Especificaciones y análisis del Citroën C8
Power
128HP
Torque
314Nm
Consumption
7.4l/100
Emissions
-g/km
0-100 km/h
12.6s
Top Speed
182km/h
Weight
1783kg
Price
31,015€
Technical summary
Gasóleo
Manual 5v
FWD
5 / 5 doors
225 L
80 L
94 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Citroën C8 2.2 HDi 16V SX (AM02) · 128 CV (2002-2004)
General description
The 2002 Citroën C8 is more than a minivan; it's an invitation to travel, a rolling sanctuary conceived in a golden age for family vehicles. A result of the collaboration between PSA and Fiat, this car was designed with a clear purpose: to offer maximum space and comfort so that every journey, long or short, felt like the beginning of an adventure.
Driving experience
Getting behind the wheel of the C8 is to rediscover the pleasure of a calm and peaceful drive. Its 128-horsepower 2.2 HDi engine, with generous torque from low revs, moves the vehicle with surprising ease, without sporty pretensions but with a reserve of power that inspires confidence. The comfort-oriented suspension filters out road imperfections with a smoothness that isolates you from the outside world, turning highways into a gliding carpet. It's a car that doesn't ask you to rush, but to enjoy the scenery and the company.
Design and aesthetics
The C8's design is an ode to functionality and light. Its huge glass surfaces flood the cabin with brightness, creating a spacious and welcoming atmosphere. The sliding rear doors are a stroke of genius, a solution that any parent appreciates in daily life. Inside, modularity is the star. The seats fold, slide, and can even be easily removed, transforming the space to your liking. The central instrument cluster, though peculiar, cleared the field of vision and added an avant-garde touch that made you feel like you were in a family spaceship.
Technology and features
For its time, the C8 offered technology designed for well-being and safety. The HDi engine with common-rail injection and a variable-geometry turbo was a piece of modern engineering, achieving an admirable balance between performance and contained consumption. Beyond the engine, features like automatic climate control, multiple airbags, and safe, predictable road handling demonstrated Citroën's commitment to the protection and comfort of all occupants.
Competition
The C8 was not alone in its conquest of the family road. Its most direct rivals were its own project siblings: the Peugeot 807, the Fiat Ulysse, and the Lancia Phedra, with which it shared its skeleton and heart. Outside the family, it faced titans like the Renault Espace, an icon of the segment, and the trio formed by the Volkswagen Sharan, the SEAT Alhambra, and the Ford Galaxy. Against them, the C8 defended its identity with an unmistakably Citroën design and a level of comfort that was its personal signature.
Conclusion
The Citroën C8 2.2 HDi is a tangible memory of a way of understanding the automobile that prioritized the family's needs above all else. It is an honest, spacious, and tremendously versatile vehicle. Although technology and performance have evolved, the feeling of freedom and the comfort it offers remain intact. It is a memory-making machine, a faithful companion for those who value space to live and comfort to enjoy the journey.