Citroen launches the new C5 tourer E HDi 110 Airdream. An automated manual transmission in combination with a 1, 1.6-liter diesel engine is to educate the Citroen C5 tourer to the economy.
If Citroen provides a vehicle with the name "Airdream", fans get the brand in Rapture. This perhaps indicates a refined version of hydro chassis, the the Citroen C5 offers wonderful comfort? No, on the contrary: this special version must get by even without the special suspension.Rather C5 should help an automated manual transmission with six courses the great combination of Citroen consumption lower compared to the standard five-speed box. For tunnelling strong diesel engine, which must hold a full blown, 1.6-ton family car in motion provides a 112 HP.
From the four cylinder shows actually not particularly impressed, C5 engaged drives the Citroen with the help of the maximum torque of 270 NM, which is present at 1,750 RPM. Granted, bring full loading or a spontaneous Alps crossing the 1, 6-litre unit to its limits. Doesn't matter, because the conventional steel chassis plays the flattering charmer, just as it is expected of a Citroen. Only at Querfugen, it turns in the stuttering because they pierce through the comfortable seats to the inmates.
The stress liberated nature of Citroen C5 fits the smooth steering that harassed the driver not with shocks, but also otherwise restrains with some form of feedback.
And the transmission in the Citroen C5? It works magnificently - as long as no switching process is present. In the automatic mode, a small eternity, the end of which only displays a clear jerk in the positive engagement goes by when the gear changes. The driver itself intervenes, he should go at the same time at the plucking at the grip strategically positioned button canoeing from the gas. Then, the gears sort noticeably quicker and smoother, but always still ruppiger with a manual transmission - as long as heavy handed not a pilots operated it.
A look at the reserved test consumption of 7.1 L / 100 km at least reveals that six course car everyday certainly favor the efficiency - a Passat 1.6 TDI with extra long's sixth gear needed similar to fuel.
The start stop automatic standard at this Citroen C5 variant also makes a small contribution, but also can be disabled if necessary by pressing a key. Other features of Citroen C5 can be, however, not so easy to operate, especially confused the Infotainment System. Tip: simply not order, as well as the transmission. Left, a spacious and comfortable station wagon with much facilities - perhaps not necessarily a dream, but surely remains an attractive offer.
