Citroen DS5 in South Africa

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You might have heard about the Citroen DS5 earlier this year when it was in the running for the World Design Car of the Year Award at the New York Auto Show. Well, there is a good chance that you will hear a hell of a lot more about this spunky flagship model in Citroen’s DS range because it has finally arrived in South Africa and will certainly be turning heads on roads all across the country.

The Citroen DS5 will give South Africans the choice of both petrol and diesel engines, but it’s unclear at this stage whether the all-wheel drive hybrid version will reach South Africa. On the engine front, the familiar 1.6-litre turbopetrol is available either with a six-speed automatic gearbox kicking out 115kW with 240Nm, or with a six-speed manual gearbox that produces 147kW with 275Nm of torque. For the diesel heads out there, the 2-litre HDI turbodiesel should suffice, pushing out 120kW with 340Nm of torque and is also mated with the previously mentioned gearbox setups.

Possibly the most striking aspect of the Citroen DS5 is its fresh and appealing design features, making it an attention grabber of note. The beauty on the outside has been applied to the interior too with watchstrap-pattern seats covered in the very finest Bavarian leather, offering a superbly comfortable ride. The DS5 also sports a uniquely different sunroof that is divided into three wells of light that can be adjusted individually as passengers see fit.

Two trim levels are available, depending on the engine, namely ‘Style’, the cheaper option, and ‘Sport’ which comes with some additional features such as full-colour heads up display and a rear parking camera. What’s even better, the DS5 offers comfortable seating for five people and comes with ample boot space equaling 468 litres, perfect for those long distance family holidays. Now for the important part, the prices,

THP 155 Automatic Style - R344 900

THP 200 Manual Style - R374 900

THP 200 Manual Sport - R395 900

HDi 160 Sport - R399 900

Prices include a three-year, 100 000km warranty and five-year, 100 000km service plan.

What do you think of the all-beautiful Citroen DS5?