Especificaciones y análisis del Citroën C5
Power
140HP
Torque
340Nm
Consumption
5.3l/100
Emissions
139g/km
0-100 km/h
10.9s
Top Speed
200km/h
Weight
1730kg
Price
24,050€
Technical summary
Gasóleo
Manual 6v
FWD
5 / 5 doors
505 L
71 L
103 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Citroën C5 Tourer Business HDi 140 · 140 CV (2011-2012)
General description
The 2011 Citroën C5 Tourer is not just another estate car; it's a statement of intent. In a world obsessed with sportiness, this car reminds us of the supreme pleasure of comfort, enveloping its occupants in a bubble of serenity and French elegance. It is a tireless traveler, designed to devour kilometers with a grace that few can match.
Driving experience
Driving the C5 Tourer is like floating on a magic carpet. Its legendary deformable parallelogram suspension annihilates road imperfections, creating an unparalleled sense of isolation and peace. The 140 HP HDi engine pushes smoothly and forcefully from low revs, perfect for long motorway journeys. It doesn't seek explosiveness, but a linear and relaxed power delivery that invites you to enjoy the scenery. It's a driving experience that soothes the soul.
Design and aesthetics
Its design is pure timeless elegance. The elongated and fluid silhouette of the Tourer, with its characteristic concave rear window, distinguishes it from its more angular rivals. It conveys a sense of solidity and prestige. Inside, the atmosphere is cozy and high-quality, with a dashboard that embraces you and unique details like the fixed-hub steering wheel. Every line and material seems designed to create a sanctuary of well-being, a space where you want to spend hours.
Technology and features
For its time, the C5 was at the forefront of comfort technology. Beyond its sophisticated suspension, it offered comprehensive equipment focused on on-board well-being. Although its infotainment system cannot compete with current screens, it more than met the needs for navigation and connectivity. The instrument cluster, with its mix of analog and digital gauges, is an example of clarity and good taste, reinforcing the feeling of being in a special car.
Competition
In its day, it fought against giants like the Ford Mondeo Sportbreak, praised for its dynamism, or the Volkswagen Passat Variant, the benchmark for quality and space. It also competed with its cousin, the Peugeot 508 SW, and the stylish Opel Insignia Sports Tourer. Against all of them, the C5 Tourer played a unique and unbeatable card: a level of ride comfort typical of much higher segments, making it the choice for those who prioritized well-being above all else.
Conclusion
The Citroën C5 Tourer is an ode to pleasant travel. It is not the fastest or the most technologically advanced if we look at it with today's eyes, but its soul is immense. It is a car for connoisseurs, for those who value design with personality and comfort that borders on the sublime. It represents a way of understanding the automobile that is unfortunately being lost. A magnificent family estate that, well-maintained, remains a wonderful option for traveling without stress and with great style.