Is Citroen C5x Shine the Citroen in YEARS BEST Review

With DS defunct, Citroën C5X is left to carry the “flagship” torch for the Peugeot Citroën showroom, at least until the arrival of the 408. Citroën C5X is closely related to the DS4 and Peugeot 408, and comes out of the Dongfeng-PSA factory in Chengdu, China. After driving the Citroën C5 Aircross a few weeks ago, the C5X proved to be much more than a crossover/wagon/hatch version of the C5 Aircross. C5X is far better looking, has more stuff in it, and is a nicer drive, despite having an identical engine and transmission combo. Perhaps it is the more sophisticated multilink rear suspension that gives me the ride and haldning I want from a Citroën. The double (compression & rebound) Progressive Hydraulic Cushions all are also found in C5 Aircross but C5X is far less skittish in bumpy corners. Sadly, the hydro-pneumatic (uppy-downy) suspension is a thing of that can only be seen in the rear-view mirror. There is more than a hint of past models CX and C6 in the C5X looks. The long, slinky body is voluptuous yet svelte, and is high enough off the ground to provide its driver with easy access. To me, the most important question is: who is the buyer? At this price point, C5X is going to appeal to a very particular buyer, and it remains to be seen as to whether or not that buyer exists. Like the C6 before it, C5X asks the onlooker to think of it as a sporty, yet luxurious gentlemen’s club and high-speed cruiser. #Frenchcars