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CITROËN C5: MODERN STYLING AND
TECHNOLOGIES
Since launch in early 2008, the saloon and
Tourer versions of the
CITROËN C5 have together sold in over 400,000
units. CITROËN has given
its successful model a style and technology
upgrade to lend it even
more modernity and personality:
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The
CITROËN C5 now features the Brand’s new
chevrons, which reinforce the
car’s expression with their enhanced
curves. The C5 also gets 17-inch
“Egée” alloy wheels (standard fit on some
versions) and a new body
colour, “Guaranja” brown. CITROËN C5
Exclusive trim models are
available with a new leather/cloth
upholstery and new interior design
components.
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To make driving
easier, the CITROËN C5 has been fitted
with a new MyWay satnav system
combined with the Connecting Box,
including a jack socket, USB port and
a Bluetooth hands-free kit. On the C5
Tourer, the satnav can be hooked
up to a reversing camera to make parking
manoeuvres easier.
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CITROËN
is upgrading the C5 and C8 with new styling
features consistent with
the Brand’s current cues and future ambitions.
Both models get extra
modernity and elegance, strengthening their
personalities while
maintaining the assets behind their success.
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The
CITROËN C5 continues to feature modern, and
even exclusive,
technologies for the wellbeing, comfort and
safety of all passengers,
such as CITROËN eTouch and Hydractive III+
suspension, a CITROËN world
exclusive.
New Citroën C5: appeal, performance,
status and quality
With the new C5, Citroën establishes a strong
position in the mid-high
range vehicle segment, where the key qualities
are appeal, performance,
status and quality. The new C5 combines a
strong personality, with
dynamic performance, status and quality.
Respecting the design cues of this segment,
Citroën has developed two
cars: a saloon whose flowing lines express
style and status and a
dynamic looking estate that places the
emphasis on emotion without
forgetting functional convenience.
With the new C5, Citroën satisfies the
requirements of executive
vehicle buyers in terms of quality and
reliability by setting new
standards in development, design and
industrial production.
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Elegant thoroughbred styling
As a saloon or estate, the new C5 stands apart
for its distinguished
styling and elegant personality. Its dynamic
lines and clearly marked
waistline give it real on-road presence.
Inside the car, a well
designed cabin and premium materials
contribute to on-board comfort.
Passengers benefit from a prestige design that
makes this new road car
a vehicle of refinement and distinction.
Remarkable dynamic qualities
On the road, the driver enjoys exceptional
driving sensations, and the
passengers are lapped in comfort. To achieve
this, the new C5 offers a
choice between two types of suspension:
Hydractive 3 Plus suspension or
metallic suspension. Both are based on the
running gear of the C6
executive saloon.
The Hydractive 3 Plus suspension is aimed at
customers keen to take
advantage of the Marque's latest developments
in technology, comfort
and safety.
The metallic suspension is a particularly
competitive option. It
provides a more direct feel while maintaining
the comfort specific to
Citroën.
These dynamic qualities are combined with a
range of three petrol
engines and four HDi diesel engines, as well
as a full choice of
gearboxes.
Exemplary driving pleasure
Driving pleasure takes on a whole new
dimension with the new C5. The
driving position, which resembles a cockpit,
is fully focused on the
driver, and features a second-generation
fixed-centred controls
steering wheel. Clear, concise driving
information is displayed on
three dials with annular needles, inspired by
the aviation world.
Well designed acoustics enable the driver to
give the road his/her full attention.
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Uncompromising on safety
The vehicle meets the highest standards in
both active and passive
safety with ESP as standard, a stiff body
structure and nine airbags
(seven standard and two optional).
Produced in an ISO 9001 and 14001
certified plant
The Rennes plant, with ISO 9001 certification,
has extensive experience
in the production of high-end vehicles, and
particularly with the
launch of the C6. The site is also committed
to the environment and
sustainable development, reflected in its ISO
14001 certification.
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Distinctive styling expressing
performance and elegance
C5 saloon: sculptural exterior styling
The proportions of the new C5 (4.78m long,
1.86m wide and 1.45m tall)
place it at the top end of the large road car
segment. Its distinctive
styling expresses prestige and performance.
The strong character of
this saloon is expressed by its sophisticated
lines, modern proportions
and original body style. Depending on the
angle from which it is
viewed, it resembles a thoroughbred coupé or
elegant saloon. The new C5
stirs the emotions from first glance.
The assertive front end makes a statement of
strength, with its large
air intakes and long incisive headlamps. The
headlamps – positioned on
the bonnet with its two pronounced ribs –
flank the large chrome
chevrons stating Citroën's identity. The wide
tracks and flush wheels
underline the perception of a vehicle that
hugs the road.
The profile of the saloon reflects efforts to
optimise aerodynamics.
The extended roof line underlines the flowing
proportions of the body.
The large glazed area with a third side window
lets the light flood
into the cabin. The high waistline and
strongly marked wheel arches
clearly identify the saloon as a vehicle of
status. The 2.82m wheel
base suggests a generous cabin.
The strong, distinguished character of the new
C5 is also expressed at
the rear. The concave rear window identifies
it as one of Citroën's
large road tourers. The signature two-part
boomerang lights give the
rear-end an assertive look. The generous
volumes convey the impression
of a car with a strong on-road stance, sitting
squarely on its wheels.
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©
2012 Julian Marsh/Citroënët/ SA Automobiles
Citroën
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