Especificaciones y análisis del Citroën DS5
Power
114HP
Torque
270Nm
Consumption
4.3l/100
Emissions
112g/km
0-100 km/h
12.4s
Top Speed
191km/h
Weight
1570kg
Price
27,190€
Technical summary
Gasóleo
Automático 6v
FWD
5 / 5 doors
468 L
60 L
84 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Citroën DS5 e-HDi 115 Airdream Urban ETG6 · 114 CV (2014)
General description
The Citroën DS5 burst onto the market like a breath of fresh air, a bold and sophisticated statement of intent. It's not just a car; it's an experience of French design that dared to challenge the conventions of the premium segment, merging the elegance of a sedan with the versatility of a wagon and the soul of a coupé. Driving a DS5 is choosing a different path, one full of style and personality.
Driving experience
Behind the wheel, the DS5 e-HDi 115 offers an experience more focused on comfort and efficiency than on sportiness. Its 114 horsepower moves the car with ease for quiet highway journeys, where its poise shines. However, the ETG6 automated manual gearbox can feel slow and somewhat jerky in the city, breaking the magic of such a refined interior. It's a car that invites a relaxed driving style, to enjoy the scenery and its spectacular cabin, not to push the limits on a winding road. The heart beats more for its beauty than for its acceleration.
Design and aesthetics
This is where the DS5 becomes a work of art. Its exterior is a sculpture in motion, with fluid lines and unforgettable details like the chrome 'sabre' that runs from the headlight to the A-pillar. But it's when you open the door that the emotion overflows. The interior, inspired by an airplane cockpit, envelops you with its roof console, its 'toggle' switches, and a driving position that makes you feel like a pilot. Every journey is an event, an immersion into a universe of avant-garde design that no other car of its time could match.
Technology and features
For its time, the DS5 integrated technologies designed for comfort and efficiency, such as the Stop & Start system. The real technological showcase, however, was not in a giant screen, but in the very conception of the space. The instrumentation, the optional Head-Up Display, and the dashboard architecture created a futuristic atmosphere. The electro-hydraulic steering and its chassis offered a good compromise, although the technology that truly captivates you is the one that appeals to the senses through its bold interior design.
Competition
The Citroën DS5 played in a league of its own, which made it difficult to find direct rivals. By its premium approach and size, it could be compared to an Audi A3 Sportback or a BMW 1 Series, but the DS5 offered a radically different space and aesthetic proposition. It also rubbed shoulders with D-segment sedans like the Volkswagen Passat or its cousin, the Peugeot 508, but with a much less conservative and more passionate spirit. Its biggest rival was, perhaps, market convention itself.
Conclusion
The Citroën DS5 is a purely emotional choice. It's a car for those who value originality, art, and the feeling of driving something truly special above pure performance or the latest connectivity. Its minor imperfections, like the gearbox, are forgiven when you behold its silhouette or sit in its dream-like cabin. It's not a perfect car, but it's a car with a soul, one of those models that leave an indelible mark on automotive history and in the heart of its owner.