Review
DS 5 hatchback
by CarBuyer
- Competent Kreuzer
- Distinctive checks
- Classy interiors
- Poor ride quality
- expensive to buy
- limited rear headroom
"It may look good, and a plush interior, but the DS 5 is not as good as some competitors ride or handle disappoint costs while running also. "
Officially a brand in its own right, DS is the premium arm 5 Citroen and the DS is the company's flagship, for now. Even if you now do not mention the name 'Citroen' find anywhere on the car, it is pretty much the same including, as the Citroen DS 5.
There is pretending to be an alternative setting on the compact executive recipe - initially offering by a tailgate instead Salon, body style - and takes something like the Mercedes C-class, BMW 3 Series, Jaguar XE and Audi A4. Its hatchback / crossover body style, you can perform other options to be considered, even as the Ford Mondeo hatchback or BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo or even an SUV like the Mazda CX. 5 The DS is a distinctive-looking thing, but with a lot of sharp bends, bold headlight cluster and loads of chrome.
Under the hood there is from a 1.6 and two 2.0-liter diesel engines, as well as to choose a few turbocharged 1.6-liter petrols. The slightly left-field choice will be the diesel-electric hybrid, which not all you might deliver expected running costs and is the most expensive version, also to buy. Our favorite is the 148bhp 2.0-liter diesel, as it provides the best balance between performance and cost of ownership available in the area.
From behind the wheel, the DS 5 is something of an oddity. It's not as much fun to drive as far Jaguar XE or BMW 3 Series, but still it is comfortable and cosseting as an Audi A4 or Mercedes C-Class. Firm suspension and alloy wheels combine (very low profile tires), to make the trip really unpleasant -. Particularly at low speeds
Get it accelerates on the highway, however, and the DS is quite smooth and quiet and should have a reasonably savvy companion for long trips.
space in the front is fine, and there's enough legroom in the back, although the sloping roofline restricts travel and be able to prove the high window line things feel rather claustrophobic make in the back. Interior quality is good, and while it offered on both trim levels much Kit - elegance and prestige. Security is good - the DS 5 is complete with a five-star Euro NCAP score and many standard safety equipment.
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MPG, Rates & CO2 runs
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the DS 5 is a hybrid model that running very cheap, but to buy quite expensive, so we prefer the regular diesels
DS 5 MPG and CO2
the DS-5 diesel range starts with the BlueHDi from 0 engine comes with a six ~~ POS = TRUNC manual. The 1.6-liter engine in this model delivers good fuel economy of 70.6mpg and 104g / km CO2 emissions for £ 20-a-year road tax.
The more powerful BlueHDi 150 S & S 2.0-liter diesel engine is more powerful, but still manages 68.9mpg, while 105 g / km CO2 for the same road tax bill as BlueHDi 0 emits
for those who want even more power, there's the BlueHDi 180, which is a more powerful version of the same engine 2.0 liters in the BlueHDi 150 is only available with automatic transmission and for 64.2mpg and emissions of 114g / km good for taxes amounting to £ 30 per year.
for the best fuel economy of your DS 5, you need to go for the top-of-the-range 0 Hybrid4 model. This combines a 2.0-liter diesel engine with an electric motor to return 72.4mpg and 103g / km emit. It is questionable whether it is worth, the hybrid steep price to enjoy paying these low operating costs if the BlueHDi diesels come so close to the adjustment of economic figures.
As expected, the only petrol engine in the range - coupled with a 1.6-liter 163bhp with an automatic transmission - is not as impressive as the diesel, when it comes to efficiency. They are no more than 47.9mpg seen in everyday life, while the CO2 emissions from 136g / km to £ 130 per year road tax definition. Unless you really do not like driving diesels, there is no reason to buy the fuel, and it will not hold its value very well in the second-hand market compared to the rest of the region.
DS 5 Insurance Group
The DS 5 drops in insurance groups 18-30, so it is not particularly cheap to cover. A piece of good news, if you are considering is the hybrid that it is not the most expensive DS 5 to insure because it falls into Group 27
DS 5 Guarantee
All new DS by a is covered two-year unlimited mileage warranty, with a third year of coverage is also used, as long as you have not exceeded 60,000 miles. Guests can make the warranty, one year at a time, to extend to a maximum of 0,000 miles.
DS 5 Maintenance
The gasoline DS 5 needs a service every 20,000 miles or one year, whichever comes first. The interval for the 2.0-liter diesel engines is the same, while the 1.6-liter diesel retailer needs every 12,500 miles or a year to visit. Although the DS 5 is no longer a Citroen, you can park your car at your local Citroen dealer.
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motors, and power and Service
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DS 5 offers a choice of petrol, diesel or hybrid power
DS 5 has an oddly contradictory driving experience - it is not quite sharp or sensitive enough can be a really sporty handler are drawn in the form of the BMW 3 series into consideration, but it is solid suspension feel, as one would expect sometimes. Nevertheless, it is a reasonably competent highway cruiser with one of the more powerful diesel engines under the hood - although wind noise is higher than we would like
It is worth considering that the ride can be particularly hard on. the larger 18 and 19-inch alloy wheels. Luckily 5 the latest DS with improved suspension comes in this regard, but if you expect a lot of comfort, it is still worth considering the air suspension-equipped Citroen C5 instead.
DS-5 diesel engines
DS 5 a wide range of diesel engines of the DS features, with the BlueHDi 0 and moves to the BlueHDi 150 and the 2.0-liter BlueHDi 180th
[194508220-liter16-literStart] The BlueHDi 0 produces 118bhp and takes 12.7 seconds from 0-62mph to go. It never feels fast from a standstill, but it is decent in spurts.The 2.0-liter BlueHDi makes 148bhp but also more pressure from slow speeds than the smaller diesel has, it is from 0-62mph make faster (10.4 slowly seconds).
If you want more performance, then you should use the larger 2.0-liter 178bhp BlueHDi to examine 180 diesel engine, which gets the DS5 from 0-62mph in 9.9 seconds and is ideal for overtaking truck or other traffic quickly and safely.
DS 5 hybrid motor
It is also difficult to make a case for the DS 5 hybrid. He the HDi 0 diesel engine combines with an electric motor back fuel consumption of up to 72.4mpg. This combination produces 0bhp, making it the fastest model in the DS-5 range, going from 0-62mph in 9.3 seconds. These numbers are impressive, but you have to pay well over £ 30,000 for the privilege, and it takes some time to scrape the additional expenditure by lower operating costs back.
DS 5 petrol engine
The sole petrol engine in the DS-5 range, the THP 165, one look is worth it when a gasoline-powered car to drive is really important to you, or you imagine to drive only on very short trips around town the car. Its 163bhp gets the car from 0-62mph in 10.4 seconds. Relatively weak economy of 47.9mpg and low resale value it mean little financial sense in the long run makes.
While the car much grip round corners offers, 5 the DS is not particularly fun to drive, for steering that is too bright. The car is best described as a comfortable highway cruiser seen and not as a sporty hatchback.
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Interior & Comfort
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seats and internal quality stamp, but the DS 5 is not as comfortable as we would expect
as we have said in the performance section, the DS has 5 tauter suspension as we would expect. Supportive seats and a very high-quality interior will contribute to the solution to make it, but some buyers simply not the way the DS 5 crashes over bumps and potholes, especially with larger 18 or 19-inch alloy wheels.
DS 5 dash
The encompassing driver-oriented dashboard is undoubtedly a highlight of the DS 5 cabin and the center console to the latest model 12 less buttons than before, so the design is cleaner than ever before. Digital dials, clearly designed quality keys, some roof controls, smooth-sounding buzzer and classy lighting contribute to a peaceful environment for the driver and front passenger. Some of the plastics are used in less prominent places, are a little scratchy and the navigation display may be larger, but overall, the quality of the interior is very good. There is also a large wheel mounted vertically more than some other cars, and a small, well-kept gearlever.
DS 5 Equipment
There are three main trim levels on the DS 5. cheapest to most expensive, these elegant, a 1955 limited edtion and flagship Prestige. , The elegance pretty well equipped Fittingly for the upscale nature of the DS brand for an entry-level model.
Standard equipment cruise control, front and rear electric windows, rear parking sensors, DAB radio, dual-zone includes air conditioning, fog lights, an electric parking brake, automatic headlights and wipers, Bluetooth and USB port, LED daytime running lights and a leather steering wheel. Since the BlueHDi 0 is our selection of the engine range, we do not believe there is no need to spend more money on higher spec models.
The Prestige adds xenon headlamps, seat of the electric driver, rear view camera, blind spot monitoring and some other styling add-ons.
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practicality & trunk
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of DS 5 is impressively practical, with a large boat - unless it is for the hybrid-go
of 5 DS a pretty spacious car inside, one with the provided that headroom be back due to the swooping roofline be a little tight for larger passengers. Otherwise, there is plenty of space front and rear, as well as an impressively large boat -. Although the DS 5 batteries of the hybrid model shows that the space reduce
DS 5 interior and storage
The driver and passenger should have no complaints about the amount of room available in the DS-5 - and their seats are seriously comfortable, also. In the rear seats, but some larger adults may find the roof as a result of the car swoopy exterior styling brush their heads. There are a lot of leg and elbow room back there, though. Cabin storage is quite good, with no shortage of cubbies or cupholders. We want a slightly larger glove box, but.
DS 5 trunk
By default, the DS 5 has a 465-liter trunk, which is generous, but in some ways from the new Ford Mondeo hatchback the 541-liter capacity. In DS 5 hybrid but reduces the presence of batteries for the electric motor boot space only 325 liters less than a hatchback Citroen C4, a class below the DS 5. Other practical hybrid models, such as the Toyota Auris sitting Touring Sport, lose no trunk compared to the regular version.
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reliability and safety
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DS 5 is dogged by a reputation for poor reliability, but standard safety equipment is good
French brands like have DS made improvements when it comes in recent years on the reliability but they are still a long way to the market leaders in this field. Our latest driver performance customer satisfaction survey looked Owner parent company Citroen 20th of 32 brands rank -. Although this result reflects the entire spectrum, not just the DS5, the high standards was built to reflect its luxury image
DS 5 reliability
DS 5 made his first appearance in our driver power satisfaction survey in 2015, 107 come from the supplied 0 cars. It fared better in the reliability category, coming 71st. The parent company Citroen's overall performance as a brand was less impressive, but its position 20 from 32 manufacturers have an improvement of six places represent in comparison to 2014
French still annoying to throw cars in general electrical interference that other manufacturers seem to have largely eliminated. On the plus side, all of the cabin of the DS 5 materials feel solid and extremely high quality - owners are just the technique is to hope the test of time
DS 5 Safety
DS. "Mother brand Citroen has a much better reputation for security, as it does for the reliability. The DS-5 is the maximum five-star crash test rating from Euro NCAP awarded, scored 89% for adult occupant protection and a very strong 97% to assist in the security category.
Standard safety kit on all models includes anti-lock brakes, electronic stability control to help prevent skids, Hill Start assist, a full set of airbags, ISOFIX child seat attachment points and a seatbelt warning buzzer.
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price, price-performance ratio and options
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well equipped, but top-spec models are expensive
the DS 5 is divided into three main levels of specification - basic dSign, mid-range dstyle and top-of-the - range DSport. The reason dSign model does not offer much in the way of the superior equipment, but you will pay a substantial sum for the top spec models. For this effort, you get a lot of devices, including GPS, keyless start, a rearview camera, parking sensors and cruise control.
The mid-spec dstyle is probably the best compromise, but provides luxury as part ~~ POS = TRUNC, for around £ 2,000 less than the DSport.
is the main problem of the DS5, that it is about the same price as similarly sized cars by top-name upscale brands such as BMW and Audi, so resale values on the used car market will not be nearly as strong, although the DS more equipment for your money offers.
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