Citroen C5 Aircross vs Lexus Rx450H+

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Citroen C5 Aircross
Citroen C5 Aircross

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2023 price

Lexus Rx450H+
Lexus Rx450H+

$105,450 - $123,750

2026 price

Summary

2023 Citroen C5 Aircross
2026 Lexus Rx450H+
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Turbo 4, 1.6L

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Fuel Type
Unleaded Petrol

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Fuel Efficiency
5.7L/100km (combined)

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Seating
5

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

  • Relatively short EV-only range
  • No spare tyre, just a repair kit
  • Raised rear seat cramped for tall people
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 Lexus Rx450H+ Summary

Lexus has finally brought a plug-in hybrid to the Australian market with the RX450h+, and we’ve been testing the second-from-the-top Sports Luxury grade to see how it stacks up.

Promising a blend of electric efficiency and the high-end comfort Lexus is known for, this large SUV steps into a competitive segment. But does it deliver on both fronts?

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2023 Citroen C5 Aircross 2026 Lexus Rx450H+

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