Citroen ds5 top gear test driver

The addition of a variablegeometry turbocharger, along with higher turbo and combustion pressure, boosts the power of the new engine by 20hp compared with the previous unit. Biggest citroen ds car driven estimated prices from 23,000 to 33,000 on sale late december. See more ideas about citroen ds5, citroen ds and citroen car. Citroen mehari citroen mehari 1976 test drive in top gear with engine sound scc tv. There is extensive attention to detail on the interior of the ds5. Tip top condition like new original paint gear box running smooth accidents free non smoking owner fuel save low mileage specification citroen ds5 20air conditioning, dual zoneairconditioning, climate controlleather upholsteryleather steering wheelcockpit roof driver s massage seatfront lumbar support. It was the third model in the premium sub brand ds. Exhaust is chromed and cleanly snubs away at both widthends of the rear. At the front you notice the double chevron grille and the chrome finished sabres that flow from the top of the headlights to the windscreen. The citroen ds5 has very high official economy and very low emission figures. Sink into the squishy driver s armchair and you might halfexpect to find a. Citroen ds 20 citroen ds20 pallas 1973 test drive in. The ds 5 isnt a huge car, as its built on a version of the same platform that underpins the citroen c4 not the c5 as you might expect.

Whereas peugeot, which sells 3008s at a higher price, went for a more expensive phev system with 4wd via an. Citroen ds 5 14 the ds 5 feels more of a mongrel than a designer dog. The latest addition to the citroens dsrange is the citroen ds5. Ds is the premium arm of citroen and the ds 5 was the companys flagship. This feature originally appeared in issue 290 of top gear magazine. Its too easy to fall into the trap of comparing this model to its little sister the ds3 and to consequently find the ds5 wanting due to its sheer size and dimensions. When assessing the aesthetics of the ds5, i think its only fair to judge it on its own merits. Lighten up about the terrible visibility, and there is fun to be had in the upper gears. Citroen ds5 dsport bluehdi 180 7 day diary motor verso. The ds5 is also 300mm shorter nosetotail than its showroom sibling, at 4. A new interior trim, in addition to the existing models watch strap upholstery is also available. The hybrid4 version of the ds5 gets a multilink rear axle and this helps to improve the ride over rough surface a little. Its actually a facelift of the citroen ds5 which was launched when the two brands. Citroen ds5 hybrid 4 road test road tests honest john.

Boot release can be either from the driver side or besides the rear registration plates lamp, nicely hidden away revealing a clean and fussfree rear end. At lower speeds its over eager, races through the rev range and quickly requires a gear changes. Citroen ds models strike out on their own and create their own brand. Citroen ds5 reinvents itself to become ds 5 citroen uk. Citroen has issued a recall for 84 examples its c5, ds4 and ds5 models sold between may 2015 and august 2016 over concerns a faulty connection to the. Stay with us basically, citroens posh ds range has jumped mothership and. Citroen ds 20 citroen ds20 pallas 1973 test drive in top gear engine sound scc tv. While the ds3 offered a genuine alternative to the mini, the ds4 had some major shortcomings. Citroen ds5 becomes ds 5, an eminently stylish adventurer. This is the new citroen ds5 the third attempt at a posh car from the french manufacturer. The citroen ds5 is a handsome hatchback designed with a premium feel, but doesnt back up its road. I also like the new ds3 performance black they are doing black with gold roof.

Citroen citroen has cornered the market in cheap french charm, and now with the introduction of the c4 cactus and ds5, its back to its mad old ways. Find out how it drives and what features set the citroen ds5 apart from its main rivals. Although these figures show that the ds5 might not be the most economical hatchback in the market if you count hybrids and electrics as well, it does not thirst for fuel. Its a great engine in citroens hot hatches, but doesnt really suit a luxury tourer like the ds5.

The driver s seat is neatly cocooned by a high transmission tunnel, which features an electronic parking brake and controls for the infotainment system. Now, the ds5 will manage a claimed 062mph sprint in 9. Tech, gadgets, car accessories and other products tested. The ds5 comes with a range of five of the latest engines from the psa group and one of the best is the blue hdi 180 in the test car. Although our test car, in dsport spec, had an alreadyimpressive official combined fuel economy figure of 68. Citroen ds5 any problems page 1 french bred pistonheads. Citroen ds5 dsport hybrid4 first drive driving torque. The ds 5 tested here completes the initial incarnation of the ds line. The ds5 hybrid 4x4 is equipped with a six speed automatic gearbox and has a top speed of 211 kmh and goes from 0100 kmh in a rather slow 8,6 sec.

Citroens attempts at offering a selection of premium cars with the stylish ds range have been hit and miss. The midrange dstyle model i was driving cost 36,400, including optional leather upholstery and lane departure warning. The range received a tweak almost immediately in july 2012. That said, most buyers will opt for the smoother 163bhp 2. Interestingly citroen elected to make its phev front drive only to keep the price down. Although, on first impression a bit daunting, once the engine kicks over, you drop the gear stick into drive and pull away from the curb, be prepared for a.

Mrs had a ds3 and changed my view of citroen, as such i looked at the range and thought these looked really smart. Good, because in a few crucial respects the dsspace5 is a much better car than the citroen ds5 we wanted to like so much when it burst onto the scene in 2011. All specifications, performance and fuel economy data of citroen ds5 thp 155 sochic automatic 115 kw 156 ps 154 hp, edition of the year 20 for europe, including acceleration times 060 mph, 0100 mph, 0100 kmh, 0200 kmh, quarter mile time, top speed, mileage and fuel economy, powertoweight ratio, dimensions, drag coefficient, etc. Upgraded leather, metal work on the gear, and use of aluminum on the interior of the doors reflect citroen use of authentic materials. The new ds5 looks like a sportier and more stylish edition of the citroen c5. The sport lounge was a spectacular concept car that blended the dna of shootingbrake estates, top end sports. This power was very direct and being a diesel the low down torque was instantly available and made the car feel slightly more sporty than expected. Taken on its own, the 5 is a pleasurable car to behold with every last line and feature trying its best to impress.

The individual pax sun roof both front n rear is jin swee. Click to read about the citroen ds3 and citroen ds4. The ds5 quickly received a number of industry plaudits, being named top gear magazines family car of the year and was also voted car design news car design of the year by an international panel of automotive designers and industry experts. The citroen ds5 is a stunning looking car, but is the hybrid4 diesel hybrid set up enough to make you take the plunge. Citroen also showed that a similar level of protection would be offered to occupants of different sizes. With different styling, an aircraftinspired interior and much higher build quality than has previously been seen in citroen cars, the ds5 has a wide spread of qualities with which it aims to become the main alternative option in the market sector. This is citroens attempt at taking sales from established german saloons whose owners are mainly company car drivers.