test drive 2012 Dongfeng Citroen C5

2012 Dongfeng Citroen C5, 2.0-liter automatic enjoy.Benefits: 6-speed automatic transmission performance ride, the configuration level enhance comfort chassis excellent.Disadvantages: flat power, driving pleasure is not its strong suit.

In the joint venture brands of B-class car of this size is not large but the master is absolutely a lot of circles, the competition seems to always be in the incandescent state. Which top the competition process, perhaps not As for the bloody assault, but it must be Sincere to the meat can from opponents to seize the initiative, access to the share. Thus, ultimately benefit the consumer, at least at the product level, we see a more realistic pricing more reasonable combination of models and more frequent configuration updates. This time, 2012 Dongfeng Citroen C5 on the use of the opportunity of the year facelift, not only increases the configuration, will have “short board” into the now the advantages of the project.

Picture of 2012 Dongfeng Citroen C5

 Appearance is not the focus of the 2012 C5 improved

    Since it is a New Year facelift, the focus of the inside and outside the shape is not improved. In fact, the changes in appearance of the 2012 C5 is limited to 2.3 liters with models of high and 3.0-liter flagship equipment shark fin antenna, as well as the entire department to add the deep blue body paint (instead of the old section of “Bach blue color ). In the interior part, in addition to 2.0 liters manual models on the center console faux wooden decorative metallic finish veneer, light-colored interior models of the center console button font color from white to replace the black is probably the new models only uniform adjustment. At the same time, the 2012 Dongfeng Citroen C5 configuration improvement is also reflected in the details. Perhaps the increase in all models of electric tank cover open is not worth mentioning, but 2.3 liters distinguished, luxury, and 3.0-liter flagship of the new reverse image function has clearly contributed to the daily car convenience As for the 2.0 liter car The results of the type of sophisticated performance is to raise the overall cost-effective.

Bid farewell to the old partner, 2.0-liter CVVT engine, now with 6-speed automatic gearbox tacit understanding with

Shape to distinguish between 2.0 liters and 2.3 liters, 3.0 liters models, in addition to the rear logo, as well as the minutiae of the wheel styles, shark fin antenna

Peugeot in 2011 Guangzhou Auto Show launch of the 508 2.0 liter automatic models, we finally have reason to hunch Dongfeng Citroen C5 is also about to bid farewell to the PSA that highly controversial and challenged 4-speed automatic transmission. Sure enough, in 2012, paragraph C5, 2.0-liter automatic models officially switched to the same six-speed Tiptronic transmission and 2.3 liter models, so that the drive specifications to complete the leap from “inferior” to a block, “an expert” . Do not underestimate the hardware upgrade, you know, the 2.3 liter model is the C5′s main sales, but a lot of successful experience tells us that entry-dynamic models can also be a contribution to decent sales, so performance does not have the slightest slack. Actual performance, 2012, paragraph C5, that a 2.0 liter engine strength is no doubt the technology is mature, rugged and durable, the maximum power of 147 hp and 200 Nm of peak torque levels of the new 6-speed automatic gearbox arrangement. the role of the 1.6-ton curb weight, able to provide a smooth power output and shift response. Accelerate the pleasure and power reserve (Actually, there is the official 0-100 km / h acceleration from the 2.3-liter models, there is little reasonable gap achievement gap only

2012 C5 light-colored interior models, the center console button font color replaced by white, black is probably new only uniform adjustment

 From Aisin six-speed automatic transmission performance qualified, ride worthy of recognition

  Not only that, the old section of 2.0 liters compared to the automatic comfort has been canceled (2012), 2012, paragraph C5, 2.0-liter automatic exclusive type also adds automatic dual-zone air conditioning, automatic headlights, automatic wipers, leather seats The front seats electrically adjustable, Bluetooth, USB interface, front side airbags and other practical capabilities and security configuration.  2012 C5 is clearly intended to launch a new round of cost-effective 2.0 liter automatic models with the displacement of competitors offensive