Citroen DS5 reviewed by What Car? readers
The Citroen DS5 is not on sale until next year but our readers were invited to an exclusive preview of the new car.
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Interior quality of this car is exceptional. Seriously, comparing them to BMW or Audi that cost similar is pointless. This car costs like BMW 3, but inside it feels like BMW 5.
It really does look great inside and out. Actually, the only thing I’m a bit disappointed with is the fact that it most likely won’t be available with the hydropneumatic suspension. Such a pity, but maybe they’ll come up with an even larger DS model that has it..
I’ve been driving a first series 2004 C5 2liter Auto for work for 4 years, fully loaded with tools & equipment. Done 200,000Km in it. Only problems were some minor electrical niggles,easily sorted. Twice the cars “Velcro” handling has saved me from a head on collision at late at night.
Since 1955,no other car comes close to big Citroens (ID,DS,SM,CX etc)combined passive safety+road grip+steering geometry+breaking response.Superbly engineered chassis+suspension design.
1:12 epic face
Finally a god damn review in a knew language. FUCK!
@dodo309
thx dodo .. ’tis true! In the design centre .. was an amazing experience. Citroen really took a challenge and a Dare on this one // This car is a beauty, we’re very proud over here!! Enjoy ++
@bloub0 If this is true, so please accept my respect
@dodo309 thanks
i worked on this one myself 
I am in so lust with french cars designs nowadays !!
What a fantastic looking car. Wish it were sold in the USA.
@jo05dk Don`t worry they will.
First time in a very long time i’ve fallen completely in love with a car. By far the best looking car in its clas. So gorgeous to look at. I don’t know what got into Citroen when they started making their DS branded cars, but i sure hope they’ll stick with it.
@Bravo21 This is what the Juke should’ve been.
Beautiful. Now please offer it in the USA.
@seomoz During late 90′s and early 2000′s, citroen (as all french car makers) started making crappy and unreliable cars. But lately , they’re back, especially Citroen and Peugeot. Look at RCZ, 508, 3008, 5008, and then C3, DS3, C4, DS4, C5, and now DS5. They’re all excellent complete cars better than rivals, with very strong personalities, high quality, great technology and mechanical parts (ZF gearboxes, engines developed with BMW…). And Renault is above everyone in making hot hatchbacks.
@seomoz Citroens have a reputation, and always have had. They have a reputation of a car brand that is always trying to do something different. Their designs are always radical. Their cars are the most comfortable in segments. Nothing in C5′s segment (even in segment above in fact) comes even close to its smoothness and comfort, and yet, it drives and goes around corners better than Insignia or Passat for example. They have great engines and gearboxes, have become very reliable lately.
@seomoz Well, i wouldnt agree really. Safety? All of them have 5 euro ncap stars and score as high or higher than other cars. Luxury? Ever sat in a well equipped C5?
It makes the Passat or Mondeo feel cheap. Same for DS3 and DS4, and even regular C4, all other cars in classes feel cheap compared, in interior that is. Materials used, fit and finish and build quality in those cars is comparable to Audi, without exaggerating. Also, how about their comfort? C5 is as comfortable as E class.
@derbigpr500 it deosnt stand for safety, luxury, build quality or anything else. nobody dreams about owning a citroen. sure they’re in the wrc but who cares? they had the concept in gt5 game which only few people will remember. without a proper image this car cant compete against the 5 series just because of that. dont get me wrong im in love with this design but i woulnt invest in it over a 5series, e-class or a6.
@seomoz What do you mean “has proven nothing”?
@derbigpr500 still, its a citroen. that brand has proven nothing until now. hard to compete with a 5 series i think.
@seomoz This is not a car to compete with a/b class or 1 series. Even DS4 is far ahead of 1 series in terms of luxury, quality and overall feel of the car. DS5 is made to compare with something bigger, like the new BMW 3 GT thats coming next year, or even the 5 series GT.
I can only imagine how well the interior is made. DS4 has the build quality and luxury inside that can be compared to the biggest 4 door saloons, this is probably even more ahead.
The Touran owner LOL
Absolutley beautiful !!! What citroen is about head turning design !!