Especificaciones y análisis del Citroën C5
Power
109HP
Torque
240Nm
Consumption
5.4l/100
Emissions
142g/km
0-100 km/h
11.3s
Top Speed
190km/h
Weight
1424kg
Price
20,900€
Technical summary
Gasóleo
Manual 5v
FWD
5 / 5 doors
471 L
66 L
80 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Citroën C5 HDi 110 FAP SX · 109 CV (2004-2007)
General description
The 2005 Citroën C5 is much more than a simple sedan; it is the embodiment of an automotive philosophy that prioritizes absolute comfort. In a market dominated by German rigidity, this French car dared to be different, offering a journey that pampers its occupants and isolates them from the outside world with unique elegance.
Driving experience
Driving this C5 is like floating on a magic carpet. The hydropneumatic suspension, a hallmark of the brand, absorbs road imperfections with a smoothness that no rival of its time could match. The 109 HP HDi engine doesn't aim for speed records, but rather to offer a reliable response and ridiculously low consumption for unhurried, non-stop travel. It's a car that invites you to enjoy the journey, to relax, and to feel the kilometers pass without leaving a trace of fatigue.
Design and aesthetics
Its design, updated in 2004, gave it a more distinct and elegant personality. The boomerang-shaped headlights and a more stylized rear gave it an imposing presence on the road. Inside, the space is generous and the seats are true armchairs designed for long trips. The fixed-hub steering wheel, a Citroën eccentricity, centralizes the controls and becomes the heart of a cabin that, despite plastics from another era, exudes quality and comfort.
Technology and features
The crown jewel is, without a doubt, its Hydractive 3 suspension. This technological marvel allowed for varying the body height and offered a 'Sport' mode to slightly stiffen it. Furthermore, for its time, it was well-equipped, incorporating features like a particulate filter (FAP) to reduce emissions, cruise control, and an effective climate control system. It was technology at the service of well-being, not ostentation.
Competition
At the time, it competed in a highly contested segment against giants like the Ford Mondeo, the Volkswagen Passat, or its cousin, the Peugeot 407. While its rivals opted for a balance between dynamism and comfort, the C5 played in its own league, that of supreme comfort, attracting an audience looking for a different, more relaxed driving experience.
Conclusion
The Citroën C5 HDi 110 is a statement of intent. It is a car for connoisseurs, for those who value engineering with soul and are not swayed by trends. It is not the fastest or the most agile, but it is one of the most comfortable in history. Acquiring one today is an act of romanticism, a way of preserving an endangered species: the great sedans made to devour kilometers with imperial comfort.