Citroen C5 Aircross vs Honda CR-V

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Citroen C5 Aircross
Citroen C5 Aircross

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2023 price

Honda CR-V
Honda CR-V

$41,900 - $64,400

2026 price

Summary

2023 Citroen C5 Aircross
2026 Honda CR-V
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Turbo 4, 1.6L

Inline 4, 2.0L
Fuel Type
Unleaded Petrol

Unleaded Petrol/Electric
Fuel Efficiency
5.7L/100km (combined)

5.7L/100km (combined)
Seating
5

5
Dislikes
  • Driving is a bit hit or miss
  • Technology will fluster an average user
  • Expensive compared to rivals

  • Could do with more gear for the price
  • Technology needs refinement and upgrade
  • Can sound whiny under load
2023 Citroen C5 Aircross Summary

Let’s be honest, medium SUVs are the bread and butter of the Aussie new car market and there are a lot of rivals to choose from.

Which is why the Citroen C5 Aircross Sport’s much-needed update is welcomed with open arms, especially since it’s the only model in the range.

It boasts more space than a lot of its rivals but it’s been let down in the past by a sparse safety sheet and older tech.

The facelifted model sees tweaks to the design, safety and tech, making it more of a true competitor against the likes of the Kia Sportage, ever-popular Mazda CX-5 and practical Nissan X-Trail.

But are the changes enough for it to be considered as a family SUV? I’ve been testing it this week with my family of three to find out for you!

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2026 Honda CR-V Summary

Honda has refreshed the CR-V, with more than half the line-up now featuring a hybrid powertrain. It’s a clear move to stay competitive against rivals like the Toyota RAV4, Hyundai Tucson and Kia Sportage.

After a week behind the wheel, the question is simple - does this hybrid deliver on the family-friendly practicality the CR-V is known for, while also meeting its efficiency claims?

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