The CrossTourer is most easily attributed to the refined gentleman from Tuscany. For someone who needs a versatile vehicle for all occasions. A vehicle that knows how to show its assets, but at the same time successfully hides them. The C5 CrossTourer is an extremely interesting product that, with its maturity, is writing the last chapter of the currently current generation of the Citroën C5.
Citroën C5 has been practically unchanged on the market for over 6 years. The developers have given him the last one this time model version of this generation, inspired by the off-road taste and named it crosstourer. With that, though C5 raised high above the average – even with dynamic chassis and his "height" centimeters. Despite the fact that, unfortunately, it does not have an off-road one 4×4 drive, impresses with many trumps.
An interesting French design language
Still an interesting car in terms of design, which is more than adventurous gentlemen, liked by those with a slightly more relaxed lifestyle. However, in the version crosstourer it becomes a vehicle that appeals to a much wider demographic. That one too younger and more dynamic. A selection of body accessories such as plastic fender trims, accented bumper protections in the color of brushed aluminum, mirrors covered in chrome and interesting 18" alloy wheels, separates him from the other brothers. The combination of this equipment really breathes life into the car lots of freshness and from face and hips erases a few years. The Crosstourer turns the heads of passers-by with its French charm, which surprised us a little.
All in all, it speaks in favor of the very concept and approach of the French designers, who years ago knew how to create a car that defies time and still remains design fresh. The alignment of lines and details works elegantly, at times even prestigious and right at the end it leaves a feeling of discretion sportsmanship.
Adjustable inches
Citroën C5 crosstourer and not only spoils with visual accessories, but also, as the Citroën tradition dictates, rests hydraulic suspension, this time named hydractive III+. This allows the car four height settings, or ground clearance settings. Hydractive III+ allows to crosstourer (only this one is basically higher for 15 mm from the classic version) you raise for 6 centimeters up to a speed of 10 km/h, and up to a speed of 40 kilometers per hour for good ones 4 centimeters. At that crosstourer it remains slightly elevated even up to a speed of 70 kilometers per hour. In practice, this means that as far as you see the bigger road curb - simply raise the car and drive the crosstourer bravely over the curb. The function is also useful for a few worse macadam road, when crosstourer it shows enthusiasm when swallowing road bumps and impresses with comfort.
Chassis also allows setting "Sports”, which creates more dynamic driving sensations. It seems to be the only one we've had on most of the time as the car gives the right amount of dynamism. Citroën C5 crosstourer feels best on highways, where its comfort and driving sensations can only be compared with Mercedes S class. It's here C5 by far the best compared to the class competition. At higher speeds, the chassis automatically adjusts the height distance from the carriageway and the car with a purpose improving aerodynamic properties drop closer to the road.
It is also necessary to mention the built-in function "Snow Drive”, which helps the better ones capabilities and grip on terrain with poor grip properties. This also increases the pulling power of the vehicle.
Appropriate motorization
It is under the hood of the test vehicle breathed engine with label HDi 160, which is an interesting choice and will satisfy a wide range of drivers. The engine pauses 120kW , respectively 163 horsepower. So almost 1600 kilograms, the vehicle accelerates to a good 100 km/h 9.3 seconds, which is satisfactory considering the nature of the vehicle, but the engine is certainly not intended for driving with excessive sporting ambitions. On the highway, where it is at home and where this is allowed, you will also reach the factory "specified" 210 km/h. The engine impresses with its moderate consumption. On a longer test circuit, which included a lot of highways, suburban driving and stressful city centers, the corsstourer achieved consumption 7.1 liter of gas oil per 100 kilometers. We have no doubt that consumption could be lower with a little more in a calm manner driving.
The Lord also from within
Despite the fact that C5 he is no longer among the youngest, he doesn't really know that inside. It is true that the amateur board is decorated too big the number of buttons, the user interface of the navigation system eMyWay it's a bit too complicated compared to these types modern systems and the information display screen itself is a bit small. But the user gets used to everything quickly and it is not overly annoying. Test version the vehicle was also equipped with massage seats, which as a whole leave somewhat mixed feelings, because despite the extensive settings, it was difficult to find the correct and at the same time comfortable position on them.
We were missing in the car USB socket, which, despite an extensive search, we could not find, which surprised us a little.
Varied competition
Citroën is with the model C5 definitely a bestseller in its segment, as it has already been sold 530.000 specimens. CrossTourer otherwise, it enters its own specific and varied class, where they currently reign volkswagen passat alltrack, pity octavia scout, opel insignia sports tourer, Volvo XC70 and some others. Only you all offer an option in turn four-wheel drive. Nevertheless, we have to admit that the crosstourer has its own charms. The kind that will charm those gentlemen who want to stand out from the average and always choose differently from the majority. For such people, this car is the perfect combination of compromises that we face when buying any car. And crosstourer he will repay them for their decision with his very special French charm.
Price of the test vehicle: 35,720 euros
More purchase information:
citroen.si/c5-crosstourer
