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
24,990€
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 Millenium HDi 160 FAP · 163 CV (2010)
General description
The 2008 Citroën C5 is not just a sedan, it's a statement of intent. In an era dominated by German rigidity, Citroën reminded us that true luxury lies in supreme comfort. This C5 is a rolling sanctuary, a machine designed to devour miles without you barely noticing, enveloping you in an atmosphere of elegance and serenity.
Driving experience
Getting behind the wheel is rediscovering the pleasure of travel. The 163 hp HDi engine pushes with surprising smoothness and force, thanks to its generous torque available from low revs. But the real magic lies in its suspension, which makes you feel like you're floating on a magic carpet. The imperfections of the asphalt simply disappear, creating an incredibly relaxing and quiet driving experience. It's not a sports car, it's a grand tourer that invites you to enjoy the scenery.
Design and aesthetics
Its design is a work of art that combines the elegance of a representative sedan with Citroën's unmistakable touch of audacity. The fluid lines and imposing presence are enhanced by unique details like the concave rear window. Inside, you are greeted by a cabin that represented a monumental leap in quality for the brand, with well-chosen materials and a cockpit design that makes you feel at the controls of a spaceship.
Technology and features
Beyond its aesthetics, the C5 is a compendium of Citroën's best technology of the time. The heart is its efficient and robust diesel engine with common-rail injection and a variable geometry turbo. However, the crown jewel is its chassis, with a double wishbone suspension setup on both axles, a sophisticated solution that in the top-tier versions was associated with the legendary hydropneumatic suspension for unparalleled comfort.
Competition
In the competitive mid-size sedan segment, it faced titans like the Volkswagen Passat, the Ford Mondeo, or the Renault Laguna. While its rivals focused on dynamism or a more conventional balance, the C5 played a unique and unbeatable card: absolute comfort. None of its competitors could even come close to the ride quality and insulation offered by the French sedan.
Conclusion
The Citroën C5 of this generation is a car with an unmistakable soul. It is the perfect choice for the driver who understands that speed is not everything and that the true pleasure of driving lies in tranquility. An exceptional sedan, with an overwhelming personality that wins you over on every long journey, reminding you why Citroën is a brand unlike any other.