Speaking of Citroën, people first think of the design of that day, and at the same time, its naming method is also very artistic and humanistic, such as the Elysée named after the French presidential residence Elysées Palace, and the C4 Picasso named after the French painter Picasso, which is impressive. Last year, a crossover model called versailles C5X was officially launched, which not only reminded us of the famous Palace of Versailles in France, but also let people appreciate the deep design heritage of French cars. So what about the car's inner performance and driving feeling? Let's move on.
Appearance: Crossover flavor is strong
In terms of appearance, the Versailles C5X adopts the design concept of the CX perience concept car, and the overall shape is more avant-garde. The front face adopts a layered design, the brand LOGO in the middle is integrated with the chrome trim strip, and the overall X-shaped LED daytime running lights are lit on both sides, which gives people a strong visual impact as a whole. In addition, multiple polylines are used inside the lower grille to increase the sporty atmosphere.
The side shape of the vehicle is smooth, the roof line is trending downward from the A-pillar, and the chrome trim on the windows and the unique D-pillar also create the effect of a suspended roof. In addition, the slender body, black sports surround and 193mm ground clearance allow itself to combine the multiple attributes of sedan, station wagon and SUV models. At the rear, the sport tail and spoiler extend from the roof add sportiness and driving stability. It is worth mentioning that the car also adopts a hatchback design with a large tailgate opening.
In terms of details, the Citroën Versailles C5X treatment is also in place, in addition to the LED daily running lights on the front face, the interior and bottom of the far and near headlights in the lower part are also blackened to create the style of the air vent. The vehicle taillights echo the headlights, and when lit, they also show the X style, which is excellent visually. The 19-inch petal low wind resistance rim is outstanding, and with the addition of red trim for a sporty touch, the tires are made of the Goodyear efficiencent grip series, which feature low noise, high grip and high wear resistance.
Interior: Sufficient materials are full of high technology
Inside, the citroen Versailles C5X's centre console is layered, with soft materials wrapped around the upper part of the centre console and patterned trim in the middle to add a sense of grade inside. The steering wheel is small and comfortable to hold, and the multi-function buttons on both sides control the multimedia and cruise functions. The 7-inch LCD instrument has a clear display, and can support a variety of display combinations inside, as well as support multimedia, navigation and other information prompts.
The 12-inch OLED LCD central control screen has a resolution of 1920×720, the display is relatively clear, and the internal menus are all card-type design, adding a little bit of technology. The interior of the central control screen is equipped with a new generation of C-Connect 3.0 intelligent network system, with Qualcomm Snapdragon 820A vehicle specification chip, the overall control response is more sensitive. In terms of functions, the car also supports navigation, mobile phone interconnection, Bluetooth phone and other functions. When you have a network, you can also use Kume Music, real-time weather query, Himalayan FM and OTA upgrades, etc. In addition, when using voice interaction, just say "Hello Citroën" to wake it up, but when executing voice commands, the reaction speed needs to be strengthened.
The car's air conditioning system adopts the operation mode of physical buttons as the main and touch screen as the supplement, and the physical buttons and knobs are clearly marked and the damping sense is strong. The internal air conditioning interface of the central control screen is simple and can be adjusted for wind direction, air volume and temperature.
In terms of comfort configuration, the Citroën Versailles C5X also performs well, and the panoramic sunroof, although not very large, can still increase the lighting effect in the car. The front seats support three-speed heating, ventilation and massage functions, but in terms of operation, only seat heating can be operated directly on the air conditioning panel, while ventilation and massage need to be completed in the central control screen, the whole process is slightly cumbersome. In addition, functions such as the "rear boss button", in-car PM2.5 filtering and on-board air purifier are not absent.
Power: Acceleration linear Driving comfort
In terms of powertrain, the Versailles C5 X will be equipped with a third-generation 360THP 1.6T turbocharged engine with a maximum power of 129 kW and a maximum torque of 250 N·m, matched by an 8-speed manual transmission from Aisin. In addition, to counteract turbo lag, the car's turbo intervention speed was reduced to 1000 rpm for a better low torsional response.
For the small editor of the French owner itself, citroën's 1.6T engine performance is already familiar, at low speeds, the torque output of this engine is relatively excellent, and the accelerator pedal response is more calm, and the turbo hysteresis phenomenon is not obvious. When accelerating, the overall performance is also relatively linear, and the seamless power connection gives the driver a very comfortable driving experience. If you want to speed up and overtake, you just need to step on the accelerator deeply, and the more obvious feeling of pushing back also increases the desire to drive.
The performance of the 8AT gearbox is remarkable, and the setbacks when starting to stop or slow down at low speed can be effectively suppressed, and the whole starting process is relatively smooth. When speeding up, the vehicle is more active in gearing up. When accelerating at high speed cruise, the vehicle will first pull up some speed and then downshift, and will not be as eager to downshift as traditional models, and the overall performance can be said to be based on comfort.
In sport mode, the engine speed will increase, and the humming sound will also enter the car, which will increase the desire to drive to a certain extent. When accelerating, the feeling of pushing back is more pronounced than in normal mode. In the economic mode, the entire throttle and speed increase are relatively soft, and the whole process is not tight or slow. In terms of silent performance, tire noise and wind noise are effectively suppressed, and some tire noise can be felt in the car at high speed, but it does not affect the conversation of the people in the car.
When the brakes are pressed normally, there will be some virtual positions in the initial stage, which make people feel very comfortable, and as the brakes continue to be pressed, the force is also released more linearly, and the overall feeling is more comfortable. When braking at high speed, the overall response is more sensitive, and the phenomenon of "nodding" is not serious.
In terms of control, citroën Versailles C5 X is also quite in place, and the suspension still adopts the combination of front McPherson independent suspension + rear torque beam non-independent suspension, and the overall suspension is more comfortable and the overall control is very good. During driving, it can effectively filter for small vibrations and bumps on the road surface, and the suspension also provides strong lateral support when cornering at high speeds. Citroën Versailles C5 X steering is still light, and the damping feedback tuning is also just right, and the front direction and rear tracking are good.
Space: Everything you need for your home
After the 174cm tall experiencer sat in the car, the space did not feel crowded, and after adjusting the front seat, there was still a balance of two punches in the head. The interior of the central armrest is large, the lid can be opened and closed smoothly after placing the water bottle, the space of the co-pilot armrest box is equally outstanding, and the interior is not only deep but also has a separate storage slot at the cover. There are two cup holders on the right side of the electronic barrier, and the interior is equipped with a limiter to accommodate most specifications of water cups and water bottles. There is also a concealed storage compartment in front of the lever and a wireless charging pad inside.
Keep the front row still, the experiencer comes to the back row, the head space is one punch and two fingers, the leg space is more than two punches, the overall feeling is very loose, because the central platform bulge is small, so it is not crowded when riding three people. The rear storage net is designed reasonably, and books and other items can also be put in after putting into the water bottle, and the hidden cup holder is still equipped with a limiter inside, which can effectively fix the water bottle and the water cup, and the front is also equipped with a small storage compartment, which can be put into the key and other items. After placing a bottle of water on the inside of the door panel, there is still some room left. Under the air outlet of the rear air conditioner, there is also a small storage slot for items such as mobile phones and keys.
Citroën Versailles C5 X trunk platform is relatively flat, the volume is 545L under normal conditions, when the seat is lowered in a 4/6 ratio, the space is further expanded, reaching 1640L, but the overall platform is still a little far from the flat. There is also a small storage compartment on the right side of the trunk, which can hold some small items that are not commonly used.
Security: All-round protection
In terms of safety configuration, the Citroën Versailles C5 X is very well placed, the 360-degree panoramic image display is clearer, and it will provide different viewing angles, making blind spot observation more intuitive. Citroën Versailles C5 X is also equipped with the L2.5 intelligent driver assistance system, which includes ACC adaptive cruise, lane departure warning system, lane keeping assistance system, road traffic sign recognition and other functions.
When driving, the vehicle will follow the car in front of it and maintain a certain safe distance, while when the current car slows down or brakes, the vehicle will quickly make a prediction and decelerate. Lane Keeping Assist is also responsive, and the system corrects itself when the vehicle is offset. When too close to the car in front, the anti-collision warning will intervene in time, and the HUD display will also prompt the driver. In addition, airbags such as the main passenger seat airbag, the front/rear head airbag, and the front side airbag are also equipped.