Citroen C-Elysee

Overview

Introduction

Citroen has been gifting the world with its exquisite passenger cars for almost a century now, Elysee being yet another present to the automobile market. Elysee is a compact sedan which attracts its buyers with its no-nonsense looks. Designed in China and marketed globally, this 5-seater vehicle has appealing features which keep the interest of its customers alive. Elysee was first introduced in 2002 and came up with a renovation in 2013 with a new look, better features and technology which are hard to ignore. In UAE, the Citroen Elysee is available with the label of C-Elysee and 3 trims with some varied features.

Interior

Interiors

The French automakers have designed the interiors very suavely. The interior has been designed in such a way that aggrandizes the driving experience alongwith a supreme comfort and is a perfect amalgamation of modern design and ample cabin space. The cabin is as sumptuous as you will expect from a luxury sedan, the cynosure of attraction being the body hugging leather seats. A decent entertainment system with Radio, MP3, CD player, USB, Bluetooth and USB is provided to add the fun element during drives. Comfort and Exclusive trims are additionally employed with a display for entertainment. With all this and a boot space of 506 litres to accommodate your luggage, the Citroen C-Elysee is all set to deliver a comfortable ride every time you hop into it.

Exterior

Exteriors

Elysee has got enchanting looks all over the exteriors. The outside has got nearly everything perfectly right; from a futuristic front to sporty and dynamic side profile coupled with athletic looking rear, every single bit of the car is alluring. The boldness packed with the bodylines further adds to the athleticism of the car. The rear is rather kept simple yet elegant. Elysee is no small sedan which is quite evident from its dimensions that stand out to be 4427 mm x 1748 mm x 1466 mm (L x W x H) along with a wheelbase measuring 2652 mm. This wheelbase is quite decent for a 5-seater sedan ensuring a comfortable legroom and headroom inside. 15-inch alloy wheels have been employed to all the 3 trim levels which look dynamic even when the car is standing still.

Engine Performance

Engine, mileage & variants

Citroen C-Elysee is available in Attraction, Comfort and Exclusive trims in UAE. A 1.6-litre engine is equipped under the hood of Citroen C-Elysee. This VTi engine is coupled with manual / TitTronic automatic gearbox for appropriate power and performance. The maximum power generated by this engine is 115 hp at 6050 rpm along with a maximum torque of 150 Nm at 4000 rpm. Talking about its acceleration and pick up, this engine takes 9.4 seconds in all to start from a standstill and reach the 100 kmph mark clocking a top speed of 188 kmph. The fuel consumption of this humble engine is equally decent with a consumption of 6.5 litre per 100 kms on an average which is appreciable.

Braking Safety

Safety, Braking and Miscellaneous

Citroen C-Elysee is equipped with various safety features which ensure that you stay safe during your drives. Airbags for driver and front seat occupants are provided along with 5 seat belts for all the 5 occupants of this vehicle. Central locking system of this sedan make sure that the doors are properly locked. To make your journeys convenient during dark and foggy weather, fog lamps at the front are employed in this Citroen sedan. Also, Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) and Electronic Stability Program (ESP) are featured for stability and to prevent the vehicle from skidding. This vehicle is packed with McPherson suspension at front and flexible transverse beam suspension at rear for good handling.

Verdict

This sedan can be a good buy if you are looking for comfort and elegance blended together under an economical price tag. However, the base trim is not that appealing in comparison to the high-end variants and packed only with standard features, that might disappoint the customers.