Major car brand discontinues ‘quirky' motor in the UK after just four years with ‘no plans to replace it'
A MAJOR car brand has discontinued a "quirky" motor in the UK just four years after it was introduced.
The unique motor is set to be axed as soon as stock runs out, the French manufacturer revealed.
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Citroen's C5 X is being scrapped
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The car manufacturer said it has no plans to bring it back
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Bosses said the motor struggled against premium brands
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Citroen is scrapping the C5 X from UK dealerships, despite being a cheaper model than its rivals.
The C5 X was pinned as a competitor for the Peugeot 408 but unfortunately didn't make the headway Citroen had hoped.
Citroen CEO Thierry Koskas confirmed the decision to the PA news agency, writing off any chance of a comeback.
He said: "It [the D-segment] is a tiny segment and as soon as you go into it you go [up against] premium brands and mainstream brands.
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"So, I'm not sure in the
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we will have anything to do with that [the D-segment]."
The Citroën C5 X was designed as a crossover between a sedan, SUV, and station wagon.
It was originally aimed at drivers looking for comfort, quirkiness, and practicality but it didn't quite gain enough traction.
Launched in 2021 as Citroën's flagship model, it was set to rival the Peugeot 408, approaching the same niche in slightly different ways.
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Both caught the eye of drivers looking for something a little more striking but also more comfortable than your usual SUV.
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are build on Stellantis' EMP2 platform and both offer petrol and plug-hybrid options.
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Where they differ is the C5 X offered a soft suspension and plush ride whereas the 408 was a little sportier.
Citroen's model boasted a quirkiness whereas the Peugeot was styled to be a little edgier.
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Despite both cars being very similar, the Citroen is being phased out but the Peugeot appears to be evolving, with an electric version being released last year.
The C5 X was priced from £31,355 and was cheaper than a lot of its competitors but unfortunately, this didn't change its fate.
Caroline Malleus, director of product and strategy for Citroen said the motor simply did not get the numbers. they were looking for.
She said: "This kind of car was not a success for us.
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"We have found that people in this sector are looking for more luxury and for premium brands."
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