Citroen DS 5

Interiors

Step inside this luxurious vehicle and you find the enchantment spread in its interior. The Citroen DS5 has beautifully crafted gracious 'Dinamica' cloth and Mistral 'Claudia' leather upholstery in its trims. The driver seat is additionally equipped with massage function, lumber support and memory settings in Sport Chic trim for more comfort. The front seats have heating facility for best seating comfort. The door trims are also designed with cloth/leather upholstery for an elegant look. The stylish dashboard of this Citroen vehicle employs the instrument panel is an organized way. Cruise control of this vehicle enables the driver to cruise this car with much comfort. Its 3-part glass roof comes with electric sunblinds for comfort and cockpit roof has toggle switches. For entertainment on board, Citroen DS5 is equipped with eMyWay along with DAB digital radio consisting of RDS radio, MP3, CD player and a 7-inch color satellite navigation system. A boot space of 468 litres has been provided which is large enough to carry your weekend's worth of luggage.

Exteriors

Citroen has introduced its luxury line of auto with DS label. The Citroen DS5 carries such elegant features which would leave you astonished. This French beauty has got style and luxury both which can be seen at the exterior. The beautifully crafted front grille, embossed bodylines and stylish head lamps, you can find the perfection crafted under the label of Citroen DS5. The dark roof of this vehicle ends at the rear spoiler for a more appealing and extended look. Twin exhausts in rear valance give a distinctive look to the rear profile. This Citroen hatchback stands at 4530 mm x 1871 mm x 1513 mm (L x W x H) along with wheelbase measuring 2727 mm for a spacious interior. 18-inch alloy wheels are employed in this hatchback to add to the sporty quotient of the car.

Engine, mileage & variants

Citroen DS5 is available in 2 trims – So Chic and Sport Chic in UAE with minor difference in the exterior and interior features. Both of these trims are equipped with a 1.6 litre THP engine under their hoods. This powerhouse generates a maximum power output measuring 164 bhp alongside a peak torque of 240 Nm. This 4 cylinder petrol engine is coupled with front wheel drive and accelerates from a standstill to 100 kmph in 9.2 seconds with a top speed of 210 kmph. Automatic TipTronic 6-speed transmission is provided in this vehicle for better performance. A decent fuel consumption of 6.8 litres on a driveway measuring 100 km is delivered by this THP engine on an average. The maximum fuel capacity of Citroen DS5 is 60 litres in one go.

Safety, Braking and Miscellaneous

Citroen DS5 is among those vehicles which you can consider very safe due to the active and passive safety features they hold within. This crossover hatchback is well equipped with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), Emergency Braking Assistance (EBA), Electronic Stability Program (ESC) and Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) to provide it desired stability and control for a safe drive. Automatic electric parking brakes ensure more safety during your drives. Airbags at front, front lateral and rear curtain make sure of the protection of passengers in case of an event of hit. Its precise dynamic handling delivers you a unique driving experience.

Verdict

Citroen DS5 is a luxury family car which comes with some really exciting and distinctive features. You find elegance, luxury and technology, all packed under one label – Citroen DS5.