Citroën C5 - Wikipedia

Large family car by Citroën, 2000–2022 For the crossover station wagon, see Citroën C5 X. Motor vehicle

Citroën C5
Overview
Manufacturer	Citroën[a]
Production	2000–2018 (Europe)2008–2021 (China)[citation needed]
Body and chassis
Class	Large family car (D)
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Chronology
Predecessor	Citroën XantiaCitroën XM
Successor	Citroën C5 XDS 5 (for first-generation liftback)

The Citroën C5 is a large family car produced by the French manufacturer Citroën between 2000 and 2018 in France, and between 2008 and 2022 in China, over two generations. It replaced the Citroën Xantia, in the large family car class, and is the first modern Citroën with "Cx" naming nomenclature, previously used by its ancestors, the C4 and C6 from 1930. A crossover, unrelated to the previous generations, was released in 2021, with crossover styling and marketed as the Citroën C5 X.[1]

First generation (DC/DE; 2001)

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First generation
Overview
Model code	DC/DE
Production	2000–2007
Assembly	France: Rennes (Rennes Plant)
Body and chassis
Body style	5-door liftback5-door estate
Platform	PSA PF3
Related	Citroën C6Peugeot 407
Powertrain
Engine	Petrol: 1.8 L EW7 I4 2.0 L EW10 I4 3.0 L ES9 V6 Diesel: 1.6 DV6 HDi L I4 2.0 DW10 HDi L I4 2.2 DW12 HDi L I4
Transmission	5-speed manual6-speed manual4-speed automatic6-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,750 mm (108.3 in)
Length	4,745 mm (186.8 in) (liftback)4,839 mm (190.5 in) (estate)
Width	1,770 mm (69.7 in)
Height	1,476 mm (58.1 in) (liftback)1,511 mm (59.5 in) (estate)

Liftback (pre-facelift)Estate (pre-facelift)Liftback (facelift)Liftback (facelift)Estate (facelift)

The first-generation C5 was available as a five-door liftback or five-door estate styles only. As a liftback, Citroën had completely reversed the design philosophy from the fastback saloon era of Robert Opron. Production commenced in the end of 2000. Sales in the United Kingdom commenced in April 2001.[2]

Power came from 1.8 and 2.0 litre straight-4 and 3.0 litre V6 petrol engines, as well as 1.6, 2.0 and 2.2 litre direct injection diesel engines. The first-generation C5 was the last Citroën developed under the chairmanship of Jacques Calvet (1982–1999). The C5 had a further development of Citroën's hydropneumatic suspension, now called Hydractive 3.

The major change with this system was the use of electronic sensors to replace the mechanical height correctors seen in all previous hydropneumatic cars. This allowed the suspension computer to automatically control ride height: at high speed the suspension is lowered to reduce drag and at low speeds on bumpy roads the ride height is raised.

Manual control of ride height was retained, though it was overridden by the computer if the car was driven at an inappropriate speed for the selected height. Certain cars also featured the computer controlled ride stiffness, called Hydractive 3+.

In a major break with Citroën tradition, the brakes and steering were no longer powered by the same hydraulic system as the suspension, but the power steering used the same LDS fluid with its own pump. It has been speculated[by whom?] that the primary driver for this was the cost of developing electronic brake force distribution for the system, when the PSA Group already had an implementation for conventional brakes.

Another factor may be the highly responsive nature of 'traditional' Citroën brakes, which some have found hard to adjust to on other hydropneumatic cars, though it is felt by some to be superior.[citation needed]

In September 2004, the C5 underwent a major facelift (new front and rear ends; same centre section) to bring it into line with the look of the new Citroën C4. The liftback was lengthened from 4,618 mm (181.8 in) to 4,745 mm (186.8 in) and the estate from 4,755 mm (187.2 in) to 4,840 mm (190.6 in). Also, this new version got swivelling directional headlights.

The Hydractive suspension improves ride quality, keeps the car levelled, and enables the car to drive on three wheels if one tire is flat. The suspension is derived from the Hydropneumatic suspension used in the 1950s Citroën DS. Variations in height using the Hydractive suspension range up to 15 mm (0.6 in) in the front and 11 mm (0.4 in) in the back.

Production ended in December 2007, with the final production number being 720,000. In the United Kingdom, 45,502 models of the car were sold from 2001 to 2004.[3]

Engine	Displacement	Power	Torque	Top speed	0–62 mph (100 km/h) (s)
1.8 L EW7 I4	1749 cc	115 PS (85 kW; 113 hp) at 5,500 rpm	160 N⋅m (118 lb⋅ft) at 4,000 rpm	122 mph (196 km/h)	11.1
1.8 L EW7 I4 with automatic					11.3
2.0 L EW10 I4	1997 cc	136 PS (100 kW; 134 hp) at 6,000 rpm	190 N⋅m (140 lb⋅ft) at 4,100 rpm	129 mph (208 km/h)	9.8
2.0 L EW10 I4 HPI		140 PS (103 kW; 138 hp) at 6,000 rpm	192 N⋅m (142 lb⋅ft) at 4,000 rpm	130 mph (209 km/h)	9.6
2.0 L EW10 I4 VVT		143 PS (105 kW; 141 hp) at 6,000 rpm	200 N⋅m (148 lb⋅ft) at 4,000 rpm		9.1
3.0 L ES9 V6	2946 cc	207 PS (152 kW; 204 hp) at 6,000 rpm	285 N⋅m (210 lb⋅ft) at 3,750 rpm	144 mph (232 km/h)	9.7
3.0 L ES9 V6 VVT		211 PS (155 kW; 208 hp) at 6,000 rpm	290 N⋅m (214 lb⋅ft) at 3,750 rpm	143 mph (230 km/h)	8.6
1.6 L DV6 HDi diesel I4	1560 cc	109 PS (80 kW; 108 hp) at 4,000 rpm	240 N⋅m (180 lb⋅ft) at 1,750 rpm	118 mph (190 km/h)	11.3
2.0 L DW10 HDi diesel I4	1997 cc	90 PS (66 kW; 89 hp) at 4,000 rpm	205 N⋅m (151 lb⋅ft) at 1,900 rpm	112 mph (180 km/h)	13.1
		109 PS (80 kW; 108 hp) at 4,000 rpm	250 N⋅m (184 lb⋅ft) at 1,750 rpm	119 mph (192 km/h)	11.3
		136 PS (100 kW; 134 hp) at 4,000 rpm	320 N⋅m (236 lb⋅ft) at 2,000 rpm	127 mph (204 km/h)	9.8
2.2 L DW12 HDi diesel I4	2179 cc	133 PS (98 kW; 131 hp) at 4,000 rpm	314 N⋅m (232 lb⋅ft) at 2,000 rpm	127 mph (204 km/h)	10,5
		170 PS (125 kW; 168 hp) at 4,000 rpm	400 N⋅m (295 lb⋅ft) at 1,750 rpm	138 mph (222 km/h)	8,5

Second generation (RD/TD; 2007)

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Second generation
Overview
Model code	RD/TD
Production	2007–2019 (Europe)2008–2021 (China)
Assembly	France: Rennes (Rennes Plant) China: Wuhan (Dongfeng-PSA)
Designer	Domagoj Đukec
Body and chassis
Body style	4-door saloon5-door estate
Platform	PSA PF3 platform
Related	Peugeot 508
Powertrain
Engine	Petrol: 1.6 L EP6 I4 1.6 L EP6 turbo I4 1.8 L EW7 I4 2.0 L EW10 I4 2.3 L EW12A I4 (China) 3.0 L ES9 V6 Diesel: 1.6 L DV6 I4 2.0 L DW10 I4 2.2 L DW12 I4 2.7 L DT17 HDi V6 3.0 L DT20 V6
Transmission	5-speed manual6-speed manual6-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,814 mm (110.8 in)
Length	4,778 mm (188.1 in) (saloon)4,829 mm (190.1 in) (estate)
Width	1,852 mm (72.9 in)
Height	1,455 mm (57.3 in) (saloon)1,471 mm (57.9 in) (estate)

The second-generation C5 was officially unveiled in the beginning of 2008, and does not retain the liftback bodystyle, instead being a regular, three box saloon of an aerodynamic shape.

The C5 Airscape concept, which was presented at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 2007, gave an outlook on the second-generation C5.

It was launched in February 2008,[4] with the estate version following in May 2008,[4] and receives the name of Tourer. This C5 won 2009 Semperit Irish Car of the Year, as well as being awarded 2008–09 Japan's Import Car of the Year. The second generation was presented on 15 January 2008, having its world premiere at the Brussels Motor Show.

Estate (pre-facelift)Saloon (pre-facelift)

The second-generation C5 is available with conventional springs, as well as the hydropneumatic suspension and 2.7L Ford AJD-V6/PSA DT17 engine from the Citroën C6. In 2009, the 2.7L was replaced by an updated 3.0L unit which, despite offering more power, has improved fuel consumption and emissions.[5]

In 2010, the 2.0L HDi 140 and the 2.2L HDi 173 engines, were replaced by the 2.0L HDi 160 engine, mated to a six speed automatic or manual transmissions to comply with the Euro 5. Similarly, the 2.0L 16V 143 bhp petrol engine was replaced by the 1.6L THP 155, from the DS3 mated to a six speed manual transmission.

In 2011, the C5 was given a mild facelift, with a few cosmetic changes, such as LED lights. Three engines were added to the range consisting of two diesels, 2.0 HDI 160, and a 2.2 HDI 200 as well as a petrol engine, 1.6 VTI 120.

Estate (facelift)Saloon (facelift)

In July 2012, the C5 was given another mild facelift, with a few cosmetic changes, such as softer chevron badging, modified badging of C5, softer chevron "grille" as per the recently updated C4, and exclusive badges (on the Exclusive) on the sides in front of the front doors. For the Exclusive, the onboard GPS/radio head was also changed to the eMyWay unit which features full Bluetooth connectivity and iPod/USB interface.

In May 2016, the C5 was officially withdrawn in the United Kingdom, due to disappointing sales of 17,105 since 2008.[6] In 2015, only 237 cars were sold, the lowest number since the car's launch. This is in comparison to 6,549 sales in France in the same time span. However, this could be due to the model being launched at the start of the financial crisis in 2008, as well as increased demand for crossover models. This also marked the end of right-hand drive production of the C5.[3]

Sharing the same underpinnings of the Citroën C6, which has since been discontinued, this generation of C5 is often referred to also as the "X7". It is observed that on these cars two technical entities, the hydropneumatic system and the double wishbone layout, are utilized in conjunction.

eTouch Comprising a package of services including the emergency and assistance calls, Citroën eTouch also proposes a virtual maintenance manual, and an Eco Driving service accessible via the MyCitroën personal area on the web. For calls, Citroën eTouch works completely independently.

The system is equipped with a GPS module, and a SIM card, with no need for a call plan and unlimited over time. The vehicles features two buttons, "SOS" for emergency calls (the call is also triggered automatically in the event of impact) and "Double Chevron" for assistance calls.

The emergency call gets emergency services to customers faster, for accident victims and bystanders alike. The two services are free and available at any time. In China, the C5 was heavily restyled in 2017, while in Europe, production officially ended. Since March 2017, the saloon became no longer free to order. However, the Tourer and the CrossTourer remained configurable.

2017 facelift in China

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The 2017 facelift for the second-generation C5 in China includes a redesign with the front end of the car completely redesigned, featuring new headlights, grilles, and bumper, and giving it an updated front face, and a slightly revised rear with new tail lamps. The 2017 facelift C5 model was powered by the same range of engines used in the pre-facelift model in China. Engine options include a 1.6-liter turbo gasoline engine with 167 horsepower (124 kilowatts) and a bigger 1.8 turbo engine with 204 hp (152 kW) and 207 pound-feet (280 Newton meters) of torque. Both motors will be mated exclusively to a six-speed automatic transmission, powering to the front wheels. The Hydractive hydropneumatic suspension won’t be available for the 2017 C5 facelift as Citroën has decided to drop it from its portfolio due to the high production costs and low customer demand.[7]

Engine	Displacement	Power	Top speed	0–62 mph(0–100 km/h) (s)	Economy(liters/100 km)	CO2 emissions (g/km)
1.8 L I4	1749 cc	125 bhp (93 kW; 127 PS)	125 mph (201 km/h)	11.0	6.57	188
1.6 L I4	1598 cc	120 bhp (89 kW; 122 PS)	117 mph (188 km/h)	12.2	6.2	144
2.0 L I4	1997 cc	140 bhp (104 kW; 142 PS)	129 mph (208 km/h)	9.7	7.00	198
2.3 L I4	2253 cc	169 bhp (126 kW; 171 PS)	218 km/h (135 mph)	9.9	12.8	299
1.6 L Turbocharged I4	1598 cc	154 bhp (115 kW; 156 PS)	130 mph (209 km/h)	8.6	6.69	153
3.0 L V6	2946 cc	211 bhp (157 kW; 214 PS)	139 mph (224 km/h)	9.2	10.50	248
1.6 L diesel I4	1560 cc	109 bhp (81 kW; 111 PS)	119 mph (192 km/h)	12.2	4.67	149
1.6 L diesel I4	1560 cc	109 bhp (81 kW; 111 PS)	120 mph (193 km/h)	11.6	4.6	120
2.0 L diesel I4	1997 cc	136 bhp (101 kW; 138 PS)	127 mph (204 km/h)	10.6	4.99	157
2.0 L diesel I4	1997 cc	140 bhp (104 kW; 142 PS)	127 mph (204 km/h)	10.6	5.7	139
2.0 L diesel I4	1997 cc	161 bhp (120 kW; 163 PS)	130 mph (209 km/h)	9.1	5.29	139
2.2 L diesel I4	2179 cc	170 bhp (127 kW; 172 PS)	135 mph (217 km/h)	9.2	5.41	172
2.2 L diesel I4	2179 cc	200 bhp (149 kW; 203 PS)	140 mph (225 km/h)	8.3	5.9	155
2.7 L diesel V6	2720 cc	208 bhp (155 kW; 211 PS)	139 mph (224 km/h)	8.9	7.00	223
3.0 L diesel V6	2992 cc	240 bhp (179 kW; 243 PS)	151 mph (243 km/h)	7.7	6.19	195

Successor

[edit] Main article: Citroën C5 X

The new C5 X was revealed in the United Kingdom in July 2022. It will be sold in various markets, such as Australia and Europe.[8] It uses the C5 nameplate, but is now a larger mid-size crossover SUV.

Sales and production

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Year	Worldwide production	Worldwide sales	Notes
2000	99
2001	109,657
2002	145,731
2003	105,299
2004	89,437
2005	84,506
2006	65,640
2007	46,853
2008	71,187
2009	87,600[9]
2010	116,000[9]
2011	100,457[4]	101,213[4]	Total production reaches 1,120,615 units.[4]
2012	72,500[10]	76,300[10]	Total production reaches 1,193,100 units.[10]
2013	63,862
2014	51,936
2015	35,179
2016	14,506
2017	13,262
2018	5,221
2019	729
2020	25
2021	14,215

Notes

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1. ^
   • PSA Group (2001–2021)
   • Stellantis (2021–present)

References

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1. ^ https://www.motor1.com/photos/555539/2017-citroen-c5-cn-spec/ - Issued on 14 August 2018
2. ^ "April Launch Date for Citroen C5". www.honestjohn.co.uk. 24 January 2001. Retrieved 11 July 2020.
3. ^ a b Puddicombe, Daniel (19 May 2016). "Citroen drops C5 from UK range". Business Car. Archived from the original on 7 August 2016.
4. ^ a b c d e "PSA Annual Report 2012" (PDF). Car manufacturers. PSA. Retrieved 16 April 2013.[permanent dead link‍]
5. ^ "'Citroën C5 Saloon (08 on)': Facts and figures". Bauer Automotive Limited. Archived from the original on 16 July 2011. Retrieved 28 December 2009.
6. ^ "Citroën C5 axed from UK due to diminishing sales". Autocar.
7. ^ "New Citroen C5 teased for China". Motor1.com.
8. ^ "NEW CITROËN C5 X: UK COMMERCIAL LAUNCH" (Press release).
9. ^ a b "Engine specs from PSA Peugeot Citroën" (PDF). Creator and designer. PSA Peugeot Citroën. Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 June 2017. Retrieved 9 April 2013.
10. ^ a b c "Memento Mars 2013" (in French). PSA Peugeot Citroën. 21 February 2013: 50. Retrieved 31 July 2013. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)[permanent dead link‍]

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