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
29,160€
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 Style ETG6 · 114 CV (2013-2014)
General description
The Citroën DS5 burst onto the market as a statement of intent, a rolling work of art that defied any classification. It was not a sedan, nor a wagon, nor an SUV; it was simply a DS5. Conceived to thrill and stand out, this car represented the pinnacle of Citroën's audacity, a bet on design and avant-garde French luxury in a segment dominated by German sobriety.
Driving experience
Behind the wheel, the DS5 with the 114 hp e-HDi engine invites a serene and contemplative drive. Its purpose is not speed, but the pleasure of the journey. The power is sufficient for daily use, but the ETG6 automated manual gearbox is its Achilles' heel, with slow transitions that break the fluidity. It's a car for enjoying its incredible cabin, feeling like you're floating over the asphalt in a quiet and efficient cruise, although its suspension, firmer than expected for a Citroën, can feel harsh on uneven surfaces.
Design and aesthetics
Design is its soul and its reason for being. On the outside, it's a sculpture in motion, with bold 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 magic happens. The interior, inspired by an airplane cockpit, envelops you with its raised center console, its 'toggle switch' type buttons, and a split panoramic roof that creates a unique atmosphere. Sitting in a DS5 is an experience that transcends simply driving a car.
Technology and features
For its time, the DS5 offered remarkable technological equipment, seeking to create a premium experience. Features like the color Head-Up Display, the navigation system, or the high-end analog clock contributed to the feeling of being in a special vehicle. The e-HDi micro-hybrid technology with a Stop & Start system was a good argument for efficiency, achieving very low consumption. However, its automated transmission technology felt a step behind the automatic gearboxes of its rivals.
Competition
The DS5 played in a league of its own, which made it difficult to position against direct rivals. In terms of price and aspirations, it faced premium sedans like the Audi A4, the BMW 3 Series, or the Mercedes-Benz C-Class, but its concept was radically different. Perhaps its closest competitors in spirit were cars with a strong design component, like the Volvo V40 or the Alfa Romeo Giulietta, although the DS5 surpassed them all in audacity and uniqueness.
Conclusion
The Citroën DS5 is a purely emotional purchase, a car for those who value beauty and originality over pure performance or conventional practicality. It is imperfect, especially due to its gearbox, but its virtues are so powerful that they manage to overshadow its flaws. Driving a DS5 is a declaration of individuality, the pleasure of owning a piece of design that, over time, will only gain in charisma and exclusivity. It is, without a doubt, a future classic.