Especificaciones y análisis del Citroën C8
Power
136HP
Torque
320Nm
Consumption
7.1l/100
Emissions
188g/km
0-100 km/h
11.4s
Top Speed
190km/h
Weight
1854kg
Price
37,390€
Technical summary
Gasóleo
Manual 6v
FWD
6 / 5 doors
225 L
80 L
100 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Citroën C8 2.0 HDi 138 FAP Exclusive Captain Chairs · 136 CV (2008)
General description
The Citroën C8 is not just a minivan; it's a rolling sanctuary for the family. Born to devour miles on unforgettable journeys, this vehicle represents the promise of space, light, and comfort, turning every trip into a shared adventure. It's the perfect accomplice for lasting memories.
Driving experience
Behind the wheel, the 2.0 HDi 136 hp engine feels full of life, with 320 Nm of torque that moves its generous weight with surprising and comforting ease. It doesn't seek sportiness, but serenity. Its suspension filters out road imperfections with a mastery that isolates you from the outside world, while the six-speed manual gearbox connects you to a pleasant and controlled drive. It's a feeling of sailing on a magic carpet.
Design and aesthetics
Its imposing and functional exterior design hides an inner universe. The sliding side doors open like a curtain to reveal a monumental cabin, where the 'Captain Chairs' offer first-class comfort to every passenger. Modularity is its soul, allowing the space to be transformed for any need. The dashboard, with its central instrumentation, is a feature of audacity and originality typical of Citroën, creating a unique atmosphere.
Technology and features
For its time, the Exclusive trim was a display of attention to detail. Beyond the FAP particulate filter, an environmental breakthrough, it offered features that made life on board a pleasure, such as multi-zone automatic climate control and driver assistance systems. Although its infotainment technology may seem from another era, its focus on safety and comfort was genuinely advanced and designed to protect what matters most.
Competition
In the competitive large minivan segment, the C8 faced titans like the Renault Espace or the Ford Galaxy. However, its most direct rivals were its own project siblings: the Peugeot 807, the Fiat Ulysse, and the Lancia Phedra. Against all of them, the Citroën C8 always managed to stand out by offering extra comfort and an interior design that prioritized well-being.
Conclusion
The Citroën C8 is much more than a car; it's a chapter in the history of many families. A vehicle that prioritized living space over the rush to arrive. Today, remembering it is to evoke an era when the journey was as important as the destination, and its legacy is that of a gentle giant that knew how to create homes on wheels with an unmistakable charm.