Style NOV (05.11.16)

50 Style | motoring
Shapely
Citroën
Citroën doesn’t disappoint with the design of
the new DS5, Ross Kiddie reports.
Not only do French automobile-manufacturing companies build
their vehicles with a lot panache and style, but such is the way their
designs turn out it’s hard to classify some into definite categories.
Take the Citroën DS5, for example; well, actually the DS series
is marketed independently from Citroën, but its coupe-like body
shape is so avant-garde it could well be classified as a station
wagon (estate) or even a sport utility vehicle.
That is something the manufacturers would want. European
designs are different, some work in terms of aesthetics and appeal,
some don’t. In the case of the DS5 I think you could say the shape
definitely works, it is an elegant, classy crossover vehicle and it has
functionality and practicality built into it as well.
The DS5 lands here at $64,990; it isn’t a budget car, but you do
get a lot of car for the money. For one it is loaded with features,
and it is built with a plush, comfortable environment that looks
after five adults with ease.
Major features of note include full leather trim, electrically
operated and heated front seats, three-part panoramic roof,
satellite navigation and a host of electronic features for
convenience and safety.
Under the bonnet sits a 2-litre turbocharged diesel engine.
It is an engine that epitomises the European way of engine
manufacture, it is strongly boosted low down, which provides
a dynamic driving experience. Maximum power of 133kW is
delivered at just 3750rpm, while a huge flow of torque from as
low as 2000rpm is rated at 400Nm. Such are generous outputs,
the DS5 will scorch to 100km/h from a standstill in 9.9sec and will
make a highway overtake in 4.8sec (80km/h to 120km/h).
Drive is sent through a traditional six-speed automatic
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