CITROËN ë-C5 AIRCROSS ELECTED “FAMILY CAR OF THE YEAR 2026” IN PORTUGAL

• Citroën ë-C5 Aircross was one of the big winners of the 2026 "Car of the Year" awards in Portugal, having been elected "Family Car of the Year".
• The new C5 Aircross adapts particularly well to customer needs, offering them the freedom to choose from a diverse range of electrified powertrains: hybrid, plug-in hybrid, or electric.

Lisbon, March 12^th, 2026 – The Citroën ë-C5 Aircross was awarded the "Family Car of the Year" prize at the latest edition of the Seguro Directo Car of the Year / Crystal Steering Wheel Trophy, the most prestigious award in the automotive sector in Portugal. Having also been one of the finalists for the “Car of the Year” awards in Europe, Citroën's new family SUV is once again recognized for its qualities, now at the national level.

This distinction is a testament to the model's benchmark qualities in the family vehicle segment, highlighting its high level of comfort, generous interior space, advanced technology, and electrified mobility solutions geared towards everyday family use. The ë-C5 Aircross Max version combines Citroën's renowned comfort philosophy with a comprehensive suite of advanced safety, connectivity, and driver assistance features.

The jury for the Seguro Directo Car of the Year / Crystal Steering Wheel Trophy, composed of specialized journalists representing the main national medias, assessed the candidate models based on criteria such as design, technological innovation, quality, efficiency, performance, comfort, and suitability to the needs of the national market, where the wide range of electrified powertrains of the C5 Aircross guarantees an adequate response to all types of uses and requirements. In one of the most competitive categories, the Citroën C5 Aircross stood out from the 10 other competing models, with the award being presented to Hugo Sequeira, Marketing Director of Citroën Portugal.

With this victory in the “Family Car of the Year” category, the Citroën ë-C5 Aircross reinforces the brand's position in the development of modern and efficient mobility solutions focused on onboard well-being, establishing itself as a benchmark for those looking for a versatile, comfortable, and technologically advanced family SUV.

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