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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
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
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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
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