Especificaciones y análisis del Citroën DS5
Power
200HP
Torque
150Nm
Consumption
3.4l/100
Emissions
88g/km
0-100 km/h
8.6s
Top Speed
211km/h
Weight
1810kg
Price
37,740€
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 Urban · 200 CV (2014)
General description
The Citroën DS5 Hybrid4 is not just a car, it's a statement of intent. In 2012, Citroën dared to merge avant-garde luxury, a design bordering on sculptural, and innovative diesel hybrid technology. This car didn't seek to compete; it sought to create its own category, a space where audacity and efficiency go hand in hand to offer a unique and deeply emotional experience.
Driving experience
Driving the DS5 Hybrid4 is like diving into a sea of dual sensations. In the city, the electric mode envelops you in an almost magical silence, gliding with unexpected smoothness. When you demand power, the diesel engine awakens and, together with the electric motor, pushes forcefully thanks to the all-wheel drive. The automated manual gearbox requires some adaptation, but once you get used to it, it becomes part of the car's character. Its poise on the road is magnificent, conveying safety and firm comfort.
Design and aesthetics
The design of the DS5 is pure aesthetic provocation, a rolling work of art that defies any classification. Its silhouette, halfway between a sedan and a 'shooting brake', is full of hypnotic details like the chrome 'sabres' that flow from the headlights to the A-pillar. The interior is a spectacle in itself, an airplane cockpit with an imposing center console, roof-mounted switches, and a quality of materials that caresses the senses. Sitting inside is like isolating yourself from the conventional world.
Technology and features
The crown jewel is its Hybrid4 system, an ingenious solution that combines a diesel engine for the front axle with an electric one for the rear, achieving all-wheel drive without a mechanical connection. This allows for several driving modes, from a 100% electric mode (ZEV) for very short trips to a Sport mode that squeezes out its combined power. The Head-Up Display and the three-part panoramic roof reinforce the feeling of being at the controls of a futuristic, ahead-of-its-time vessel.
Competition
Finding a direct rival for the DS5 Hybrid4 is an almost impossible task due to its uniqueness. It didn't play in the same league as conventional hybrids like the Toyota Prius. Due to its premium aspirations and price, it could be measured against German sedans like the Audi A4 or the BMW 3 Series of the time, although its focus on design and comfort set it apart from their sportiness. Perhaps its closest competitor in spirit was the Volkswagen CC, another car that bet heavily on style.
Conclusion
The Citroën DS5 Hybrid4 is a car for the heart, not the head. It's a choice for those who value beauty, originality, and audacity above pure practicality. It was a brave experiment, a demonstration that you could be efficient without giving up a soul and a breathtaking design. Although its hybrid technology has been surpassed, its status as a design icon and its ability to thrill remain intact. A future classic that will always turn heads.