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Holden Captiva vs Citroen C5 Aircross

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Holden Captiva
Holden Captiva

$8,990 - $25,990

2017 price

Citroen C5 Aircross
Citroen C5 Aircross

$41,990 - $53,880

2023 price

Summary

2017 Holden Captiva
2023 Citroen C5 Aircross
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Diesel Turbo 4, 2.2L

Turbo 4, 1.6L
Fuel Type
Diesel

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Fuel Efficiency
8.2L/100km (combined)

5.7L/100km (combined)
Seating
5

5
Dislikes
  • It's old
  • It's a bit noisy
  • Lacks the finesse of the competition

  • Driving is a bit hit or miss
  • Technology will fluster an average user
  • Expensive compared to rivals
2017 Holden Captiva Summary

Holden wasn't the first manufacturer to find itself bereft of a big SUV when the fuse was lit by BMW and Mercedes as the last millennium came to a close. Ford responded with the Territory while Holden jacked-up a V8 Commodore and slapped the Adventra badge on it. Sadly, it didn't work, and so the Captiva was the next best option, procured from what was then called Daewoo.

As a result of that that little blip on the economic radar, the GFC, and an on-going re-organisation of General Motors, the Korean-built Captiva has lasted rather longer than anyone expected.

It first launched with two bodystyles, but is now down to one, the bigger and more practical seven seat body shell.







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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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