Citroen C5 2.0 HDi 110 LX 5d Estate
Parkers summary:
The C5 replaced the Xantia in 2001, like the Xantia it remains a distinctive, relaxing and comfortable car. Its hydropneumatic suspension remains unique to Citroen models and it's even more spacious inside. There's also a wide choice of new engines including refined, frugal turbo-diesels and a direct petrol injection with low emissions. It's well equipped, and build quality and reliability are on a par with both Mondeo and Laguna.
Specifications are generous across the range; still new to the market, but ourdepreciation calculator suggests it will be similar to both the Mondeo and Laguna.
Too new to tell, but the previous Xantia was plagued by minor faults.
The hydractive suspension has two modes on Executive models, normal or sport; handling is both safe and secure, though not as sharp as either the current Passat or Mondeo; good body control.
Specifications are generous across the range; still new to the market, but ourdepreciation calculator suggests it will be similar to both the Mondeo and Laguna.
Hydractive suspension provides a very supple ride; front seats are very comfortable with generous all-ways adjustment, but driving position is not as good as rivals; rear space is excellent with useful rear armrest and ski hatch; huge boot, but the estate is cavernous.
No Euro NCAP yet but likely to score well with strong construction; standard ABS and airbags.
A transponder immobiliser is standard on all models, with exclusive models benefiting from an alarm
