Citroën C5 Aircross: ‘An SUV that’s determined to smooth out your drive’ | Martin Love

A uniquely effective suspension means this easy-going family car will cope with all of life's little bumps

Citroin C5 Aircross
Price 23,830
0-62mph 10.5 seconds
Top speed 117mph
MPG 44.2
CO2 118g/km

In these bruisingly divisive times, there is one thing, at least, that we can agree on: potholes. "Craters", as the tabloids call them, are a source of neverending dismay for drivers and cyclists. According to the Asphalt Industry Alliance, almost 1.7m potholes were filled in England and Wales last year - an astonishing one every 19 seconds. Sadly, the gaping cavern I have to swerve round each morning has so far evaded their attentions. And with all this rain, it's now become a water feature. Green Flag estimates that dropping into potholes causes our cars an average of 230 per year on repairs - mostly to tyres and suspension.