Citroen’s new flagship SUV, the C5 Aircross, is the moment when comfy sofa meets family car, writes Geraldine Herbert What is it? Few places can better test the ability of an SUV than the Atlas Mountains of Morocco, home to stunning desert landscapes, strange and wonderful roads and breathtaking gorges. It was here Citroen chose to launch its all-new SUV, the C5 Aircross. Comfort is Citroen’s new focus; inspired by customers, the French car-maker believes this to be its unique selling point. What about the Styling of the Citroen C5 Aircross? First impressions matter when it comes to buying an SUV and Citroen’s new C5 Aircross is certainly striking, with an imposing grille and discrete air bumps And the interior?  Inside, the car is – as you might expect – comfortable and the armchair seats are not only supportive but restorative. The console is dominated by an eight-inch digital screen infotainment system to access the multimedia system, together with the phone, air conditioning and navigation. You will fit three children in the back without initiating a turf war and the boot is similarly impressive with 580 litres and best in class with a total 1,630 litres of storage when all three back seats are folded. Under the bonnet?  There are only front-wheel drive versions offered, although the PSA’s Grip Control system is optional, and buyers will have the choice of five engines – a PureTech 130 6spd manual, PureTech 180 EAT8 petrols and BlueHDi 130 6spd manual, BlueHDi 130 EAT8 and BlueHDi 180 EAT8 diesels. In 2020, the Citroen C5 Aircross will be the first vehicle in the line-up with a petrol plug-in hybrid engine. C5 Aircross on the road? Driving in Marrakesh is not without its challenges, with ambiguous traffic laws, erratic drivers and unforeseen obstacles; scooters, mopeds, stray dogs, rebel goats, farmers on mules, children en-route to school – we meet them all. Away from the urban madness, we travel south en-route to the foothills of the Atlas Mountains. As we climb higher, the road narrows and twists and the barriers at the edge disappear. On the undulated dirt roads, the C5 Aircross makes molehills out of mountains. The C5 Aircross is not a small car and leans going into corners, but it proves to be sure-footed and relaxing over some seriously rough condition Will it break the bank? Official fuel economy figures generally need to...