Especificaciones y análisis del DS 5
Power
200HP
Torque
150Nm
Consumption
3.9l/100
Emissions
102g/km
0-100 km/h
8.6s
Top Speed
211km/h
Weight
1735kg
Price
43,860€
Technical summary
Híbrido
Automático 6v
AWD
5 / 5 doors
325 L
60 L
8 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the DS 5 HYBRID4 Sport · 200 CV (2014-2015)
General description
The 2014 DS 5 HYBRID4 is not just a car; it's a statement of intent. In a market just beginning to explore hybridization, DS dared to combine a diesel engine with an electric one, all wrapped in a body that defies classification. It's a rolling work of art, an ode to the avant-garde and French luxury that sought to offer a unique and distinguished driving experience.
Driving experience
Getting behind the wheel of the DS 5 HYBRID4 is to immerse yourself in a world of contrasts. The smoothness and silence of the electric mode for urban maneuvers isolate you from the world, but when you demand power, the diesel engine awakens with its character. The combination of both engines provides effective all-wheel drive and a solid push, capable of moving its 1735 kg with surprising agility. It's not a pure sports car; its natural habitat is the highway, where it glides with superb poise and comfort, inviting you to devour kilometers in an airplane-cockpit atmosphere. The suspension is firm, transmitting the road without being uncomfortable, a delicate balance for a car with so much personality.
Design and aesthetics
The design is, without a doubt, its soul. On the outside, it's a futuristic sculpture, with taut lines and details that capture the eye, like the iconic chrome sabers that originate from the headlights. But it's when you open the door that the magic happens. The interior is a spectacle inspired by aeronautics, with a center and roof console full of 'toggle' switches, an exquisitely tasteful analog clock, and leather seats that look like thrones. The feeling is not of being in a car, but in the cockpit of a luxury craft, where every detail has been designed to stimulate the senses and create an unforgettable experience.
Technology and features
For its time, the DS 5 HYBRID4 was a technological showcase. Its diesel hybrid system was a pioneer, offering the possibility of driving in 100% electric mode for short distances, all-wheel drive without a mechanical connection between axles, and very low official fuel consumption figures. The driving mode selector allowed the car to be adapted to each situation, from maximum efficiency to sporty performance. Features like the color Head-Up Display or the three-part panoramic roof reinforced the feeling of being aboard a vehicle ahead of its time, although its multimedia system may feel somewhat outdated today.
Competition
Finding a direct rival for the DS 5 HYBRID4 is an almost impossible task due to its unique concept. It didn't compete head-on with German premium sedans like the Audi A4 or the BMW 3 Series, as its proposition was more emotional and stylistic than practical or sporty. Perhaps, due to its focus on hybridization, we could compare it to the Lexus CT 200h, although the latter was gasoline-powered and from a lower segment. In reality, the DS 5 played in its own league, attracting drivers who sought to radically differentiate themselves from the rest.
Conclusion
The DS 5 HYBRID4 is a car for the heart, not just the head. It is a brave and beautiful rarity that proved you could be efficient, luxurious, and spectacularly different. Its mechanical complexity is part of its charm and audacity. Today, it still turns heads and offers a driving and ownership experience that very few cars can match. It's not the most spacious or the most dynamic, but it is, without a doubt, a future classic that represents the ultimate expression of French 'savoir-faire' and automotive audacity.