up. The C5 has been around since 2001, originally as a large family sedan with the C5 X, launched last year in Europe, now adding a premier SUV to the range. The Citroen C5 X will be powered by a turbo-petrol 1.6-litre PureTech engine, producing 133kW of power, paired with an eight-speed Efficient Automatic Transmission. All the signs seem to indicate that a petrol/electric (PHEV) variant will follow. Kate… Read more

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CITROEN C4 SHINE

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The Citroen C4 may look like an SUV, Citroen describes it as a blend of car, hatch and a coupe. Whatever floats your boat. There’s just the one model coming Downunder, the C4 Shine, priced from $37,990 plus on-roads. STYLING It sits high enough to be an SUV and has, lower protective plastic cladding, and it’s categorised as an SUV for statistical purposes. But the rear hatch and steeply sloping rear roof line lend an athletic, coupe-look to the profile. The front with its slimline lights’ highlights “Citroën LED Vision”… Read more

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CITROEN BX

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It has been said that the Citroen BX, first released at the 1982 Paris Motor Show, was the car that revived Citroen’s future. Citroen had been owned by the Michelin Tyre group since the early 1930s when Citroen had financial problems and in the mid-1970s the world oil crisis hit the car and component manufacturing industry heavily. As Citroen had spent heavily on new model development and production facility expansion they were very exposed to the downturn and once again drastic action was necessary. Between 1974 and 1976 financial restructuring… Read more

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BRIGHT AND BUBBLY CITROEN C3 IS GREAT FUN TO DRIVE

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With the relationship between France and Australia about to hit rock bottom – at least between their respective leaders – we thought it timely to test what is arguably the cutest small car on the market, the Citroen C3, before the trade war begins. Citroen has been in the automotive doldrums for several years but now, under its new importer, the well-established Inchcape Australia, is looking to get back into the game with some serious marketing clout. While city cars like the C3 are relatively scarce in Australia they are… Read more

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LATEST GENERATION CITROEN C4

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Citroen Australia is welcoming the latest generation C4 to its model range, bringing the popular nameplate back in an impressive single specification ‘Shine’ variant. This newest member of the Citroen family introduces the brand’s latest design language which, true to its DNA, is inspired by customer needs and their driving preferences. New C4 aims to blend SUV characteristics with hatchback versatility and coupe styling. It has the power to match its stylish looks too, with a lively 1.2-litre, three-cylinder, turbocharged petrol engine delivering 114 kilowatts of power and 240 Newton-metres… Read more

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NEW CITROEN C4

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Citroen Australia has added a new model, the C4 five-door coupe, to its Australian range. It’s a toe in the water move as only single variant is coming here at this time. If more do follow we will advise you through a further news story It is powered by a 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine producing 114kW of power and 240Nm of torque. Power is sent to the front wheels through an 8-speed automatic. Citroen promises high level comfort by way of its highly advanced suspension, seat design and low interior noise… Read more

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CITROEN C5 AIRCROSS – DELIGHTFULLY DIFFERENT

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After some time in the Australian automotive wilderness Citroen, under its new importer, Inchcape, has been rejuvenated, albeit with a range of just three vehicles: the C3 small hatchback and two SUVs, compact C3 Aircross and, our test car, the mid-sized C5 Aircross. The C5 Aircross, comes in two variants, Feel and Shine, priced at $42,990 and $46,990 plus on-road costs. STYLINGWe love the looks of this big French SUV. The overall shape sticks to traditional SUV body styling but the combination of an imposing grille highlighted by the latest… Read more