Especificaciones y análisis del Citroën C5
Power
140HP
Torque
200Nm
Consumption
8.4l/100
Emissions
198g/km
0-100 km/h
9.7s
Top Speed
210km/h
Weight
1596kg
Price
22,640€
Technical summary
Gasolina
Manual 5v
FWD
5 / 4 doors
439 L
71 L
103 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Citroën C5 S 2.0i 16v 143 · 140 CV (2008-2009)
General description
The 2008 Citroën C5 was not just a car; it was a statement of intent. With it, the French brand challenged German sedans, betting on an elegant design and, above all, a ride comfort that felt out of this world. This C5 is a memory of an era when Citroën dared to dream of the throne of absolute comfort.
Driving experience
Driving this C5 is like gliding on a magic carpet. The suspension, a hallmark of the brand, isolates you from the outside world, turning every bump into a gentle caress. The 140 HP 2.0 engine doesn't aim for lightning-fast starts, but rather delivers its power with exquisite smoothness and progressiveness, inviting you to devour miles without fatigue. It's a serene driving experience, an oasis of tranquility on the asphalt that reconnects you with the pleasure of travel.
Design and aesthetics
Its silhouette abandoned the eccentricities of the past to embrace a sober and muscular elegance, with a presence that commands respect. Details like the concave rear window, a nod to the majestic C6, give it a unique personality. Inside, the leap in quality was immense, with a cabin that welcomes you with pleasant materials and a design focused on well-being. The fixed-hub steering wheel is the icing on the cake of an interior that feels special and different from everything else.
Technology and features
The true technological gem of this C5 is its legendary hydropneumatic suspension, a system capable of reading the road and adapting its firmness to offer sublime comfort or greater control when required. Beyond this engineering feat, for its time it offered comprehensive equipment, with advanced safety systems and a driver's station packed with controls on its iconic steering wheel, aiming for total ergonomics that put everything at your fingertips.
Competition
In a market dominated by the Ford Mondeo and its dynamism, or the Volkswagen Passat and its near-perfect pragmatism, the Citroën C5 played in a league of its own. It didn't compete on sportiness, but on a quality its rivals couldn't even dream of: absolute comfort. It was the choice for those who understood that true luxury is not speed, but arriving at your destination completely relaxed, as if you had traveled in first class.
Conclusion
This generation's Citroën C5 is much more than a sedan; it's a philosophy on wheels. It's a car for connoisseurs, for drivers who prioritize well-being and quality of life on board over pure performance. It represents the zenith of Citroën's comfort, an unforgettable travel machine that leaves an indelible mark on anyone who has the pleasure of driving it. A brave and emotional choice in a world of increasingly similar cars.