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| 19-09-2012: Citroen’s Bold DS5 Arrives | |
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Inspired by the striking C-SportLounge concept car, DS5 completes the current DS line. An instantly recognisable range, the DS line appeals to both the emotional and rational decision-making process of today’s car buyer. All three models in the premium DS line offer creative design, outstanding quality and desirable technology.
This combination of rational and emotional attraction provided by the DS5 is reflected by the awards it has collected – on one hand the DS5 is the ‘2012 Car Design of the Year’, presented by Car Design News for its aesthetic styling achievements, while Top Gear UK have made the DS5 its ‘2012 Family Car of the Year’ thanks to its high level of rational and practical design.
Not only does the Citroen DS5 come as standard with all the equipment and features expected in this class, these features have been enhanced. For example, the standard Climate Control Air Conditioning offers three different air flow intensities while maintaining full automatic control; the glass sunroof comes in three sections, each with its own sun blind to allow each occupant to set their own level of roof light; front and rear parking sensors are backed by a rear parking camera; the automatic headlights also have an automatic high beam function.
At the same time the Citroen DS5 offers equipment and features as standard that are expensive options on other cars, such as the full colour head up display that provides vehicle speed, cruise control status and navigation instructions; electric front seats with memory and massage functions for the driver’s seat; a cooled compartment for food and drinks; a full alarm system and dual function Xenon steerable headlights; LED interior mood lighting.
Power for the Citroen DS5 comes from a sophisticated 1.6 litre turbocharged engine developed in conjunction with BMW which produces 115 kW and 240 Nm of torque at just 1400 rpm, which, matched to an electronically controlled six speed automatic gearbox provides the DS5 with a 0-100 kmh time of 9.7 seconds and a combined fuel consumption figure of 7.3 l/100km.
The Citroen DS5 arrives in Australia as a single, fully equipped and specified model that is powered by a responsive turbocharged engine matched to an advanced six speed gearbox and priced at $47,990 excluding statutory charges, dealer costs and delivery, adding value for money to its already impressive list of design, style, safety and equipment achievements. |
The new Citroen DS5 is the epitome of innovation with an audacious approach to design, comfort and refinement. The DS5 appeals as it is an original approach to the premium luxury car that meets both rational and emotional ownership demands.
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