Especificaciones y análisis del Citroën DS5
Power
111HP
Torque
285Nm
Consumption
4.4l/100
Emissions
114g/km
0-100 km/h
12.4s
Top Speed
191km/h
Weight
1495kg
Price
26,900€
Technical summary
Gasóleo
Automático 6v
FWD
5 / 5 doors
468 L
60 L
82 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Citroën DS5 e-HDi 110 Design CMP · 111 CV (2012)
General description
The 2012 Citroën DS5 was not just a car; it was a statement of intent. In a world of conservative designs, Citroën dared to launch a rolling sculpture that fused the elegance of a sedan, the boldness of a coupe, and the versatility of a wagon. Driving a DS5 was choosing the road less traveled, an experience that began even before starting the engine.
Driving experience
Behind the wheel, the 111-horsepower e-HDi engine offers a smooth and efficient response, designed to devour miles with imperturbable calm and ridiculously low fuel consumption. It doesn't seek blistering acceleration, but the pleasure of a serene and distinguished journey. The CMP automated manual gearbox requires some anticipation but rewards with a relaxed drive. Its suspension, firmer than one would expect from a Citroën, conveys a sense of poise and security on the road, sacrificing some comfort in favor of a more direct connection with the asphalt.
Design and aesthetics
Design is its soul. The exterior is a futuristic work of art, with its iconic chrome 'sabre' flowing from the headlights to the front windows and a silhouette that defies categorization. But it's inside where the magic explodes: an aviation-inspired cockpit, with a center and overhead console full of 'toggle' switches, a panoramic roof divided into three parts, and materials that caress the senses. Sitting in the DS5 is like taking the controls of a luxury spaceship.
Technology and features
For its time, the DS5 integrated technology with intelligence. The e-HDi micro-hybrid system with Stop & Start was an example of efficiency, optimizing city fuel consumption almost imperceptibly. The electro-hydraulic steering provided a precise feel, and the option to equip features like a color Head-Up Display or an advanced navigation system positioned it as an avant-garde vehicle, where technology served a unique and immersive driving experience.
Competition
The DS5 played in its own league, making it difficult to find a direct rival. Due to its premium aspirations, it glanced at German sedans like the Audi A4 or the BMW 3 Series, but its approach was radically different. Its true competitor was any car that focused on style and differentiation, like a Volkswagen CC or an Alfa Romeo 159, although none offered that particular mix of concepts and that special interior atmosphere.
Conclusion
The Citroën DS5 is a purely emotional purchase, a car for those who value beauty and originality over conventional functionality. It is a piece of design that makes you feel special on every journey, a modern classic that proved a family car could also be an object of desire. It's not perfect, but its character and audacity make it an unforgettable and profoundly human experience.