Especificaciones y análisis del Citroën C5
Power
163HP
Torque
340Nm
Consumption
4.9l/100
Emissions
129g/km
0-100 km/h
9.1s
Top Speed
210km/h
Weight
1615kg
Price
26,690€
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 · 163 CV (2012)
General description
The 2011 Citroën C5 is much more than a sedan; it is the embodiment of French-style comfort and elegance. In a market dominated by German rigidity, this C5 dared to be different, offering a driving experience that prioritizes smoothness and on-board well-being above all else.
Driving experience
Driving this C5 is like floating on a magic carpet. Its legendary hydropneumatic suspension absorbs road imperfections with a mastery that isolates you from the outside world, creating a bubble of serenity. The 163 HP HDi engine pushes with force and refinement, allowing for long journeys without the slightest hint of fatigue, with a road presence that inspires absolute confidence.
Design and aesthetics
Its design is a statement of intent: timeless elegance and classic proportions. The sedan silhouette is fluid and aerodynamic, with distinctive details like the concave rear window, a nod to the brand's historic models. It doesn't seek to attract attention with garishness, but to seduce with a sophisticated presence and a stately bearing that has aged with remarkable dignity.
Technology and features
The true technological gem of this C5 is its Hydractive III+ suspension, a system that adjusts firmness and height in real-time to offer unparalleled comfort or greater firmness if required. Although its infotainment system cannot compete with current screens, at the time it offered comprehensive equipment with a navigator and an information-packed dashboard, focused on making life on board easier and more pleasant.
Competition
At the time, it faced formidable rivals such as the Ford Mondeo, the Volkswagen Passat, or its cousin, the Peugeot 508. While its competitors opted for a more dynamic feel or Germanic sobriety, the C5 played in its own league, that of supreme comfort. None of its rivals could match that feeling of isolation and smoothness on the move that made it a unique and very special option.
Conclusion
The Citroën C5 HDi 160 is not a car for everyone; it is a car for those who understand that true luxury on the road is comfort. It is an exceptional sedan for devouring miles, a haven of peace in the daily chaos, and a testament to a way of understanding the automobile that, sadly, seems to be dying out. A choice that is both passionate and logical for the tireless traveler.