Great review of the big Citroen with the small engine. In Germany I did find only one. The guy complained that the 1.2 engine is not moving the car at all. He said he needs ear protection because it is so noisy and the automatic gearbox changing gears whenever it wants but not when it's needed. And if you travel 1000 km you will need road assistance twice at least. That is how paid experts are bashing all non german car brands. Thank you for your realistic and personal insights!

@jimsmotoringmayhem

13 күн бұрын

Thank you Michael. Jim

I’ve got the 1.2 Sense Plus.Its got more than enough power,& good economy to.Great car.

@jimsmotoringmayhem

Жыл бұрын

I do love it Peter.. so comfortable and quiet for such a small engine, can’t wait to take it to Scotland in September!

@jonjones6583

4 ай бұрын

How I’d the reliability so far please? Cheers

@petermaunder8357

4 ай бұрын

Sold it.Got fed up with software issues.Maybe I was just unlucky.Still a lot of car for the money.@@jonjones6583

Just about the best review on the C5X. No other video pointed out the 'loose' window, the panel pulling, the or pointing out the positioning of the rear view mirror. I had a C5 bought it brand new, and had it 9 years. I considered it the best car I ever had. I only got rid of it for the diesel scare. I just wished I kept it now. I'm seriously thinking about the C5X in the future.

@jimsmotoringmayhem

Жыл бұрын

Ahh thank you so much!, I really appreciate your feedback, if there is anything else you would like to know please let me know, all the best, Jim.

@frankrudd6346

10 ай бұрын

Go for the C5 Aircross

@jonjones6583

4 ай бұрын

Would be a sensible decision to get the c5 x , I too am considering getting one too.

Very good review and realistic. Citroen have dropped the 1.6 petrol engine with 180 bhp anyway. I have a 1.2 Sense Plus in which I have driven over 8,000 miles. On a run it averages a genuine 45 mpg or more, and around town 33 to 35 mpg. The engine has plenty of get up and go, and is silent when cruising. Stellantis are using the same floor pan and engine in the Peugeot 408, and soon with the Vauxhall Insignia. All basically the same car, but badge engineered British Leyland fashion. It is surprising the C5x did not achieve a full 5 star NCAP rating. The big disappointment with this car is the ride quality of cars that do not have the active suspension. Only the hybrid models have adaptive suspension. That aside, the car is fantastic value for money and a great space to spend time in. Cost of ownership is low too. It has all the power you need to drive on our congested, and speed monitored motorways. The car also encourages a more relaxed style of driving too. The C5x is made in Wuhan, China.

Really good review thanks! Was wondering about the performance of the 1.2 and loved your demo driving up the hill, something I really missed in all other reviews about the c5x. Thanks for making this video, really makes a difference you actually own the car and know your stuff.

@jimsmotoringmayhem

Жыл бұрын

Ahh thank you so much!.. I have another video coming soon demonstrating drive assist so I hope you’ll be able to watch it when it’s out, all the very best, Jim.

Great review Jim , thank you.

Very enjoyable and informative review Jim. 👍👍

@jimsmotoringmayhem

4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Stuart, very much appreciated. Jim.

@Stuart-ip9wz

4 ай бұрын

​@@jimsmotoringmayhemgetting mine at the end of February. 👍👍👍

@jimsmotoringmayhem

4 ай бұрын

@@Stuart-ip9wz don’t forget to share a video Stuart!.. I’d love to see it. Jim.

Hi Jim, In Australia we only get one option, we get the Shine with a 1.6 engine. I looked at the specs for this car but it did not mention coloured lights accross the dash. In Australia Citroen don't think we need a centre arm rest with cup holders in the back seat. I find that very odd. Thank you for showing us your car, I really enjoyed your review.

@jimsmotoringmayhem

10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much sir! That’s very much appreciated.. really odd about the cup holders in the back? Surely it’s more hassle manufacturing one without cup holders!

Hi Jim , thanks for the review , have you kept a record of the mpg the car is returning ?

@jimsmotoringmayhem

Жыл бұрын

Hi Murray, the car has a connected app, from there you can do many things and of course see your average fuel consumption, I just checked mine and is currently returning around 34MPG. Most of my journeys lately have all been around town and I can’t wait to see what it will return on the motorway!.. I’ll keep you posted sir, all the best, Jim.

@richardburfoot8638

Жыл бұрын

Also very interested to see whether the 1.2 is economical enough to consider. This car is begging for the 1.5 HDi

@jimsmotoringmayhem

Жыл бұрын

@@richardburfoot8638 I’ll certainly do another video to update on fuel economy, I’m off to Scotland in September so will be a great test on the motorway. So far it’s been really nice and quiet when I’ve been on motorways and I would imagine it will be up around the 50MPG mark. Jim.

@richardburfoot8638

Жыл бұрын

Look forward to hearing how you get on

@murrayfleming5301

Жыл бұрын

Thanks jim

It’s honestly just like watching Mike Brewer guvna, hopefully you can review one day the carpenters favourite ride the Shaguar!

@jimsmotoringmayhem

Жыл бұрын

Gawd bless ya guvna!.. sadly the shaguar is long gone so I’m unable to review it for you 😂 hope you’re well my friend! Jim.

The "I don't likes" , I have seen a lot of reviews, no one have mentioned these issues . Thank you for mentioning these quirks!! It stays a French design made in China.

@jimsmotoringmayhem

7 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

According to HeyCar UK it does have ambient lighting maybe you need to activate it and it probably only works when it knows it’s night time?

@jimsmotoringmayhem

Жыл бұрын

Trust me I’ve been through every setting and at night too. But if you find a way please let me know how it’s done 🤞I’d love it to be working. I even took it back to Citroen and they couldn’t help. Jim

@Sy-lv9om

Жыл бұрын

I should be getting the car next week I’ll definitely be asking when I pick it up and if I get any news I’ll let you know. Even on the Citroen UK site it shows pictures of it lit up. 👍🏼

@jimsmotoringmayhem

Жыл бұрын

@@Sy-lv9om thanks so much!.. I’d love to have it working, can I ask what model you’re getting? I only ask as I believe the hybrid does have the ambient lighting. Jim

@Sy-lv9om

Жыл бұрын

@@jimsmotoringmayhem Same 1.2 Model you have top spec.

@jimsmotoringmayhem

Жыл бұрын

@@Sy-lv9om No problem, keep me posted sir! Jim.

No matter what, the resale value would be a big "surprise"

Hi. I would like to know how many kilometers can be traveled with full tank of gasoline .Thank you

@jimsmotoringmayhem

8 ай бұрын

On a recent trip to Scotland I got over 800klm out of a full tank. James.

Do you have heated seats in this?

@jimsmotoringmayhem

10 ай бұрын

Yes it has heated seats and a heated steering wheel too . Jim.

@davel9359

10 ай бұрын

@@jimsmotoringmayhem Thanks Jim. The Citroen website is absolutely shocking regarding the full spec of this car. I couldn’t find that info. I even saw a KZread review by (I think) What Car that said heated seats were not available on any model. They need to up their game regarding information, it must cost them sales.

i will say i do love the car but the 1.2 and the hybrid are useless for towing a caravan

@jimsmotoringmayhem

Жыл бұрын

Yes I would agree it has its limitations but still very pleasant to drive. Jim

@victorgrasscourt3382

Жыл бұрын

Buy a C5 Aircross for towing. The suspension on the C5x has too much travel in it and would require spring assisters.

@frankrudd6346

10 ай бұрын

​@@victorgrasscourt3382 The C5Air and the C5x 1.6 have the same braked towing weight 1600 kg , I let my wife have my old C5aircross 2ltr diesel a more superior car should have bought a new one of them