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Citroen C5 Aircross Hatchback 1.2 PureTech 130 C-Series 5dr

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO DIRECT INJECTION
Transmission	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1199
Trim	C-Series
Price	£26,830
Engine Power - BHP	131
Acceleration	10.5
Top Speed	121 mph
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	139
Length	4500 mm
Width	1859 mm
Height	1670 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	720 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1415 kg

Driver Convenience

12.3" customisable TFT instrument display
Active lane departure warning system
Blind spot monitoring
Bluetooth telephone facility
Central 8" capacitive touch screen
Citroen connect box emergency assist system
Citroen connect Nav with connect box
Coffee Break Alert
Driver attention alert system
Eco+ mode
Electric power steering
Exterior temperature indicator with ice warning
Front parking sensors
Gear efficiency indicator
Mirror screen with Apple CarPlay and Android auto
Multi function trip computer
Rear parking sensors
Speed limit recognition and recommendation
Top rear vision reversing camera
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
Voice recognition for radio, navigation and telephony features

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
Auto headlights
Automatic hazard light activation upon heavy brake application
Automatic triggered rear windscreen wiper in reverse gear
Body colour door handles
C-Series 3D logo on front wings
C-Series front door thresholds
C5 Aircross monogram on boot rear
Citroen logo and monogram on rear
Dark tinted rear windows and rear windscreen
Electric, heated and folding door mirrors with integrated LED indicator and kerb puddle light
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 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
LED front indicators
LED Headlights
Longitudinal roof bars
Matt black rear bumper fascia
Matt black side sill
Matt black upper and lower grille with chrome decor
Matte black lower rear skirt
Matte black wheel arch extensions
One touch electric front/rear windows with pinch protection
Painted front bumper
Painted rear bumper
Rear side wing doors
Roof coloured rear spoiler with stainless edging trim
Satin chrome C signature
Satin chrome window surround
Twin exhaust effect trim

Interior Features

12V socket in boot
12V socket in cabin
2 Central cup holders
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
Advanced comfort front and rear seats
Air recirculation when reverse gear is engaged
Anti odour and pollen filter
C-SERIES carpet mats
Central front armrest with butterfly wing opening and illuminated storage compartment
Dimmable white mood lighting
Dual zone automatic climate control
Fixing rings 4 in load compartment
Front and rear LED welcome/LED rear reading lights
Front door pockets store up to 1.5L bottle and A4 note pad
Front seat back map pockets
Gear lever in satin chrome
Height and reach adjustable leather steering wheel with 2 control zones and satin chrom inserts
Hinged rear parcel shelf
Isofix child seat preparation for front passenger seat
Leather effect dashboard fascia
Leather effect interior door handles
Manual driver seat adjustment (height, fore/aft and backrest angle)
Manual passenger seat adjustment (height, fore/aft and backrest angle)
Multi function leather steering wheel with two command blocks
Open central storage area below touch screen
Open central storage compartment
Rear door pockets store up to 75mm bottle
Rear passenger air vents
Satin chrome digital instrument panel and touchscreen trim
Satin chrome interior door handles
Seatbelt unfastened on the move audible and visual alert for front and rear seats
Single front passenger seat
Smooth opening flocked glove box with lighting
Wild cloth/leather effect cloth upholstery with grey ambience

Packs

Exterior colour pack - Deep Red anodized - C5 Aircross

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
Two tone horn
Tyre under inflation indicator

Security

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

Trim

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

Wheels

18" Swirl two tone diamond cut alloy wheels
Compressor with puncture repair kit

Emissions - ICE

CO	0.438
HC	0.028
Noise Level dB(A)	67
NOx	0.057
Particles	0.0005
Standard Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	139
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	155
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	139
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEH	177
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEL	146
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEH	141
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEL	118
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEH	177
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEL	157
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEH	156
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEL	131

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1199
Compression Ratio	10.5:1
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	3
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	75
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	90.5
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	6 SPEED
Number of Valves	12
Transmission	MANUAL

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	41.3
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	49.5
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	37.7
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	46
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	47.3
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	56.9
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	37.8
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	43
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	42.8
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	51.5

General

Generation Mark	1
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	17E
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
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	Unlimited
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	10.5
Engine Power - BHP	131
Engine Power - RPM	5500
Engine Torque - NM	230
Engine Torque - RPM	1750
Top Speed	121 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	1940 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1630 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	720 l
Max. Loading Weight	525 kg
Max. Roof Load	75
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1350
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	740
Minimum Kerbweight	1415 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	12.4 m

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