Citroen C5 X 2024: plug-in hybrid variant coming to join pure combustion model

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Citroen has confirmed it will bring a plug-in hybrid version of its C5 X wagon to Australia during the first half of 2024. 

Rivalling the likes of the Skoda Superb wagon, Genesis G70 Shooting Brake and the Skoda Octavia wagon, the Citroen C5 X is set to become a little more powerful, and is expected to be more efficient, too. 

The Citroen C5 X plug-in hybrid is expected to have an electric-only range of around 55km (WLTP).  

Pricing and specification are yet to be determined, however we can estimate that the C5 X plug-in hybrid could cost around $65,000 before on-road costs. 

During 2022 and 2023, Chasing Cars ran a long-term Citroen C5 X wagon, which you can read about on our website. 

What’s expected for the plug-in hybrid variant?

Although Citroen Australia has not yet given much detail about its plug-in hybrid (PHEV) variant, in overseas markets such as the United Kingdom the same PHEV model is available. 

In the UK, the PHEV consists of a 1.6-litre four-cylinder petrol engine mated to a 80kW electric motor and eight-speed automatic transmission. Total outputs are rated at 167kW/250Nm, which is a 34kW increase from the non-hybrid model. Torque remains at the same 250Nm between the powertrain types.  

Although Australian specification is yet to be confirmed, the plug-in hybrid Citroen C5 X is available overseas with the following features:

• 19-inch alloy wheels
• 12.0-inch central touchscreen
• 7.0-inch digital instrument cluster 
• Eight-speaker sound system
• Wireless phone charging 
• LED headlights and daytime running lights 
• Radar controlled AEB
• Lane keep assist 
• Speed limit recognition 
• Adaptive cruise control
• Rear cross-traffic alert 
• Lane change assist 

More details for the Australian range are expected by the end of 2023. 

Citroen C5 X 2023: prices in Australia

All prices listed are before on-road costs.

• C5 X: $57,670
• C5 X plug-in hybrid: $TBC