Especificaciones y análisis del Citroën C5
Power
241HP
Torque
450Nm
Consumption
7.4l/100
Emissions
195g/km
0-100 km/h
7.9s
Top Speed
243km/h
Weight
1841kg
Price
36,700€
Technical summary
Gasóleo
Automático 6v
FWD
5 / 4 doors
439 L
71 L
177 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Citroën C5 Exclusive V6 HDi 240 FAP CAS · 241 CV (2009)
General description
The 2009 Citroën C5 V6 HDi is not just a sedan; it's the embodiment of a philosophy. In an era dominated by German rigidity, Citroën dared to offer a rolling sanctuary, a car that prioritizes the well-being of its occupants above all else, powered by a potent and torque-rich V6 diesel heart.
Driving experience
Driving this C5 is like floating on a magic carpet. The Hydractive 3+ suspension erases road imperfections, creating an almost magical sense of isolation and serenity. The 241-horsepower V6 engine pushes with a forceful and silent strength from very low revs, turning every journey into a pleasant and effortless ride. It doesn't seek abrupt sportiness, but the elegance of a grand tourer capable of devouring miles without fatigue setting in.
Design and aesthetics
Its design is pure French elegance, a sculpture in motion. The fluid silhouette, with its characteristic concave rear window, sets it apart from any other car on the road. Inside, the Exclusive trim envelops you in an atmosphere of luxury and comfort, with quality materials and a unique cockpit design, presided over by the iconic fixed-hub steering wheel. It's a car that doesn't shout, but whispers class and originality.
Technology and features
The crown jewel is, without a doubt, its Hydractive 3+ suspension. An intelligent system that adjusts height and stiffness in real-time, offering superb comfort or greater firmness when required. For its time, it was loaded with technology, from directional bi-xenon headlights to a complete infotainment system. The V6 biturbo engine itself was an engineering feat, combining high performance with reasonable consumption for its power.
Competition
It fearlessly faced the German titans like the BMW 3 Series, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class, or the Audi A4. While its rivals focused on dynamics and sportiness, the C5 played in another league, that of absolute comfort. It also competed with well-equipped mainstream sedans like the Ford Mondeo or the Volkswagen Passat, but the Citroën always offered that touch of distinction and that suspension technology that no one else could match.
Conclusion
The Citroën C5 V6 HDi is an ode to the pleasant journey, a car for connoisseurs who value comfort and style over pure performance. It represents the zenith of a lineage of great Citroën sedans, a refuge from the stress of the outside world. It's not a car for everyone; it's a personal and emotional choice, a future classic that embodies a different and wonderful way of understanding the automobile.