Citroën ë-C5 Aircross Wins Family Car of the Year 2026 in Portugal
Citroën's ë-C5 Aircross was named Family Car of the Year 2026 at Portugal's Seguro Directo Car of the Year awards.
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What Happened
The Citroën ë-C5 Aircross was elected 'Family Car of the Year 2026' at the Seguro Directo Car of the Year / Crystal Steering Wheel Trophy in Portugal. The jury, composed of specialized journalists, evaluated models on design, technology, comfort, and efficiency. The model stood out from 10 other competitors, receiving the award from Hugo Sequeira, Marketing Director of Citroën Portugal.
The new C5 Aircross offers customers a choice of hybrid, plug-in hybrid, or fully electric powertrains. The top Max version combines Citroën's comfort philosophy with advanced safety, connectivity, and driver assistance features. This victory reinforces Citroën's position in modern, efficient mobility solutions.
Why this matters
This recognition underscores the Citroën ë-C5 Aircross's appeal as a versatile, comfortable, and tech-friendly family SUV with a range of electrified options.
Terms in This Story
- Electrified powertrains
- Vehicle propulsion systems that use electric motors, including hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and pure electric.
- Plug-in hybrid
- A vehicle with both an internal combustion engine and a battery that can be recharged from an external power source.
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