CITROËN C-CROSSER 4X4 REVIEW

For The Citroen C-Crosser has a smooth, powerful engine, handles well and looks good. There's plenty of room inside for five and lots of standard equipment on all models

Against The third row of seats is fiddly to use and cramped, so anyone who regularly uses all seven seats might want to look elsewhere. By Citroen's standards, prices are high

What Car? says

22 5stars

The Citroen C-Crosser is decent to drive, and is well equipped. It's a shame, though, that there's not more space in seats six and seven.

What Car? readers say

3.777778

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The full Citroën C-Crosser review

Performance
3 out of 5 stars
Strong, smooth and flexible
Ride & Handling
2 out of 5 stars
Smart handling but jittery ride
Refinement
2 out of 5 stars
Too much wind and road noise
Buying & Owning
2 out of 5 stars
High prices and so-so running costs
Quality & Reliability
2 out of 5 stars
Sturdy, but not sumptuous
Safety & Security
4 out of 5 stars
Well stocked on both counts
Behind The Wheel
3 out of 5 stars
Could do with more adjustment
Space & Practicality
3 out of 5 stars
Two extra seats are a last resort
Equipment
3 out of 5 stars
Good kit in both models

There are 2 Citroën C-Crosser versions available

4x4 2.2 HDi VTR+ 5dr	£25,660	What Car? says:2 stars out of 5
4x4 2.2 HDi Exclusive 5dr	£28,185	What Car? says:2 stars out of 5

Buyer's notes

Target Price team says:

Choosing which engine variant to go for is straightforward. The only option is a fine 2.2-litre HDi diesel engine.

Picking the right specification of Citroen C-Crosser is more debatable, but we’d recommend the VTR+. It has all the equipment you’d need, but doesn’t push the price as high as the luxurious Exclusive.

Whichever version you choose, be sure to haggle hard. Four-figure discounts should be there for the taking.

You should also consider the Peugeot 4007 and Mitsubishi Outlander. These are essentially the same car under the skin, so the choice between them largely comes down to which brand has the closest dealer and who will cut the better deal. It’s worth noting, though, that Mitsubishi offers a front-wheel drive Outlander, which will be cheaper to run.