The original C5 was a sensible, practical family car that attracted its fair share of buyers. But with the automotive market changing so rapidly and new technology in demand, it was time to show the world just what potential the C5 really had. This C5 has the latest Citroen development in active suspension design, Hydractive 3. Among other attributes, the front wheels tell the back wheels what is coming up in the way of bumps/potholes, which cushions the ride even further.
The suspension lowers the C5 closer to the road at speed on smooth roads for improved stability and better cornering power.
The car seems to recognise that it is travelling on rough roads, raising itself to improve ground clearance.
This Citroen is crammed with other high-tech features such as voice-controlled satellite navigation, automatic monitoring of tyre pressures, door mirrors that fold inwards when the car is locked, even computerised headlights and windscreen wipers that communicate with one another to maximise visibility in bad weather conditions.
The C5 is large and roomy, with a lot of passenger and luggage space for a 4.6 metre-long car.
The rear seats can be removed without too much hassle for additional luggage space, which is quite unusual.
The next Citroen C5 update is expected around July 2009. The next all-new C5 is expected to be roomier and come with stylistic cues from the C-SportLounge concept car.
