Especificaciones y análisis del Citroën DS5
Power
200HP
Torque
150Nm
Consumption
3.9l/100
Emissions
102g/km
0-100 km/h
8.6s
Top Speed
211km/h
Weight
1810kg
Price
44,010€
Technical summary
Híbrido
Automático 6v
AWD
5 / 5 doors
325 L
60 L
8 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Citroën DS5 Hybrid4 Sport · 200 CV (2013-2014)
General description
The Citroën DS5 Hybrid4 is not just a car; it's a statement of intent. In 2012, Citroën dared to break the mold with a proposal that fused the avant-garde design of a concept car, the luxury of a premium sedan, and innovative diesel-hybrid technology. It was a vehicle for those who sought to stand out, a rolling sculpture that promised a driving experience as unique as its aesthetics.
Driving experience
Driving the DS5 Hybrid4 is an experience of contrasts. The silence of the electric mode in the city envelops you in a bubble of calm, but when you demand power, the diesel engine awakens with a forceful push thanks to electric support. The all-wheel drive, a result of this duality, provides great safety in all circumstances. However, the automated manual gearbox can feel somewhat slow in its transitions, breaking some of the magic. Its suspension is firm, transmitting the road with a precision more German than French, giving it superb composure on highways at the cost of less comfort on broken surfaces.
Design and aesthetics
Design is its soul. On the outside, it's a work of art with its iconic chrome 'sabre' flowing from the headlights to the windows, and a silhouette that defies classification, halfway between a sedan and a shooting brake. But it's the interior where you feel transported. The raised center console and the roof divided into three glass panels, with aviation-inspired switches, create a cockpit atmosphere that isolates you from the outside world. Every detail, every material, was designed to thrill and make the driver feel special.
Technology and features
It was a pioneer. The Hybrid4 system was one of the first applications of diesel hybridization in a production car, offering four driving modes (Auto, Sport, 4WD, and ZEV) that transformed its character. You could move silently through the city or have all-wheel drive for a trip to the snow. Beyond its engine, it featured advanced elements for its time, such as the color Head-Up Display or the 'cockpit' style panoramic roof, technologies that reinforced the feeling of being at the controls of a futuristic vessel.
Competition
The DS5 Hybrid4 played in its own league. In terms of price and aspirations, it glanced at German premium sedans like the Audi A4 or the BMW 3 Series, but its approach was radically different. It didn't compete in pure sportiness or space, but in audacity and style. Its true rivals were other vehicles with strong personalities, like the Volkswagen CC or the Volvo V60, although none offered its exotic combination of design and diesel-hybrid technology, making it a truly unique alternative for the buyer who didn't want to follow the herd.
Conclusion
The Citroën DS5 Hybrid4 is a car bought with the heart. It is a piece of design and technological audacity that still turns heads as it passes. It is not the most practical or the most comfortable, and its innovative mechanics have their quirks, but the sensations it conveys are unforgettable. It is the perfect car for those who value individuality above all else and want to feel they are driving something truly exceptional, a modern classic that represents an era of courage and creativity in the automotive industry.