Citroen has lifted the wraps off the brand new C5 in Paris. Unveiled to the world in both saloon and estate versions, the new C5 benefits from a completely new approach by Citroen’s designers who have combined Teutonic-like levels of quality, styling and handling with the highest standards of comfort, safety and in-car technology for which the Company is already renowned.

Citroen has unveiled its new C5 model due here in 2008 with improved styling and stronger looking design lines and a claim of greater reliability.

The all-new C5 conveys a real sense of prestige, with the state-of-the-art design in a classic thoroughbred saloon.  Following the success of the innovative C4 Picasso, Citroen’s new C5 also introduces a range of new features such as a second-generation fixed-centred controls steering wheel, a seat back massage function and a choice of suspension set-ups.

Set to arrive in Ireland in early 2008, the new C5 embodies the progress that Citroen has made in recent years. Citroen claims that it will more than satisfy the requirements of buyers of large cars in terms of both quality and reliability. 

With its long, sleek body, sculpted lines and high waist, the new C5’s striking styling gives it a true sense of status. 

The front end is characterised by the large air-intakes and long incisive headlamps that flank the prominent chrome chevrons and assert the C5’s identity. From the back, the distinctive concave window and two-part boomerang lights give it a purposeful, determined impression. Longer and wider than the model it replaces, the new C5 has real on-the-road presence, with an aerodynamic profile that alludes to the car’s dynamic qualities and accomplished road handling. 

Measuring 4.78m long (the estate is 5cm longer), 1.86m wide and 1.45m tall, the new C5 imposes itself at the top end of the large family car segment. The interior of the new C5 offers occupants an environment that exudes refinement, comfort and style.

The attractive styling is exemplified by the instrument panel design, where annular needles run around each of the dials, allowing an electronic display unit to be integrated in the centre of each dial.  Additionally, a screen on the overhead console displays an illustration on start-up, symbolising the car, its five seats and the seatbelt warnings.

The new C5 introduces a second-generation fixed-centred controls steering wheel, with membrane-covered controls, providing easy access to key functions such as the cruise control, radio or telephone. 

The model can also be specified with Citroen’s new-generation NaviDrive system, featuring a 7-inch central display screen and voice activation of the built-in GSM telephone, audio system and satellite navigation.

The new C5 features levels of soundproofing that more than match any of its competitors.  Specifically, the measures taken include acoustic barriers on the body and door surrounds, an acoustic windscreen, laminated side windows, reinforced absorbent body and roof linings, and damped mountings as developed for the C6.

For further information on the new C5, contact Castle Park Motors, Dock Road Limerick, on 061-306300.

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