Citroen C5 Aircross
Citroen C5 Aircross Pros:
A superbly engineered & properly premium crossover
Very stylish exteriors & interiors! We love the design. It's matched to solid build quality
Good quality cabin with comfortable seats, lots of storage & fantastic insulation
2.0L diesel engine is quick, efficient &
extremely refined
Smooth 8-speed AT gearbox impresses
Excellent ride comfort and mature road manners. High speed behaviour is sorted too
Large, well-shaped 580 liter boot gobbles up holiday / airport luggage
Loaded to the gills with features such as a panoramic sunroof, handsfree tailgate opening, customisable instrument cluster, double laminated front windows, terrain modes...
4-star rating in the Euro NCAP crash test. 3-point seatbelts for all five occupants, 6 airbags, blind spot monitoring system, ESP, hill hold, hill descent control and more
Citroen C5 Aircross Cons:
Rear legroom is strictly adequate. Two 510" adults can sit behind each other, but not two 6-footers
No turbo-petrol engine (big miss), no AWD for tourers & no manual gearbox for MT fans
Not really sporty to drive. Cars like the Compass are more fun
Missing some features we expect today (
connected car tech, wireless charging, ventilated seats, 360-degree camera, subwoofer
)
The bolstering of the 3 individual rear seats is suitable for slim passengers, not heavier ones
Audio sound quality is alright, but nothing special as youd expect in a premium car
Many competing crossovers & SUVs offer a 3rd-row of seats, which the C5 Aircross doesn't have
The LHD orientation of many controls (gear shifter, e-brake, bonnet release, engine start button)
Long-term reliability & after-sales service quality are big unknowns
Link to Review (Citroen C5 Aircross Review) Jeep Compass
Jeep Compass Pros:
Handsome Cherokee-inspired styling & loads of
character
Solid build. Feels very robust, just as a Jeep should
Powerful 2.0L diesel. Good driveability in the city, fast on the open road
1.4L turbo-petrol makes 161 BHP! Offers fast performance.
Mature suspension setup, nicely-tuned EPS & rock-solid stability
Capable AWD available (unlike some competitors)
City-friendly: Compact size, higher seating, smooth gearshift, soft clutch & low NVH
Topnotch safety: Strong all-disc brakes, a plethora of electronic aids & 6 airbags
We think the Compass is well-priced for what it offers. The driving experience & overall package feel premium
Jeep Compass Cons:
Small size for the price! A sentiment echoed by most people who saw it in person
Suitable for 4 adults, not 5. Boot is small too
Inexplicably, only the AWD Diesel gets 6 airbags! All other variants have 2
Tiny dealership network. Plus, after-sales quality & long-term reliability are unknown factors
AWD's premium is over 2 lakh rupees on-the-road. Includes 4 extra airbags, but is still too much
Turning radius of 5.65m is wide. Also, 17Ί approach angle is too low
Missing goodies (
blanks on the steering, auto-dimming IRVM, auto wipers & headlamps, lumbar adjustment, reclinable rear seats)
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Hyundai Tucson Pros:
Contemporary styling that is universally appealing
Punchy 2.0L diesel engine mated to a smooth automatic transmission
Comfortable ride quality & car-like dynamics
Cool features such as the hands-free tailgate, LED headlamps, electric parking brake, ECO / Sport driving modes & more
Top-notch safety kit: 6 airbags, ESC, VSM, all-wheel disc brakes, hill-start assist etc.
Hyundai's reliability, competent after-sales, 3 year unlimited km warranty & 3 years of free servicing!
Hyundai Tucson Cons:
No w-o-w factor on the inside. Interior simply doesn't feel special enough for a Rs. 30 lakh car
Expensive, especially the top trim. Full-size 7-seater SUVs are priced in the same ballpark
Some features are conspicuous by their absence (
ventilated seats)
2.0L petrol motor is strictly average. Doesn't impress like the diesel
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