DS5 DSport

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Muddle238

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3,871 posts

112 months

Monday 7th September 2015
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Not a very PH car but it's my P&J and daily driver. Top spec model so plenty of toys for the money; HUD, massage seats, full leather, heated seats, directional Xenons, satnav, keyless entry and start etc.

Pearlescent white with the big wheels and a 7mm suspension drop, on paper not a good combination and was advised by all the big German-loving car reviewing sites that I should avoid a DS5 due to ride and handling. Good job I ignored them, the ride and handling in the DS in the real world isn't half as close to the apocalyptically poor reviews that Auto Car and all the big names promised.

I like it for it's typically French flair, it stands out, so far no problems and build quality and materials are far superior to what you might think from a Citroen. Interior design alone is enough to persuade me away from anything grey and corporate looking. There's also more design and thought gone into the alloy centre caps than an entire Golf dashboard, it's the little details that really set it aside.

Not sure if it's meant to be a hatchback, estate or crossover, the nearest description I get to is estate-coupe. It's no performance car on paper, but in the real world the 2.0 HDI 163bhp lump pulls more than adequately, 251ft/lbs and 0-60 in 8.5 seconds apparently, for something weighing in the region of 1,600kgs. Real world economy is adequate too, looking around the 50mpg mark.

Pro's:
- styling
- equipment
- comfort
- the "walk away and turn around to look" factor
- rare/exclusive

Cons;
- rear visibility
- no auto tailgate frown




willmagrath

1,207 posts

145 months

Monday 7th September 2015
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I am a BIG fan of this, bravo on your car choice! Love the comment about the Golf dashboard, very true!

Challo

10,043 posts

154 months

Monday 7th September 2015
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Looks stunning. I really like these and they stand out against a sea of BMW, Audi or Mercs.


Buff Mchugelarge

3,316 posts

149 months

Monday 7th September 2015
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Driven a few of these at work and really rate them. As you say, quick enough in the real world and a really nice place to be.
It's one of the few cars my Mrs has come out to have a nosey at when I've parked one on the drive and that says a lot!!?

Muddle238

Original Poster:

3,871 posts

112 months

Monday 7th September 2015
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The other thing I love about it is the way you feel behind the wheel. Not only in your own little world inside the "cockpit", but outside you know that the exterior visuals have a strong presence, it's difficult not to look in shop window reflections!

groundcontrol

1,539 posts

190 months

Monday 7th September 2015
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Quite like the newest line of Citroens. Interior is quite nice too, a touch of Lamborghini about it.

TheFinners

543 posts

126 months

Monday 7th September 2015
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Great car, and the interior looks sublime with the light coloured seats.

mcbook

1,384 posts

174 months

Monday 7th September 2015
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Nice choice! I've never really looked at these and you don't see many on the road.

Have you got any more interior shots? From that angle it looks fantastic but would like to see a more 'straight-ahead' view. Nice choice of leather colour, too.

Muddle238

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3,871 posts

112 months

Monday 7th September 2015
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mcbook said:
Have you got any more interior shots? From that angle it looks fantastic but would like to see a more 'straight-ahead' view. Nice choice of leather colour, too.
Not of mine but here's a generic picture off the web, different upholstery to mine though:


matt_knowles

739 posts

212 months

Monday 7th September 2015
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I must say, I do like these alot!

I had the sport model as a hire car last year when I was back in the UK.

First thoughts were, great interior....really very different and cool. I especially liked the dash and the individual sunroof panels. Then I drove it and was a bit sceptical. On the M62 back from Manchester to Leeds, it felt fidgity and wayward over rough roads and undulations....mainly from the rear.

After a few days, I had the chance to take it out for a blast on my own in the North Yorkshire dales. Once taken by the scruff of its neck on roads I knew, I was really rather enjoying myself. Of course it was no B road king and it was a bit of an overweight pudding, but it was great fun to hustle around!

OP, love the colour combo of yours, looks ace!

Muddle238

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Alfa Pete

408 posts

225 months

Monday 7th September 2015
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I had the opportunity to sit in one if these recently. The interior is fantastic,gives such a feel good factor compared to the drab interiors of the German brands.Would love to try one.

crazy about cars

4,454 posts

168 months

Monday 7th September 2015
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Had one as rental and I must say I like all the high tech gadgets and toys. Definitely feels premium.

It took a while to get used to the driving position and I must say I have to disagree about the handling (although to be fair I'm not sure if mine came with the lowered suspension). It feels very vague and wallows through corners.

Nickbrapp

5,277 posts

129 months

Monday 7th September 2015
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absolutely bloody lovely

stupidbutkeen

1,009 posts

154 months

Monday 7th September 2015
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They are different but to my eye they look like they are on stilts.
Its not like they have small wheels, They dont some come with 20inch jobbies with a stiffer suspension set up that a normal c5. Not as wafty but still very comfy.
Lovely looking apart from that in my eyes though and a great choice of car.

MattHall91

1,268 posts

123 months

Monday 7th September 2015
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Love these. Excellent choice OP.

iacabu

1,348 posts

148 months

Monday 7th September 2015
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I'll just echo everybody else's comments...great choice. Haven't seen one for a while but they do look good compared with some competition, especially your interior.

Looks an unusually large rear view mirror though? (I realise there is a dashcam on there)

Stickyfinger

8,429 posts

104 months

Monday 7th September 2015
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Always welcome
http://www.frenchcarforum.co.uk/forum/index.php

If you fancy a day or two out, you would be most welcome at the Chevrons Rally this weekend
http://www.frenchcarforum.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.ph...




Edited by Stickyfinger on Monday 7th September 22:03

Baryonyx

17,990 posts

158 months

Monday 7th September 2015
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For a sensible family car, that is as cool as fk. Very smart.

MrBarry123

6,025 posts

120 months

Monday 7th September 2015
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Cool car OP - always a car I admire when I see one on the road.