Especificaciones y análisis del Citroën C5
Power
156HP
Torque
240Nm
Consumption
7.1l/100
Emissions
167g/km
0-100 km/h
8.6s
Top Speed
210km/h
Weight
1546kg
Price
23,911€
Technical summary
Gasolina
Manual 6v
FWD
5 / 4 doors
439 L
71 L
115 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Citroën C5 Premier THP 155 · 156 CV (2010)
General description
The 2008 Citroën C5 is not just another sedan; it's a statement of intent. In a world dominated by German rigidity, this French car arrived to remind us of the supreme value of comfort and elegance, enveloping its occupants in a bubble of serenity and distinction.
Driving experience
Driving this C5 is an almost therapeutic experience. The suspension, a work of engineering art, filters out every imperfection in the asphalt, creating a feeling of floating over the road. The 156 HP THP engine pushes smoothly and forcefully from low revs, offering an energetic yet gentle response, ideal for long journeys where silence and calm are the true protagonists. It doesn't seek sportiness, but inner peace.
Design and aesthetics
Its design is pure French seduction. The elongated and aerodynamic silhouette, with that characteristic concave rear window, gives it a unique personality that has aged with admirable grace. Inside, you are welcomed by a cabin that is a sanctuary of quality and good taste, with noble materials and a cockpit design that, although complex due to its fixed-hub steering wheel, makes you feel at the control center of a spaceship.
Technology and features
Beyond its design, the C5 was a technological showcase. Its greatest feat was the deformable parallelogram suspension, which in its higher versions was the famous Hydractive III+, capable of adapting height and firmness to offer unparalleled comfort. Added to this were advanced safety systems and comfort equipment that placed it at the forefront of its segment, demonstrating that innovation could go hand in hand with well-being.
Competition
It faced titans like the Volkswagen Passat, the Ford Mondeo, or the Opel Insignia. While its rivals focused on dynamics and sobriety, the Citroën C5 played in another league: that of absolute comfort and design with soul. It was the alternative for those who did not want to follow the herd and sought a different and more pleasant driving experience.
Conclusion
The Citroën C5 is a car for connoisseurs, for those who prioritize the journey over the destination. It is an ode to comfort, a rolling refuge that isolates you from the stress of the outside world. To buy one today is to acquire a future classic, a piece of Citroën's history that represents audacity and commitment to a unique way of understanding the automobile. An emotional and deeply satisfying choice.