How reliable is a Citroen DS5?

The DS5 wasn’t included in our latest reliability survey, but Citroën as a whole doesn’t have the best reputation for reliability. The manufacturer finished in a disappointing 28th place out of 32 car brands. Audi, BMW and Mercedes Benz all did considerably better.

How does the Citroen DS5 hybrid work?

With a 161bhp diesel engine under the bonnet and a 36bhp electric motor mounted on the rear axle, the hybrid DS5 is capable of fairly rapid performance. Select ‘ZEV’ and, as long as the batteries have sufficient charge, the electric motor alone delivers near-silent running and zero tailpipe emissions.

Does Citroen have a hybrid?

Citroën C5 Aircross SUV Hybrid heralds the plug-in hybrid version of New Citroën C5 Aircross SUV. This is Citroën’s first plug-in hybrid and the first model in the brand’s “Low Emission Vehicle” offensive.

Is there a diesel hybrid?

Aha, but you say, there are already three diesel hybrids on the market in Europe! Well, that’s true. But only one of them pairs the diesel engine and electric motor together into a single powertrain: the Mercedes-Benz E 300 BlueTEC Hybrid.

Are Citroens expensive to repair?

The average cost to repair a Citroen car is pleasantly low. This could be for several reasons, the most likely being that the parts are quite popular and therefore are easy to source and repair. This brings the overall dependability score up.

What does DS stand for on Citroen?

Different Spirit
While the seminal 1950s DS was a play on the French for déesse, or goddess, the new DS badge stands for Different Spirit, Citroen says. We’ll see the first production cars – the DS3 – in the first half of 2010. The other two DS cars will arrive in 2011.

What is the best hybrid car in the UK?

Top 10 hybrid cars

  • Toyota Corolla 1.8 VVT-i Hybrid.
  • Volkswagen Passat GTE Estate.
  • Ford Kuga PHEV.
  • BMW 530e.
  • Skoda Superb iV.
  • Audi A3 40 TFSIe.
  • Honda Jazz 1.5 i-MMD.
  • BMW X5 xDrive45e.

Is the Citroen DS5 Hybrid4 a good car?

But the DS5 makes a strong case for itself by offering head-turning looks and a decent drive. This Hybrid4 model adds appeal for company car drivers, too, while the fatter tyres help smooth the ride. In the face of some capable but not exactly interesting German competition, the Citroen DS5 is something a bit different.

What kind of acceleration does a Citroen DS5 have?

In light acceleration, the rear motor’s pulse of torque is enough to smooth the shift pleasingly. But remember, if you drive a company car, it lets you have a DS5, one of the very most enchantingly designed cars on the road and pay tiny benefit-in-kind tax.

What’s the CO2 rating on a Citroen DS5?

A further update will improve this to 88g/km in March. And while the cut in CO2 figures is good for your pocket, the higher-profile tyre and smaller wheel combination helps the DS5’s ride, offering more compliance over big bumps and less jiggling when you hit small ridges or potholes in the road surface.

Is the Citroen DS5 exempt from company tax?

However, to ensure the newcomer stays in the 10 per cent company car tax bracket, and remains exempt from road tax, Citroen has introduced new engine management software for the 163bhp 2.0-litre diesel and improved the battery management system. Opt for 17-inch alloys, instead of the 18s that fill the arches better, and the DS5 emits 91g/km of CO2.