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History Citro\u00ebn DS5<\/h2>\n

If you want to know all about the Citro\u00ebn DS5, it starts with this concept: the Citro\u00ebn C-SportLounge. This concept car presented to the world press in 2005 at the Frankfurt Motor Show. An eccentrically designed crossover that combines elements of an exclusive sedan, a practical station wagon and a spacious MPV.<\/p>\n

The car stands out for its sleek body and low drag, modern cockpit and luxurious interior. With its distinctive proportions, the DS5 appears larger than it is: at 4.53 meters in length, it falls exactly between the C4 and the C5. Remarkable for this family car: in the back of this car there was room for not three, but only two occupants.<\/p>\n

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Citro\u00ebn C-SportLounge (concept).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Citro\u00ebn C-SportLounge (concept).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n

Pastors<\/h2>\n

The sensational DS5 was a completely different car from its predecessor: the Citro\u00ebn C5, produced from 2007 to 2019, was in every way a much more traditional car. In the showroom, you could choose between a sedan or station wagon. The DS5 offers a combination of the two, but in a much more distinctive appearance.<\/p>\n

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Citro\u00ebn C5 Berline<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Citro\u00ebn C5 Tourer<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n

Third DS model<\/h2>\n

After the DS3<\/a> (in 2010) and the DS4<\/a> (2010), the Citro\u00ebn DS5 was the third car launched as DS, at the time still a premium<\/em> component within the Citro\u00ebn brand.<\/p>\n

The facelift of the DS5 in 2015 was used as an opportunity to market DS as an independent luxury brand<\/a> from now on. In the process, by the way, DS continued to use platforms, technology and dealer organizations from the PSA group unabated.<\/p>\n

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Interior Citro\u00ebn DS5<\/h2>\n

Inside the Citro\u00ebn DS5, you can see that the designers have been allowed to indulge. As a driver, you look out over a three-part analog and digital instrument cluster. There are shark tooth-shaped switches in the center console, controls in the ceiling and a sporty flattened steering wheel. Luggage space, at 532 liters, is not excessive for a car of this size.<\/p>\n

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For those for whom the DS5’s interior was not spacious enough, there was also a version with a sunroof. One of<\/a> these was built<\/a> especially for French President Fran\u00e7ois Hollande.<\/p>\n

engines<\/h2>\n

Dutch buyers could have their Citro\u00ebn DS5 fitted with a 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine with outputs ranging from 156 to 200 hp. However, these THP engines from the PSA group are not known as robust and trouble-free power sources.<\/p>\n

For mile-eaters, there are 1.6-liter turbo diesels (110-120 hp). This most fuel-efficient diesel initially came only with a semi-automatic transmission. Later, this engine was also available in combination with a six-speed manual transmission. Prettier was a 2.0-liter turbodiesel with 150, 163 or 180 hp, mated to a six-speed automatic transmission.<\/p>\n

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Tax advantages paved the way for a diesel hybrid, the Hybrid4. With a 37 hp electric motor on the rear axle, you then not only have all-wheel drive, but also a system output of 200 hp and 500 Nm of pulling power.<\/p>\n

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Versions Citro\u00ebn DS5<\/h2>\n

No Citro\u00ebn DS5 will give you the impression that you are dealing with a bare-bones version. For those who want to know all about the Citro\u00ebn DS5’s equipment levels, it starts with the Chic<\/em>. That one has automatic air conditioning, cruise control, LED daytime running lights and tinted windows. Things get more interesting from the So Chic<\/em>, with half-leather upholstery, keyless entry, panoramic roof and rear parking sensors.<\/p>\n

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The top model is called Sport Chic<\/em> and also has power front seats with massage function, navigation with reversing camera, a head-up display and xenon lights. Important detail: optional 18-inch or 19-inch rims look nice under a DS5, but detract from French suspension comfort.<\/p>\n

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Competitors<\/h2>\n

The Citro\u00ebn DS5 is an original and quirky alternative to an average station wagon or compact SUV. A Lancia Delta may offer slightly less space, but similar eccentricities. A Volkswagen CC – the four-door Passat coupe – could be considered, but is it eccentric enough?<\/p>\n

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Lancia Delta<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Volkswagen CC<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n

A Citro\u00ebn C5 is also a credible alternative. As a sleek sedan with graceful lines or as a spacious station wagon with plenty of convenience. Also fine: the same French engineering and fine comfort, but optionally available with unctuous V6 engine and the famous hydropneumatic suspension system<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Points of interest Citro\u00ebn DS5<\/h2>\n

If you want to know everything about the Citro\u00ebn DS5, we can’t ignore a few points of interest either:<\/p>\n