Building on 90 years of innovation, the Citroën brand has extended its
product offer and developed a new line to stand alongside its main
range: the DS line. Today comprising the Citroën DS3 and DS4, the DS
line targets customers looking for radical and assertive cars and
seeking a resolutely modern approach to premium products.
The
Citroën DS5, set for launch in late 2011, is a new phase in the
development of the DS line. The innovative and visionary model fits
perfectly with the brand's "Créative Technologie" baseline and features
even bolder choices in style, architecture, sensations and refinement.
The Citroën DS5 experience is about fully embracing the pleasure of
driving an outstanding vehicle. A singular creation, the Citroën DS5
surprises and appeals with:
- its styling: boasting an audacious body and inspired style, the
DS5 is an aerodynamic sculpture that expresses the finest in Citroën
expertise. It features authentic materials including club leather and
aluminium, together with unique upholstery such as the "watchstrap"
seats that embody the finest in French-style luxury. Extraordinary,
bewitching and attractive, the Citroën DS5 appeals, naturally.
- the intelligence of its design: the Citroën DS5 is an
extraordinary vehicle that proposes a new take on the premium segment
while combining compact body dimensions with a spacious interior. It
goes beyond traditional compromises between aesthetics and user
features, marrying driving pleasure with shared well-being.
- its technologies: it also features the finest Citroën
technology, including intelligent traction control, a second-generation
lane departure warning system, automatic activation of the high-beam
function depending on surrounding traffic, head-up display in colour on a
blade, and a reverse parking camera. The Citroën DS5 will also be the
brand's first model available with Hybrid4 full-hybrid diesel
technology, combining strong performance (200 bhp, four drive wheels)
and all-new driving sensations (electric power in the city, acceleration
boost in "Sport" mode) for CO2 emissions of just 99 g/km.
- its road performance: like the Citroën DS3 and DS4, the DS5
offers a dynamic yet serene drive in all circumstances. The car's unique
road feel gives drivers the feeling that the wheels are at their
fingertips.
- its spirit: with its strong emotional content, the Citroën DS5
invites passengers to take part in an amazing onboard experience, with a
cockpit-inspired driver's station where dream and reality meet.
The DS line, comprising the DS3, DS4 and DS5, is produced in France
and sold internationally. The Citroën DS5 will be launched in Russia,
Latin America and China in 2012.
Citroën DS5: DARE TO SURPRISE, ALWAYS ATTRACT
Innovative
and visionary, the Citroën DS5 openly states its difference. It is an
object of pleasure, an emotional vehicle that stirs the imagination,
transforming each trip into a unique journey.
An aerodynamic sculpture
The
Citroën DS5 had a bold source of inspiration: the C-SportLounge concept
car. The objective for the Marque was to go even further with the real
production vehicle.
The Citroën DS5 surprises. By its style, by
its singular proportions and by its instantly recognisable silhouette.
The one-in-a-million body looks like a shooting break possessed by the
spirit of a Gran Turismo.
A unique creation, the Citroën DS5 is
an aerodynamic sculpture made of now flowing now taut lines, promising
the onlooker an amazing drive.
The front end instantly identifies
the Citroën DS5 as a member of the DS family with an oversized air
intake, a wide, chrome-plated grille housing the chevrons, and an
incisive gaze underscored by the LED light signature.
The Citroën
DS5 fully expresses its personality in profile. The body exudes
vitality and the promise of a well-appointed interior. The sculpted
sides catch the eye and create a play of shadow and light. The light is
reflected by a slender chrome sabre running from the tip of the headlamp
to the front windows. The sabre, cast in one piece, signs the exterior
styling of the Citroën DS5. The shadow of the flanks is cradled in the
recessed curves of the rear wing, a distinctive characteristic of DS
line vehicles.
The rear view further underlines the rank of the
Citroën DS5 on the road. The car sits squarely on wide tracks,
underlined by twin exhaust pipes built into the rear bumper and
highlighted by a rear signature of six light guides.
The design
approach of the Citroën DS5 combines these good looks with aerodynamic
efficiency. The side air intakes on the bumper visually widen the front
end while channelling the air flow around the wheels. The one-piece
polycarbonate quarter-light features built-in aerodynamic deflectors.
The result is an extremely aerodynamic design, with a Cx of just 0.29
and an SCx of 0.69 m2.
Powerfully bewitching with its sharp gaze,
amazingly attractive with its refined detailing, and definitively
extraordinary with its daring silhouette, the Citroën DS5 appeals,
naturally.
Elegance down to the last detail
The body is
cloaked in an alternation of chrome-finished details (side strips,
double tail pipe, sabre) and gloss blacks (front and rear bumper strips,
window weather strips), together with generously sized diamond-effect
alloy wheels (from 16 to 19 inches) whose design expresses movement.
The Citroën DS5 is available in eight body colours, and the chrome work also comes in a smoked version called "Dark Chrome".
Charismatic cabin
Charisma
and appeal are in abundance inside. The Citroën DS5 expresses its
singularity with a uniquely styled cabin, inspired by the world of
aviation and fully delivering on the promise of the exterior styling.
The
cockpit roof is the most symbolic feature. A new interpretation of the
sunroof adapted to the Citroën DS5 universe, the cockpit roof is divided
into three wells of light (0.58 m2 of glazed area), each one of which
can be covered individually, and creates an original light signature day
and night.
The driver-focused driving position combines the
posture of a coupé with the style of a Gran Turismo. Highlights include a
wraparound dashboard, vertical steering wheel with a broad wheel
centre, driver-oriented information, and a wide central console with a
small gear stick positioned in the natural continuation of the driver's
forearm.
The main controls are grouped in the centre of the
vehicle in two central consoles, one positioned lower down and one on
the ceiling, equipped with buttons, thumb wheels and special toggles, to
be handled with a pilot's touch. A feast for the imagination.
The
Citroën DS5 also benefits from Citroën's finest expertise in quality
and refinement. It boasts authentic, premium materials such as
finest-grain club leather and aluminium touches, some with a rubbed
finish. The seat upholstery - including "Sportlounge", combining
vitality with refinement, and "Watchstrap", a true signature of the DS
line - is unique on the market. The specially designed central console
uses multiplex technology that offers considerable stylistic liberty.
Citroën expertise is visible in the great care paid to each detail.
ORIGINAL ONBOARD EXPERIENCE
Motorists
increasingly are looking for cars that are easy to use day to day while
fully delivering on driving pleasure. The architecture of the Citroën
DS5 was designed to reconcile fun at the wheel with comfort, and
aesthetics with practicality.
Compact and roomy
The Citroën
DS5 is an outstanding car with an intelligent design that transcends the
usual compromises between driving pleasure and shared well-being. This
daring challenge was met with out-and-out success.
At 4.53 m
long (25 cm shorter than a Citroën C5 saloon), 1.85 m wide and 1.51 m
high, the DS5 is sleek and compact. This compact design brings two
advantages: more agility and responsiveness but also improved fuel
consumption and lower CO2 emissions.
The compact exterior in no
way undermines cabin comfort. On the contrary. The Citroën DS5's
generous boot volume, of up to 468 litres VDA, rivals that of a
Sportwagon. The DS5 also has five real seats, five doors and saloon-like
rear accessibility and spaciousness.
Alongside the usual storage
areas, including the glovebox and those in the door panels, the central
console has a 13-litre double storage compartment under the armrest.
The upper part of this compartment features Jack and USB sockets for
connecting mobile devices unobtrusively. The lower part, cooled and
lighted, can hold a 1.5-litre bottle. The upper console on the cockpit
ceiling includes two eyewear storage areas that push open, while the
driver gets a storage compartment located next to his or her left hand.
A show on the road
Cabin
lighting plays a key role in the Citroën DS5 onboard experience. The
LED-based interior lighting gradually lights up the cabin. The driver
simply pushes the hands-free start-up button to bring the cabin to life.
The transparent colour head-up display is deployed to display essential
driving information, the three digital pads and instrument cluster
needle spring into life. The ambient lighting creates a display of
intermittent reds and whites around the driving position: red for the
"radio" and "navigation" zones and the door-opening controls, and white
for the cockpit console, air conditioning and hybrid thumb wheel… You're
already on the road.
A velvet-smooth atmosphere
The amazing
experience on board the Citroën DS5 is also a result of the
velvet-smooth atmosphere, with cushioned, dull sounds. Acoustic
treatment on the DS5 is similar to that of other recent Citroëns, with
excellent insulation from exterior noise, filtered road noise and
suppressed wind noise.
To achieve this result, soundproofing and
sound absorption applied as close as possible to the sources of the
noise. Each part of the Citroën DS5 was acoustically treated:
- The body and opening panels (stiffness, polycarbonate rear
quarter-light, laminated side windows, reinforced structure of
windscreen pillars).
- The engine compartment (absorbent material in scuttle vent, on mud flaps, suspension support, brake amplifier, engine shield).
- The cabin (absorbent material in dashboard, air conditioning, entire air extraction system, upholstery sealing).
Onboard technologies
Together with comfort equipment, including
dual-zone automatic air conditioning with three air flow levels (soft,
medium, intense), the Citroën DS5 is available with a comprehensive
range of audio and telematics equipment to enhance travelling comfort:
The USB and Jack connection are built in to the central armrest, for
connecting mobile devices unobtrusively. The mobile device is then
controlled using the audio system controls. The Citroën DS5 is also
available with a 12V socket located behind the central console.
The audio system features ARKAMYS acoustic processing software for
spatialised sound, producing authentic sound and distributing it evenly
throughout the cabin.
For even more impressive musical
sensations, a high-end hi-fi system has been developed with DENON.
Comprising ten speakers (including an amplified subwoofer in the boot, a
central channel in the dashboard and two tweeters in the rear doors)
and a digital amplifier, the new system creates a vast sound landscape
in the cabin that is well-positioned, consistent and true to the
recordings. It reproduces extreme low bass, treble and low medium sounds
as faithfully as possible.
The Citroën DS5 can also be equipped
with the latest-generation in-car MyWay navigation. The system includes a
high-resolution 7-inch colour widescreen, internal memory where mapping
data is stored, speed limit sign reminders, and Bluetooth audio
streaming for listening to music files stored on mobile phones.
Accessories for enhancing car travel
The Citroën DS5 is available with a range of accessories for enhancing car travel:
- A 230 V/USB socket is available on all trim levels for charging laptops, musical devices, cameras and mobile phones.
- Citroën WiFi On Board enables passengers to use the web during car
travel. The WiFi box features a wireless connection for four devices
simultaneously and works with the SIM card of the customer's internet
3G/3G+ key subscribed with the operator of their choice. Passengers can
use the web connection to access their emails, instant messaging
services, practical information and online games, all at the same time.
- A multi-player Philips DVD equipped with two independent attachable
screens ensures relaxed long journeys while bringing entertainment to
the rear passengers.
- Lastly, a multimedia support compatible with most screens measuring
up to 13 inches or 330 mm (ideal for iPads, DVD players and Netbooks)
can be fitted on the stalks of the front headrest and inclined for
enhanced viewing comfort.
TECHNOLOGY AND PERFORMANCE
The Citroën DS5 features the very best
in technology to provide an easy and relaxed drive combined with
satisfying at-the-wheel sensations.
Technology for driving
For
stable and efficient road manners, the Citroën DS5 is fitted with
electronic brakeforce distribution, emergency brake assist and ABS, as
well as a new Citroën innovation, intelligent traction control, combined
with ESP for optimum vehicle control in the most delicate driving
situations..
The DS5 is also equipped as standard with the
Citroën eTouch service to remain connected in all circumstances. eTouch
is a secure and free system available 24/7 using a built-in SIM card,
notably including localised emergency and assistance calls (depending on
country) to get the emergency services to the car as quickly as
possible in the event of an incident or accident. Citroën eTouch
features two additional services via the web: a virtual maintenance
manual, for alerts on mechanical or safety incidents and information on
upcoming servicing, and an eco-driving service, for monitoring fuel
consumption and CO2 emissions.
In true Citroën spirit, the DS5 is
a concentrate of simply obvious technologies. It was designed with
useful and intuitive innovation in mind to make driving easier. Together
with tried and tested technologies such as hill-start assist, an
electric parking brake, parking assist and a programmable speed
limiter-cruise control, the Citroën DS5 is fitted with:
- automatic high-beam lamps. A miniature camera built into the
interior door mirror processes the images received to manage the
automatic high beam lights, switching them on and off as necessary, in
line with ambient lighting and traffic conditions, for stress-free
driving at night.
- a second-generation lane departure warning system, with enhanced
predictive capabilities. Lane departures, signalled via a vibration in
the driver's seat, are detected by a miniature camera built in to the
rearview mirror and road-line recognition technology based on digital
imagery. This technology is used to counter the problem of drowsiness at
the wheel.
- colour head-up display. A transparent blade, rising up when the
car is started, projects essential driving information (speed, speed
limiter-cruise control settings and navigation settings) in the driver's
direct line of sight. For Hybrid4 models, when the vehicle is running
without consuming fuel, the display changes colour from white to blue,
encouraging an ecological driving style. Drivers are left to concentrate
on the essential.
- reversing camera. Working with the MyWay navigation system, the
reversing camera sends a colour image to the navigation screen. Using
visual markers (red lines for the limits of the rear bumpers and blue
lines for maximum wheel turn), drivers can manoeuvre their vehicles in
complete safety.
- fog lamps with static cornering lights. This system adds an
extra beam when cornering to increase visibility of the inner part of
the bend or intersection by up to 75° to the left and right of the car.
This equipment springs into action automatically when the driver uses
his indicator or when the steering wheel turn exceeds 60°.
- hands-free access and starting. Drivers enter and start their
vehicle with simple, intuitive actions while keeping the key on their
person. The electronic key is detected when approaching the vehicle, the
doors open and close with just the slightest brush against the handle,
and the car starts with a simple push on the START button.
Dynamic road performance
The Citroën DS5 provides all-new driving
sensations with a unique at-the-wheel experience combining dynamic
handling and ride comfort:
- The springing and damping settings provide a perfect "read" of the
road while remaining easy to control. The dynamically tuned Citroën DS5
gives occupants the impression of being glued to the road while bringing
passengers a feeling of safety in all circumstances.
- The precise and direct steering of the Citroën DS5 contributes to
the car's dynamic feel. With hydraulic electric pump assistance, it
offers a gradual and hearty response without being too delicate,
especially on straight lines.
- Lastly, along with active safety equipment (EBD, EBA, ABS, ESP,
intelligent traction control), the Citroën DS5 has powerful brakes with a
firm response, thanks in particular to 340 mm-diameter front brakes on
most versions.
Four fuel engines
The third model of the DS line will be
available on launch with two Euro V diesel engines equipped with
particulate filters: the e-HDi 110 Airdream (EGS6), with new-generation
Stop&Start micro-hybrid technology reducing CO2 emissions by up to
15%, and the HDi 160 (6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic), boasting
remarkable performance for a pleasant and safe drive.
The Citroën
DS5 is also powered by two turbocharged petrol powerplants with direct
injection, both of them Euro V compliant and developed with BMW: the THP
155 (6-speed auto) and the THP 200 (6-speed manual). The THP 200 offers
a remarkable drive with power of 147 kW and maximum torque of 275 Nm at
1,770 rpm.
The first Citroën with Hybrid4 technology
The DS5
is the first Citroën fitted with full-hybrid Hybrid4 technology
combining the on-road performance of an HDi diesel and the efficiency of
electric power. The system provides heady driving pleasure - with 200
bhp, four drive wheels, electric mode in cities, accelerator boost -
along with extra low CO2 emissions, at just 99 g/km.
The originality of the Hybrid4 system lies in a blend of several technologies:
- a 2.0 HDi 160 DPFS internal-combustion engine,
- Stop&Start system with a second-generation reversible alternator,
- automated 6-speed manual gearbox with optimised shifts,
- permanent magnet synchronous motor located on a special multi-link rear axle developing power of 27 kW (37 bhp),
- the Power Train Management Unit, which automatically manages the
settings of the two engines with a view to reduced fuel consumption.
Hybrid4 technology offers several different driving settings. Using the
thumb wheel on the central console, drivers choose from one of four
modes: Auto, ZEV, 4 Wheel Drive and Sport.
"Auto" is the
default setting. To optimise fuel consumption it automatically handles
switches between the fuel engine and the electric motor.
"ZEV"
(for Zero Emission Vehicle) is for driving with the electric motor only,
for speeds of up to 60 km/h. Range in ZEV mode is between 2 km and 3
km, after which the car automatically switches back to "Auto".
"4
Wheel Drive" is used when drivers need enhanced grip at low speeds. The
front wheels are powered by the internal-combustion engine and the back
wheels by the electric motor. Ideal for tough ground and low-grip
situations such as snow, mud and sand.
"Sport" provides extra
responsiveness and vitality by making maximum use of the electric motor
on top of the fuel engine. Accelerations and gear changes are
revitalised by an electric "boost".
