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Citroen C5 Test drive: Success Application

In the Russian market for Citroen C5, two four-cylinder engines with a volume of 1.8 and 2.0 liters with a capacity of 127 and 143 hp, as well as a 210-horsepower V6 with a volume of 3.0 liters are available.
The peculiarity of French cars is the ability to stand out from the total mass, while not having obvious differences from others. So many conflicting opinions I have never heard of any other cars, with the exception of, perhaps, models from Apennin. Some admire the appearance and French emotionality, others complain about frivolity and bold design solutions. Most French cars either like, or do not like and there can be no compromise here.
The previous generation of Citroen C5 was not fantastic demand in both the European and Russian market. And the French began to analyze. Yes, there is a hydropneumatic suspension, there are good motors. And what if the new generation of C5 is taken to the class above and add German accuracy to it, which, in conjunction with the originality of French thought, can, if not to be suppressed, then at least try to finish with recognized leaders of the segment D. To match the new image of the representative of prestigious cars, from the body The hatchback was decided to refuse. The new generation C5 is produced only in the form of a sedan and a station wagon.
The exterior of the novelty turned out to be really attractive and, importantly, interesting.
In addition, when developing new items, increased attention was paid to soundproofing, the quality of the materials of the interior decoration, as well as the expansion of the list of available options. And most importantly, in the pursuit of German quality, the Citroenovites did not forget about their corporate design style. The new generation of Citroen C5 flaunts intricate lines of the body, a complex shape of optics and a crown chip of double chevrons - a motionless hub of the steering wheel. From the point of view of appearance, the new generation of Citroen C5 took a big step forward. The exterior of the novelty turned out to be really attractive and, importantly, interesting.
In the Russian market for Citroen C5, two four-cylinder engines with a volume of 1.8 and 2.0 liters with a capacity of 127 and 143 hp, as well as a 210-horsepower V6 with a volume of 3.0 liters are available. There are also three diesel engines: 2.0-liter with a capacity of 138 hp, a 2.2-liter 173-horsepower and top-top diesel engine of a 2.7-liter with a capacity of 208 hp. The most modest 1.6-liter diesel unit with a capacity of 110 hp is also sold in the European market, but Citroen C5 with such a motor is not supplied to Russia.
The new generation of Citroen C5 flaunts intricate body lines and a complex form of optics.
As for the boxes, for the weakest gasoline engines in the base, a 5-speed mechanics are offered, a 2.0-liter engine can be equipped with an old 4-stamped automatic machine. Diesel engines with a volume of 2.0 and 2.7 liters, as well as a top gasoline engine, go only with a 6-band automaton, and a diesel unit with a volume of 2.2 liters with only six-speed mechanical transmission. Here is such a ballpointed the French. The Citroen C5 in the back of the station wagon is available with the same engines as the sedan, with the exception of a 1.8-liter gasoline and 2.2-liter diesel engines.
Given the fact that the new generation added to the price, as an alternative to a hydropneumatic suspension, which, after improvements, was called Hydractive 3+, an ordinary spring, which was borrowed from the PEUGEOT 407 contrastment, was added.
Traditionally, the new generation of the model grew in size: the machine base is 2.82 meters, length 4.78, width 1.86, and the height decreased to 1.45 meters, so the new C5 began to look more dynamic. The length of the station wagon is 4.83 meters, which is more than the Toyota Camry business sedan.
Traditionally, the new generation of the model grew in size: the machine base is 2.82 meters, length 4.78, width 1.86, and the height decreased to 1.45 meters, so the new C5 began to look more dynamic.
We went to the test Citroen C5 with a 138-horsepower diesel, a 6-speed automatic and a Hydractive 3+ suspension. With the appearance, everything is clear to the developers invested serious means in the design, which could not but bring the expected fruits. The result was a modern dynamic appearance with many interesting elements that noticeably refreshed the new Citroen C5.
The interior C5 surprised unexpected solidity and quality. Small clear lines, minimal gaps, an excellent instrument panel, a climate control unit impose a feeling of German severity and accuracy. All decoration materials are made of soft quality plastic. There is not a single creak on the bumps. Some elements are still familiar to us from the French associates of Citroen. For example, steering wheel switches, windows control units, as well as a monochrome display of the audio system and a route computer.
All decoration materials are made of soft quality plastic. It is convenient to use the buttons on a fixed hub, and in the accident you are guaranteed the optimal opening of the airbag, but the classic layout is somehow closer and dear.
Also, the presence of double chevrons on the hood and trunk resembles a fixed steering wheel hub, on which there is a whole scatter of buttons responsible for the control of various car systems. As for me, such a decision seemed not very convenient, even after several days spent driving Citroen C5. Although it is convenient to use the buttons on the hub, and in the accident you are guaranteed the optimal arrangement of the airbag when triggered, but the classic layout is somehow closer and dear. In addition, a motionless hub forced to increase the diameter of the rim of the lamb, and with active steering now and then you are afraid to hurt for the notorious motionless part. Yes, the small keys of the sound signal in an emergency will require a sniper accuracy from you.
Front chairs with developed lateral support and an excellent profile deserve separate praise. I have not experienced such comfort and calm for a long time. In addition, due to the presence of adjustment of the upper part of the back of the seat, it can be adjusted under any back. The rear passengers are also not deprived of comfort: a well -given sofa, cup holders, comfortable armrests on the doors. However, the number of space is limited. Tall passengers will propagate the back of the front seat with their knees.
The front chairs with developed lateral support and an excellent profile were pleasantly surprised. Small clear lines, minimal gaps, an excellent instrument panel and a climate control unit impose a feeling of German severity and accuracy.
The 2.0-liter diesel is lucky without excitement. For racing, of course, it will not work, but for everyday movement around the city just right. Confident craving from the bottom of the maximum torque of 320 nm is reached at 2000 rpm. When overtaking you need to be more closely: the automatic transmission is not too quick, especially when switching down, when the machine starts to frantically search for the desired transmission of six possible.
The Hydractive 3+ suspension, like previous versions, allows you to adjust the road clearance, and sometimes does it on its own (for example, it presses the car by 45 mm for ease of landing, or to increase resistance with speed growth). In the Comfort mode, C5 demonstrates impressive smoothness: road joints clicks like seeds, and it does not graze anymore on the pits. Together with good sound insulation, a long journey along the highway will be a pleasure. The turns are clearly held, but with tangible rolls. But on a broken C5 highway in comfortable mode, it copes well with asphalt traps. When pressing the key, the sport smoothness worsens, but the rolls also decrease.
Hydropneumatic Hydractive 3+, like previous versions, allows you to adjust the road clearance, and sometimes does it independently (for example, it presses the car by 45 mm for ease of landing, or to increase resistance with speed growth).
With the release of the new generation of Citroen C5, French automotivemen proved their solidity and came close to the German caste. Keep it up! In addition, a plus is a fairly wide range of prices: from 689,000 per basic C5 with a 1.8 liter engine and manual transmission to 1,470,000 for a top station wagon with a diesel unit with a volume of 2.7 liters and a 6-band automaton. Although the price of the most expensive version is clearly biting - for this money you can already look at the BMW 5 -Series and Audi A6, albeit in a poorer. Nevertheless, the new C5 has already become confused on the streets, and according to the results of the year it will be possible to draw the first conclusions about sales. However, now it is clear that a new leader has appeared in the camp of double chevrons.
Ruslan Galimov
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Stylish appearance
High -quality interior decoration
Good handling
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Lack of space in the back row
Excessive rolls in corners
 
The price of the tested car is 947,000 rubles
 
 

Complete the test of the tested car
Automatic six -speed auto -adaptive gearbox
Rolling power steering with varying effort
A steering wheel with a fixed hub and adjustment in height and depth
Cruise control with speed limiter
Automatic additional heating of the cabin (only for diesel engines)
Hydractive 3+ suspension. Automatic control over the optimal level of road clearance (clearance), depending on the road conditions (with the possibility of changing clearance manually).
Selecting the stiffness mode of the suspension.
Anti -lock brake system (ABS), electronic brake distribution system, help with emergency braking
Electronic stabilization system of course stability (ESP) +APS (anti -circus system)
Pillows of the driver’s safety and passenger, side pillows and anterior safety curtains (only 6 pillows) + knee airbag Automatically activated and deactivated parking brake with the function of starting the beginning of movement on the slope
Fog lights
Washers of headlights
Hagline headlights with an adaptive lighting system that provides an angle of lighting up to 75? to the right and left of the car
Front automatic wiper (rain sensor) + automatic turning on the background of the near light
Front ceiling with reading lamps and rear ceiling
Rear Plaphon with Reading Lamps + Mirror backlight in the passenger's seat visor + backlighting legs and thresholds in front + light surrounding lighting of the interior details
Folding rear sofa 2/3-1/3
Adjustable heating of the front seats
Lumbar adjustment of the driver's seat and adjustment at the height of the front passenger seat
Double-zone climate control + automatic determination of air pollution
Parking sensors in the rear bumper
External rear -view mirrors with electric drive and heating
Electrically folding mirrors (from the cabin and when closing the machine)
Intra -axial electrochrome (automatically obscuring depending on the lighting) the rear view mirror
The front and rear emergency lifting with a function of anti-zero
Multilayer windshield with increased sound insulation, rear window hardened
Audiosystem with one tuner: support mp3, 6 speakers, steering wheel control, volume adjustment depending on the speed of movement
Cast discs 17 Baltique
Leather steering wheel
C & T Sanderson seats finish

Specifications
Body
Type of body sedan
The number of places 5
Trunk volume, l 439
Equipped mass, kg 1658
Full mass, kg 2190
Length, mm 4779
Width, mm 1860
Height, mm 1458
Wheel base, mm 2815
Road clearance, mm
Engine
Diesel type with direct fuel injection Common Rail and turbocharged
The location in front is transversely
Location and number of cylinders 4 in a row
Working volume, cm 1997
Cylinder diameter/piston stroke, mm 85.0 x 88.0
The degree of compression is 18.0
The number of valves per cylinder 4
Maximum power, L.S./rpm 138/4000
Maximum torque, Nm/rpm 320/2000
Transmission
Automatic gearbox 6-speed
Front drive
Front suspension Independent active hydropneumatic hydractive
Rear suspension Independent active hydropneumatic hydractive
Front brakes Disco ventilated
The rear brakes are disk
Tires 225/60 R16
Dynamics
Maximum speed, km/h 201
Acceleration time 0-100 km/h, from 11.8
Fuel consumption, l/100 km
city cycle 9.9
country cycle 5.5
mixed cycle 7.1
Fuel tank capacity, l 71
Diesel fuel

  
 

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