The tech spec of the new Citroen C5 is a match for any of its rivals and with a choice of petrol and diesel engines available in 1.6, 1.8 and 2.0 litre engine sizes; it caters for a variety of driving needs. Aimed at both the fleet market and the ‘user chooser’ market, i.e. those who spend a lot of time on the road, the Citroen C5 outclasses its competitors in terms of refinement, driving comfort, ride and handling.

The unmistakable styling allows the Citroen C5 to stand out from the pack, with its imaginative double chevron running the entire width of the bonnet between the wrap around halogen headlights. The distinctive Citroen insignia is an integral part of the C5’s design and is just one of many elegant characteristics which complement the C5’s muscular appearance. The new Citroen C5 is more than just a car, it’s a status symbol!

The interior of the Citroen C5 has adopted a very high standard of comfort, style and sophistication. Three aircraft style dials form the centrepiece of the dashboard, along with an impressive information screen which looks both striking and expensive, especially at night. There is no compromise on comfort either; with both front seats having height adjustment as well as a backrest that tilts in two places giving unrivalled comfort for all shapes and sizes.

One feature of the Citroen C5 which really impressed me was the fact that the door pocket automatically illuminated as my hand entered it, making rummaging around blindly a thing of the past. The Citroen C5’s dash mounted CD/radio and air conditioning unit are both stylish and straight forward as all controls are clearly marked and cunningly styled. Remote controls are also featured on the hub of the steering wheel allowing for a safe and sophisticated driving experience.

Many other cars in the same class have an equally roomy interior, but this is usually at the expense of boot space. With the Citroen C5 however, this is not the case as it packs a substantial 429 litres in the saloon, where as the C5 Tourer has an impressive 505 litre boot capacity where the rear seats and parcel shelf are in place and a massive 1462 litres of boot space when the rear seats are folded flat.

The Citroen C5 is a long car, one of the longest in its class and this certainly helps give the C5 one of the smoothest rides in the executive saloon class. This coupled with the electronic stability programme (ESP) and electronic brake force distribution (EBD) ensures a comfortable ride on winding country lanes as well as on the open road. The Citroen C5 truly is a thoroughbred saloon which effortlessly blends performance, style, comfort and technology.

Get your hands on the new Citroen C5 at Citroen Supermarket, available to buy outright from £14,995.35 or to lease with prices starting at an amazing £189.99 per month. Also available is the award winning Citroen C5 Tourer, named as What Diesel’s ‘Estate Car of the Year’¹. Visit their website at http://citroensupermarket.com for the best deals on new & used Citroen sales and Citroen leasing, or call 08450 750 600