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Citroen C5 Aircross Hatchback 1.5 BlueHDi 130 Feel 5dr

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	COMMON RAIL
Transmission	Manual
Fuel Type	Diesel
Engine Capacity - CC	1499
Trim	Feel
Price	£26,390
Engine Power - BHP	131
Acceleration	11.4
Top Speed	117 mph
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	138
Length	4500 mm
Width	1859 mm
Height	1670 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	720 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1430 kg

Driver Convenience

12.3" customisable TFT instrument display
Active lane departure warning system
Bluetooth telephone facility
Central 8" capacitive touch screen
Coffee Break Alert
Eco+ mode
Electric power steering
Exterior temperature indicator with ice warning
Gear efficiency indicator
Mirror screen with Apple CarPlay and Android auto
Multi function trip computer
Programmable cruise control and speed limiter
Rear parking sensors
Speed limit recognition and recommendation
Traffic sign recognition and recommendation

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Suspension with Progressive Hydraulic Cushions

Entertainment

2 USB sockets
Auxiliary input socket
DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting), AM/FM and MP3 compatible radio with two tweeters and four speakers

Exterior Features

3D effect LED rear lights
Acoustic laminated windscreen with rain and brightness sensors
Airbump panels with colour insert on lower portion of the doors
Auto dimming electrochrome rear view mirror
Automatic hazard light activation upon heavy brake application
Automatic headlight activation via windscreen mounted sensors
Automatic triggered rear windscreen wiper in reverse gear
Automatic windscreen wipers
Body colour door handles
Body coloured electric and heated door mirrors with integrated LED indicator
Body coloured roof
C5 Aircross monogram on boot rear
Citroen logo and monogram on rear
Front fog lights with cornering function
Front windscreen wiper with magic wash cleaning system
Gloss black finish on A and B pillar and aerodynamic trim
Guide me home headlight function
Halogen headlights
Halogen rear fog lights
Halogen rear number plate lights
Headlights left on audible warning
Heated rear windscreen with integrated antenna
High level LED centre brake light
LED daytime running lights
Light tinted rear windows and rear windscreen
Matte black lower rear skirt
Matte black rear bumper facia
Matte black side sill with anodised silver colour touch
Matte black upper and lower grille
Matte black wheel arch extensions
One touch electric front/rear windows with pinch protection
Painted front bumper
Painted rear bumper
Roof coloured rear spoiler
Satin chrome C signature
Satin chrome window surround
Twin exhaust effect trim

Interior Features

12V socket in boot
12V socket in cabin
2 cup holders in the front and rear centre console
2 Position boot floor
2 way lumbar adjustment for driver
2x Rear coat hooks
3 Independent full size rear seats with adjustable recline angle
3x Grab handles retractable with damping
Air recirculation when reverse gear is engaged
Anti odour and pollen filter
Central front armrest with butterfly wing opening and illuminated storage compartment
Dashboard closed glove box with lid and illumination
Dual zone automatic climate control
Fixing rings 4 in load compartment
Front door pockets store up to 1.5L bottle and A4 note pad
Front interior light with 2 reading spotlights and rear interior light with timer
Front reading and welcome lights
Front seat back map pockets
Height and reach adjustable leather steering wheel with 2 control zones
Hinged rear parcel shelf
Isofix child seat preparation for front passenger seat
Leather effect interior door handles
Leather steering wheel with satin chrome inserts and radio controls
Manual driver seat adjustment (height, fore/aft and backrest angle)
Manual passenger seat adjustment (height, fore/aft and backrest angle)
Multi function steering wheel
Open central storage area below touch screen
Open central storage compartment
Rear centre console ventilation system
Rear door pockets store up to 0.5L bottle
Rear passenger air vents
Satin chrome digital instrument panel and touchscreen trim
Satin chrome gear lever
Satin chrome interior door handles
Seatbelt not fastened audible and visual alert for front seats
Seatbelt unfastened on the move audible and visual alert for front and rear seats
Silica cloth upholstery
Smooth opening flocked glove box with lighting

Passive Safety

2x Isofix child seat fitting on outer rear seats
3x Rear three point retractable seatbelts with pretensioners and force limiters in the outer rear seats
ABS/EBD
Adaptive driver and front passenger airbags with passenger airbag deactivation function
Collision risk alert
Driver and front passenger side airbags
DSC (Dynamic Stability Control) and ASR (Electronic Anti-skid System)
Electric child locking functionality on rear windows and doors
Electronic parking brake
ESP including traction control and stability programme
Front and rear curtain airbags
Front optimised safety headrests and 3 x rear retractable headrests with height adjustable
Front three point retractable seatbelts height adjustable with pre tensioners and force limiters
Front ventilated disc brakes and rear disc brakes
Hill start assist
Mono-tone horn
Tyre under inflation indicator

Security

Alarm - perimetric and volumetric alarm with anti-lifting mechanism
Automatic door locking
Electronic code immobiliser
Remote central locking + deadlocks

Trim

Gloss black touch screen surround with integrated tactile buttons and chrome finisher
Leather effect dashboard facia
Satin chrome air vent decors
Soft touch matte dashboard with grey insert

Wheels

18" Swirl two tone diamond cut alloy wheels

Emissions - ICE

CO	0.115
HC+NOx	0.063
Noise Level dB(A)	69
NOx	0.041
Particles	0.0006
Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	138
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	154
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	138
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEH	170
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEL	141
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEH	137
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEL	113
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEH	166
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEL	145
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEH	147
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEL	123

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1499
Compression Ratio	16.4:1
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	4
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	75
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	84.8
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	6 SPEED
Number of Valves	16
Transmission	MANUAL

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	48
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	57.3
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	43.6
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	52.5
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	54.2
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	65.4
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	44.6
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	51.2
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	50.6
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	60.3

General

Generation Mark	1
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	18E
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %	87
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %	86
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09	4
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %	58
NCAP Safety Assist %	75
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 60 mph (secs)	11.4
Engine Power - BHP	131
Engine Power - RPM	3750
Engine Torque - NM	300
Engine Torque - RPM	1750
Top Speed	117 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	225/55 R18
Tyre Size Rear	225/55 R18
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	SWIRL
Wheel Type	18" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1670 mm
Length	4500 mm
Wheelbase	2730 mm
Width	1859 mm
Width (including mirrors)	2099 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	53
Gross Vehicle Weight	2000 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1630 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	720 l
Max. Loading Weight	570 kg
Max. Roof Load	75
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1450
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	750
Minimum Kerbweight	1430 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	12.4 m

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