Especificaciones y análisis del Citroën C5
Power
140HP
Torque
340Nm
Consumption
5.2l/100
Emissions
135g/km
0-100 km/h
10.6s
Top Speed
204km/h
Weight
1610kg
Price
27,950€
Technical summary
Gasóleo
Manual 6v
FWD
5 / 4 doors
439 L
71 L
103 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Citroën C5 Exclusive HDi 140 · 140 CV (2011-2012)
General description
This generation's Citroën C5 represents the culmination of an era for the French brand, a sedan that unapologetically committed to supreme comfort and elegance. With its 140 horsepower HDi engine, it presented itself as the ideal travel companion, a rolling sanctuary designed to devour miles without fatigue setting in.
Driving experience
Driving this C5 is an experience that isolates you from the outside world. The sensation is like floating on a magic carpet, thanks to its sophisticated suspension that absorbs road imperfections with a mastery few cars can match. The 140 HP HDi engine pushes smoothly and forcefully from low revs, without harshness, prioritizing a serene and powerful progression. It doesn't seek sportiness, but peace and poise with every mile.
Design and aesthetics
Its design is an exercise in timeless elegance. It shuns garishness to offer a fluid and robust silhouette, with an imposing presence on the road. Details like the concave rear window are a nod to the brand's history and give it a unique personality. Inside, you are greeted by a cabin that sought to compete with premium sedans, with quality materials and an enveloping design that embraces you.
Technology and features
The technological crown jewel is, without a doubt, its hydropneumatic suspension, capable of varying height and firmness to offer exceptional ride comfort. For its time, the Exclusive trim was loaded with equipment, from a complete infotainment system to seats with multiple electric adjustments. The HDi engine, with its common-rail injection and variable-geometry turbo, was a benchmark in efficiency and refinement.
Competition
In a segment dominated by the German sobriety of the Volkswagen Passat and the dynamism of the Ford Mondeo, the Citroën C5 played in its own league. It also faced its cousin, the Peugeot 508, and the Opel Insignia. While its rivals fought for the sportiest feel, the C5 offered a sanctuary of comfort, an emotional argument that set it apart and attracted those who valued well-being above all else.
Conclusion
The Citroën C5 HDi 140 is not just a sedan; it's a statement of intent. It is the choice for the driver who understands that true luxury is not speed, but tranquility. A car with an overwhelming personality, true to Citroën's principles, which is missed today. It represents a way of understanding the automobile that prioritizes people, a magnificent cruiser that leaves a mark of serenity and distinction in its wake.