"The centre of the volume knob rotates with"....I mean, seriously? Based on this review, yours must be a very different car to the ones sent to Europe judging from the reviews by serious motoring journalists! And adjusting the position of the HUD using the same button as the electric mirror control is surely just a brilliant idea!

No idea what car you tested. but the C5 X PHEV! I was driving yesterday was absolutely great. None of the negatives things you mention here were in my version of the car. I watched many other youtube videos and they all are very very positive. And why do you want buttons for every function? This car has already many many more buttons then any other modern car and then I understand that Citroen chooses to provides certain functionality via the screen. A HUD at this pricepoint is unique, you don't get this on a KIA Sportage or VW Touareg at the same price. With wihch cars are you comparing this one ?

this was a bit lame... the only thing we can conclude about this car is that you didn't like it! or even understood it... because, even the videos of static presentations were more informative than this. I know that opinions and tastes are like "a*s holes", each of us have one (and its own), but to say that the infotainment system is "not very good to use" without a viable reason why, is... well, as "credible" as your "volume button argument"...😂. I would understand if you said that it is laggy, difficult to read, overcomplicated to use, not adjustable enough to one's personal use&preference (because unlike vast majority of cars I.S., this one IS adjustable, even the static pre-production model presentations demonstrated that). in fact, except of giving us your own and "rather bias by your taste" opinion, you failed to give us a single viable information about the car's systems and functions, its perceived and actual build quality, its handling and performance, its comfort and practicality, about the cabin ambiance while traveling, etc., etc... in short, about its character! btw.: I own Peugeot 508SW Mk2 that most likely have the same lvl2 drive assist system and 8 speed torque converter automatic transmission... and I haven't noticed a single thing you said about both of them while "testing" this C5X... they both preform admirably and well within of their limitations (torque converter is not dual clutch and lvl2 drive assist is not "self-driving" tool)... I use them both almost daily, and they are a pleasure to use, especially on highway, together with radar tempomat function...

@Love-fz9fy

2 жыл бұрын

I was saying the same thing. Thank you.

@edenbh3609

2 жыл бұрын

I'm pretty sure the current 8 gear auto gearbox of Stellantis cars is a dual clutch . Either I misunderstood you or someone is wrong

@mirkozlikovski9553

2 жыл бұрын

@@edenbh3609 well, there's an 8 speed Aisin torque converter gearbox in my P508SW (2019) ... and I'm not aware of any other 8 speed automatic gearbox that they.(at least PSA part of Stellantis) would have, let alone the dual clutch one... there is one in the new Tonale, but this one either is the new gearbox PSA was developing with Punch powertrain for its future hybrid models, or it is something still from FCA's "legacy"... cause Tonale is built on Jeep Compass platform. and it has 7 speeds, not 8...

i honestly don't understand how this channel hasn't exploded, so many interesting cars that we don't get

@MGMidget73

2 жыл бұрын

Because most decent people understand that supporting a channel that supports companies that help fund the brutal communist regime is immoral and unethical. Can we also say evil. You have to ask yourself, do I support what's going on in China. If you answer yes then you have answered the evil question. I stopped buying made in China. I buy made in Taiwan. A freedom loving country and not China's slave nation.

@justsomedude6666

Жыл бұрын

I like his videos a lot but I believe he doesn’t get as much views or subscribers is because of people’s bias towards China in general, including their auto industry. Quite a shame because he deserves more views.

I also reviewed the Citroen C5 X in my channel, and I must say it's a great car, great Citroen identity, but misses out on practicality. As for China, it was originally intended to target the Chinese market, which is why they're built only in China, not in France like before! Greetings from Belgium

I always love Citroen alternative design, and they used to have very good ride quality. Their DS lineup is even better.

@groovetempleuk

2 жыл бұрын

The DS4 just launched uses the same hybrid drivetrain and active suspension system as the C5X. The UK press has been very positive about the build, interior materials and ride quality which is encouraging for the C5X. I wanted the DS4 but it’s too small in the back so I have one of the first C5X coming in April.

@matpk

2 жыл бұрын

@@groovetempleuk show your subscribers how to get Chinese citizenship and passport in your next video!

ALL legacy French cars roll to some degree or other ..I wouldn't necessarily call it a fault.. It's a pity tho that Stellantis can't cut Citroen some slack and allow them to install the hydropneumatics that their famous for. The power doesn't really matter but the cruising ability and comfort should be beyond reproach in a large Citroen. Interesting styling ..They were the first to put the indicators above the lights (Picasso) but I do consider the front lighting design droops a little too much.

@toyotaprius79

2 жыл бұрын

I agree, no everybody cares so highly about being hugged into their bucket seats and onto the road. French cars have grasped a market identity for comfort. PSA stopped investing in the brilliant hydropneumatics by the 2000s in a bid to appease to "normal" German/English tastes and competition, especially during the economic crash. Stellantis should consider it though. A 48 volt system is more than capable.

@etbadaboum

2 жыл бұрын

Isn't Jeep also put the lights above early on too?

@planestrainsdogsncars4336

2 жыл бұрын

@@etbadaboum 2016 Jeep Cherokee..2013 Citroen Grand Picasso

@etbadaboum

2 жыл бұрын

@@planestrainsdogsncars4336 OK. Thanks. I wonder then if Jeep as inspired by Citroën (now regrouped in the same company).

Rumor has it, the fanny pack has independent air suspension that makes it extremely comfortable to wear while driving.

@planestrainsdogsncars4336

2 жыл бұрын

What's in it tho ?..no one uses cash anymore. pharmaceuticals and prophylactics?

wow that is a good looking car...this channel is like a whole new world to me and binge watching is fun lol

This wagon-like crossover style, similar to the Ford Evos and Subaru Outback, may be what replaces the traditional midsize sedan.

I guess you were wrong.... the C5X sales are doing well in China. It's selling surprisingly well in the UK. In China, the C5 X enabled Citroën to revive its sales in 2021, becoming Citroën's best-selling vehicle in its first year with 14,152 units sold. The trend continued in 2022, when Citroën sold more than 46,000 C5 X in China, making it by far the best seller of the year, but also making the large Citroën the best-selling car of the Stellantis group in China.

For me, the design of the C5-X is just fantastic!

Thanks for the review. How do you get to film driving footage without anyone else on the streets?!

@pastorofmuppets8834

2 жыл бұрын

Stock footage from the manufacturer no doubt

@etbadaboum

2 жыл бұрын

@@pastorofmuppets8834 No, you see in each review video on this channel the same person at behind the wheel who is Ethan, the anchorman

@pastorofmuppets8834

2 жыл бұрын

@@etbadaboum I've seen some small amounts of traffic in the background; unless there's always traffic on those roads it looks pretty normal

@etbadaboum

2 жыл бұрын

@@pastorofmuppets8834 I always imagined Chinese cities to be much more traffic-congested

@pastorofmuppets8834

2 жыл бұрын

@@etbadaboum me too; I wonder if there was a road closed off for journalists

Plastic undertrays and wheel archers are the worse trend design thats happening, I know its ment to look "crossover" look but to me it just feels cheap.

@Jesuscger

2 жыл бұрын

Uhhhh, I am soooo rich.......plastic is cheap......LOL!

@alexmartens6453

2 жыл бұрын

Pretty sure the worst trend is full wrap around light bars. Tasteless.

@DannyVainXXIII

2 жыл бұрын

@@alexmartens6453 to be fair I dont really have a huge problem with them, only a few cars that look bad with them. Not like plastic trims.

Used to hate the Citroën DS (1955-1975) with a passion because it looked like a strange water bug. Now that could be considered quirky and oddly charming.

@ticklepickle7786

2 жыл бұрын

Never heard that description before, very creative

my view on French cars is that i like the quirky exteriors but hate the quirky interiors. and that's true of this C5 X. the bizarre colors on the seats remind me of a long-distance bus.

@MGMidget73

2 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately not French made. Made in brutal communist China. Buick sold out to the dark side by making of their models here. Disgusting seeing French and American companies collaborating with the enemy. Have they no shame by profiting off this brutal regime.

Tests in Europe are done, the press is unanimous. The car is excellent. With a very good comfort, an excellent finish, and the infotainment system which is new, and rather well noted. Particularly in terms of responsiveness. Maybe this test here was not done on a good day 🤷🏻‍♂️ ??

@cubular3000

Жыл бұрын

Europeans are tolerant of French cars because that's what's always been in their backyard. Maybe ask the rest of the world outside Europe, where people expect reliability plus design that works well and doesn't just look good, and you might get a different answer? 🤷

The volume button is the same in Volkswagen, but you Just paid attention and criticized in Citroen

11:40 I don't really understand why a car with an automatic transmission should have auto-hold. Maybe that's because I'm used to driving traditional torque converter automatics and have no problem just standing on the brake while waiting in traffic lights etc.

@edenbh3609

2 жыл бұрын

I don't think this is what he means by auto-hold. I don't know a car where you don't hold the brake in traffic lights.

I would certainly test drive this for myself if ever it comes to my country. I do average 60k kms per year mainly on Citroens. Comfort on Highways is my main priority. So far they have proved to be very safe as well.

is strange you drive seat is set at the front...

I think it’s an improvement over the old C5.

Btw, still waiting for U to review Aito M5.

Does anyone else think that Ethan looks like Tom Holland or is it just me?

@dt8101

2 жыл бұрын

Chinese netizen think he looks like Donald Trump. LOL

@coddevilyt9554

2 жыл бұрын

@@dt8101 😂

Just remember those old red Citroen taxis in Beijing everywhere.

Handsome car

Yet another example of the huge Stellantis umbrella of vehicles. The quality is just shining through,as usual in French cars

great car

The car that you do not know how to categorize! Interior and exterior!

我从bilibili过来，来看看你的英文版讲解~

At first, I think this C5x is coupe SUV version of C5 aircross. But it totally different model after I check on Wikipedia. 😐

I have owned Citroen DS-23 IE 1972 and CX GTI 1984. Since then Citroen hasn't made anything that I would be even mildly interested in.

Unlike previous citroen the new cars seems something lacking despite the styling. There are some cost cutting here and there like they always do. There limited budget to pay employee in payrolls to sort everything out.

Fundamentally flawed review. The centre of volume button turns with button - is there one on any car that doesn't? Centre of steering wheel also turns with wheel - I assume this would cause you even greater angst? Adjustment of HUD via rear vision mirror toggle switch is brilliant. BMW drivers, some of whom pay more than double the price of this car, would love to be able to adjust HUD positioning etc using a switch (rather than menus). Pedantic criticism that finer adjustment is done via menu could be applied to air conditioning (both hard switches and menu adjustment), lights (DRLs) and many other features. The transmission is basically an Aisin 8 speed (referred to as EAT8 here) used in many other vehicles including Lexus, Volvo etc and you profess to know how to get it to change gears better? Are you suggesting a dual clutch transmission that hamstrings many of the more expensive cars as an alternative? You seem to miss the point completely that this car does not aim to compete with Porshe, Ferrari etc. As is the case with Rolls, the resulting ride is what attracts some of us to it. Have read about 10 reviews on this car and none mention the vibration in steering wheel. Didn't see any evidence of it in your video either. What do you mean by 'Auto Hold' - Aisin transmissions have Hill Start Assist (assume this is what you mean). Or do you mean hill descent, relevant for offroad vehicles? To operate either seat heating or cooling in a Series 7 BMW requires not only activating a hard switch but choosing temperature in the menu as well. They would love to be able to select heat warmers by switch alone. When you show such blatant bias, your review is of no value to anyone.

You're too flipping negative. Just chill out omg!

@daweigo6851

2 жыл бұрын

That's his job to review

@georgedowns4034

2 жыл бұрын

@@daweigo6851 yeah but he's been over critical...

And with 'sophisticated', you might as well refer to the hydropneumatic suspension that Citroën slowly phased out of their cars in recent years.

Ich mag Dich, in Deutschland würden wir sagen Du bist ein Frechdax. Aber Du machst das super.

And yet, Citroen has produced another quirky car, without the soul of what Citroen used to be. I'll be interested in them again when they produce a car with the Hydropneumatic suspension, especially now that active body control, self adjusting suspensions are becoming a thing.

@citroenfan8930

Жыл бұрын

Simple - cost and manufacturing complexity.......

I was hoping this would be a helpful insight but it really offers nothing of use to the European market. EU market vehicles have totally different tuning for the damping, the specifications are different and the software has usually been through numerous bug fixes by the time the vehicles are released. European journalists have already commented on the interior and media system based on European specification vehicles so there is no value reviewing an early Chinese specification version. What we need is to see a finished European specification version on European roads which this review does nothing to help with.

@josephphilister6069

2 жыл бұрын

Well, that’s partially why PSA cars aren’t sell well here.

@groovetempleuk

2 жыл бұрын

@@josephphilister6069 it’s because the factory they are using in China has not delivered any cars to the UK yet. There are delays of more than 5 months on orders but their website is still telling people shorter lead times. I was told April delivery but not it’s likely to be September

Hmm, look up Chevy Fleetline Sportmaster sedan. What goes around comes around.

You don't explain what's wrong with the infotainment system, just say it's bad with no explanation as to why. RE the heads up display. Brightness I'd imagine is something rarely adjusted so why clutter the cabin with additional buttons? They use the mirror control joystick as it's an existing control which is too hand when you are sitting square to the steering wheel in your driving position as you would be driving. If it was controlled using the touchscreen you'd need to shift the HDU, sit back and check, shift again. Would have thought this obvious human factors interface stuff for reviewing a car.

@CptSpears007

2 жыл бұрын

What’s your excuse for the heated and cooled seats controls?

@dburke1804

2 жыл бұрын

@@CptSpears007 nah that is strange. I assume it's a spec issue and most won't come with cooled seats but they didn't want to have blank buttons. But yeah that's a slightly weird choice. That said won't matter to most as most won't have cooled seats I'd think.

@Wheelsboy

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your feedback, you make a good point about not being more specific with our criticism. Frankly, it was a question of time constraints, but we’re happy to elaborate in this space. The main issues were related to the fact that the UI made simple things like going back to the previous page more difficult than it needed to be. It also overcomplicated things like changing the info available on the instrument cluster, and often buried commonly used features three layers deep in the menu. As for the HUD adjustment, we can’t deny that it’s not something you need to change all the time, but having a physical button available is always our preferred option, especially when the infotainment is not as easy to use as it should be. We also agree with you as far as why they likely don’t have a physical button for the heated seats, but other companies find more elegant solutions to this problem and so could Citroën, this isn’t exactly their first car after all. It seems like a costing saving move at the expense of user experience.

@dt8101

2 жыл бұрын

He is also completely wrong when he said user can only turn on heating seat but cannot turn on cooling seat through the physical button. The truth is that user only need to toggle between heating/cooling button setting through touch screen. After the setting is done, user can use the physical button to turn on cooling seat. I think this is very convenient, because user only need to change the setting twice a year (for example during Spring when it is getting hot or during Autumn when it is getting cold). Once the setting is done, physical button can be used to turn on either cooling or heating.

@etbadaboum

2 жыл бұрын

@@dt8101 Thanks for that important clarification...

6:37 That groan. You've been speaking too much Chinese!

@Wheelsboy

2 жыл бұрын

Good ear, Ethan probably makes that noise more often than your average ayi haha

"Design" with big "D"👌

That paint job, badges and wheels make it look like it belongs to a Taxi chain. Interesting review, sounds like Citroen were doing comfort better 50 years ago with the GS which had an amazingly comfortable and controlled ride.

Not the car I would like to drive, I mean the design is a cross between a traditional and new energy vehicle. Quirky!

@CthulhUwU

2 жыл бұрын

Doug DeMuro would love it for sure!

Did someone ever tell you that you look like Freddie Storma?

French cars really have different design with others

This together with serious TESLA technology and former hydropneumatic ride could become a serious DS and CX Pallas replacement. In between US market has missed nothing…

Hey, did you wake up the wrong side of the bed? Nothing ever good by your standards? Worst I've heard.

Man, You were great in Rise of Kingdoms™ ad.

Hey, Ethan. What's happend with your voice? Snuffle?

Those crazy French. :)

@thisiskevin1000

2 жыл бұрын

Under the trans-Atlantic Stellantis Group with Chrysler, FIAT, Peugeot, Iveco and Renault

5/5

美系性能控对该品牌造成了不小的打击 哈哈哈

They really need to make a true successor to the C6 again. Sadly that was the last of the proper Citroens. And it is already a classic only ten years after production ceased.

a late comment: sadly Citroen didn't have the imagination to bring their highend model to china, this move directly placed this car out of premier market and into a sea of value competitors which they will not survive.

to many features, displayed on drivers, heads, up display NONE

looks like a great car to me

I love european car but i can't bear the insane cost of keeping these things running becuase the reliability is just unacceptable

@haveaseatplease

2 жыл бұрын

If you want reliability, buy Japanese. All European cars are money pits compared to a reliable Honda or Toyota.

@soobinchoi816

2 жыл бұрын

@@haveaseatplease i just like the desings of european cars and japanese cars just aren't the same because the companies refuse to invest eg. toyota is still using halogen light bulbs and they don't have any auto steering function unlike its euro competitors

Ethan, it appears you may have set loose the wrath of f French car industry enthusiasts with this reiview of the tres bizzare C5X...... personally, its too weird for my taste

If you don't get French cars, you just don't get it.

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Yes some ergonomic features are surprising and annoying BUT I've heard only negative details about this car. The Volume botton was the best.... I mean, we're not autist. It's not difficult to know that it's a volume nob.... Why didn't you mention the fact that chineese new brands install big homescreens just for..... modernity I guess ?, but very unpersonal and useless. The car looks special and stylish (but not in white) and has something different in overall. All chinese cars (EV especially) are boring

@manuelhnieves

2 жыл бұрын

... every car reviewer over explain things and a great deal of them (if not all) would explain the volume knob. you never demonstrate something without saying what it does, literally reviewing 101 and way to go dismissing an entire country industry as "boring" pretending not every country has boring and funky cars. there are plenty of quirky Chinese cars... even more this cars looks fine, but it isn't as special as you are pretending to be, its the Citroen design that's been around since the reintroduction of the DS badge, only thing different is the rear 3/4's

French people will and must boycott it as it's also exported to Europe. We are losing our industry and our jobs because of this made in china.

go ahead sell in U.S.A.

Why are you reciting many things NO38 said? Are you his sidekick? It is also interesting you said many detailed negative things about this car, which you normally don't even have time to mention in other review videos because your other review videos rarely run over 10 mins. Citroen didn't pay you enough for this PR stunt?

@yuhufeng5370

2 жыл бұрын

cause the car is quite problematic. as the first EMP2V3 car, C5X is not as well tuned as EMP2V2 cars like 508 and 408.

@imwsss726

2 жыл бұрын

Your comments are very much like the Citroen manufacturer PR discourse on Chinese social media, shutting up about the lack of product competitiveness and misdirected product promotion and attacking the person who raised the issue.

@imwsss726

2 жыл бұрын

Such disrespectful remarks (perhaps directed by the manufacturer's PR forces) will only worsen the Citroen brand's deteriorating position in the Chinese market. Chinese consumers are not that stupid.

@imwsss726

2 жыл бұрын

Lmao „Rarely over“ means many recent videos like E-HS9/XT4/Empow/BJ212/Yuan Plus are all over 10 minutes.

@daweigo6851

2 жыл бұрын

Intelligent comments, don't watch and go back to work at citreon 😁

One of the worst reviews I've seen in a while. Full of conflicting messages and weird complaints. I mean did you like the interior or not? Your opinion seems to change every 5 seconds.

Great review

诶呀!

This car is beautiful, you have no taste, and you seem to have something against Citroën. I m not going to watch your videos anymore!

I bet they’re sleepy when they design the car…how in the world would they approve this design.

@hmstransit909

2 жыл бұрын

well... it's Citroen

@yanchan9711

2 жыл бұрын

🤣

مقاطعة المنتجات الفرنسيه مهما كان نوعها او مميزاتها اوثمنها محبة لرسول الله صل الله عليه وسلم

"Why did they do that? Why did they separate them like that?" It's a French thing. If a thing can be done difficultly, the French will find a way, whether it's ergonomics or mechanical stuff. French cars rank at the bottom in terms of reliability in most of the world, and China is no exception - that's the real reason this car won't sell.

Still videos about ICE cars? neah. thanks.

i think there is a reason why french cars don't sell very much in China and they are absent in Usa and Canada; they are among the worst cars on sale today. In europe, where many people have limited budget on cars and also they don't care if the vehicles are slow, uncomfortable and not very spacious, they do well. Simple like that.

@Harrythehun

2 жыл бұрын

@@DonDixit But was Vick wrong about the French car quality? Many cars sold isn’t a quality statement.

@mortensenvick5711

2 жыл бұрын

@@DonDixit as long as you're used to drive jalopies, I don't aspect you'll understand. I compare cars, that's part of my job. Your words are dust in the wind, I don't care

@thefrog6065

2 жыл бұрын

There are just way too much competition in those markets. If I just want something dirt cheap to get around the town in China, domestic brands can do the job with half the price of C5X and more technology. PSA simply hasn't figured out what each market really wants. They are just pumping out lazy crossovers that aren't gonna take the brand anywhere.

@thisiskevin1000

2 жыл бұрын

@@thefrog6065 Localization issues

@daweigo6851

2 жыл бұрын

In Australia last year. Citroen sold 175 cars! Been hear a long time, but models essentialy left behind by all the other brands including Chinese haval and MG. Ferrari out sold citreon 😁

Citroen must be the uggliest cars ever built…

This is probably the worst design new car and the review confirms it horrible inside out and not particularly good to drive either. A horrendous Dinasour.