Citroen has unveiled its new C5 X, adding a new dimension to the large car segment with its bold and original design.
Assertive, robust and distinctive, new C5 X's body style is immediately striking. It utilises a sleek fastback body style that blends saloon and estate styling cues and also carries many of the elements that make premium SUVs so appealing.
A long wheelbase of 2,785mm translates into outstanding legroom for rear seat passengers, further enhancing New C5 X's class-leading comfort. Its tailgate, another distinctive feature of Citroen's large cars, will offer all the practicality of an estate car, with a wide opening and a low loading sill for easy, practical everyday use.
At the heart of new C5 X's appeal is the use of Citroen's Advanced Comfort suspension system. The system is said to recreate a 'magic carpet' effect by deftly dealing with all road surface obstacles, such as potholes, kerbs and speed bumps.
On plug-in hybrid versions, new C5 X takes this comfort and control a step further with Citroen Advanced Comfort Active suspension. Offering a choice of three modes, the suspension control system enhances the effectiveness of the Progressive Hydraulic Cushions by softening the suspension under certain conditions to create the sense that the car is 'gliding' over the road or sharpening the set-up for even greater control and precision when cornering.
The car also introduces Citroen's most advanced infotainment interface, which has a particular focus on connectivity. Featuring a 12-inch high-definition touchscreen, four USB sockets and wireless smartphone charging, it can also be updated in real time via the Cloud and can mirror smartphone displays without the need to plug them in.
A 223bhp plug-in hybrid drivetrain has been announced for Citroen C5 X, delivering the pleasure of silent start-up, operation and zero-emissions motoring at speeds of up to 135km/h, it also offers a Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure electric range of up to 50km in zero-emissions electric mode.
