Especificaciones y análisis del Citroën DS5
Power
163HP
Torque
340Nm
Consumption
5.1l/100
Emissions
133g/km
0-100 km/h
8.8s
Top Speed
215km/h
Weight
1605kg
Price
31,200€
Technical summary
Gasóleo
Manual 6v
FWD
5 / 5 doors
468 L
60 L
120 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Citroën DS5 HDi 160 Style · 163 CV (2012)
General description
The Citroën DS5 burst onto the scene in 2012 like a breath of fresh air, a rolling manifesto that defied classification. It was not a sedan, nor a wagon, nor a coupe, but all at once. With its powerful and reliable 163 horsepower HDi engine, it promised a journey as exciting as its appearance, a statement of intent for those who dared to be different.
Driving experience
Behind the wheel, the DS5 feels solid and planted. The thrust of its 163 hp HDi engine is forceful and generous from low revs, making every overtake a simple and safe maneuver. Its chassis, firmer than you would expect from a Citroën, inspires confidence in corners, although it sacrifices some of the brand's legendary comfort in favor of a more dynamic feel. The sensation is that of piloting a spaceship, enveloped in a cockpit that embraces you and makes you feel like the protagonist of the road.
Design and aesthetics
The design of the DS5 is pure audacity and avant-garde. Every line and every detail screams originality, from its muscular and elevated silhouette to the iconic chrome 'saber' that flows from the headlights to the mirrors. It is a sculpture in motion. Inside, the show continues with a cockpit inspired by aeronautics, where a prominent center console and roof-mounted controls immerse you in a unique atmosphere. It is a car that, even a decade later, still turns heads and sparks conversations.
Technology and features
Ahead of its time, the DS5 integrated technology that sought to make every journey easier and more special. Features like the Head-Up Display, which projected key information onto the windshield, or its navigation system, were luxuries that defined its premium character. The electro-hydraulic steering offered a good compromise between assistance and feel. Although its screens and menus cannot compete with current systems today, at the time they represented a technological leap that enveloped the driver in a sophisticated and futuristic experience.
Competition
The DS5 did not play in a conventional league. Due to its audacity and positioning, it faced a very diverse range of rivals. On one hand, it eyed German premium sedans like the Audi A4 or the BMW 3 Series, offering a design and exclusivity that they lacked. On the other, it competed with design-focused alternatives like the Volkswagen CC or the Volvo V60, cars that also prioritized aesthetic emotion over pure functionality. Its true rival was monotony.
Conclusion
The Citroën DS5 is much more than a car; it is an experience, a functional work of art for those who refuse to follow the crowd. It is not the most spacious or the most comfortable of its kind, but its soul and personality more than make up for it. It is a passionate purchase, backed by the logic of a robust and efficient engine. A vehicle to be remembered, a future classic that showed that you could dream of a different car and, moreover, drive it every day.