Test Driving: New Citroen C5 Aircross SUV … – Automobile Magazine

The new Citroen C5 Aircross SUV is the newest member of the Citroen product range. Inspired by the Citroen Aircross concept introduced in 2015, the new C5 Aircross was presented to the Turkish market after C3 Aircross SUV, which was presented to the market in 2017 and achieved a great success. With design details and rich personalization solutions, C5 Aircross SUV, a real Citroen, is one of the most comfortable and versatile models of the segment. The new Citroen C5 Aircross SUV offers an extremely rich range of personalization. With 7 body color, 3 color package and black ceiling option, different combinations can be created. Airbump, front bumper and ceiling bars can be colored with the color package with silver, white and red options.

In the interior design, the ambience options that differ according to the hardware levels are offered ambiences that reflect the style that suits your taste and personality. When we look at the external with Peugeot 3008, it is very similar to design. The C5 Aircross SUV has a 1.5 liter diesel diesel 130 horsepower 1.5 Bluehdi engine. It is a SUV with LED headlights that are burning during the day on the front, and when we look at the design from the outside, it attracts attention with its strong and large structure. On the front, we see that the logo part is sweat there. It is quite full and stands out with its safety features. Michelin brand is wide and large tires. This has played a major role in the fact that the vehicle looks much higher and muscular. Our vehicle works as a keyless Engine-Start/Stop. A very different gear lever, knob used. It is quite useful and simple. In SUV vehicles such as Range Rover, Jaguar, we have seen before, which we have seen in the form of cylindrical driving features of the vehicle is located. The C5 has the Aircross system, which is also called the vehicle. With the progressive hydraulic cushion (Progressive Hydraulic Cushion) specially developed by Citroen, the suspension system that softens both large bumps and small surface disorders has been able to provide a very good driving pleasure to the new Citroen C5 Aircross SUV.

A traditional suspension system; The shock absorber consists of bow and mechanical stopper. In the gradual hydraulic -backed suspension system (Progressive Hydraulic Cushion), special hydraulic pillows come into play on both sides to perform the task of damping and pushing. As a result, there is a smooth and unbeated driving driving. This Aircross driving system is also very important in safety, because according to your chosen path and driving comfort option, your sudden braking movements allow you to stop the brakes in the road requirement according to the road requirement. I think this feature has been achieved significant success in brakes. When the system faces big blows
Hydraulic pillows to offer suspension movements to offer superior handling and comfort
sets. In small road disorders, hydraulic pillows damping all of the coups and produce a very comfortable driving. The new Citroën C5 Aircross SUV has a good comfort in the seats with Advanced Comfort technology and a high -density foam layer in the center, along with a high -density foam layer on the surface. The new Citroën C5 Aircross SUV, with its 3 rear seats of the same width, managed to offer the same comfort and comfort level enough knee distance and head interval very generously wherever you sit. In particular, the rear seats have the ability to move 150 mm forward to the back of the back slope and the swords. In addition, when you combine the back seats with a luggage volume of 720 liters on the back, a gigantic luggage of 1630 liters is offered for use. With the help of an electric button in the rear trunk or with a single foot movement, it is also very good that it is opened and closes from the key. The new Citroën C5 Aircross SUV offers many storage spaces at different points.

The large compartment below the middle arm bends offers the size to carry a 1.5 -liter bottle, while the torpedo eye and door pockets are quite wide and really useful. At the back, the air conditioner output chamber, which consists of two compartments, does not escape attention. In addition, at the bottom of the middle console, there is another storage space that offers a wireless charging system for smartphones. There are also driving support systems that support driving safety and make life easier. The 12.3 -inch TFT digital instrument panel provides perfect access and control to systems, while at the same time it also contains the potential of advanced personalization. Depending on your phone, you can control the applications in the sound and continue driving without taking your eyes off the road.

The new Citroen C5 Aircross gives SUV the opportunity to program the important elements of the trip. At a speed higher than 30 km/h; The system maintains your position in the lane by monitoring road lines. When the Stop – Get up, the adaptable cruise control system is enabled, the new Citroen C5 Aircross can stop and take action again, following the movements of the vehicle in front of the SUV. Since your vehicle is checked safely, you do not need to manage the speed and direction of the vehicle while driving. For the operation of the Motorway Driving Support System, your hands must always be on the steering wheel. Naturally, you can handle control at any time. The adaptable cruise control system that works with the help of the camera detects the front vehicle and automatically protects the safe distance. Using gas and brake, the system can stop the vehicle and move again without any intervention of the driver. Meanwhile, the engine with a 1.5 -liter 130 horsepower enables the vehicle to accelerate with your gas movements. It works equivalent to 2.0 -liter engines. Gear shifts do not feel smoothly. The approach and escape angles of the vehicle allows you to easily travel comfortably in rugged lands. Active Blind Point Warning System; This system, which is a really useful feature on multi -lane roads, warns you with an orange LED in the corner of the side mirror. If you continue to approach the perceived vehicle, the system automatically corrects your location. It is a tool with many features and equipment that we cannot write here and cannot be included. For example, the uphill descent support provides a more controlled ride by slowing down the speed of your vehicle in upright landing. In ECO mode, you can use the vehicle. City Fuel Consumption 4.6-4.7 lt/100 km. Average fuel consumption is at 4.1-4.2 lt/100 km. In addition, our vehicle produces torque in 300 nm 1750 revolutions. This is a very important data compared to a SUV vehicle in this segment…

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