2025 Citroen C5 Aircross – Offers Multiple Powertrain Options

Citroen has just taken the wraps off the Euro-spec 2025 C5 Aircross, and it’s clear the French automaker is going all-in on electrification and tech-savvy upgrades. With mild-hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and fully electric variants on offer, this SUV is gunning for versatility and modern appeal. Let’s take a closer look at what’s new.

Design

First impressions? The new C5 Aircross is bigger, bolder, and far more futuristic. Built on the Stellantis STLA-Medium platform, the SUV now stretches 4.6 metres in length — that’s a 150mm increase over the previous model. Its wheelbase has also grown by 60mm, now measuring 2.7 metres, which means more room inside.

Up front, the SUV features a signature three-point LED light design with sleek horizontal lines and matrix LED headlamps. The electric variant has a closed-off grille with the Citroen logo front and centre. Along the sides, the SUV has a strong, boxy look with squared-off body cladding and bold proportions. Around the back, the tail lamps mirror the front with a three-point design, joined by a massive ‘AIRCROSS’ badge and 20-inch alloy wheels to complete the look.

Interiors

Inside, the changes are just as dramatic. The C5 Aircross gets what Citroen calls a ‘Waterfall Display’ — a portrait-style touchscreen that controls everything from media to climate to navigation. The display is split between fixed sections showing essentials like time, temperature, and phone battery levels, and customisable zones where you can add up to 16 widgets per page.

The cabin is inspired by Citroen’s C-Zen Lounge theme, which focuses on space and serenity. There’s now ambient lighting in eight different colours, plus rear seats designed like sofas. Rear passengers can recline their seats between 21 and 33 degrees, which is ideal for long trips.

Features

Tech lovers, rejoice. The 2025 C5 Aircross is loaded with features. There’s wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a 15W wireless charging pad, ChatGPT integration, and Citroen’s own voice assistant that responds to “Hello Citroen.” It also comes with a new 10-inch digital instrument cluster and a heads-up display that’s 30 percent larger than the outgoing version.

Driver assistance features are top-notch too. The C5 Aircross gets semi-autonomous driving capabilities, including features like semi-automatic lane change, extended blind-spot detection, rear traffic alert, and even a driver surveillance camera to monitor fatigue or distraction.

Powertrains

Here’s where it gets interesting — three distinct options are available to suit different driving needs.

Mild Hybrid

This version uses a 1.2-litre, 3-cylinder turbo petrol engine that delivers 136bhp. It’s supported by a 9kW electric motor and a 0.9kWh battery pack, working through a 48V system. Paired with a 6-speed dual-clutch automatic, this setup returns an impressive WLTP range of 950km.

Plug-In Hybrid

For those who want a bit more electric-only capability, the plug-in hybrid offers an EV-only range of 86km. It combines a 1.6-litre, 4-cylinder turbo petrol engine with a 92kW electric motor for a combined output of 195bhp. The power is delivered through a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.

Electric Variant (e-C5 Aircross)

The all-electric model comes in two battery options:

Variant	Battery Size	Power Output	Claimed Range
e-C5 Aircross	73kWh	210bhp	520km
e-C5 Aircross	97kWh	230bhp	680km

These variants give buyers the flexibility to choose between more range or more power, depending on their driving habits.

With these updates, Citroen has clearly pushed the C5 Aircross to a whole new level. Whether it’s the tech-loaded interiors, the versatile powertrain choices, or the bold styling, the 2025 C5 Aircross seems ready to stand tall in the ever-evolving SUV landscape.

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