HatchbackCitroen26% by Neofiliac Team38% by External Reviewers

Citroen DS5

Compact Hatchback

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Citroen DS5 is a mid-size hatchback in production from 2011 to 2015, whereupon it became just "DS 5". It was available with a range of inline-4 engines that displaced 1.6 to 2.0 liters.

Compared to cheaper Citroen models, the DS5 enjoys fully independent suspensions. Even though the DS5 is just a mid-size vehicle, thanks to its hatchback form factor it provides a lot of interior space. From some angles, one may even find the quirky design interesting.

The hybrid drivetrain can help the owner save on fuel and car tax, though regulators seems to prefer the more complex PHEV instead. Its official fuel economy rating is exceptionally rosy, though it may cast more doubts on the trustworthiness of the regulators and perhaps the owner's own sanity than it relates to reality.

Drivers who appreciate handling should keep in mind that the Citroen DS5 uses MacPherson front suspension, which doesn't provide the best cornering performance.

Ratings

What we found

Neofiliac score 26%

Pros

Low official fuel consumption
Lots of interior space
Good front- and rear-quarter views
Good transmissions

Cons

Bad 0-100kph time
Only available with small engines
Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
Hybrid nonsense

What external reviewers found

External score 38%

Pros

Excellent fuel economy
Gorgeous styling
Beautiful interior
Stylish interior

Cons

Lacklustre handling
Lack of chassis control
Poor ride quality
Lacklustre fuel economy

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Specifications

Variants shown:

1.6 e-HDi AT

1.6 THP 155 AT

1.6 THP 200

2.0 BlueHDi 120

2.0 BlueHDi 150

2.0 BlueHDi 180 AT

2.0 HDi 160 AT

2.0 HDi 165

2.0 Hybrid4

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External Reviews

carmagazine^[1]

Reviewer score 29% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from carmagazine have found:

The DS5's swooping roofline and standout road presence make it one of the most head-turning cars on sale in the UK. Its major weakness has always been the lumpy ride – spec the visually essential 19in rims and it's intolerably harsh. There are few cars which we yearn to be good as the flair-festooned Citroen DS5.

Pros

Gorgeous styling
Stylish interior

Cons

Lacklustre fuel economy
Poor ride quality

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References

^ Citroen DS5 2.0 HDi DSport (2014) review. [carmagazine].

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