Especificaciones y análisis del Citroën C5
Power
116HP
Torque
160Nm
Consumption
7.7l/100
Emissions
-g/km
0-100 km/h
11.1s
Top Speed
196km/h
Weight
1290kg
Price
18,694€
Technical summary
Gasolina
Manual 5v
FWD
5 / 5 doors
456 L
66 L
85 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Citroën C5 1.8i 16v Premier · 116 CV (2002-2004)
General description
The 2001 Citroën C5 was not just a car; it was a statement of principles. It arrived to succeed the iconic Xantia, with the immense responsibility of carrying the banner of supreme comfort into a new millennium. It represented the culmination of decades of experience in hydropneumatic suspension, offering a ride that felt more like floating than driving.
Driving experience
Behind the wheel, the C5 1.8i 16v envelops you in a bubble of serenity. Its 116 horsepower doesn't seek speed records but delivers power smoothly and progressively. The real magic lies in its suspension, which devours road imperfections with astonishing indifference. It's a car that invites you to enjoy the journey, to relax, and to feel the road surrender at your feet, turning every trip into an experience of pure comfort.
Design and aesthetics
Its five-door sedan design was bold and elegant for its time. With a rounded and fluid silhouette, it broke away from the straighter lines of its predecessors. The front, with its large headlights and integrated grille, gave it an unmistakable personality. It was a large, imposing car that promised the space and comfort it then delivered in spades inside.
Technology and features
The crown jewel was, without a doubt, the hydropneumatic suspension. This intelligent system adapted the height and stiffness of the suspension in real-time, ensuring exceptional ride comfort and unwavering stability. Beyond this, it incorporated the safety and comfort technology expected in the early 2000s, such as multiple airbags, ABS, and a climate control system that kept the cabin in a perfect atmosphere.
Competition
In a highly competitive segment, the Citroën C5 faced titans like the Ford Mondeo, the Renault Laguna, and the Volkswagen Passat. While its German rivals focused on sobriety and dynamism, and other French cars like the Peugeot 406 on balance, the C5 played a unique and non-transferable card: that of absolute comfort, a trait that made it different from all the others.
Conclusion
The first-generation Citroën C5 is much more than a family sedan. It is the last echo of an engineering philosophy that prioritized the well-being of the occupants above all else. Driving it is a nostalgic and profoundly pleasant experience, a reminder that true luxury is not always in power or speed, but in the ability to travel on a magic carpet.