Citroen launches new C5
Thursday, 20 Mar 2008 09:18
Citroen's new C5 range
Citroen is hoping to make business and family motoring more appealing as it introduces the brand new C5 saloon.
The new car comes with a long list of features Citroen claim will add thousands of pounds to the cost of rival brands. A driver's seat massager, lane departure warning system, acoustic laminate glass, self-levelling suspension, automatic electric parking brake and directional headlights are just some of the features included.
Every model in the range comes with at least seven airbars, automatic air-conditioning, speed limiter, cruise control, an adaptive front-lighting system and a unique fixed hub steering wheel.
The front of the car is given character by large air-intakes and long, incisive headlamps flanking prominent chrome chevrons. From the rear, there are distinctive concave windows and two-part boomerang lights.
As for the interior, three trim levels are on offer - SX, VTR+ and Exclusive. Cruise control and a speed limiter are fitted as standard, with most models also equipped with an automatic electric parking brake and hill start assist.
The C5 range is notable for an impressive level of soundproofing. It boasts multiple door seals, an acoustic windscreen for noise reduction and laminated side windows.
As for safety features, a stiffened body and cabin structure, incorporating both upper and lower absorbers at the front, soak up energy released in the event of impact. The C5 range has also been awarded a five-star Europ NCAP rating for adult occupant protection.
The new range is available with a wide range of engines. Petrol powerplants include 127bhp 1.8i 16V and 143bhp 2.0i 16V units, while the four HDi diesel engines (110bhp, 138bhp, 173bhp and V6 208 units) are fitted with a diesel particulate filter system, reducing particle emissions substantially.