Especificaciones y análisis del Citroën C5
Power
133HP
Torque
317Nm
Consumption
6.4l/100
Emissions
-g/km
0-100 km/h
10.2s
Top Speed
205km/h
Weight
1485kg
Price
27,370€
Technical summary
Gasóleo
Manual 5v
FWD
5 / 5 doors
456 L
68 L
98 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Citroën C5 2.2 HDi 136 cv SX ESP (2001-2003)
General description
The 2001 Citroën C5 burst onto the market as the worthy heir to the Xantia, carrying the brand's legendary comfort into a new era. This sedan was not just a means of transport, but a statement of principles: a rolling sanctuary designed to devour kilometers with a smoothness that seemed to defy the laws of physics.
Driving experience
Getting behind the wheel of the C5 2.2 HDi is like floating on a magic carpet. The Hydractive 3 suspension is the absolute star, isolating occupants from any road imperfection with breathtaking mastery. The 133-horsepower diesel engine, with its generous 317 Nm of torque, pushes competently and without harshness, turning every journey into a relaxed and pleasant experience. It doesn't seek sportiness, but inner peace on every trip.
Design and aesthetics
Its five-door design, with a rounded silhouette and a prominent rear, was unmistakable and bold for its time. It broke away from the straight lines of its competitors, opting for fluid aerodynamics that promised the comfort it later delivered. Inside, space is sovereign, a cabin designed for the well-being of the family, where functionality and spaciousness take precedence over ostentatious luxury.
Technology and features
Beyond its revolutionary Hydractive 3 suspension, which intelligently adjusted height and firmness, this C5 incorporated significant advancements for its time. The HDi engine with common-rail injection and a variable-geometry turbo was a marvel of efficiency and refinement, while the inclusion of stability control (ESP) demonstrated a firm commitment to active safety.
Competition
In a competitive segment, the C5 faced titans like the Ford Mondeo, the Volkswagen Passat, or its compatriot, the Renault Laguna. While its German rivals opted for sobriety and a firmer feel, and others for a general balance, the Citroën played a unique and unbeatable card: a level of ride comfort that was simply in another league.
Conclusion
The first-generation Citroën C5 is much more than a car; it is the materialization of a philosophy. It is the choice of the driver who understands that true luxury is not speed, but serenity. A tireless traveler, spacious and with a unique personality that, even today, evokes a sense of well-being and comfort that is hard to match.