2011 Citroen C5 Review

Recognized as one of the best models of style in its segment, the Citroen C5 is subtly updated. The changes allow the car to keep its character, while the immediately visible and recognizable on the road.

LEDs have been added in the center of attention. Activity day and night with a light guide, light signature subtly improve the car. Headlights to maintain all existing functions, including lights Xenon dual-function steering and corner lights.

The rear lights are the new "Dark Crystal" treatment center of the glass.

e-HDi micro-hybrid technology spectacular results

Citroen C5 unveiled a new micro-hybrid technology is widely used in many models in the range. Initially, it is available for the HDi 110 FAP version with shift paddles on the steering wheel with electronic EGS6 and tires with low rolling resistance.

The micro-hybrid technology consisting of a second generation Stop & Start system, which retains an alternator starter-alternator, or reversible, offering improved performance. Power was increased in the first-generation system, 70% to 2.2 kilowatts, and now includes a power electronics. The establishment of a diesel engine is a world first for a passenger car.

 

Start-up will be only 400 ms, the first starting time, and will remain completely transparent to users. Noise is eliminated by means of timing belt instead of gears of a conventional starter. The vibration is eliminated - the beginning and clippings - using a dual-mass flywheel, and Sealed Air Control, and the realization of the slowdown in the fastest speed.

A support system of the onboard network, called E-Booster stimulates the supply of electricity from the alternator with super-production, temporarily adding to the power of the battery. This configuration offers several advantages, namely:

Increased transfer of energy, to improve the start up to temperatures of -5 ° C;

support through the transparency of the entire board network in the energy required by the alternator to maintain the performance of lighting, wipers and radio;

a function that optimizes the battery and super output by recovering energy when drivers take their foot off the brake or, with a slight increase in engine braking.

 

The e-Citroën C5 HDi is also fitted with a water seal optimized the size of a maximum of 600,000 cycles rebooting. Engine suspension has been improved in the Citroen C5 for comfort during stops and restarts.

The new equipment can significantly reduce fuel consumption Citroen C5 and CO2 emissions. Over a combined cycle consumption diesel model 4.6 l/100 km and emits 120 g / km of CO2. In one cycle, fuel consumption and CO2 emissions by up to 15% lower.

Citroen C5 HDi 200 FAP, a mixture of power and economy

A new motor made its appearance on the Citroën C5, the new generation 2.2-liter engine as the consultants for the power, torque, consumption of silence, fuel and CO2 emissions. Engine enhancements are compatible with those already used in the diesel range units (4 - cylinder, 1.6 and 2 l 3 l V6). They mainly concern the common rail system, the third generation, with a maximum injection pressure of 2,000 bars, used ECCS combustion chamber (Extreme Conventional Combustion System) technology, and a lower compression ratio (16-1 ) for quiet operation and improved to reduce emissions. Engine power remains the use of two turbochargers, which provides a parallel sequential set abundant torque even at low revs.

 

Citroen C5 HDi 200 FAP develops 150 kW EEC (204 hp) at 3500 rpm and maximum torque of 450 Nm at 2000 rpm. Combined with a 6-speed automatic, the engine provides outstanding performance, top speed 230 kmh (225 kmh Tourer), 0-100 km / h in 8.3 seconds (8.6) and a combined cycle consumption 5.9 l/100 km (6.1). Exhibition allow 155 g / km of CO2 emissions and the Tourer 159 g / km. Like the Citroen C5 HDi FAP 240, a new version of the visually stands out from the chrome dual exhaust pipes.

Citroen C5 VTi 120 EGS6 the range of gasoline engines new Citroen C5 is available with a new gasoline engine mated to a 6-speed electronic system (EGS6). Developed with BMW Group, the 1.6 liter engine develops 88 kW EEC (120 bhp). Coupled to the gearbox with paddles EGS6 behind the wheel, combined fuel consumption is 6.2 l/100 km and CO2 emissions are 144 g / km.

 

Citroen C5 eTouch AVAILABLE

ETouch Citroën is now available on the C5. Comprising a range of services, including emergency assistance, eTouch Citroën also offers a service manual and service virtual eco-driving MyCitroen accessible through personal web space. For calls, Citroën eTouch works independently. The system is equipped with a GPS module and a SIM card without a calling plan and unlimited time. Vehicles equipped with two buttons, "SOS" for emergency calls (the call is automatically activated on impact) and "Double Chevron" to requests for help. Receives an emergency call the emergency services to customers more quickly to accident victims and bystanders alike. Both services are free and available 24-7.