Especificaciones y análisis del Citroën C5
Power
163HP
Torque
340Nm
Consumption
5.6l/100
Emissions
147g/km
0-100 km/h
9.1s
Top Speed
210km/h
Weight
1683kg
Price
24,801€
Technical summary
Gasóleo
Manual 6v
FWD
5 / 4 doors
439 L
71 L
120 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Citroën C5 Premier HDi 160 FAP · 163 CV (2010)
General description
The 2008 Citroën C5 is the embodiment of French savoir-faire in the world of sedans. It's not just a car; it's a statement of principles where comfort and elegance are the fundamental pillars. This version with the 163 horsepower HDi engine, launched in 2010, represents the culmination of a model that sought to offer a first-class travel experience, a rolling sanctuary from the stress of the outside world.
Driving experience
Driving this C5 is like gliding on a magic carpet. The feeling of isolation and serenity is almost total, thanks to a suspension that seems to erase road imperfections. The 163 hp diesel engine pushes with a smooth and constant force, without harshness, inviting you to devour miles on the highway with astonishing ease. It doesn't seek the adrenaline of a curve, but the peace of a pleasant journey. It's an experience that reconnects you with the pleasure of traveling without rush, feeling how the car takes care of you at every moment.
Design and aesthetics
Its design is pure sculpture in motion. The fluid roofline, the imposing grille with chrome chevrons, and that characteristic concave rear window give it a unique and timeless personality. It shuns aggressiveness to embrace sophisticated elegance. Inside, you are welcomed by a cabin that is a sanctuary of quality and good taste, with pleasant-to-the-touch materials and a cockpit design focused on well-being. The fixed-hub steering wheel, although peculiar, is a symbol of Citroën's audacity.
Technology and features
The technological crown jewel is, without a doubt, its deformable parallelogram suspension, capable of offering sublime comfort. The 2.0-liter HDi engine was a marvel of efficiency and refinement for its time, combining remarkable performance with contained consumption. On board, elements like the dual-zone climate control or the advanced active and passive safety systems demonstrated that technology was at the service of comfort and occupant protection.
Competition
In a market dominated by the German sobriety of the Volkswagen Passat or the dynamism of the Ford Mondeo, the Citroën C5 stood as the alternative for the driver looking for something different. It also competed with its cousin, the Peugeot 508, and the Opel Insignia, but none could match its level of ride comfort. The C5 didn't fight with the same weapons; its battle was for supreme well-being, a field where it played in its own league.
Conclusion
The Citroën C5 HDi 160 is much more than a diesel sedan; it's an ode to comfort and the pleasure of traveling. It's a car with a soul, designed for those who value serenity and style over pure sportiness. It represents an automotive philosophy that seems lost today, that of creating cars that take care of you and isolate you from the world. A choice for connoisseurs, a future classic that will always be remembered for its incomparable ride quality.