Especificaciones y análisis del DS 5
Power
200HP
Torque
150Nm
Consumption
3.3l/100
Emissions
85g/km
0-100 km/h
8.6s
Top Speed
211km/h
Weight
1735kg
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 DS 5 HYBRID4 Desire · 200 CV (2014-2015)
General description
The 2014 DS 5 HYBRID4 is not just a car; it's a rolling statement of intent. At a time when hybridization was beginning to explore new paths, DS dared to combine an efficient diesel engine with an electric one, creating an avant-garde design sedan with all-wheel drive and a deeply nonconformist soul. It is a piece of French haute couture that seeks to thrill from the first glance, promising a driving experience as unique as its aesthetics.
Driving experience
Getting behind the wheel of the DS 5 HYBRID4 is to immerse yourself in a world of contrasts. The initial silence in electric mode envelops you in a bubble of urban calm, which is broken by the forceful response of the diesel engine when power is demanded. The acceleration is solid, and the all-wheel-drive system provides a great sense of poise. However, the automated manual transmission, though efficient, can feel somewhat abrupt in transitions, reminding you that you are driving a machine with character and not an appliance. Its firm suspension prioritizes connection with the asphalt over absolute comfort, transmitting every curve with an honesty that captivates those who seek to feel the road.
Design and aesthetics
The design of the DS 5 is its love letter to motoring. It defies any categorization with a silhouette that merges the elegance of a sedan with the audacity of a shooting brake. The iconic chrome 'sabre' running from the headlight to the A-pillar is an unforgettable signature. Inside, the magic continues with an interior that embraces you, inspired by an airplane cockpit. The raised center console and the three-part panoramic roof with overhead controls create a theatrical and enveloping atmosphere. Every material, every texture, is designed to stimulate the senses and make you feel inside a prototype made real.
Technology and features
The technological crown jewel is its HYBRID4 system. This ingenious architecture combines a diesel engine for the front axle with an electric motor for the rear, offering not only reduced consumption and the ECO label but also intelligent all-wheel drive without a mechanical connection. It allows you to choose between driving modes that transform its personality: from the stealthy 100% electric ZEV mode for short trips to a Sport mode that combines both forces for maximum performance. Although its multimedia system may feel from another era, the audacity of its powertrain was a brilliant glimpse of the future at the time.
Competition
Finding a direct rival for the DS 5 is an almost impossible task, as it plays in its own league. By aspiration and interior quality, it glanced at German premium sedans like the Audi A4 or the BMW 3 Series, but offered a radically different approach, focused on design and hybrid efficiency. Its closest competitor in concept would be the Lexus CT 200h, another premium hybrid hatchback. However, the DS 5 stands out with its diesel-hybrid motorization and its extroverted design, positioning itself as an alternative for those who reject the conventional and seek a car with an overwhelming personality.
Conclusion
The DS 5 HYBRID4 is a purely emotional purchase, a car for those who value art and individuality over conventional practicality. It is a sculpture on wheels that rewards you with a unique experience every time you get behind the wheel. Its weaknesses, such as a gearbox with character or a trunk diminished by the hybrid system, are easily forgiven in exchange for its overwhelming personality and its ability to keep turning heads years after its launch. It is not a car for everyone, and that is precisely where its greatest charm lies.