Citroen C-Elysee

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.

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, 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.

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.