Citroën is legendary for its unconventional and quirky designs, so the next-generation C5 shouldn’t be all too shocking. The primary spherical of spy pictures confirmed an oddly formed sedan-like crossover draped in camouflage. Nevertheless, the camouflage does little to cover its distinctive design. The newest batch of images solely additional empathize with the automaker’s distinctive strategy to reworking the sedan into one thing a bit extra engaging to customers.
Former Citroën CEO Linda Jackson did attempt to put together the general public for the long run C5, saying again in 2018 that it’d undertake “Cactus mentality” for the next-gen mannequin. We now know meaning giving the C5 a high-riding angle combined with Citroën’s personal quirks. The camouflage does its job holding the styling hidden, although it’s inconceivable to overlook the upright entrance finish, spacious wheel wells, and hatchback-like rear finish. It seems comparable in styling to the Citroën Cxperience Idea that debuted in 2016.
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The brand new high-riding C5 will do its finest to draw crossover-loving prospects with its rugged demeanor and elevated cabin and cargo house. The longer term is all about being enjoyable and purposeful. Surprisingly, the brand new C5 will journey on PSA Group’s (now Stellantis) EMP2 platform that additionally underpins the brand new Peugeot 508, although the Peugeot retained its sedan form. The 2 will share powertrains, although the Citroën will not be anticipated to obtain the diesel ones. Nevertheless, rumors recommend the corporate will provide a pair of plug-in hybrids proper at launch.
The lack of yet one more sedan to the crossover revolution is unhappy, although we’re grateful Citroën is placing its personal spin on issues. We’ll have to attend to see the inside, although it might look just like what debuted within the C4 with an emphasis on a delicate design fitted with a pair of screens. Nevertheless, Citroën might give the brand new C5 its personal distinctive twist inside. It might debut as quickly because the Shanghai Motor Present that is scheduled for the top of April.
