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!
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.
Great honest review. I've had my 1.2 Shine Plus since late June (one of the last cars in the UK with that nomenclature before they moved to You, Plus and Max). My experience with it so far is 100% consistent with this review right down to the steep hill behaviour, annoying positioning of the rear view mirror (as I also like to sit high) etc. But mine cost me just 28k and I'd challenge anyone to source a large versatile car for that money, especially with so many bells and whistles, many of which are usually only associated with cars costing north of 40k. The engine is plenty powerful enough as long as you're a considerate driver as opposed to a "the road belongs to me so get out my way" type. The 40-odd mpg is the icing on the cake. I agree, it's built to a budget, but the pros so far outweigh the cons. Right, I'm off outside now to check this ambient lighting thing you mentioned as I hadn't realised it even possibly had that .
@@gilbertlufc thank you so much, I’m still loving our one despite my few niggles when we first got it, it’s still so comfortable and quiet and is awesome on a long journey, glad you’re enjoying yours!, all the very best, Jim.
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.
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.
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.
@@MRT.1977 thank you, unfortunately I didn’t go back and complain as it’s never really bothered me but thought it was worth mentioning in the review for others. All the best. 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.
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 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 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.
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
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. 👍🏼
@@Sy-fly 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
@@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 TH-cam 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.
@@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
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!
Thank you Michael. Jim
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.
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.
Go for the C5 Aircross
Would be a sensible decision to get the c5 x , I too am considering getting one too.
I’ve got the 1.2 Sense Plus.Its got more than enough power,& good economy to.Great car.
I do love it Peter.. so comfortable and quiet for such a small engine, can’t wait to take it to Scotland in September!
How I’d the reliability so far please? Cheers
Sold it.Got fed up with software issues.Maybe I was just unlucky.Still a lot of car for the money.@@jonjones6583
Great honest review. I've had my 1.2 Shine Plus since late June (one of the last cars in the UK with that nomenclature before they moved to You, Plus and Max). My experience with it so far is 100% consistent with this review right down to the steep hill behaviour, annoying positioning of the rear view mirror (as I also like to sit high) etc. But mine cost me just 28k and I'd challenge anyone to source a large versatile car for that money, especially with so many bells and whistles, many of which are usually only associated with cars costing north of 40k. The engine is plenty powerful enough as long as you're a considerate driver as opposed to a "the road belongs to me so get out my way" type. The 40-odd mpg is the icing on the cake. I agree, it's built to a budget, but the pros so far outweigh the cons. Right, I'm off outside now to check this ambient lighting thing you mentioned as I hadn't realised it even possibly had that .
@@gilbertlufc thank you so much, I’m still loving our one despite my few niggles when we first got it, it’s still so comfortable and quiet and is awesome on a long journey, glad you’re enjoying yours!, all the very best, Jim.
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.
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.
Very enjoyable and informative review Jim. 👍👍
Thanks so much Stuart, very much appreciated. Jim.
@@jimsmotoringmayhemgetting mine at the end of February. 👍👍👍
@@Stuart-ip9wz don’t forget to share a video Stuart!.. I’d love to see it. 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.
Thanks so much!
Great video, I hope you went back and complained about the lighter socket and window.etc....
@@MRT.1977 thank you, unfortunately I didn’t go back and complain as it’s never really bothered me but thought it was worth mentioning in the review for others. All the best. 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.
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!
I own a 2018 peogeot 3008 with a 1.2 and it does everything I need it to do.
On the motorway it's perfect.
It’s honestly just like watching Mike Brewer guvna, hopefully you can review one day the carpenters favourite ride the Shaguar!
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.
Hi Jim , thanks for the review , have you kept a record of the mpg the car is returning ?
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.
Also very interested to see whether the 1.2 is economical enough to consider. This car is begging for the 1.5 HDi
@@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.
Look forward to hearing how you get on
Thanks jim
Great review Jim , thank you.
No matter what, the resale value would be a big "surprise"
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?
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
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. 👍🏼
@@Sy-fly 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
@@jimsmotoringmayhem Same 1.2 Model you have top spec.
@@Sy-fly No problem, keep me posted sir! Jim.
Hi. I would like to know how many kilometers can be traveled with full tank of gasoline .Thank you
On a recent trip to Scotland I got over 800klm out of a full tank. James.
Do you have heated seats in this?
Yes it has heated seats and a heated steering wheel too . Jim.
@@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 TH-cam 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
Yes I would agree it has its limitations but still very pleasant to drive. Jim
Buy a C5 Aircross for towing. The suspension on the C5x has too much travel in it and would require spring assisters.
@@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