Especificaciones y análisis del Citroën C5
Power
136HP
Torque
190Nm
Consumption
8.6l/100
Emissions
-g/km
0-100 km/h
11.2s
Top Speed
202km/h
Weight
1325kg
Price
20,482€
Technical summary
Gasolina
Automático 4v
FWD
5 / 5 doors
456 L
66 L
100 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Citroën C5 2.0i 16v SX C.A.S. · 136 CV (2001-2004)
General description
The 2001 Citroën C5 was not just a car; it was the materialization of a philosophy. Born to succeed the iconic Xantia, this sedan represented the French brand's commitment to absolute comfort and technology at the service of well-being, a rolling sanctuary in a market increasingly focused on sportiness.
Driving experience
Driving this C5 is an experience that isolates you from the outside world. The sensation is one of floating over the asphalt, as if a magic carpet erased every pothole and road imperfection. Its 136-horsepower engine, coupled with a smooth automatic gearbox, delivers power progressively and serenely, inviting long, peaceful journeys where the destination is as important as the pleasure of the trip.
Design and aesthetics
Its five-door design, with a fluid and rounded silhouette, conveyed elegance and robustness without being loud. At over 4.6 meters long, its imposing appearance translated into an extraordinarily spacious and bright interior, a true lounge designed to accommodate the family with exceptional comfort and a generous trunk for any adventure.
Technology and features
The crown jewel was, without a doubt, its Hydractive hydropneumatic suspension. This technological marvel not only provided unparalleled ride comfort but also maintained a constant body height regardless of the load. It was a car that adapted to the road and the driver's needs, an example of engineering focused on the human experience.
Competition
In its time, it faced giants like the Ford Mondeo, the Volkswagen Passat, and the Renault Laguna. While its direct competitors vied to offer a more dynamic feel or a more conventional design, the C5 played in its own league: that of supreme comfort. None of its rivals could replicate that unique feeling of gliding and serenity that made it a different and special choice.
Conclusion
The Citroën C5 2.0i was a bold statement of intent in an automotive world that was beginning to forget the importance of comfort. It wasn't the fastest or the most agile, but its ability to transform road stress into pure calm made it a deeply memorable and authentically Citroën car. A modern classic for those who understand that true luxury is traveling in peace.