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Topic: Citreon C crosser

alisonmc

29/4/2013 at 8:03pm
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Hi, Has anyone had experience of towing with one of these? It's fast becoming a possibility in my endless trawl for a new tow car. It's fairly weighty and has 380 nM of torque. The only problem is that there aren't that many around. And from what I can make out the only towball option is a detachable. Not a real issue, just more expensive. Would appreciate your input. The Freelander 2 is still an option for us too but the citreon is a 7 seater so has a massive boot too, win win.

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audicab26

29/4/2013 at 8:53pm
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I believe it's based on the Mitsubishi Outlander, you might have more luck finding one of those?

alisonmc

29/4/2013 at 8:57pm
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Just been looking. I can only see the 2.0 litre models. There seem to be more Citreons around. They have more torque and bhp than the Mitsubishi. I shall look at Peugeot 4007. I think that they're the same too

Alison

audicab26

29/4/2013 at 9:07pm
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Some interesting reviews here, seems the clutch is a bit weak. Not so good if you plan to tow:

http://www.roadtestreports.co.uk/road-test-reports/Citroen/C-Crosser/

alisonmc

29/4/2013 at 9:13pm
Location: luton
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Ahhh!! Back to the Freelander 2 I think,

Thanks for your help

Alison

audicab26

29/4/2013 at 9:16pm
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Quote: Originally posted by alisonmc on 29/4/2013
Ahhh!! Back to the Freelander 2 I think,

Thanks for your help

Alison

Can recomend the X Trail too - love ours to bits! Boot is bigger than the FL, otherwise we might have bought one of those too - 2 dogs and 4 people's luggage were never going to fit in the Freelander

alisonmc

29/4/2013 at 9:18pm
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How heavy is the X trail? audicab26

audicab26

29/4/2013 at 9:30pm
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I've not weighed mine, but it's well within the '85%' guide for our van according to the 'outfit matching websites'. See how it matches yours on whattowcar.com

We have a 2011 2.0dci 173ps manual Teckna, hard to find an owner with a bad word for them!

Some info re weight here too:

http://www.x-trail-uk.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=47&t=4681&start=10

alisonmc

29/4/2013 at 9:33pm
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Thanks. I will look at them. I haven't heard anything bad too.

Alison

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30/4/2013 at 9:36am
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We had a 4007 before my Mondeos and it was a great tow car with masses of torque, huge boot & 100kg nose weight limit. Excellent stability & long distance comfort.

Re the clutch issue, I had a minor problem with mine slipping, however it was contamination rather than a worn clutch. It was solved without replacement.

The main reason for getting rid of mine was the solo economy. I used to only get about 33 mpg on a 30 mile each way commute so when I was doing nearly 30000 miles a year it had to go.

The car's split tailgate is the reason for needing a removable tow bar as the fixed one will not allow the lower half to fold down properly.

Of the Peugeot / Citroen ones, even the base model is well equipped with Climate control, cruise control, ESP, etc. The only major omission was Bluetooth.

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freeatlast

01/5/2013 at 6:05pm
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My Mitsubishi ASX is based on the same floor plan and running gear as the Outlander/ C Crossover /Peugeot 4007. It has exactly the same wheelbase, but is a bit lighter and has a far lower towing limit, though strangely had a far more powerful engine when I bought mine, though the newer Outlanders now sport the same engine.

It tows like a dream. I can virtually drive hands free at 56mph on the motorway, almost totally in 6th gear. it seems to be unaffected by strong side winds or by passing buses.

Economy on mine is pretty good, 45-52mpg solo, and 35-37mpg towing.

tango55

01/5/2013 at 10:55pm
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Audicab26 is quite right that the Citroen C Crosser is based on the Mitsubishi Outlander and again regarding the weak clutch. I haven't owned one myself but I know someone that did and they had problems with the clutch burning out on a hill start. He only had it for 2 years then exchanged it for a Volvo 4x4 which is far superior to the French made Citroen.

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02/5/2013 at 7:57am
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Quote: Originally posted by tango55 on 01/5/2013
Audicab26 is quite right that the Citroen C Crosser is based on the Mitsubishi Outlander and again regarding the weak clutch. I haven't owned one myself but I know someone that did and they had problems with the clutch burning out on a hill start. He only had it for 2 years then exchanged it for a Volvo 4x4 which is far superior to the French made Citroen.

Not a French made Citroen at all.

All 3 cars (4007, C Crosser & Outlander) are all made in the Mitsubishi factory, which is in the Netherlands. From memory it was a Volvo factory!!!!!!! The clutch is also a Mitsubishi branded item.

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Volvo 4x4's were not recieving much praise a couple of years ago

http://www.blackcircles.com/news/2010/jan/the-best-and-worst-4x4-suv

Not sure if there is any update to this but if there is it may be of interest to members looking for a 4x4.

stew198

03/5/2013 at 8:21pm
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Not had a C Crosser but did have a 4007 a couple of years back, fantastic car. Plenty of torque to pull our senator oklahoma, bags of legroom in the back for our teenage sons. Four wheel drive works a treat when needed. Replaced it with a 407 estate and regretted straight away. Now own an Outlander Diamond with same 2.2dci engine, happy again and off to switzerland in july and looking forward to the journey.

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alisonmc

03/5/2013 at 8:21pm
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I think I've gone full circle and decided on the Freelander 2. Also considering the Sorento and Ssangyong Rexton. All based on torque and weight really. Now the issue is whether after 30 years of driving a manual, I am considering buying an automatic. My options are so limited otherwise. I'm hoping to look at a freelander 2 next week. Maybe the boot will put me off. That seems to be the main compromise with that car.
Thanks for all your replies
Alison

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