This Subaru Outback Rival is Decent, But… (Citroen C5 X Long Term Review Verdict)

We’ve done in-depth testing of a Citroen C5 X wagon for six months and nearly 10,000km. Here’s what we liked and what didn’t work so well.

The Citroen C5 X is a large, Chinese-made but French-engineered station wagon with a 1.6-litre turbo petrol engine and front-wheel drive.

Major rivals to the C5 X include the Subaru Outback, Volvo V60 Cross Country, Mazda 6 wagon, Audi A4 Allroad, BMW 3 Series Touring and others.

On our long-term tests, vehicle manufacturers provide access to test car in a specification we request, but all vehicle operating expenses are paid for by Chasing Cars.

Time codes:

0:00 - Our long-term car reviews
0:20 - How we choose cars
0:35 - Why we tested the C5 X
0:55 - Who should buy this car?
1:15 - In this video
1:41 - Good point: design
2:46 - Good point: value for money
3:53 - Good point: practicality
5:15 - Good point: interior
7:00 - Needs work: seat comfort
8:07 - Needs work: lacks hybrid or AWD
9:15 - Needs work: transmission
11:15 - Needs work: safety tech
12:05 - Good point: ride quality
12:40 - Good point: build quality
12:51 - What Citroen must change
13:20 - Should you buy a C5 X?

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