Especificaciones y análisis del Citroën C5
Power
133HP
Torque
317Nm
Consumption
6.4l/100
Emissions
-g/km
0-100 km/h
10.2s
Top Speed
205km/h
Weight
1485kg
Price
28,955€
Technical summary
Gasóleo
Manual 5v
FWD
5 / 5 doors
456 L
68 L
98 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Citroën C5 2.2 HDi 136 cv Exclusive (2002-2003)
General description
The first-generation Citroën C5 burst onto the market as a standard-bearer of comfort and innovation, a sedan that promised first-class travel for everyday life. With its 133-horsepower 2.2 HDi engine, it represented the perfect balance between the power of a great tourer and the efficiency of a modern diesel, in a segment where competition was fierce.
Driving experience
Driving this C5 is an experience that isolates you from the world. The sensation is one of floating over the asphalt, thanks to its legendary hydropneumatic suspension that devours bumps and irregularities with almost magical smoothness. The thrust of the HDi engine is powerful and full from low revs, conveying a sense of security and poise on the road that invites you to cover miles without fatigue. It's not a sports car; it's a moving sanctuary of peace and quiet.
Design and aesthetics
Its five-door design, with a silhouette that merges the elegance of a sedan with the practicality of a hatchback, is an exercise in functionality and sobriety. Its fluid lines and imposing presence convey robustness and a generous interior space, designed for the well-being of the whole family. It was a car that, without being flashy, projected an image of technology and comfort.
Technology and features
The crown jewel is, without a doubt, the Hydractive 3 suspension, a system that automatically adjusted height and firmness to offer unparalleled comfort or greater stiffness as needed. Added to this was the advanced diesel engine with common-rail direct injection and a particulate filter, a powertrain that was a benchmark for its refinement and torque at the time.
Competition
In its time, it faced giants like the Ford Mondeo, the Renault Laguna, and the Volkswagen Passat. While its rivals opted for a more dynamic feel or a more established brand image, the C5 played a unique and unbeatable card: absolute comfort. None of its competitors could offer that magic carpet ride sensation that made it a different and special car.
Conclusion
The Citroën C5 2.2 HDi was not just a means of transport; it was a statement of intent. A car for those who value quality of life on board above all else. It represents a philosophy of serene and pleasant travel, a grand tourer for the family that left an indelible mark with its technological audacity and incomparable comfort. A modern classic that evokes nostalgia for a different way of understanding the automobile.