Citroen has never sold an off-roader before, but that hasn't stopped the C-Crosser being a cracker. It's stylish, comfortable inside and good to drive. C-Crosser is a big, roomy; car and can comfortably seat five with lots of head and legroom. The two seats in the third row are designed for children only - Citroen describes the C-Crosser as a 5+2 rather than a fully-blown seven-seater. When in five-seat mode, there's a decent amount of luggage space. The second row of seats folds quickly and easily to create a car with impressive load carrying ability (they also slide forward for extra room). The second row of seats are split 60:40 and the tailgate opening is split, allowing a flat loading area with the lower portion open.The PSA 2.2 litre diesel engine which is lean and green with low CO2 emissions and a Diesel Particulate Filter System (DPFS) offers a good combination of performance, economy and environmental protection. The 2.2-litre156 bhp HDi diesel engine features direct common-rail injection and is capable of using a 30% mixture of biodiesel without any modifications. Delivering a driving experience that is both dynamic and pleasurable, the engine boasts impressive fuel economy and emissions performance, among the best in the SUV sector. Top speed is 124mph and 0-62mpg is covered in just 9.9 seconds. The engine is combined with a 6-speed manual gearbox to make the best use of the high-torque characteristics of the 2.2-litre HDi diesel engine.The C-Crosser is surprisingly agile for its size and capable of covering ground on back roads quickly. It feels stable at all times with surprisingly little body roll for a large 4x4. Grip is also good, making it possible to corner quickly. The steering is responsive and not too heavy at parking speeds.
The C-Crosser on-demand 4WD system enables the driver to select three modes of drive, while on the move. First is Permanent 2WD, intended for normal tarmac use, with all power directed to the front wheels. In Automatic 4WD, engine torque is delivered automatically to wheels that require the most traction at any time. Should you find yourself in a sticky situation however, you might need to select Permanent 4WD. This set-up splits torque 50:50 between front and rear wheels. The idea of all this technology is to give the Citroen C-Crosser the best of both worlds, enabling it to tackle reasonably rough terrain, yet still provide acceptable on-road dynamic behaviour and competitive fuel economy. The C-Crosser continues Citroens’ reputation for producing engaging cars with dynamic and safe road characteristics.
