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<strong>Style</strong> | motoring 51<br />
transmission. Citroën has long adopted this type of driveline<br />
and as its experience shows, the DS5 has a power plant that is<br />
smooth and decisive. It’s so unflustered in its delivery that you<br />
are hard pressed to remember it is diesel-fed, and when the<br />
turbocharger is delivering its impetus the feel of acceleration is<br />
quite rewarding.<br />
Not that this comes with a fuel-usage cost. Citroën rate<br />
the DS5 with a 4.4-litre per 100km (64mpg) combined cycle<br />
average, which sits well with the 6.8l/100km (41mpg) figure<br />
constantly showing on the vehicle dash display. at 100km/h the<br />
engine is turning over very relaxed at just 1500rpm offering a<br />
4.8l/100km (56mpg) instantaneous return. That last comment<br />
reinforces my earlier mention of available power, at that<br />
speed the engine bursts into life providing strong mid-range<br />
acceleration.<br />
I took the test car on a long State highway 72 loop from<br />
Waddington to the rakaia Gorge. The DS5 cruises effortlessly,<br />
there is barely any noise intrusion and it feels so comfortable<br />
within the chassis. That’s no surprise, Citroën has long built supple<br />
suspension systems and the DS5 is no different.<br />
When it comes time to tackle the twists and turns, like those<br />
into the gorge, body balance is well controlled. The DS5 sits low<br />
at just 1.5m and riding on high-quality, low-profile Michelin Pilot<br />
rubber (235/45 x 18in), the DS5 has strong grip at both ends. It<br />
also has directional accuracy, which affords the driver a sporty feel.<br />
The DS series is marketed with performance as a criteria, which<br />
is why I made mention of its uncharacteristic design in the first<br />
instance; it is a vehicle which fills multiple roles.<br />
I’ve driven two DS cars within the space of a month and I’m<br />
looking forward to a drive soon in the DS4 Crossback – another<br />
interesting design which once again crosses boundaries.<br />
That aside, the DS5 is a smart piece of kit, and although its price<br />
is little on the hefty side, it is a car which will constantly please<br />
given the imagination within its design.<br />
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