THE Australian arrival of Citroen’s C5 Aircross mid-size SUV completes a product-led total reboot for the French brand in this market and does so with arguably its most compelling and relevant model in almost a decade.

In today’s contracting market and economic uncertainty that has car buyers fleeing toward safe bets and familiarity, Citroen has one hell of a task on its hands in convincing Australians to even take a look at this left-field option.

Good job, then, that it has delivered a competitive and well-rounded offering with a deft combination of value-for-money, practicality and an enjoyable journey for the driver and passengers alike.