The characteristics of joint venture medium-sized cars Yishang IKEA, so that they have always occupied a pivotal position in the domestic automobile market, the market those consumers are familiar with the product perfection is also quite high, the strength is not weak, want to grab a little market share from their hands can not be easy, either rely on good marketing, or rely on the real sincerity, Citroën Versailles C5 X as a latecomer, naturally also have to challenge many old models.
Recently, Citroën Versailles C5 X Tiger Year OpenErman Edition was officially launched, and the new model was launched with a total of 4 configurations, and the price was consistent with the current model, still 143,700 to 186,700 yuan. The new car is mainly on the basis of the current model on the addition of optional kits, limited to the sale of 1000 units, let's take a closer look at the specific performance of the car.
Exterior design
Versailles C5 X limited edition model in the appearance of the design has not changed, of which the new car adopts Citroën's latest family design, the front part of the layering is very strong, the grille shape is relatively flat, the interior is equipped with an active air intake grille, but also adopts a penetrating design, and is closely connected with the split LED daytime running lights on both sides to form an integrated shape, making the entire front face appear very tense.
In terms of body size, the specific length, width and height of the new model are 4805×1865×1505 mm, and the wheelbase is 2785 mm. The lines of the new car are extremely smooth, the cross-border casual style is strong, and the A-pillar, B-pillar, and C-pillar are all hidden design, and then matched with the double-sided body, making the whole car more futuristic. It is worth noting that the new car is equipped with "Red Cloud Wheel Rim Decoration" and "Red Transport Tiger Label", which improves the recognition of the whole vehicle.
The versailles C5 X also reflects the elegant silhouette of the rear, which is equipped with a roof spoiler and a rear spoiler, and the taillights on both sides are irregular and echo the headlights. In addition, the full rear of the car is not only beautiful, but also makes the interior of the car to get a good loading space, which is also the more attractive place of this type of model.
Interior design
The interior design of the Versailles C5 X limited edition model has not changed, in which the entire interior of the car focuses on a minimalist style, and the dark color scheme gives people a relaxed and pleasant feeling. The interior is covered with a large area of soft leather material above the center console, and the details are embellished with piano lacquer panels and silver trims. The 12-inch display screen in the middle part supports functions such as mobile phone interconnection mapping, the display effect is relatively clear, the operation is also very convenient, and the functions such as the head-up display equipped with the car can be modularly customized in the form of small components in the operating system, just like changing the desktop icon layout for your mobile phone.
According to the different configurations, the interior seats of this model are wrapped in imitation leather and leather fabrics, and the functional aspects are standard with the two-way adjustment of the height of the main passenger seat and the electric adjustment of the main passenger seat. The front seats in the new model are commendable, the surface is filled with soft tactile materials, the inner layer is supportive enough, it has good ride comfort, and the limited edition model is also equipped with red transport-themed headrests, which can meet the needs of users who pursue comfortable and exquisite cars.
The rear seats of the new car are similar in shape to the front row, with excellent seat cushion length and moderate backrest angle, so that passengers can easily obtain a comfortable sitting position. At the same time, the central platform of the new car is not raised much, which is quite friendly to the riding experience of passengers in the middle position, ensuring a certain degree of riding comfort.
dynamical system
The Versailles C5 X limited edition model is still equipped with a 1.6T turbocharged engine as standard, with a maximum output of 175 hp and a peak torque of 250 Nm. In terms of drivetrain, the engine is matched by Aisin's 8-speed manual transmission.
Model configuration and purchase recommendations
As a tiger-age edition model, versailles C5 X Year of the Tiger opener edition has added a number of optional kits in the case that the price is consistent with the current model on sale, and the vehicle design is more innovative, which has a certain appeal for young consumers who pursue personalization. The new car has a total of 4 configurations, the price range is 143,700 to 186,700 yuan, and then the uncle will conduct a detailed analysis of each configuration to see which one is more cost-effective.
The 2022 1.6T enjoys the opening version of the Extraordinary Year of the Tiger
Referral Index: ★★
Configuration review: The basic configuration level is high
The guidance price is 143,700 yuan, the configuration has front and rear head airbags, body stability control, reversing image, fixed speed cruise, driving mode switching, uphill assist, suspension soft and hard adjustment, can open the panoramic sunroof, keyless start, keyless entry, active closed air intake grille, steering wheel four-way adjustment, steering wheel shift, imitation leather material seat, main passenger seat electric adjustment, 10-inch touch LCD screen, Bluetooth car phone, mobile phone interconnection mapping, OTA upgrade, automatic headlights, window anti-pinching, rain sensor wiper, automatic air conditioning, rear seat air outlet, temperature partition control, PM2.5 filter device in the car, etc The basic configuration performance is relatively perfect.
The 2022 1.6T is an extraordinary opening version of the Year of the Tiger
Referral Index: ★★★
Configuration review: The function improvement is large and the cost performance is high
The guidance price is 158,700 yuan, which is 15,000 yuan more than the previous configuration, and the configuration correspondingly increases the lane departure warning, lane keeping assistance, road traffic sign recognition, active braking, fatigue driving reminder, rear parking radar, full-speed adaptive cruise, four-way adjustment of the waist support of the main and co-pilot seats, 12-inch central control display screen, satellite navigation, navigation road condition information display, vehicle networking, adaptive near and far light, etc. in terms of functions, while adding 4 ultrasonic radars, 1 camera and 1 millimeter wave radar, the overall improvement is larger and more cost-effective.
2022 1.6T collar extraordinary year of the tiger opening red version
Configuration reviews: Luxury configurations are further increased
The guidance price is 173,700 yuan, the configuration in terms of function to increase the parallel line assistance, front parking radar, 360-degree panoramic image, reversing car side warning, electric trunk, induction trunk, electric trunk position memory, head-up digital display, front mobile phone wireless charging, front seat heating, steering assist lights, LED front fog lights, car monochrome atmosphere lights, exterior mirror reversing automatic downcropping, on-board air purifier, etc., luxury configuration further increased.
2022 1.6T Shine Extraordinary Year of the Tiger OpenEr Edition
Referral Index: ★
Configuration reviews: The promotion is limited
The guidance price is 186,700 yuan, the configuration has the unique passive pedestrian protection of the whole series, leather material seats, front seat ventilation/massage, driver's seat power seat memory, passenger seat rear adjustable buttons, etc., the overall improvement is relatively limited, cost-effective.
Uncle Che summed up
Versailles C5 X is the current core main model of the Citroën brand, and in the new year, Citroën has increased the exposure of the car through the launch of a limited edition model, which also shows the importance the brand attaches to the car. Versailles C5 X Tiger Year OpenEr Edition model added some kits on the basis of the ordinary version, the freshness of the whole vehicle was further improved, and in the 4 configurations launched by the new car, the 2022 1.6T model that belonged to the second lowest configuration the Tiger Year Open Red Edition had a substantial increase in the case of a low price level, and the vehicle cost performance was higher.
The importance of the Versailles C5 X to the entire Citroën brand is beyond doubt, after the launch of the model, dongfeng Citroen's monthly sales level has also increased significantly, but from the sales data of the car from September to November 2021, Versailles C5 X in the first three months of the total sales level is only 0.8 million units, if it is just an ordinary model, such results are acceptable, but for such a product related to the future fate of the entire brand, its performance obviously did not meet citroën's expectations, the limited version of the new car launched is also to change the soup without changing the medicine, will not bring too much improvement to the sales of the whole car, so the final evaluation of the car is still not recommended to buy.