In-depth reviews

C-Hr C5 X Estate 1.6 Plug-in Hybrid 225 Max 5dr e-EAT8

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO DIRECT INJECTION
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Hybrid Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1598
Trim	Max
Price	£41,690
Battery Capacity	12.4
Engine Power - BHP	225
Acceleration	7.9
Top Speed	145 mph
Length	4805 mm
Width	1865 mm
Height	1485 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	485 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1722 kg

Driver Convenience

12" Central touch screen with separate heating and ventilation controls (with ADAS and Home buttons)
360 degree camera
7'' Digital instrument cluster with smoked glass and 2 indicator lights
Citroen connect box with emergency and assistance system
Coffee Break Alert
Connected 3D navigation
Driver attention alert system
Driver information panel with lighting fault indicator
E-call
Electric variable power assisted steering
Extended blind spot detection
Extended traffic sign recognition
Forward collision warning
Front and rear parking sensors
Highway Integrated Assist (ADP Cruise Control with S&G function, Lane Positioning Asst, Semi Auto Lane Change Asst, Anticipated Intelligent Speed Asst
In-crash braking
Lane keep assist
Multi window screen
MyCitroën Drive Plus (incorporating electronic user guide)
Outside temperature display
Rear cross traffic alert
Remote functions: horn and lighting, lock/unlock doors, vehicle status, thermal pre conditioning, battery charge
Sensitivity setting selector switch - Electric/Hybrid/Comfort/Sport
Speed limit recognition and recommendation
Visiopark 360
Voice recognition
Wireless mirror screen
Wireless smartphone charging

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

7.4 kW monophase on board charger
Citroen Advanced Comfort Active controlled suspension with double (front & rear) progressive hydraulic cushions
Mode 3 charging cable with Type 2 connectors - for accelerated charging from wall boxes and dedicated public charging points

Entertainment

2 front USB plugs : 1 USB type C charge + data (front of centre console), 1 USB type C charge only (under centre front armrest), able to charge IPAD
2 rear USB plugs charging only (able to charge IPAD)
Bluetooth streaming
DAB Digital radio

Exterior Features

A pillar in black
Acoustic insulated and tinted front and extra tinted rear windows
Acoustic insulated and tinted windscreen with Extended Head Up Display (eHUD) with windscreen projection
Automatic illumination of headlamps when unlocking
Automatic rain-sensitive flat blade wipers with integrated wash function
Automatic welcome and follow me home lighting
Automatically illuminating LED headlamps with automatic High Beam Assist (with driver adjustment controls in passenger compartment)
Body coloured door handles
Charging point flap opening dashboard mounted button
Chrome Citroën chevrons integrated into front grille and extending outward into front light signature
Electronic, heated, black folding door mirrors with integrated LED indicator, LED approach lighting
Extra tinted rear quarter panel windows with animation in glass
Frameless electrochrome interior rear view mirror
Front and rear electric windows
Gloss black Citroën chevrons with chrome surround, chrome Citroën lettering and C5 X badging on rear tailgate
Gloss black door mirror covers
Gloss black shark fin antenna
Heated rear window
High level LED brake light
Hybrid badging on front doors and fenders
LED daytime running lights
LED fog lights with static cornering function integrated into front bumper apron
LED front indicators
LED rear lights
LED rear number plate lights
Motorised rear tailgate with hands free access
Rear side wing doors
Rear wiper
Remote 4-window opening/closing with plip
Satin chrome trim on rear bumper

Interior Features

12V power socket in front centre console
3 rear headrests
3 seat bench in 2nd row
Automatic dual zone air-conditioning with Soft/Normal/Fast variable settings, A/C max function and single- zone function (through touch screen)
Black leather-effect central armrest with overstitching
Black leather-effect front and rear door panel inserts
Black tie down rings for secure load storage
Brushed aluminium effect pedals
Carpeted boot with low-friction loading floor rails
Courtesy lighting: front roof light, rear roof light, central console lighting, LED illuminated glovebox and LED boot light
Dashboard mounted black, backlit, chrome-ringed start/stop button
Driver and front passenger sun visors with mirrors and LED lighting
Driver's footrest
e-Toggle automatic gear selector switch on centre-console
Front and rear door pockets
Front and rear floor mats
Front and rear passenger storage areas in central console
Front headrests
Front seatback storage pockets
Heated steering wheel
Height and reach adjustable steering wheel
High efficiency air filter
Illuminated passenger glovebox
Interior LED welcome lighting - door handles, front foot wells, driver instrument panel
ISOFIX points in outer rear seats with top tether anchorage points
Magic Handles - allows rear seats to be folded flat from the boot compartment
Mistral carpet with reinforced driver's foot well
Multifunction leather steering wheel with paddle shifters, driving assistance and infotainment control functions
Passenger cabin pre-conditioning
Rear air vents with independent opening/closing and left and right airflow settings for rear seat passengers
Rear armrest storage and cup holders
Roll up awning fitted to tailgate
Satin chrome dashboard strip and satin chrome decor on bottom of door panels
Satin chrome highlighted air vents and steering wheel
Single front passenger seat
Smartphone storage in front of (front) centre armrest
Stainless steel boot sill
Storage under central armrest

Passive Safety

2 tone horn
ABS
Active safety brake with video and radar assistance
Curtain airbags
Driver and front passenger airbags
Electric parking brake
Electronic Stability Programme (ESP)
Five 3 point inertia reel seat belts
Front inertia reel seatbelt with pre-tensioners and force limiters
Front passenger airbag deactivation
Hill start assist function
Intelligent Traction Control system
Lateral airbags
Pedestrian protection active bonnet
Power child locks on rear doors
Tyre underinflation detection
Unfastened seatbelt visual warning system on all seats + audible warning for driver/front passenger (front passenger presence detection)

Security

Deadlocking system
Locking wheel nuts
Perimetric and volumetric anti theft alarm
Proximity keyless entry (doors, boot and fuel filler flap) and start

Trim

Dashboard and door panels décor - wood film and grain

Wheels

19'' Aero-X Diamond Cut Alloys with Onyx black paint & Onyx black aero inserts

Electric Vehicle Data

Battery Capacity % guaranteed under warranty	70
Battery Capacity in kWh	12.4
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Charge Time (Mins)	110
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Percentage Change	0-100
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Power Supply - kW	7.4
Battery Leased	No
Battery Type	Lithium-ion
Charging Port Location	Left Side Rear
Coupler/Connector Type	Type 2
Maximum Charging Rate - kW	7.4
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Mileage	100000
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Years	8
WLTP - EC AC Weighted (kWh/100km) - Comb - TEH	16.9
WLTP - EC AC Weighted (kWh/100km) - Comb - TEL	16
WLTP - EC AC Weighted (miles/kWh) - Comb - TEH	3.7
WLTP - EC AC Weighted (miles/kWh) - Comb - TEL	3.9
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - City	66
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - City - TEH	66
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - City - TEL	66
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Comb	55
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Comb - TEH	55
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Comb - TEL	56
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - City	41
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - City - TEH	41
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - City - TEL	41
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Comb	34.1
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Comb - TEH	34
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Comb - TEL	35

Emissions - ICE

CO	0.164
HC	0.01
Noise Level dB(A)	69
NOx	0.003
Particles	0.0002
Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6

Emissions - PHEV

WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Comb - TEH	154
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Comb - TEL	137
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Extra High - TEH	167
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Extra High - TEL	142
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - High - TEH	134
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - High - TEL	118
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Low - TEH	190
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Low - TEL	180
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Medium - TEH	136
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Medium - TEL	126
WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb	32
WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb - TEH	32
WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb - TEL	30

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1598
Compression Ratio	10.5:1
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	4
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	77
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	85.8
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	8 SPEED
Number of Valves	16
Transmission	SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - PHEV

WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Comb - TEH	6.8
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Comb - TEL	6
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Extra High - TEH	7.4
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Extra High - TEL	6.3
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - High - TEH	5.9
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - High - TEL	5.2
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Low - TEH	8.4
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Low - TEL	8
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Medium - TEH	6
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Medium - TEL	5.6
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Comb - TEH	41.6
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Comb - TEL	46.8
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Extra High - TEH	38.3
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Extra High - TEL	44.9
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - High - TEH	47.6
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - High - TEL	54.4
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Low - TEH	33.7
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Low - TEL	35.5
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Medium - TEH	47.1
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Medium - TEL	50.5
WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb - TEH	1.3
WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb - TEL	1
WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb - TEH	211.3
WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb - TEL	269.5

General

AdBlue	No
Generation Mark	1
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	31E
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %	82
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %	87
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09	4
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %	69
NCAP Safety Assist %	66
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	60000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	7.9
Engine Power - BHP	225
Engine Power - RPM	6000
Engine Torque - NM	250
Engine Torque - RPM	1750
Top Speed	145 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	205/55 R19
Tyre Size Rear	205/55 R19
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	Aero-X
Wheel Type	19" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1485 mm
Length	4805 mm
Wheelbase	2785 mm
Width	1865 mm
Width (including mirrors)	2062 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	40
Gross Vehicle Weight	2185 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1580 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	485 l
Max. Loading Weight	463 kg
Max. Roof Load	80
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1350
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	750
Minimum Kerbweight	1722 kg
No. of Seats	5

Most Popular

.imgHideOnJavaScriptDisabled_4059a117m4z7e9gy { display: none !important; }

Driver whose towbar voided his insurance wins payout

Allianz tells Auto Express it was ‘right in principle’, but has agreed to cover the claim in full

News

20 Dec 2024

.imgHideOnJavaScriptDisabled_4059a117m4z7e9gz { display: none !important; }

New BMW 330e 2024 review: one of the best plug-in company cars you can buy

The facelifted BMW 330e PHEV is a top business choice

Road tests

18 Dec 2024

.imgHideOnJavaScriptDisabled_4059a117m4z7e9h0 { display: none !important; }

Car Deal of the Day: Hyundai Kona Electric is a winner at £199 a month

Hyundai’s Kona Electric impressed us from day one, and it’s our Deal of the Day for 17 December.